Re: [digitalradio] Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?

[Tommi Holopainen]

Andrew O'Brien wrote: I'm no expert on this but I guess it depends on what you mean "doing ALE".  Any radio that you can connect to a soundcard will "do ALE" via PC-ALE , but perhaps only on a single frequency.  Ideally you should have a radio that provides rig control via PC-ALE,  AND one that can scan frequencies at a fast enough rate to monitor the ALE channels.  My old TS440 can achieve good rig control but it scans at one channel per 2-3 seconds , the more modern radios seem capable of several channels per second.  This allows them to scan ALL the HF ALE frequencies  efficiently.  Although my TS440 can scan slowly, an additional issue is that when it switches bands , mechanical relays are activated.  Constantly scanning would likely wear the relays out over time.  I usually only scan 2-3 frequencies at a time, within the same band.  Obviously this limits the deficiency of my ALE efforts. So, although a $400 rig , like a TS440, will "do" ALE, you may have to move up to the $600-700 range to get a used radio with a good scanning How can I get TS440 S working with PC-ALE, rig is not in radio type list I have PC-ALE 1.061 installed -Tommi oh7jjt- rate. -- Andy K3UK Fredonia, New York. Skype Me :  callto://andyobrien73 Also available via Echolink 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.