[digitalradio] Olivia Signal?

2008-10-02 Thread Rui Manuel
Just curiosity

Can anybody identify what mode is using a signal on 3.733 (80m).
I am trying to decode digital sstv on that frequency, however most of
the time I hear a clicking multitone sound like Olivia sending
beacons, maybe trying to establish  a connection, it keeps
transmitting multitones for a while, sometimes more than 2 minutes,
making my decoding a mess.
The beacon of the signal usually starts with several digital carriers
sweeping in frequency  on the waterfall, large bandwidth and when
transmitting the multitones make a characteristic picture of small
squares like a chess board, I don't see any pilot carriers.

Rui,CT1QK  





Re: [digitalradio] Re: odd signal on 80M?

2008-10-02 Thread matt gregory


 IT MT-63 TXED IN USB LOOKS TO BE 2KWIDE NOT SURE ON ITERLEAVE
AROUND 382O USB



- Original Message 
From: Andrew O'Brien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: DIGITALRADIO 
Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2008 8:10:09 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: odd signal on 80M?


make that http://www.obriensw eb.com/odd. wav

On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Andrew O'Brien  wrote:
> Several of us in a regional et o 80M heard an odd sound  every few
> mniutes .  Sounded like a space ship taking off.   check the sound via
> http://www.obriensw eb/com/odd. wav
>
>
> You can hear it changing in pitch, I re-tune  evrry few seconds.  I
> followed it from 3832 LSB to 3825, it keeps o going and then returns
> to 3832 for a re-do.
>
> Military?  It was heard by some hams 175 miles away from me.
>
>
> --
> Andy K3UK
>

-- 
Andy K3UK



  

Re: [digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?

2008-10-02 Thread Jose A. Amador

Well, what I meant (I don't remember the exact quote right now) is that 
the steering wheel and the pedals remain in the same place and react in 
a similar way, you don't have to learn anything basically new. Highways 
don't need to be modified, either...

Jose, CO2JA

Tom Tcimpidis wrote:

> The CEO of GM once said that “What is good for GM is good for the country.”
> 
>  
> 
> *From:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *jhaynesatalumni
> *Sent:* Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:47 AM
> *To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* [digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?
> 
>  
> 
> --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
> , "Jose A. Amador" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> wrote:
> 
>  > but there was a GM - Microsoft
>  > controversy that ended with a caustic reply from the GM's President
>  > that explained it too well.
> 
> That's interesting, because I think it was GM that is generally
> credited with inventing "planned obsolescence" and the annual
> model change.
> 





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[digitalradio] Re: odd signal on 80M?

2008-10-02 Thread Andrew O'Brien
make that http://www.obriensweb.com/odd.wav


On Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Andrew O'Brien <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Several of us in a regional et o 80M heard an odd sound  every few
> mniutes .  Sounded like a space ship taking off.   check the sound via
> http://www.obriensweb/com/odd.wav
>
>
> You can hear it changing in pitch, I re-tune  evrry few seconds.  I
> followed it from 3832 LSB to 3825, it keeps o going and then returns
> to 3832 for a re-do.
>
> Military?  It was heard by some hams 175 miles away from me.
>
>
> --
> Andy K3UK
>



-- 
Andy K3UK


[digitalradio] odd signal on 80M?

2008-10-02 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Several of us in a regional et o 80M heard an odd sound  every few
mniutes .  Sounded like a space ship taking off.   check the sound via
http://www.obriensweb/com/odd.wav


You can hear it changing in pitch, I re-tune  evrry few seconds.  I
followed it from 3832 LSB to 3825, it keeps o going and then returns
to 3832 for a re-do.

Military?  It was heard by some hams 175 miles away from me.


-- 
Andy K3UK


[digitalradio] QRV MT63 14106

2008-10-02 Thread Tony
All,

QRV MT63 -- 14106.0 @ 2330z 

Tony, K2MO


RE: [digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?

2008-10-02 Thread Tom Tcimpidis
The CEO of GM once said that "What is good for GM is good for the country."

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of jhaynesatalumni
Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 8:47 AM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?

 

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
, "Jose A. Amador" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> but there was a GM - Microsoft 
> controversy that ended with a caustic reply from the GM's President
> that explained it too well.

That's interesting, because I think it was GM that is generally
credited with inventing "planned obsolescence" and the annual
model change. 



[digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?

2008-10-02 Thread jhaynesatalumni
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Jose A. Amador" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> but there was a GM - Microsoft 
> controversy that ended with a caustic reply from the GM's President
> that explained it too well.

That's interesting, because I think it was GM that is generally
credited with inventing "planned obsolescence" and the annual
model change.  




Re: [digitalradio] Re: CSS releases EmComm Ops Radio Software for Packet Radio

2008-10-02 Thread Jose A. Amador

It may have been that you were awake while "Snow White" slept...

73,

Jose, CO2JA

--

Andrew O'Brien wrote:
> 
> Is my brain dead?  I may be missing the point of this product, I read
> the manual and it says "PSK31 is a new mode" and it references 20 year
> old concepts .  Seems like a step backwards to me.
> 
> Andy



Re: [digitalradio] ASCII ?

2008-10-02 Thread Jose A. Amador

John Becker, WØJAB wrote:

> Still a lot of machines out there still working after all these years.
> 
> Gee it would be so nice if the software writers would do the same.
> 
> John, W0JAB

John,

It is the ongoing fashion, nothing else. Life cycles are shorter 
nowadays. There are many old american cars from the fifties running in 
Havana streets, and even a few Model T Fords too, that tourists love to 
see. They were built to last.

