[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
You could reconfigure your CI-V interface to take power from a wall wart or some other convenient source of DC power. That would eliminate any dependence on the ALE software properly configuring the modem-control signals for power supply duty. 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, KV9U <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A good point and I did consider adding this when I built my homebrew > CI-V interface. Because power is supplied to the interface via the RTS > and/or the DTR lines and you can turn that off and on with some programs > (e.g., Commander) via software control. But because Commander provides > the necessary PTT controls to the ICOM series of radios via the CI- V > port, I did not see any value complicating the design with the > additional PTT switching. > > I am not sure if the PC-ALE program provides the necessary on function > for the DTR so that there would be operating voltage present. So it may > not work even if I did add the new circuit since I would have to turn > off the always on RTS line as it would be used for controlling. > > 73, > > Rick, KV9U > > > > > Dave Bernstein wrote: > > >If the ALE software can only key the transceiver via RTS, you could > >build a one-transistor RTS-to-PTT interface for the transceiver > >control serial port. This interface would be ignored with the rest > >of your soundcard software (which does tx-rx switching via CI-V > >commands), but would allow the ALE software to tx-rx switch without > >your having to move cables around. > > > > 73, > > > > Dave, AA6YQ > > > > > > > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?
Yes, the 735 requires a CI-V level converter. You can purchase third-
party units for ~$30, or build one yourself for under $10; let me
know if you want a schematic.
The 735 has a longterm reliability problem with VFO capacitors; ask
on the Icom reflector for the gory details.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, doc <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Does the 735 require an Icom CT-17 CI-V level converter?
>
> Also, I seem to recall that there was some key component
> in the 735 that became unobtanium back a few years, cpu
> or finals or something. Do you know about that?
>
> Thanks! doc
>
> > I use an IC-735 for ALE on MARSWorks fine but it limit it to
groups of
> > frequencies between relay clicks.
> > Bill KB4IK
> >
> >> I have a FT-890AT that I understand cannot do ALE.
> >>
> >> I have access to a TenTec 580 and an Icom 735 and am
> >> guessing neither of them is up to the task either.
> >>
> >> What are the under-$1,000 (preferably closer to $500)
> >> Ham rigs that can handle ALE, please?
> >>
> >> I really would like to be equipped for all modes and
> >> am currently stymied only re. ALE because of my rig
> >> (and Pactor II/III due to prohibitive proprietary
> >> costs.)
>
> --
> ~~
> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
>
>
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Don't make it sound like you are the only out there Jim. I still use a pair of 28's for RTTY and only the machines. (just between you and me, maybe some day the software writers will fix their software so it send a CR/LF after 72 charters. Or the computer operators will hit the enter key at the end of a line and forget all about word wrap) There is a reason that sound card took off well and fast. You don't have to put out 300 hundred bucks or more for hardware such as a TNC. John, WØJAB At 02:40 PM 3/18/06, you wrote: >Greetings. My name is Jim, and my call is KA1EUI. Thanks for >allowing me into your group. I always have been an RTTY and packet >operator. As a matter of fact I have 3 old mechanical machines. I >have a model 28, a model 15 and a model 32. I also used to LOVE >packet. I used a KAM and setup a vhf/uhf gateway. But it seems like >there's a lot of new stuff out there that I need to learn about. I >have tried PSK31 and like it, but what I really like is the ability to >store and forward data like packet does. The trouble is packet seems >to be gone and dead. APRS bores me, so I appeal to the group. I'm >thinking I should sell all my old rtty equipment and restock my shack. > Should I try pactor II? Lots of controversy there with bridges >between RF and the Internet. For the record, I like the Internet, but >only to enhance ham radio. I much much prefer RF. I admit I am on >echolink occasionally. It's a nice tool to hook up with folks but >then I slide over to RF. Hmmm, I'm rambling. So what are you guys >doing with all these cool digital modes? Any BBS's? Any store and >forward? Is it all keyboard to keyboard? > >Guess that's enough for now >thanks! >Jim KA1EUI > > > > > >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 > > > > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
I gave you a call Bonnie but no contact, 40M must be bad again tonight. I have been monitoring 7065 for the past hour and have heard no ALE signals. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "expeditionradio" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Andy, > > My ALE rig is on the air tonite. 40m included. > If you link with me and I don't keyboard you right away, please leave > me an AMD with the time and freq before you clear the link. I will > pick up the message later. > > 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Another look at ALE
