Re: [digitalradio] QRV 14074.0 ALE-400 FAE

2009-05-28 Thread Andy obrien
I'm there too K3UK On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Anyone care for an ARQ chat? I'm QRV ALE-400 FAE... 14074.0 USB + 1600Hz -- beaming west. Time is 00:45z... Tony -K2MO

Re: [digitalradio] JT65A on 17 30M

2009-05-30 Thread Andy obrien
10138.2 is what I use Andy K3UK On Sat, May 30, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Dave dco...@zitomedia.net wrote: Does anyone use JT65A on 17 or 30 meters, and if so, what frequency is used on both? Tnx es 73 Dave KB3MOW

[digitalradio] Fwd: [KenwoodTS-2000] TS-2000 for sale

2009-05-30 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Gene Gabry gene_n...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, May 30, 2009 at 5:40 PM Subject: [KenwoodTS-2000] TS-2000 for sale To: kenwoodts-2...@yahoogroups.com Hello all, I am changing the shack around, and have for sale my TS-2000, S/N40400154. I am the

Re: [digitalradio] OT - Mobile mount in Ford Explorer

2009-06-13 Thread Andy obrien
Do the pictures at http://www.radiotimeline.com/equipment.htm help? Andy On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 7:40 AM, Davedco...@zitomedia.net wrote: I apologize for the off-topic post. If anyone has done a mobile installation in a Ford Explorer, year 1998 or so, please contact me off-list. Having

[digitalradio] FLDIGI sought via cluster

2009-06-14 Thread Andy obrien
I saw this in Spotcollector today... K0BO on 50290.0 in PSK at 6/14/2009 2105Z (K: United States) Looking for FLDIGI USER Wonder what he wanted ? Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

2009-06-15 Thread Andy obrien
Nothing that I have heard. Nick is somewhat more active, as his health has improved, but I hear that the focus of Mixw improvement is on the logging aspect. Andy On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 3:37 AM, Simon (HB9DRV)simon.br...@kns.ch wrote: Hi Andy, Is there any likelihood of future MixW

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

2009-06-15 Thread Andy obrien
I think that as a digital mode application, MixW is good , but it has lagged seriously behind other applications in the past 2-3 years. The DX cluster operations are no-where near as good as Winwarbler affords via the Spotcollector interface, or the opportunities DM780 has provides via HRD's

[digitalradio] Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-15 Thread Andy obrien
I received an email today lamenting the use of high power on PSK31, I have to agree that high powered signals all cramped in to a small segment of the band is quite frustrating. I was wondering about starting a PSK31 calling frequency on 20, 30, and 40. How about VFO 14073 plus 1000 hz for 20M ?

Re: [digitalradio] MMSSTV: Chosing a soundcard besides it's default?

2009-06-18 Thread Andy obrien
Did you change the device ID in set-up MMSSTV /MISC area ? Andy K3UK On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 9:35 PM, frankk2nccfrank.k2...@gmail.com wrote: Hey group. Having trouble finding an answer, hoping you can help. Running short on time too. In MMSSTV, I can't seem to change from one sound card to

Re: [digitalradio] Really beating the AGC issue with PSK ?

2009-06-19 Thread Andy obrien
is working in the TS-2000 - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 5:08 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Really beating the AGC issue with PSK ? From time to time we have had discussions here about the problem with PSK (and other modes) when

Re: [digitalradio] The best of all features

2009-06-20 Thread Andy obrien
Many good points Ed, thanks for taking the time to write your comments. I would like to add that an overlooked application is Winwarbler. Winwarbler only does RTTY (AFSK and FSK) plus BPSK and QPSK 31,63, and 125, but it has in my opinion the best features. It's multi-decoding capabilities and

Re: [digitalradio] please unsubscribe from this group

2009-06-21 Thread Andy obrien
I removed him. Andy On Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Rick Westerfieldr_lwesterfi...@bellsouth.net wrote: You need to do this at Yahoo. Not from within this group. We cannot help you with this. Rick

[digitalradio] PC/Soundcard requirements for Softrock/SDR ?

