> Kevin VK5OA > The program only uses one serial port for PTT and CAT when > ALL other programs use two or more. [...] > [...] > I would dearly love to use the program but until some other > author will take over the development (Charles has ceased > working on it)
Hi Kevin, PTT and CAT on the same serial port, in some cases makes it easier to set up for those who only have one serial port (such as laptops). With two serial ports, all you need is a cheap manual DB25 Data switch and a few jumper connections. On HFLINK.COM we will soon have some more helpful info about getting started with PCALE and setting up a ham ALE station. The present version is PCALE v1.061, and it is perfectly usable for amateur radio ALE, if the current fill file and suggested configuration is used as provided on the HFLINK site: Download: http://hflink.com/beta/ Fill file: http://www.hflink.com/beta/HFLINK2005G_v106+01aug05.qrg Configuration: http://www.hflink.com/beta/pcale1061options.jpg The author of the program, Charles G4GUO, is working on a new version of it with significant ham features... multi-ports... better compatibility, and some bug fixes. But please be patient, compared to most amateur soundcard modes, ALE is a more complex system and it takes more vigorous and time-consuming testing to iron out the programming bugs. In the mean time, I would be happy to do what I can to help you get your present system up and running. There are several other VK ops, and lots of others around the world, who would like to link up with you on ALE! Bonnie KQ6XA . Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) 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/