Modern operating systems are short cycle mutants. Quite often, the 
change is introduced seeking for profits, and nothing else.

I am not against changes for better, but there was a GM - Microsoft 
controversy that ended with a caustic reply from the GM's President
that explained it too well.


73,

Jose, CO2JA





Re: [digitalradio] Re: ASCII ?

2008-10-02 Thread Jose A. Amador
jhaynesatalumni wrote:

> I guess some people thought it was a Big Deal, but there were lots
> of reasons why it didn't go anywhere.
> 
> I'd say the overriding one is that with 60 wpm Baudot RTTY the bit
> length is 22 milliseconds.  With 100 wpm ASCII 110 baud the bit
> length is 9 milliseconds.  That means 2.4 times the bandwidth, and
> correspondingly more noise sensitivity.  Maybe for VHF local work
> it wouldn't matter; but for HF that's a big penalty.  And we were
> already running 500 watts or so to get good copy on RTTY.

One very important reason is (I)nter (S)ymbol (I)nterference, or ISI, 
when one delayed (by multipath) symbol steps on the following one, 
confusing the demodulator and creating lots of garbage. A long symbol 
may allow reflections to die and the demodulator to output some 
meaningful data, but a shorter one also has smaller probabilities of
"hitting the nail on the head". The idea of longer symbols crafted for 
multipath environments is exploited in OFDM systems, together with some 
measure of FEC, if not using also ARQ, to assure the correct reception 
of "data", whatever the message content may be.

73,

Jose, CO2JA








Re: [digitalradio] CSS releases EmComm Ops Radio Software for Packet Radio

2008-10-02 Thread Steinar Aanesland

My mail box has a "Thompson filter" ..

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Dan Hensley wrote:
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> --- On Wed, 10/1/08, Mark Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> From: Mark Thompson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: [digitalradio] CSS releases EmComm Ops Radio Software for
Packet Radio
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED],
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> Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 6:09 PM
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> W4PC
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> QRZ Member
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> CSS releases EmComm Ops!
>
>
> EmComm Ops Radio Software Now Available
>
> Creative Services Software Releases New Addition to
> Its Radio Operations Center Software Suite for Packet Radio
>
> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Muscle Shoals, AL, September 30, 2008 —Creative
Services Software, Inc. (CSS) today announced the availability of EmComm
Ops™, a new software solution for packet radio operations. Designed
primarily for emergency radio communications, EmComm Ops helps amateur
(Ham), commercial and MARS radio operators connect to, access, integrate
and operate packet radio stations with a Windows PC or laptop from a
fixed station or in the field. EmComm Ops is the first addition to CSS’
recently-rebranded Radio Operations Center™ (ROC) product line.
>
> The just-released version of EmComm Ops supports Kantronics and
Timewave/AEA TNCs. A version for MFJ TNCs is now in beta testing and is
available for pre-order or trial
> download. The pending release of EmComm Ops for MFJ hardware is in
response to the recent re-introduction of TNC solutions by MFJ Enterprises.
>
> At an introductory price of $29.95, EmComm Ops offers radio operators
an efficient and affordable entry into advanced software-enhanced packet
and radio control. For operators who require support beyond packet
radio, CSS’ ROC Digital Desktop™ ($99.95) offers a step up that supports
the classic HF digital modes, as well as support for soundcard-based
radio modes including PSK-31 and MT-63.
>
> EmComm Ops allows users to control radios, TNCs, rotors, and to access
logging applications, call books and more — all from within a single
Microsoft Windows application. Unlike MS-DOS or Windows 3.1-based radio
software, EmComm Ops is a 32-bit Windows application designed from the
ground up for Windows 2000, XP and Vista, offering users true
multitasking, seamless integration of other radio or PC
> productivity tools, and the ability to take full advantage of the
speed and processing power of the latest Windows-based computers.
Operators can control radio transmissions while simultaneously running
logging programs, call book programs or any Windows application
(including Microsoft Office).
>
> “True multitasking means that EmComm operators can send and receive
packet communications while simultaneously relaying messages to families
and rescue personnel in e-mail,” said Rick Ruhl, W4PC, CSS president and
chief architect of the company’s software suite. “And in emergency
situations where communications infrastructure has been compromised or
conditions limit reliable radio operation, messages can be noted in a
text or Microsoft Word file, then imported into EmComm Ops to be
re-transmitted at a later time when conditions improve. Operators can
also export messages to a file to document communications. Of course,
simple Windows cut-and-paste
> is also supported.”
>
> EmComm Ops supports emergency operations by accelerating, streamlining
and automating packet radio. Features include:
>
> • One-click access to any data stream, packet mode, radio, TNC and
rotor for quicker response in an emergency.
> • Support for multiple packet radio data streams, connection types and
transmit/receive/ listen modes. Up to 25 packet conversations and links
can be managed when used with a Kantronics TNC, and up to nine with
Timewave/AEA TNCs.
> • Built-in and customizable macros that automate common commands.
> • Support for dual TNCs, allowing radio amateurs to work in multiple
packet modes simultaneously.
> • Multiple monitor windows, including separate windows for network
traffic.
> • Robust support for packet mailboxes, including point-and-click
settings for multiple TNC start-up/shut- down commands. Operators can
manage Packet bulletin board systems from the TNC, even when the
> software and computer are shut down.
> • Robust file transfer capabilities in ASCII (text) or binary (data)
formats, with an unlimited buffer for ASCII file transfers.
> • A built-in mini logging program built on a Microsoft Access
database, plus interoperability with Log Window and DX4Win software.
> • Multiple call-book integration.
> • Compatibility with over 70 radios from leading manufacturers
includin