2009-06-22 Thread Andy obrien
I am probably more of an observer than most. I would like to be able to monitor activity on all bands all the time. For less than $20 per band, a softrock receiver kit can be purchased that monitors up to 96 KHz of spectrum with a relatively inexpensive sound card. Unfortunately I don't have

Re: [digitalradio] Spotted on Usenet: running HRD under Linux with Wine

2009-06-23 Thread Andy obrien
Way cool! Andy On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 8:47 PM, jhaynesatalumnijhhay...@earthlink.net wrote: From: m II c...@in.the.hat Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave Subject: Ham Radio Deluxe on Linux It took a while to get it working right. there was a lot of fiddling with the 'Wine' setup.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: PC/Soundcard requirements for Softrock/SDR ?

2009-06-24 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks Ed for this detailed review. I am thinking about a the G40 ( http://www.genesisradio.com.au/G40/) . So, based upon your review , I may also need more RAM and possibly two new soundcards. I need to factor the costs of that in to any decision as to whether it is worthwhile. Andy

Re: [digitalradio] microHam USB Interface III

2009-06-27 Thread Andy obrien
I'm not sure about idiot proof, does it use the Microham device router with audio switching? If so, that always confuses me. However, good to see you join the Microham club, I used the Microkeyer...one of my best ever ham investments . Andy K3UK On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 5:54 AM, Simon

Re: [digitalradio] Flag Counter

2009-06-27 Thread Andy obrien
Very cool, thanks! Andy K3UK On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM, Vlad UA6JDjt...@mail-on.us wrote: -Off topic - If anybody interesting adding Flag Counter to his www.qrz.com page you can see in www.qrz.com/ua6jd example - for install just click on picture and follow instruction -- 73 Vlad

Re: [digitalradio] Flag Counter

2009-06-27 Thread Andy obrien
I do not understand how you insert the HTML in to a QRZ URL ? On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 3:59 PM, Andy obrienk3uka...@gmail.com wrote: Very cool, thanks! Andy K3UK

Re: Re[2]: [digitalradio] Flag Counter

2009-06-27 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks Vlad, I got it working now, I think Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] CW Contest logging program

2009-06-28 Thread Andy obrien
I use Win-test, try the demo version. Andy K3UK On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 3:39 PM, mhz14071n...@arrl.net wrote: I am unsuccessful in getting N1MM to work with my setup. I am looking for comments, on other contest logging programs that would work using USB to Navigator with internal Winkey

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Use the *$%#ing RS ID!

2009-07-08 Thread Andy obrien
MFSK16, not Olivia. On Wed, Jul 8, 2009 at 11:16 AM, David Littledalit...@bellsouth.net wrote: This is not an official answer, but I will take a stab at it. RSID  is an Olivia transmission at the beginning of each digital transmission that contains the operating parameters used by the

Re: [digitalradio] Get more out of digital with RISD

2009-07-10 Thread Andy obrien
I can add to Tony's advocacy. Usually, when I hear RS-ID tones on-air it is usually someone from this group (Rick, Tony, John, Sholto, etc). Last night, I heard a lone Olivia station on 20M. My first guess and to what Olivia variant was being used turned out to be wrong. Then, as the person

[digitalradio] QST article about RS-ID

2009-07-11 Thread Andy obrien
I have composed article for Steve Ford at ARRL/QST about RS-ID. Due to the heavy load at QST ( many feature articles in the pipe-line ) and advice from Steve, I wrote the article for inclusion in his column, Eclectic Technology. This limits the submission to 700 words. Accordingly, I have

Re: [digitalradio] PSK500

2009-10-24 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks Rein. Is there a PSK2700 ? That would certainly get Peter Martinez's eyes rolling. Andy K3UK On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 7:51 AM, Rein Couperus r...@couperus.com wrote: I am testing PSK500 on HF at the moment. It fits nicely in a 500 Hz filter, and is lightning fast on a clean

Re: [digitalradio] Re: wandering ... screenshot . AV (MS) and AW (Puppy)

2009-10-24 Thread Andy obrien
Nachricht- Von: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com Gesendet: 24.10.09 15:38:16 An: fldigi-alpha fldigi-al...@lists.berlios.de Betreff: Re: wandering ... screenshot . AV (MS) and AW (Puppy) The screenshot at http://www.obriensweb.com/fldigi.jpg shows both fldigi and Multipsk in PSK250 mode

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Downloaded Puppy Pskmail Server Now what?

