Re: [digitalradio] Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting
I have often thought of putting up a doctor program robot. When I was in school someoen set up an operator program that keyed off worde like "mount tape" and "password" and made vague promises. Leigh / WA5ZNU. On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 7:51 pm, Andrew J. O'Brien wrote: > A slight modification to it, load > in the RTTY contesting master callsign database , and I could have my > PSK31 > software initiate a call to any station from the database. Then, if my > PSK31 software hears a 599 , it would trigger my to send a contest > exchange. 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting
he, he. Can we also make the ACR also act like " a big gun" and selfishly move the DX/rare mult to 80M to test their audio equalization unit. Actually, Bonnie...even with present day computing power we could get close to this via the digital modes. Ham Radio Deluxe's PSK31 module already trolls the PSK31 signals and alerts the user to the presence of PSK31 text that meets their predetermined criteria. A slight modification to it, load in the RTTY contesting master callsign database , and I could have my PSK31 software initiate a call to any station from the database. Then, if my PSK31 software hears a 599 , it would trigger my to send a contest exchange. - Original Message - From: "expeditionradio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:23 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting > Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting > > How wonderfully advanced the new ham contest stations are now, with > operators reaching maximum scores through machine-like precision! > > A few buttons are pushed by the contest operator to send callsigns and > automatically generate signal report numbers. Computers log and check > everything, rotate beams, switch antennas, and even QSY in response to > a rare DX cluster spot. > > Well, the time is now, to take contesting to the next logical step in > ham radio evolution: eliminate the human factor! > > Enter the ultimate appliance: the Automated Contesting Robot (ACR). > > Automated Contesting Robot, containing the most advanced computing > power available, is so much better suited to contesting than humans > are. ACR doesn't need a human to press the start and stop button, > because the time/date of the contest is automatically downloaded from > contesting websites. > > ACR is capable of exchanging much more accurate and truthful signal > reports than humans. Computers don't make duplicate QSO errors! ACR > doesn't take it personally if another computer tries to take over its > frequency, it simply increases transmitter power, swings the beam, or > QSYs. > > ACR doesn't get weary during long 48 hour contests. As Automated > Contesting Robots become fully utilized by every great contest > operator in the world, the duration of contests will be expanded to > weeks, months, or even the entire year. Just think, we can soon look > forward to continuous contests on the ham bands! > > ACR does all the preparation for a contest beforehand, without > procrastination. The stored credit card information entered by the > purchaser of the ACR is used for other functions: > > 1. ACR orders the 6-over-6 stacked beams required for every band and > emails contracts to construction crews for installation of the entire > contesting station hardware system. > 2. ACR orders the IC-7800s and high powered amplifiers for each band > and has them installed by qualified technicians. > 3. Of course, the ACR would also order hardware upgrades such as 10GB > of RAM to continue to operate itself at full potential. > > All of this is part of the wonderful ACR feature package... > it does everything, including one final item before resetting > for the next contest: ACR exchanges databases with all other > ACRs in the world, then orders the immediate delivery of > framed awards and gold trophies online, which are Fedex'd > overnight to the "Contest Operator". > > As you can see, the all the mundane chores of contesting are now > completely solved by the ACR appliance, leaving the ACR owner to > join the ranks of the World's Greatest Contest Operators, > basking in the eternal adoration of fellow hams. > > Bonnie KQ6XA > > > > (c)2005 Bonnie Crystal > > > . > > > > > > > > > The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ > More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > 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/
[digitalradio] Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting
Latest Advancement in Amateur Radio Contesting How wonderfully advanced the new ham contest stations are now, with operators reaching maximum scores through machine-like precision! A few buttons are pushed by the contest operator to send callsigns and automatically generate signal report numbers. Computers log and check everything, rotate beams, switch antennas, and even QSY in response to a rare DX cluster spot. Well, the time is now, to take contesting to the next logical step in ham radio evolution: eliminate the human factor! Enter the ultimate appliance: the Automated Contesting Robot (ACR). Automated Contesting Robot, containing the most advanced computing power available, is so much better suited to contesting than humans are. ACR doesn't need a human to press the start and stop button, because the time/date of the contest is automatically downloaded from contesting websites. ACR is capable of exchanging much more accurate and truthful signal reports than humans. Computers don't make duplicate QSO errors! ACR doesn't take it personally if another computer tries to take over its frequency, it simply increases transmitter power, swings the beam, or QSYs. ACR doesn't get weary during long 48 hour contests. As Automated Contesting Robots become fully utilized by every great contest operator in the world, the duration of contests will be expanded to weeks, months, or even the entire year. Just think, we can soon look forward to continuous contests on the ham bands! ACR does all the preparation for a contest beforehand, without procrastination. The stored credit card information entered by the purchaser of the ACR is used for other functions: 1. ACR orders the 6-over-6 stacked beams required for every band and emails contracts to construction crews for installation of the entire contesting station hardware system. 