While fairly technical at times, the one thing that stood out is that the computational power and especially memory available (3G cell stuff and maybe 256K) is not that large. So it could be implemented. However, this appears more for multicasting in the case of the "fountain codes." He indicated that the coding community is moving toward replacing turbo codes with irregular LDPC but I do not understand how this stuff works. If I understand it correctly, it is the raptor codes that have the FEC structure. It is amazing that we can access this kind of multimedia presentation on a time shifted basis and at no charge! 73, Rick, KV9U Leigh L Klotz, Jr. wrote: >You might like this talk, which is available in audio and video >formats: > > > http://www.parc.com/cms/get_article.php?id=344 > >It covers Turbo, Tornado, and LDPC codes. The focus is on a FEC >mechanism for broadcast to receivers over a noisy channel. LDPC codes >are supposedly close to the Shannon limit, though computationally >expensive. This talk brings up a lot of these interesting issues. > >You can hear me ask the speaker if it's OK to use their patented >technology for amateur radio and his response, which I interpreted to be >"ok." > >Leigh / WA5ZNU > > Using Powerful FEC Codes for File and Streaming Delivery to Mobile >Receivers > > Michael Luby, Digital Fountain, Inc > > We describe Raptor codes, the most flexible and powerful FEC codes >available for delivery of data over packet-based networks. We >demonstrate that Raptor codes are crucial for both efficient delivery of >files and for high-quality video streaming over emerging broadcast and >multicast wireless networks. Example applications include delivery of >navigational updates and point-of-interest data to automobiles and >delivery of multimedia files and H.263 streaming video to 3G telephones >and PDAs. Standardization of the general approach of using FEC codes for >file and streaming delivery within the IETF and 3GPP will also be >outlined. > > > > Dr. Michael Luby cofounded Digital Fountain, Inc. in 1998, where he >currently holds the position of Chief Technology Officer. Michael is a >world-renowned Theoretical Computer Scientist, and has made breakthrough >research contributions in the areas of coding theory, randomized >algorithm design and analysis, transport protocols and cryptography. He >is actively leading the development of several transport standards >within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). After receiving his >Ph.D. in Theoretical Computer Science from UC Berkeley in 1983 he was a >Professor in Computer Science at the University of Toronto. In 1988 >Michael joined the International Computer Science Institute in Berkeley >to become the Leader of the Theory Group and concurrently an Adjunct >Professor at UC Berkeley. Michael is a recipient of the 2002 Information >Theory Society Paper Award for some of his coding theory research and >the 2003 SIAM Outstanding Paper Prize for some of his cryptography >research. > > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
Hi Andy, My ALE rig is on the air tonite. 40m included. If you link with me and I don't keyboard you right away, please leave me an AMD with the time and freq before you clear the link. I will pick up the message later. Bonnie KQ6XA --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So, if anyone wants to play around...either on the usual ALE > frequencies or perhaps on a freq of our own while experimenting, let > me know. I will monitor 7065 for any ALE data calls tonight. 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/
[digitalradio] Re: New Member
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, John Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > (just between you and me, maybe some day the software > writers will fix their software so it send a CR/LF after > 72 charters. Or the computer operators will hit the enter > key at the end of a line and forget all about word wrap) gmfsk (multi-mode program running under Linux) has just been fixed in this respect - get the w1hkj version of it from www.w1hkj.com I love the old mechanical teleprinters too, but - keep in mind that the mechanical selector is a real disadvantage compared to electronics. If the STOP pulse gets mutilated the receiving shaft doesn't stop where it should, but just keeps going around, and then you are going to lose several characters before it gets back in sync. An electronic selector can stop on a dime. So there is an advantage to using an electronic regenerative repeater between your TU and your mechanical teleprinter. Back when K6STI was marketing his RITTY sound card software - that was the first RTTY DSP soundcard software so far as I know - I got him to add a feature that the computer puts out cleaned-up Baudot when it is receiving. That let me run it into a hardware teleprinter and get as good copy as I could get with the software. I wish MMTTY and the other soundcard software would do likewise. 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
A good point and I did consider adding this when I built my homebrew CI-V interface. Because power is supplied to the interface via the RTS and/or the DTR lines and you can turn that off and on with some programs (e.g., Commander) via software control. But because Commander provides the necessary PTT controls to the ICOM series of radios via the CI-V port, I did not see any value complicating the design with the additional PTT switching. I am not sure if the PC-ALE program provides the necessary on function for the DTR so that there would be operating voltage present. So it may not work even if I did add the new circuit since I would have to turn off the always on RTS line as it would be used for controlling. 73, Rick, KV9U Dave Bernstein wrote: >If the ALE software can only key the transceiver via RTS, you could >build a one-transistor RTS-to-PTT interface for the transceiver >control serial port. This interface would be ignored with the rest >of your soundcard software (which does tx-rx switching via CI-V >commands), but would allow the ALE software to tx-rx switch without >your having to move cables around. > > 73, > > Dave, AA6YQ > > > 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/
[digitalradio] Dell Optiplex GX1 500L+ /// EMC ?
