John, > ALE400 is not the best mode for this, not because it is a poor mode, but > because the user interface is very difficult to use and has turned off many > potential operators.
Is it difficult to use? I have honestly not found this to be true. I agree it is very different than what someone who is used to classical Windows apps might expect but it is not difficult. In many ways it is easier and faster to switch modes & options than DM780. And performance wise there is little that can hold a candle to it. I am sure the real reason people don't learn this fine program is that many of us these days have a "market-driven" preconception regarding aesthetics and anything not fitting in with that viewpoint is passed over quickly, especially if actual use of one's brain is required too. The same applies to the homebrew vs. appliance debate. I know you use MultiPSK John so the comments above are not directed at you (or anyone personally) but are just a general observation. > I always look at these modes with a view of using them for emcomm traffic, > and in doing so they have to be able to be used by inexperienced hams who > > might be on the second shift. operators only. The software has to be "bomb > proof" and not require any extensive computer knowledge to run it. Isn't the real problem here the "inexperienced hams"? I understand that this is probably the reality you have to deal with these days but couldn't a greater focus on efficient digimode training in emcomm groups mitigate this problem? Sholto K7TMG John Bradley wrote: > > > Andy wrote: > > > > ". I still think that a better option would >> be the increased development of NBEMS PSK and MFSK with ARQ as >> implemented in FLDIGI. While perhaps not as robust as ALE 400 FAE , >> it is far more likely to be used by hams if there is more publicity >> about NBEMS." > > > > > > I always look at these modes with a view of using them for emcomm traffic, > and in doing so they have to be able to be used by inexperienced hams who > > might be on the second shift. operators only. The software has to be "bomb > proof" and not require any extensive computer knowledge to run it. > > > > ALE400 is not the best mode for this, not because it is a poor mode, but > because the user interface is very difficult to use and has turned off many > potential operators. That said, Patrick likes the user interface the way it > is, so it will likely stay that way. As a result , ALE400 and the other > modes on multipsk will never be used by the mainstream ham community and > cannot in good conscience be recommended for emcomm. Those modes are great > too use if one has the patience to overcome in user interface. > > > > MFSK ARQ would have possibilities, but I think the standard for emcomm will > remain winlink/winmor/paclink for now > > > > John > > VE5MU > > > > > > > > >