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
Russell, .pskmail/pskmailrc.pl is the file that you can edit . This file can contain you callsign, lat/lontitude and SMTP server if you do not want to enter in each time you boot the software. Itis also where you can set some scan parameters. look for the line with SCANNER in it and change

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Downloaded Puppy Pskmail Server Now what?

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
I tried but no path between us Alan. Last night K7EK had a good 30M path to me from Washington, so perhaps later tonight we will be able to test your server On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM, ke4nu_7 ke4...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the info, I doubt if anyone would be able to hear me here

[digitalradio] Speaking of packet BBS', don't forget ALE

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
Since Tony reminded us of the packet BBS world, I feel obliged to mention ALE again. yes, I know it is old hat but it is still spectacular in many ways. Today I had PC-ALE scanning 8 bands in 16 seconds when I heard my station respond to someone. A station in Arizona had called up a net, I

Re: [digitalradio] Speaking of packet BBS', don't forget ALE

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
Yes it does. The software indicates an ability to listen and wait for a clear frequency but it does not always work. Same for several other applications that periodically beacon their identification. Andy K3UK On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM, Charles Brabham n5...@uspacket.org wrote:

Re: [digitalradio] FLdigi and MT63

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
end.I need to find out how to fill in the blocks on FLDIGI. On 10/25/09, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com k3ukandy%40gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 25, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Raymond Lunsford rmlunsfo...@gmail.comrmlunsford1%40gmail.com wrote: Do you know much about FLDIGI?I am trying

Re: [digitalradio] Puppy mail config (pskmailrc.pl)

2009-10-25 Thread Andy obrien
Change the 'S' to 'F' in your file . Then your freqs.txt file to 10147000,10147000,10147000,10147000,10147000 Make sure you are saving the edited file to the correct folder, the one that it loads from. You should be on 10147 if you want same frequencies as other 30M servers.

Re: [digitalradio] Puppy mail config (pskmailrc.pl)

2009-10-26 Thread Andy obrien
a revolving door! 2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 -- *From:* Andy

Re: [digitalradio] Why would anyone

2009-10-27 Thread Andy obrien
I agree with Charles, mostly. I have mixed feelings about the whole wide versus narrow issue. While I tend to gravitate towards the narrow modes, I have to admit to sympathizing with those on this list who express frustration that they cannot experiment with some of the wider modes because

Re: [digitalradio] Re: WA6RZW Mailbox - friendly invitation

2009-10-28 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks Tony, I am using Multipsk which works well for 300 baud packet. I'll skip Winpack this time, I used to use it many years ago. Andy K3UK On Wed, Oct 28, 2009 at 4:06 AM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: [Attachment(s) #1249a2edf42c3387_TopText from Tony included below] Andy Tony,

Re: MODERATOR: [digitalradio] Re: Fast/Wide Slow/Narrow

2009-10-29 Thread Andy obrien
So noted. Andy K3UK Hello Moderator, There may be only a couple of people conducting this thread at the moment, but it's interesting stuff that is *directly relevant* to the digitalradio group. Please let it continue unhindered! Thank you. -- 73 Ian, G3NRW On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:10

[digitalradio] FLARQ outperforms WINMOR

2009-10-29 Thread Andy obrien
Well, not an apples to apples test.. but Ron NY3J and I played for quite a while with FLARQ tonight on 80M and 40. 80M was was in poor shape with QRN and weak signals but we managed a few slow MFSK16 email transfers. We then switched to 40M and I received Ron about S5, he was 200 miles away.