Hello , I recently acquired an old Dell Optiplex GX1 500L+ computer to be used for PSK31, received audio spectrum observations etc. As you know it is "class B" IT equipment (CISPR and FCC) which means a low level of RF radiation . I would like to know how good is it in practice .Is there any special RFI problem ? If so how can it be rectified ? Also , what about the "Crystal Sound" device (The on board sound card ).Is it good enough for PSK31 and the other digital modes ? I will apprecite your advice .Thanks , 73 , Alex DE 4X1MH 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/
Re: [digitalradio] New Member
So what are you guys > doing with all these cool digital modes? Any BBS's? Any store and > forward? Is it all keyboard to keyboard? > > You might want to take a look at PAX2, you will find it in the software Multipsk. Several folks here say it is somewhere between Packet and Pactor and has a mailbox feature. I had a QSO today , it worked quite well. -- 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) 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] Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?
Does the 735 require an Icom CT-17 CI-V level converter?
Also, I seem to recall that there was some key component
in the 735 that became unobtanium back a few years, cpu
or finals or something. Do you know about that?
Thanks! doc
> I use an IC-735 for ALE on MARSWorks fine but it limit it to groups of
> frequencies between relay clicks.
> Bill KB4IK
>
>> I have a FT-890AT that I understand cannot do ALE.
>>
>> I have access to a TenTec 580 and an Icom 735 and am
>> guessing neither of them is up to the task either.
>>
>> What are the under-$1,000 (preferably closer to $500)
>> Ham rigs that can handle ALE, please?
>>
>> I really would like to be equipped for all modes and
>> am currently stymied only re. ALE because of my rig
>> (and Pactor II/III due to prohibitive proprietary
>> costs.)
--
~~
Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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[digitalradio] New Member
Greetings. My name is Jim, and my call is KA1EUI. Thanks for allowing me into your group. I always have been an RTTY and packet operator. As a matter of fact I have 3 old mechanical machines. I have a model 28, a model 15 and a model 32. I also used to LOVE packet. I used a KAM and setup a vhf/uhf gateway. But it seems like there's a lot of new stuff out there that I need to learn about. I have tried PSK31 and like it, but what I really like is the ability to store and forward data like packet does. The trouble is packet seems to be gone and dead. APRS bores me, so I appeal to the group. I'm thinking I should sell all my old rtty equipment and restock my shack. Should I try pactor II? Lots of controversy there with bridges between RF and the Internet. For the record, I like the Internet, but only to enhance ham radio. I much much prefer RF. I admit I am on echolink occasionally. It's a nice tool to hook up with folks but then I slide over to RF. Hmmm, I'm rambling. So what are you guys doing with all these cool digital modes? Any BBS's? Any store and forward? Is it all keyboard to keyboard? Guess that's enough for now thanks! Jim KA1EUI 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/
[digitalradio] Domino EX
KU2A and I had a good QSO in Pax2 today (40m New Hampshire to western NY, 30 watts, daytime conditions) . We then switched to Domimno Ex in Multipsk and it too was very good. So many modes, so little time. -- 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) 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: Aligning TX and RX frequencies in PSK-31
