> Andy K3UK wrote>< > But what do I need to transmit ALE? I can receive it > but I was under the impression that one needs a rig > that can switch bands and frequencies automatically > while matching the antenna all at the same time. >
Hi Andy, You can QSO with other ALE stations using manual frequency control or manual antenna tuning, the same as you do for "digital modes". You can also use computer control for receive scanning, and then use manual control for transmitting. It is very flexible. You can think of "manual ALE" as functioning like an advanced form of Selective Calling, for voice SSB, or data "HF short text messaging" with ARQ keyboarding built in for longer QSOs. Be sure your dial is set exactly on one of the channels in the ALE list (USB). To link with another station's ALE signal that you are receiving, use the CALL (INDIVIDUAL CALL) command, and select their callsign. The linking transmission happens immediately after hitting the OK button. To call CQ, you can similarly try a CALL (NETCALL) to the HFL net or an ANYCALL. After you are linked with the other station(s) on a Voice channel, then just start talking with your microphone on USB. After you are linked on a Data channel, you have your choice in the PCALE program, sending with AMD (automatic message delivery) "sms" texting, or DTM (Data Text Message with ARQ) format for keyboarding. For manual ALE operation, try one of these active channels: 7065.0 USB DATA 7102.0 USB DATA 7296.0 USB VOICE 14109.5 USB DATA 14342.5 USB VOICE 18106.0 USB DATA 18127.5 USB VOICE More ALE information: http://hflink.com 73---Bonnie KQ6XA . ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
