[digitalradio] FLDIGI - Feature Request and Thanks to KH6TY
Skip, First, I am very favorably impressed with the NBEMS package. Thanks to you and the team for all of your work. I have a request for two features. We've been using FLDIGI and getting folks up to speed on a Summer of Digital Fun theme using our Educational Radio Net - 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings in Seattle - sorry, the 146.96 machine we use doesn't have echo link (maybe someday). The educational radio net used to end with a CW practice. You were very kind to include a nice CW mode in FLDIGI. I'd like to continue our code practice and just wondered if it would be difficult to add a Farnsworth spacing control to the window on the CW modem setup page so that I might send the 5 or 7 WPM code at a character spacing of 13 wpm (or even 20) with all the advantages to the student which come from getting the sound down and skipping the counting dots and dashes stage. The second feature would be adding ALE-400 as implemented in MULTIPSK. It is looking like one heck of a mode. Thanks for the RS-ID and TUNE and WRAP functionality. This is getting more and more fun. vy 73 de WR5J - Curt Black in Seattle -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of kh6ty Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 9:35 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] FLDigi / Cygwin Question Hi Tim, Fldigi will look first for the one in the same folder as fldigi.exe, so just make sure the latest is in there and keep them together. The latest public release is 3.11.5, which you can download at http://w1hkj.com/NBEMS/, and includes the latest cygwin1.dll. I doubt if the other programs will look in the folder with fldigi.exe. Just leave the folder intact and create a shortcut from fldigi.exe to the Desktop or elsewhere and you probably already do. You can leave the other cygwin1.dll's where they are. 73, Skip KH6TY Tim N9PUZ wrote: FLDigi uses the cygwin1.dll file in it's Windows installation. There is a caution in the documentation that it is bad ju ju to have multiple cygwin1.dll files on your computer because they may be different versions and not get along. The docs say the dll needs to be in the same directory as the executable but don't really say how to resolve the issue of needing more than one copy. What's the proper way to handle this? I ask because a search of drive C: shows 6 copies of cygwin1.dll for various applications I use. Thanks, Tim, N9PUZ -- *Skip KH6TY* http://KH6TY.home.comcast.net
[digitalradio] PC/Soundcard requirements for Softrock/SDR ?
I am probably more of an observer than most. I would like to be able to monitor activity on all bands all the time. For less than $20 per band, a softrock receiver kit can be purchased that monitors up to 96 KHz of spectrum with a relatively inexpensive sound card. Unfortunately I don't have the space or budget for all the computers and montors that would be needed for this. Ed Thanks Ed, glad you are enjoying DX Lab Suite. I wonder what PC and soundcard capability ones needs to run softrock and similar SDR cards ? Andy K3UK
Re: [digitalradio] FLDIGI - Feature Request and Thanks to KH6TY
- Original Message - From: WR5J The second feature would be adding ALE-400 as implemented in MULTIPSK. It is looking like one heck of a mode. I agree here, I would also like to see source for the data modes used by satellites. I would also like to find time to understand and implement the WSJT modes, especially JT65. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
[digitalradio] Source for APRS Packet Code
I'm searching for example code that generates and decodes data sent to and from a KISS mode TNC to send and receive APRS compatible text messages. If anyone knows of anything publicly available I'd appreciate a pointer to the source. Thanks in advance for any help. Tim, N9PUZ
[digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
Hello, Has anyone used the ASUS laptop for psk31 or any digital modes im looking at it for some portable ops http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BYD178/ref=noref?ie=UTF8s=pc It looks like a neat computer and the price is outstanding just wanted to know if anyone has tried it jeff kd4qit
Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
That is a good price. I wonder if it has enough computer power for some of the powerful digital mode programs. That approach gives you the most versatility, but I'm going a different way for PSK field work -- the NUE-PSK digital modem. It has it's own LCD screen and processor with software for PSK and a few other modes in the firmware. It draws 60 ma without backlight, 80 ma with, so it will give many hours of QRP PSK using a small battery for it and my 817. The curent sale price is $150 kit, $200 assembled from http://www.nue-psk.com/. But a real PC like a Netbook would allow a lot of other portable activity, but without quite as much time betore the batteries run down. Jim - K6XZ - Original Message - From: jeffnjr484 To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 8:24 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901? Hello, Has anyone used the ASUS laptop for psk31 or any digital modes im looking at it for some portable ops http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001BYD178/ref=noref?ie=UTF8s=pc It looks like a neat computer and the price is outstanding just wanted to know if anyone has tried it jeff kd4qit .