Re: [digitalradio] New to digital modes? Try this weekend's challenge

2009-10-30 Thread Andy obrien
If people want to use those other modes ...go for it. I did not include THOR or ALE400 because they are not common to all three software packages. Andy K3UK On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 4:48 AM, Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com wrote: What about ALE-400? This is a mode that I have never used.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: FLARQ outperforms WINMOR

2009-10-30 Thread Andy obrien
important difference is that there is no promise of FLARQ being supported by a network of hundreds of radio mail server stations. k*b*l*0*0*q --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com digitalradio%40yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: Well, not an apples to apples test.. but Ron NY3J

[digitalradio] FLARQMOR

2009-11-01 Thread Andy obrien
I have configured my digital mode interface and PC to use two differing PTT ports and can run both FLARQ and WINMOR at the same time see http://www.obriensweb.com/winmorflarq.jpg Not literally transmit at the same time (that might blow up my radio) but I can dual receive and I am thus available

[digitalradio] Waking a FLARQ with RS ID

2009-11-01 Thread Andy obrien
Suppose you think a desired station is on a frequency with his/her FLARQ station active . You think that perhaps the station is set to PSK250 and you know that conditions are way too poor for a PSK250 exchange . If that station has RS ID on receive activated (and we all know we should always

Re: [digitalradio] New to digital modes? Try this weekend's challenge

2009-11-01 Thread Andy obrien
Well done. Andy K3Uk On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 8:31 AM, Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com wrote: CO2DC 7.035 @ 1216Z on the following modes. thor4, olivia 4/125, olivia 16/500, and mt63-500 w/ short interleave. philw de ka1gmn kn On Fri, Oct 30, 2009at 4:55 AM, Andy obrien k3uka

Re: [digitalradio] Re:WINMOR more

2009-11-02 Thread Andy obrien
That is pretty impressive new data Rick, I look forward to the release of your new version. Andy K3UK 2009/11/01 21:25:36 0.3.1.2 *** Connected to: VE1YZ @ 1600 Hz at 2009/11/01 21:25:36 2009/11/01 21:25:36 0.3.1.2[RMS Express-0.3.1.2-B2F] 2009/11/01 21:25:36 0.3.1.2; VE1YZ DE

Re: [digitalradio] USA Novice-Tech operations on 10M?

2009-11-04 Thread Andy obrien
James, everyone used to play there because of the old rules. It would seem logical to use the same portion of the band as one uses on other bands , .070 for basic PSK operations. PSKMAIL and other digital stuff may be a little further up so as to avoid CW operations. Andy K3UK On Wed, Nov 4,

Re: [digitalradio] Power SDR IF Stage ?

2009-11-05 Thread Andy obrien
sdr http://www.ham-on-air.de/?p=4152 hope this helps you a bit greetz dg9bfc sigi -- *Von:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] *Im Auftrag von *Andy obrien *Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 5. November 2009 05:42

Re: [digitalradio] Unattended Re: USA Novice-Tech operations on 10M?

2009-11-05 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks Bonnie, what about the concept of listen first and making sure the frequency is not occupied? Is there any USA exclusion from this requirement? If I us a timer on my rig to send my call sign over the air and simply say K3UK once an hour, are there any segments I can do this without

[digitalradio] Try “Weak Signal” Digital FM

2009-11-07 Thread Andy obrien
A mention elsewhere of Skip's article in QST made me go back and look at it. Try “Weak Signal” Digital FM Here’s an application for your newly built interface that you and your friends can try right away. All you need are ordinary 2-meter FM voice transceivers. Tell everyone to go to

[digitalradio] HF automated sub-bands ?

2009-11-07 Thread Andy obrien
I have seen mention of automated sub-bands for USA amateurs recently but cannot find a definitive source as to what those sub-bands are. Anyone ? Andy.