> (with Windows XP Home Edition), and the software I use for PSK-31 is > Digipan. > > My transmit and receive frequencies are separated by about 30 Hz. One > person I communicated with on the air said that my computer sound card > samples at different rates for TX and RX, but I can't any such separate > controls. > > Can any of you help me resolve this? It makes it harder to respond to a > CQ call. Jason, This is a sort of funny problem about Windows, or so I have been told. The DLL that drives the sound card can result in having a slight offset in the way it makes sound (TX drive) and inputs sound (RX). So here's what you can do about it. 1) Check that you have not accidentally engaged your RIT. I have done that a few times by accident and that will cause the problem you describe. 2) I'm not sure if DigiPan lets you adjust your sample rates, but MixW does, and I would suggest that you download and try it, it will run fine for 10 days in a "Trial mode", then you can decide if it's worth your time and money to register it. By the way, this is not meant as a knock against DigiPan or MultiPSK, I just know more about MixW. In MixW there are settings for offsets on the sound card. It's a bit beyond a simple message board posting to explain all the ends and outs, but there are some good explanations and what not on how to calibrate in MixW on another Yahoo group dedicated to MixW. 3) Calibrate your RX side against WWV. By using WWV, you get a nice stable signal, and your sample rate on the RX side should be adjusted so that you get nice strait lines. Remember you are in effect sampling an analog with a digital sampler, sort of like timing a car with a strobe light. Sampling too fast or too slow makes the line not strait and you get a slanted line when you look at WWV. In MixW, you have a place in the Sound card configuration menu to crank in some correction factor for the differences. Again, the docs for MixW describes it better than I can, and there are postings over on the MixW forum that talks about it much better than I can. 4) Download a program called CheckSR. You can google search for it. The program has instructions which will tell you more, but it basically puts a signal out, then takes it back in via your sound card and tells you how much of an offset you have. I hope you find the above helpful. 73 Steve N6CRR 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Aligning TX and RX frequencies in PSK-31
-Do you have "net" on in Digipan ? 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/
[digitalradio] Aligning TX and RX frequencies in PSK-31
My radio is a Yaesu FT-857D, my computer is a Dell Inspiron B120 laptop (with Windows XP Home Edition), and the software I use for PSK-31 is Digipan. My transmit and receive frequencies are separated by about 30 Hz. One person I communicated with on the air said that my computer sound card samples at different rates for TX and RX, but I can't any such separate controls. Can any of you help me resolve this? It makes it harder to respond to a CQ call. Jason Hsu, AA0II Cedar Rapids, IA (net control of the Missing You Like Candy Net, which meets at 8PM on Tuesdays on 432.110 MHz, at 8PM on Fridays on 144.190 MHz, and at 6PM on Saturdays on 50.140 MHz) 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?
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 listI have PC-ALE 1.061 installed Hyvää huomenta Tommi, I use the TS440 in PC-ALE by using the TS850 option, it works fine. Call me if you need help setting it up -- Andy K3UKFredonia, New York.Skype Me : callto://andyobrien73Also 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.
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 20M ALE test today?
go to www.hflink.com and follow from there. On 3/18/06, Nick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What is the link to download ALE? > > --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > 40M was bad last night, I am monitoring 14109.5 today if anyone > > wants to test some ALE. > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > -- 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) 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] ALE software download Re: Anyone for 20M ALE test today?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Nick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What is the link to download ALE? Hi Nick, You can download the ALE program "PCALE" from the HFLINK.COM website. http://hflink.com PCALE software: http://www.hflink.com/beta/ PCALE set up: http://www.hflink.com/beta/pcale1061options.jpg PCALE fill file (necessary for amateur ALE) http://www.hflink.com/beta/HFLINK2005G_v106+01aug05.qrg 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?
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.
