Re: [digitalradio] Another look at ALE

[John Bradley]

From what I have read here and elsewhere on ALE, the potential is there, but the software is not. Look forward to new software development       .......ALE protocols are only 125 baud (375 bps) and not very wide and not a constant flow (such as MT63, FS-1052, PACTOR etc.) so I do feel that daily use of ALE (but not full multi-frequency Sounding) can be supported on the ham bands with little impact. Its a wonderful way for groups of stations to constantly scan the bands looking for call to then have a QSO in an ALE or other protocol or QSY off to a voice contact, there really is nothing else quite like it and use properly on the ham bands, it has great potential to decrease crowding if you understand its application and apply it properly in my opinion. Sincerely, /s/ Steve, N2CKH/AAR2EY www.n2ckh.com 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) SPONSORED LINKS Ham radio Craft hobby Hobby and craft supply YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "digitalradio" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.