Re: [digitalradio] need to get up to speed

2009-11-08 Thread Andy obrien
Gosh John. I put an ABP out on you a few weeks ago, wondering if you were alive or not. Glad you are well. Lynn and I held down the fort while you were out. OK, the quick update for you is... WINMOR is released as a beta. Plenty of people checking this alternative to PACTOR for email

Re: [digitalradio] November 15th is 2M FM Digital Simplex Night

2009-11-09 Thread Andy obrien
I thought the same thing. However, in my area there is no packet on that frequency. Andy On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 7:38 PM, James French w8...@wideopenwest.com wrote: On Sunday 08 November 2009 09:58:42 Andy obrien wrote: Many years ago , when I was an NTS NCS, we would abandon use

[digitalradio] SSTV MP74-N spotting page

2009-11-09 Thread Andy obrien
That would be nice! Andy K3UK On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 8:53 PM, w8lew wulfe...@yahoo.com wrote: Good day, All. Don't forget: monitor SSTV frequencies and post the pictures on a web site. (Just like the other spotting groups mentioned) If there were a page available for 30m MP73-N SSTV

Re: [digitalradio] SSTV MP74-N spotting page

2009-11-10 Thread Andy obrien
MMSSTV , see my guide at http://www.obriensweb.com/narrowsstv.htm Andy K3UK On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 11:07 PM, Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com wrote: What app do you use for SSTV MP73N?? philw de ka1gmn On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 9:03 PM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: That would

Re: [digitalradio] RSID in DM780

2009-11-12 Thread Andy obrien
In DM780 there is a little RSID marker in the lower right-hand side of the screen. Click on that and a window will open up. In that Window, you will see the text that I have pasted below. Se items 1 and 2. Let us know if you need more help. Andy K3UK Reed-Solomon IDs This idea was

Re: [digitalradio] 14.105 lsb

2009-11-12 Thread Andy obrien
Good news Julien. Do you have a Pbbs active ? I will give it a try this weekend. Andy K3UK On Thu, Nov 12, 2009 at 9:50 PM, Dedier Dedier 9z...@mail.tt wrote: HiI am now operating HF Packet on 20m 14.105 lsb 24/7 from 9Z land fk90ip Island of Trinidad and Tobago -- 73 Julien

[digitalradio] 30M wide open to Europe

2009-11-15 Thread Andy obrien
I usually tune 30M late in my afternoon to catch Europeans. However this morning at dawn I decided to check 30M PSK and find the band full of Europeans. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: November 15th is 2M FM Digital Simplex Night

2009-11-15 Thread Andy obrien
Reminder.. On Sun, Nov 8, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: Many years ago , when I was an NTS NCS, we would abandon use of repeaters once per month and run a simplex night.  Operators would use net time to call up a net from their QTH and work whomever answers.  I am

[digitalradio] Digital on 2M FM: Audio settings ?

2009-11-15 Thread Andy obrien
Hmmm. Well I thought it would be simple enough to transmit digital modes on 2M FM but one issue I just ran in to is the ALC is very high and my usual method of lowering it has no effect. I also lowered the mic gain but that had no impact. Something simple I am not taking in to account when

Re: [digitalradio] Digital on 2M FM: Audio settings ?

2009-11-15 Thread Andy obrien
That's what I am guessing...not much of an FM operator On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 8:12 PM, Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't the ALC behave differenty when runnning FM? philw de ka1gmn On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 6:55 PM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm. Well I thought

Re: [digitalradio] Digital on 2M FM: Audio settings ?

2009-11-16 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks for the feedback guys. I will play around with the settings...once I find a person to contact on 2M. Andy K3UK On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 11:28 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: Andy, I believe you have a Kenwood TS2K(?). If so, there is a way to control the digital mode audio

[digitalradio] Fwd: [wsjtgroup] WSPR 2.0

2009-11-19 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Joe Taylor j...@princeton.edu Date: Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 9:55 AM Subject: [wsjtgroup] WSPR 2.0 To: wsjtgr...@yahoogroups.com WSPR 2.0 is now available for download from the WSJT Home Page, http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/ . Click on WSPR

Re: [digitalradio] HELLO FROM NEW MEMBER // AC5JV

2009-11-19 Thread Andy obrien
Glad to have you with us George. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Andy K3UK HELLO my name is george , i'm 58 yrs old , disabled retired . been hamming since 1993 . i had my extra class ticket for 13 yrs . i have always been interested in the digi stuff but here late have

Re: [digitalradio] New Version of WSPR Available

2009-11-19 Thread Andy obrien
I must be missing something basic with the user set up. I have had previous versions working OK but this version does not receive despite the correct sound card device being selected. I see waiting to start all the time. IS there a start button that I am missing ? Andy K3UK On Thu, Nov 19,