2. ACR orders the IC-7800s and high powered amplifiers for each band and has them installed by qualified technicians. 3. Of course, the ACR would also order hardware upgrades such as 10GB of RAM to continue to operate itself at full potential. All of this is part of the wonderful ACR feature package... it does everything, including one final item before resetting for the next contest: ACR exchanges databases with all other ACRs in the world, then orders the immediate delivery of framed awards and gold trophies online, which are Fedex'd overnight to the "Contest Operator". As you can see, the all the mundane chores of contesting are now completely solved by the ACR appliance, leaving the ACR owner to join the ranks of the World's Greatest Contest Operators, basking in the eternal adoration of fellow hams. Bonnie KQ6XA (c)2005 Bonnie Crystal . 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/
Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
I was TRYING to remember the name , DIGIKEY, I have bought from them in the past. - Original Message - From: "John Becker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 9:51 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840 > Thanks Andy. > I did find then at digikey also. > > > > At 06:37 PM 10/31/05, you wrote: >> 0161 MIN DIN 8P 8 PIN MINI DIN plug P-EMA8 $2.19 >> >>Univeral Radio >> >>http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/dinconn.html >> >>Andy K3UK > > > > > > The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ > More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > 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/
Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
Thanks Andy. I did find then at digikey also. At 06:37 PM 10/31/05, you wrote: > 0161 MIN DIN 8P 8 PIN MINI DIN plug P-EMA8 $2.19 > >Univeral Radio > >http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/dinconn.html > >Andy K3UK 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Message from tim ab0wr re: Winlink-winkink 2000
Winlink "Classic" or Winlink 3.0 works perfectly with the SCS driver povided with this Package. However, the problem of identification remains. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew J. O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My apologies, I pressed the wrong button and deleted a message from a new member, Tim ab0wr , rather than approved it. Sorry Tim, welcome to the group. > > Here is Tim's original message. > > == > > Rick, > > Please be very careful in accepting anything you read from the WL2K > people about how Winlink Classic works. > > The problem with identification after a failed connection attempt is > not trivial when you are using an older modem. It is not, however, a > Winlink Classic problem, it is a *modem* problem. The AEA pk- 232mbx, > one of the commonly used pactor I modems, does not provide a way to > send an indentification after a failed connection attempt in pactor > mode. The client software would have to put the modem in another > mode, e.g. morse or packet, in order to send an identification > string. It would then have to put it back into pactor listen mode. I > believe the older Kantronics modems have the same problem. My guess > is that WL2K won't work any better with these modems than Winlink > Classic. Nor will Airmail. > > The answer would be to rewrite Winlink Classic to work with an SCS > modem capable of doing the identification after a failed connect > attempt. > > Bottom line, k4cjx is *really* advocating banning the use of AEA > pk-232mbx modems and Kantronics all-mode modems from being used in > pactor modes since they won't identify at the end of a *MANUAL* > connection attempt that fails, let alone an automatic attempt. > > Of course, this will push everyone into buying SCS modems. > > If I can find it, there is a fellow in Europe that is developing a > rival to WL2K using mfsk16 or mfsk32, I believe. It is set up to > work with jnos or tnos or one of the variants and is written in Perl > if I remember correctly. If I can find his web site, I'll post it. > While it won't be quite as fast as pactor III it will be very > robust, much cheaper, and open source. I suspect you will see a lot > of people moving to this type of operation if he has time to publish > it. > > tim ab0wr > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Winlink vs. Winlink 2000 et al
THERE IS NO "TIMEBOMBS" IN ANY WINLINK RELATED SOFTWARE. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Chris Jewell wrote: > > Andrew J. O'Brien writes: > > > > > For the record, I don't even want to > > >use ANY software that had such potentially disabling code. > > > > > > I may have missed some of this thread, are you talking about > > software that would "disable" if there was a signal present on the > > frequency? I > > I don't think so. > > The quoted message was NOT about code to prevent QRMing an existing > QSO, which I'm pretty sure everyone on the list would agree is a good > idea, if not mandatory. Replacing "robot lids" with "robot > considerate ops" is surely progress. :-) > > The Winlink guy said that the programmers SHOULD have put a timebomb > in the original WL program, so it wouldn't run after a certain date > (now in the past), and added "lesson learned", which I interpret to > mean that there is probably a timebomb in WL2K, and that there will > surely be one in