[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
If the ALE software can only key the transceiver via RTS, you could build a one-transistor RTS-to-PTT interface for the transceiver control serial port. This interface would be ignored with the rest of your soundcard software (which does tx-rx switching via CI-V commands), but would allow the ALE software to tx-rx switch without your having to move cables around. 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, KV9U <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I did try the Generic setting with different parameters. I am not sure > of what this does as it does not seem to work with the CI-V. I tried > using the Pro 2's address in the box called Radio ID but this did not > really do anything. I used 8, N, 1, for the other parameters. I do have > a Ten Tec Pegasus that I could try out, but with newer computers that no > longer have comports, I would have to physically switch the USB -- > COM > cable as well as the audio lines. No exactly very practical considering > that all the other sound card modes work so well with the ICOM rig > through the CI-V. > > 73, > > Rick, KV9U > > > Andrew O'Brien wrote: > > >Did you try the Generic setting in PC-ALE? > > > >On 3/17/06, KV9U <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have the program on my computer, but have not figured out how to get > > > it to key up the ICOM Pro 2 via the CI-V port. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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/
Re: [digitalradio] Anyone for 40M ALE test tonight?
I did try the Generic setting with different parameters. I am not sure of what this does as it does not seem to work with the CI-V. I tried using the Pro 2's address in the box called Radio ID but this did not really do anything. I used 8, N, 1, for the other parameters. I do have a Ten Tec Pegasus that I could try out, but with newer computers that no longer have comports, I would have to physically switch the USB --> COM cable as well as the audio lines. No exactly very practical considering that all the other sound card modes work so well with the ICOM rig through the CI-V. 73, Rick, KV9U Andrew O'Brien wrote: >Did you try the Generic setting in PC-ALE? > >On 3/17/06, KV9U <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have the program on my computer, but have not figured out how to get > > it to key up the ICOM Pro 2 via the CI-V port. > > > > > > > > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 20M ALE test today?
What is the link to download ALE? --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 40M was bad last night, I am monitoring 14109.5 today if anyone > wants to test some ALE. > 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/
[digitalradio] Re: Anyone for 20M ALE test today?
40M was bad last night, I am monitoring 14109.5 today if anyone wants to test some ALE. Andy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been playing around again with PC-ALE for a few days , after a > few weeks away from it. I still need some practice with the tuning > indicator and determining if my transceiver's dial is accurate enough > , maybe I need to tune a few Hz up or down from the published > frequencies. > > So, if anyone wants to play around...either on the usual ALE > frequencies or perhaps on a freq of our own while experimenting, let > me know. I will monitor 7065 for any ALE data calls tonight. You may > also reach me via the methods listed below. > > If you have never tried ALE and are interested, let me know and I > could talk you through the set-up process. The comments about PC- ALe > being complicated are perhaps legitimate, but being talked through > the set-up should enable someone to be ALE active within a couple of > minutes of downloading the software > > -- > 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) 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] Oldest Rigs That Handle ALE?
I use an IC-735 for ALE on MARSWorks fine but it limit it to groups of
frequencies between relay clicks.
Bill
KB4IK
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>I have a FT-890AT that I understand cannot do ALE.
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> I have access to a TenTec 580 and an Icom 735 and am
> guessing neither of them is up to the task either.
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> What are the under-$1,000 (preferably closer to $500)
> Ham rigs that can handle ALE, please?
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> I really would like to be equipped for all modes and
> am currently stymied only re. ALE because of my rig
> (and Pactor II/III due to prohibitive proprietary
> costs.)
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> Thanks! & 73, doc kd4e
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[digitalradio] 2006 PSKFest final results
The 2006 PSKFest final results have finally been posted...finally and can be seen at http://hometown.aol.com/n3dqu/2006_pskfest_results.htm . Congrats to KF4HOU for a Top Dog score of 30,544 points, vy fb! Congrats to all the certificate winenrs and thanks to everyone who participated in this year's event! Hope to see you all again next year! 73 de Jay N3DQU --- 2006 PSKFEST FINAL RESULTS **CERTIFICATE WINNERS** 1ST 2ND 3RD SOQRP-Single Band... NA... N9TF. K1YAN K9VIC EU... - - SOQRP - Multi Band..NA... K5PAX.. W3HF- EU... - - SOLP. NA... KR4U K9KDR K8IJ EU... SP3EPX HA1ZH. OH5VG AS... RA9SC.. RW9SZ- SOMP NA... KF4HOU... AB2RF. WX7P EU... RV6YZ/6... UR3GM HB9TUO AS... - - --- 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/