Re: [digitalradio] New Version of WSPR Available

2009-11-19 Thread Andy obrien
I think I figured the fancy-dancy slider out. Andy K3UK On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: I must be missing something basic with the user set up. I have had previous versions working OK but this version does not receive despite the correct sound card

Re: [digitalradio] Fldigi and Icom 746Pro

2009-11-21 Thread Andy obrien
I have successfully configured an Icom 746Pro with Fldigi. If the program will not boot up properly, i.e. crashes after a few seconds, you can probably solve that problem by deleting your configuration file and starting all over again. This means you will have to set rig control and PTT options

Re: [digitalradio] Which radio ?

2009-11-21 Thread Andy obrien
I have not used the rigs u mentioned and am not sure what their cost is.. but I would also mention the TS2000 and Kenwood TS480 as radios you might want to look at . The Icom 7000 may also be worth a look too. Welcome back to the hobby! Where is High Peak ? You're not on top of Ben Nevis, I

Re: [digitalradio] New Version of WSPR Available

2009-11-21 Thread Andy obrien
Am I missing something else ? I have WSPR 2.0 working for transmit and receive but if I choose the CAT option in the setup, nothing appears to happen. It doe not appear to read my frequency despite setting it up the normal way one sets up for a TS2000. Is it supposed to read the frequency? When

Re: [digitalradio] New Version of WSPR Available

2009-11-21 Thread Andy obrien
OK, it works with a TS570 setting but not with a TS2000 setting for some reason. I see if does not read the frequency but updates the frequency back to the originally setting. What are the advantages of this ? On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: Am I missing

[digitalradio] Getting serious about ALE for non-encomm digital hamming

2009-11-21 Thread Andy obrien
As I read and view all kinds of web sites (including my own) that assist digital mode enthusiasts in spotting other stations that my be active on a particular band and looking for a QSO, I can't help but return to the subject of ALE, Automatic Link Establishment. While standard ALE's default

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Getting serious about ALE for non-encomm digital hamming

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
On Sat, Nov 21, 2009 at 10:18 PM, aa777888athotmaildotcom aa777...@hotmail.com wrote: I've gave PCALE a very good try. As implemented it suffers from several problems: 1. It is equipment specific and intensive. You either need an SGC tuner set up for bypass-on-receive (the only brand I

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Getting serious about ALE /Scan rates

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
In Multipsk and PC-ALE there are settings that enable the user to select the scanning rate . The scan rate needs to match the typical length of a sounding or a individual call. . By that I mean, if a station sounds for 15 seconds but you change frequency every 30 seconds, you are going to miss

[digitalradio] QRV ALE special group

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
I have modified my ALE station and during daylight hours I will be scanning the following channels while in the shack most of the day (I'll add 80M later tonight) 7074 USB *7102 USB *10145.5 USB 14074 USB *14109USB * denotes standard ALE data channels commonly used by ALE

Re: [digitalradio] Re: ALE and rigs

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
Andy--are you saying that the TS2000 and 746 will tune BEFORE transmit (assuming valid tune data for that freq is there)? If so that's really great, but it still speaks to my issue on requiring particular and more elaborate equipment to operate real ALE, i.e. scanning ALE (which is the

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Getting serious about ALE / LID factor

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
I should point out that the ALE software (both PC-ALE and Multipsk) have anti-lid features in that you can easily set-up the software NOT to transmit but continue to scan when you are out of the shack. You have to tell it each time, the sofware does not know if you are in the shack or not...