future programs from the same person or team. I > think the message you quoted means that timebombed code is bad: I > certainly agree, especially w.r.t. emergency communications. > > I'm a worker-bee emcommer, not the drafter of my local group's plans, > but I certainly hope that no one involved in EmComms planning depends > on any program supplied by people who think that timebombs are a good > idea. Given the earlier message from the WL guy, and the League's > position promoting the use of WL2K for emcomms, there is a risk that > ham radio may avoidably fail to deliver a message needed to prevent > deaths, injuries, or property damage in an emergency. > > A program that must be reliable, because human safety depends on it, > should be a simple as it can be and still get the job done. Features > that are not necessary should be omitted, because they may harbor > disabling bugs that could get someone killed, or at least could > prevent them being saved or assisted. In such a context, a timebomb > is certainly an unnecessary feature. Software development decisions > that are acceptable for games or business software can get people > killed when used in programs critical to human life. > > 73 DE AE6VW, ex-KG6YLS > > -- > Chris Jewell [EMAIL PROTECTED] PO Box 1396 Gualala CA 95445 > 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/
Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
0161 MIN DIN 8P 8 PIN MINI DIN plug P-EMA8 $2.19 Univeral Radio http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/parts/dinconn.html Andy K3UK - Original Message - From: "John Becker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 6:56 PM Subject: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840 Does anyone know what they call the plug that goes into the data band jack and where to get one? No joy at the shack. John, WØJAB The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links 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/ <> <> order.gif Description: GIF image
Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
that be it At 06:30 PM 10/31/05, you wrote: >Do you mean the "The 8 pin mini plug goes into the back of the 840 using the >band data jack "? 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/
Re: [digitalradio] G3VFP web link for control software
THANKS FOR Y YOUR REPLY. BUT I'M STILL CONFUSED I DOWNLOAD IC756PRO, BUTI'M UNABLE TO UNZIP ITISAYS INVALIDMENU HANDLEWHAT DOESTRIPODCOM.ZIP DO??I FOUND NO REFERENCE TO THAT AT TYHAT SITE, I DO APPRECIATE YOUR HELP I APPOLIGIZE FOR THE UPPER CASE, BUT I HAD A STROKE2 YRS AGO AND LOST MY LEFT SIDE73s ron wa5fbf i'm confused"Andrew J. O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You also need the main program http://n9zle.tripod.com/irc.zip - Original Message - From: Andrew J. O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] G3VFP web link for control software Did you try this http://n9zle.tripod.com/ic756.zip For the 746 try http://n9zle.tripod.com/ic746.zip - Original Message - From: James Brockman To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2005 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] G3VFP web link for control software I DID'NT HAVE ANY LUCK WITH THE 756 PRO SOFTWARE, BUT THE SITE IS FIRST CLASS [I COULD'NT UN ZIP THE PROGRAM, THE COMERCIAL VERSIONOF746 WAS CORRECT IN EVERY DETAILEXCEPT FOR TX FUNCTIONSWHAT I'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT IS IF ICOM SELLS CONTROL SOFTWARE FOR THE 756 PROTHANKS FOR THE REPLY 73 RON WA5FBFChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I searched and it was very easy .but try this . www.g3vfp.org Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com 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.
Re: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
Do you mean the "The 8 pin mini plug goes into the back of the 840 using the band data jack "? - Original Message - From: "John Becker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 6:56 PM Subject: [digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840 Does anyone know what they call the plug that goes into the data band jack and where to get one? No joy at the shack. John, WØJAB The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links 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/
[digitalradio] ID plug for FT-840
Does anyone know what they call the plug that goes into the data band jack and where to get one? No joy at the shack. John, WØJAB 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Making CQWW SSB...digital !
I just joined this group 5 minutes ago, and reading through some of the notes. This weekend was the first time I ever worked the CQWW in 20 years of hamming. I usually only participate in the ARRL Nov. SS. But, the reason for this note is to echo your comments. I made .wav files beforehand and used them, as my XYL always complains that it interferes with her TV watching. This was a great solution, but there were a couple of times that I had to jump on the microphone because the station was having some sort of problem, ie., my callsign, but I'd say 75% were totally w/o the mic. Some were telling me they weren't catching the first letter of my callsign. Others were able to catch it. I guess next time I make a .wav file for a contest, I will slightly delay the .wav. Bring on the Nov. SS! Scott KN3A --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "obrienaj" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey gang, I dabbled in the CQWW SSN contest this weekend. I still kept > it "digital", every QSI I made was via the PC and pre-recorded WAV > files of my voice. First time I have done that, worked well. I guess > I should really sell that microphone, it is just gathering dust. > > Andy K3UK > > Oh, I had good QS0s on 30M with Olivia today, great conditions late in > the mid-afternoon. > 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/