Re: [digitalradio] QRV ALE special group

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
not sure if this method will do anything or not. I'll test and see, The main reason I have Multipsk up is that I can easily switch to a different digital mode of I receive a connect/link from an ALE station. Andy K3UK On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 12:47 PM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: I am

Re: [digitalradio] QRV ALE special group

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
: Ok thanks. For simple QSOs, what mode within standard ALE do you recommend? philw de ka1gmn On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:47 AM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote:

[digitalradio] ALE: The great KA1GMN experiment

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
Well, it was not really a GREAT experiment in the grand scheme of things... but it worked . Phil KA1GMN proved my earlier point about ALE.. despite a lack of overall robustness comapred to other digital modes... it IS USEFUL for finding people. Today I was scanning multiple frequencies and

[digitalradio] Re: QRV ALE special group

2009-11-22 Thread Andy obrien
I have now added 3584 and 3596 US6 to my scan for the evening. Andy K3UK On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: I have modified my ALE station and during daylight hours I will be scanning the following channels while in the shack most of the day (I'll add 80M

[digitalradio] 7030 QRM

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
Rick, not likely . ALE mostly uses 7040500 7065000 7099500 7102000 7110500 7185500 7296000 With 7102 in North America as the one with digital data signals. Andy K3UK On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 2:15 PM, Rick Karlquist rich...@karlquist.comwrote: Charles, Your constant efforts to

[digitalradio] Moderator comments : Listen-Don't listen

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
Before we go down the path of debating listen first or not. I will remind folks that most of the argument has been stated before. Aside from the legalities of the issue, there are camps that strongly advocate that every hams should also listen first and not transmit if the frequency is busy, and

Re: [digitalradio] Disinformation about ALE by N5PVL Re: Getting serious about ALE / LID factor

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
Good point Skip, in this modern era with cabrillo files, it should be easy to do. On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:37 PM, KH6TY kh...@comcast.net wrote: There are VHF contests that are limited to only certain bands out of all available. There are HF contests for just phone, or CW or RTTY, so it

Re: [digitalradio] 7030 QRM

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
I'm still guessing it was not ALE. On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:44 PM, Rick Karlquist rich...@karlquist.comwrote: Andy obrien wrote: Rick, not likely . ALE mostly uses 7040500 7065000 7099500 7102000 7110500 7185500 7296000 Actually, now that I think about it, I was trying

Re: [digitalradio] Moderator comments : Listen-Don't listen

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 6:57 PM, KH6TY kh...@comcast.net wrote: Andy, I must respectfully disagree. A contester who calls CQ Contest is usually doing it on a frequency that is clear at the moment (at least at his location). If you think you can fit between signals, you have already

Re: [digitalradio] Moderator comments : Listen-Don't listen

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
Unattended stations make no attempt to share at all, but assume the frequency is theirs whenever they want it, and actually they never know if it were clear or not, as they can just automatically transmit again until they are successful. This undermines the principle of shared frequencies, which

Re: [digitalradio] 13 pin DIN plug switch box?

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
I want one too! On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 10:45 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Does anyone know where I can find a 13 pin DIN plug switch box? I use the ACC2 socket on my Kenwood TS2000 to run sound card modes and connect my Kam Plus TNC. A switch would come in handy. Tony -K2MO

Re: [digitalradio] Re: HF International Automatic Subbands

2009-11-23 Thread Andy obrien
When there's no emergency underway, however, the automatic bands are available to all amateur stations, not just unattended stations. Its no more acceptable for unattended stations to QRM ongoing QSOs in the automatic bands than it is to QRM them anywhere else within the amateur spectrum.

Re: [digitalradio] Digital busy detect -Winmor

2009-11-24 Thread Andy obrien
WINMOR's busy detect works perfectly at the initiating station's end, a pop-up windows tells you the frequency is in use and ask if you really want to go ahead and transmit. I have not seen it work at the other end, i.e. prevent another station connecting because a third party is also detected

Re: [digitalradio] Digital busy detect -Winmor

2009-11-24 Thread Andy obrien
the ability to design a similar busy detect feature in SCAMP. Andy K3UK On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:26 AM, Phil Williams ka1...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, seen that myself. philw de ka1gmn On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:06 AM, Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com wrote: WINMOR's busy detect works perfectly

Re: [digitalradio] Digital busy detect -Winmor

2009-11-24 Thread Andy obrien
At the moment it can be turned off, On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM, DANNY DOUGLAS n...@comcast.net wrote: My only question here: Is this a required part of the program, or can it be turned on and off? Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB All 2

[digitalradio] Moderator: ALE Busy Detect..Attended/Unattended : 24 hour guillotine

2009-11-25 Thread Andy obrien
I will apply the guillotine to the discussion of ALE Busy Detect..Attended/Unattended issue. Many helpful ideas and opinions have been shared already, if you have anything constructive to add please do so by 1200 UTC 26/11/09 after that I will expect comments to end as the thread will have run

[digitalradio] Fwd: [KenwoodTS-2000] FS: TS-2000

2009-12-04 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Kevin McGuirt kmcgu...@gmail.com Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 5:02 PM Subject: [KenwoodTS-2000] FS: TS-2000 To: kenwoodts-2...@yahoogroups.com For Sale: Kenwood TS-2000 - Works great, a few scratches on top cover but otherwise excellent condition.

Re: [digitalradio] Fw: [KA9QJGREPEATERS] Differences between netbooks notebook/laptob computers

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
A timely post with Christmas soon upon those that celebrate this gift-giving holiday. I was thinking about a Netbook for my teenage daughter but with a full featured laptop only $50 more, I opted for the laptop. For portable digital mode ham operations though,a netbook might be quite useful.

[digitalradio] Interface within the rig?

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
While reading Steve Ford's QST review of the Microham USB interface, I was thinking about the enduring qualities of my Microham interface . I also began to wonder when we might see transceiver manufactures including this circuitry within a rig? Just connect a USB cable to the rig, hook audio

[digitalradio] Nominations for 2009 Digitalradio Awards needed

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
It is that time again, as we approach our 10th January in existence it is time to seek you nominations for the Annual Digitalradio Awards. The 2008 winners are listed below. Send your suggestions to me by December 30th 2009. , I make the final determination... Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Digital voice in general

2009-12-14 Thread Andy obrien
James, many of us did a lot with digital voice a couple of years ago (search the archives of this group for LOTS of info. It worked quite well IF there was a good signal to noise ratio. It began to decline in interest when the main codec used was declared to be in violation of a commercial

Re: [digitalradio] XW-1 Launched-Tracking with HRD ?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
This is good news, thanks for posting it. I use HRD's sat tracking program, does anyone know if we can add NEW birds to that application ? I have never tried that. Andy K3UK On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 5:24 AM, Trevor . m5...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: The Amateur Radio satellite XW-1 was launched

[digitalradio] cognitive radio systems;?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
The ARRL Newsletter mentioned .. One of the major topics of discussion at the AC meeting involved the upcoming WRC-12, the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2012. The AC adopted preliminary IARU positions on the WRC agenda items that relate to amateur radio or may impact the amateur radio

[digitalradio] TS2000 and SDR I.F. Stage Use for digital moded ?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
Is anyone using a TS2000, or similar radio, with a Softrock Lite for I.F. Stage Use ? I have half of what I need to do this and was wondering if anyone here is already ahead of me ? I was wondering about software that is available, I assume Simon's SRD console does not interface with it... yet ?

[digitalradio] Simon's SDR console via remote access !

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
For those , like me, that have not really tried SDR radios, Simon's remote access to his SDR console is really amazing! I got to get active via SDR. go to sdr-radio.com and register, then read http://sdr-radio.com/Forum/tabid/175/aff/1/aft/63/afv/topic/afpgj/1/Default.aspx#215 for details on

Re: [digitalradio] Simon's SDR console via remote access !

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
be able to demod all digital modes in a bandwidth of up to 200kHz (later 2MHz). Simon Brown http://sdr-radio.com -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obrien For those , like me, that have not really tried SDR

Re: [digitalradio] Techs on HF digital

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
I would agree with Danny but think it would be better just limiting them to 5 watts (and avoiding the CW bands) . To really annoy people, I will point out my long standing view that a license should not be required at all, other than the completion of a three hour safety and regulation course.

[digitalradio] Sked page: Additional ideas ?

2009-12-18 Thread Andy obrien
The K3UK sked pages Digitalradio, SKCC, and LOTW, get lots of use the FISTS, and Counties pages are hardly used despite requests that I provide the pages. I was thinking about taking the rarely used pages down and replacing them with something else . Anyone have any suggestions ? The three

<    1   2   3   4   5   6   >