RE: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
I just bought an ASUS EeePC 1000HE. Haven't tried to use it on digital modes yet, but using it for general computer stuff, it seems to be plenty adequate. It also comes with a 9-hour, 6-cell battery, so it will run for a long time. The 1000HE is a little bigger, has a 160MB hard drive, and a slightly faster processor than the 901. It is currently the top rated netbook. FWIW. Dick - W6CCD -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of J. Moen Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 9:22 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901? That is a good price. I wonder if it has enough computer power for some of the powerful digital mode programs. That approach gives you the most versatility, but I'm going a different way for PSK field work -- the NUE-PSK digital modem. It has it's own LCD screen and processor with software for PSK and a few other modes in the firmware. It draws 60 ma without backlight, 80 ma with, so it will give many hours of QRP PSK using a small battery for it and my 817. The curent sale price is $150 kit, $200 assembled from http://www.nue-psk.com/. But a real PC like a Netbook would allow a lot of other portable activity, but without quite as much time betore the batteries run down. Jim - K6XZ
[digitalradio] New Solar Cycle 24 Sunspot Group
Posted Monday June 22, 2009 at http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf5.htm and http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf72.htm Today a new solar cycle 24 sunspot group emerged in the SW quadrant of the Sun near S22E41. Later today NOAA/SWPC should assign it #11023, with a beta magnetic signature. We have seen four solar cycle 24 sunspot groups this month and six in the past 30 days. It appears that solar cycle 24 has finally come alive. 73 GUD DX, Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O Lakeland, FL, USA n...@arrl.net LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF Frequency Radiowave Propagation Email Reflector: http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/spaceweather NZ4O Daily Solar Space Weather Geomagnetic Data Archive: http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf5.htm NZ4O Daily LF/MF/HF/6M Frequency Radiowave Propagation Forecast Archive: http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf6.htm NZ4O 160 Meter Radio Propagation Theory Notes: http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf8.htm NZ4O Solar Cycle 24 Forecast Discussion Archive: http://www.kn4lf.com/kn4lf72.htm No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.374 / Virus Database: 270.12.85/2193 - Release Date: 06/21/09 20:02:00
Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
Simply put - yes, more than enough CPU. Myself I have the model with a 160GB disk. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: J. Moen That is a good price. I wonder if it has enough computer power for some of the powerful digital mode programs.
Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
Yes, I have the eee 901 with 20 GB SSD. It came with xandros but I switched to easy peasy (ubuntu). I use it when travelling so I have pskmail with fldigi, xastir and all kinds of stuff... Also, I use it for navigation so I have Seaclear with bsb charts for the baltic sea. Also use hsdpa 3g card for wireless access. It works great, I could not be more happy. 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: jeffnjr484 jeffnjr...@yahoo.com To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:24:01 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901? Hello, Has anyone used the ASUS laptop for psk31 or any digital modes im looking at it for some portable ops http://www.amazon. com/gp/product/ B001BYD178/ ref=noref? ie=UTF8s= pc It looks like a neat computer and the price is outstanding just wanted to know if anyone has tried it jeff kd4qit
[digitalradio] The best of all features - SdR
Hello Ed and all, For information, with the last version of Multipsk (4.14), you can decode 48 KHz (for standard sound cards) up to 192 KHz (with specific sound cards) if you have a SdR. Note: with standard sound cards, the noise floor must be around the 10th bit (about 1/1000 of the full scale), so the level at the SdR output must not too much low. 73 Patrick - Original Message - From: Ed Hekman ehek...@cox.net To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 7:52 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: The best of all features Andy, I have started to become acquainted with the DX Labs suite recently since I switched to the DX Keeper logging program. On your recommendation I have installed the entire DX Labs suite and I agree it does have a very wide range of features. The DXView, Pathfinder, PropView and SpotCollector programs are very useful for monitoring the bands to find the openings and to get information on the stations worked or heard. The WinWarbler also appears to have all of the features of interest to me. I think it is amazing that one person, Dave, AA6YQ, can produce this package. And he responds very quickly to all questions about the package. It is too bad that Microsoft is not that responsive. I am probably more of an observer than most. I would like to be able to monitor activity on all bands all the time. For less than $20 per band, a softrock receiver kit can be purchased that monitors up to 96 KHz of spectrum with a relatively inexpensive sound card. Unfortunately I don't have the space or budget for all the computers and montors that would be needed for this. Ed --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: Many good points Ed, thanks for taking the time to write your comments. I would like to add that an overlooked application is Winwarbler. Winwarbler only does RTTY (AFSK and FSK) plus BPSK and QPSK 31,63, and 125, but it has in my opinion the best features. It's multi-decoding capabilities and layout are superb. When intergrated with DX keeper and Spotcollector, it is peerless. Andy K3UK On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 4:11 AM, Ed Hekmanehek...@... wrote: fldigi comes the closest to replicating the simplicity and ease of use of Digipan but it adds many other modes and features. The ability to open the panoramic window and the logbook separately from the main QSO screen is very nice since I like to be able to decode other transmissions while I am in a QSO. The radio interface is a nice bonus that was setup quite easily for a couple radios. The capability to automatically post to PSK Reporter is a nice feature but I haven't been successful with that yet. The capability to integrate with DXKeeper with a 3rd party bridge is also nice but I haven't succeded with that yet either. And I think the flarq program greatly expands the usefulness to methods of operating beyond the normal one on one QSO. fldigi has been the primary program here since last fall until I acquired a more powerful computer that could more easily handle DM780. One very nice feature of DM780 that I use frequently is the capability to hit a button and have the radio and the program switch the radio frequency and the audio frequency to put the desired signal in the center of the radios narrow band filter. That is a brief synopsys of the highlights of each of the programs for me. Thing to look forward to: Panoramic screen decoding over bandwidths of 24 KHz up to 192 KHz. More SOMR (single operator, multiple radio) capability. Better integration with logging packages across the various programs to a common database on the network. Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Pages at http://www.obriensweb.com/sked Recommended digital mode software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or Multipsk Logging Software: DXKeeper or Ham Radio Deluxe. Yahoo! Groups Links
Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?
I got my Asus netbook at Radio Shack, it runs Ham Radio Deluxe for rig control. Works great! I use CAT5 network cable for all the desktops here, but put in a WIFI access point for the little netbook. 73 DE Charles, N5PVL
Re: [digitalradio] Source for APRS Packet Code
Hello Tim, The Kiss protocol is here. http://www.ka9q.net/papers/kiss.html To send the APRS frames you have just to form the AX25 frames in text mode (without the flags and the CRC). I don't think it could be complex (but reversely fun). To help you can use the TCP/IP Kiss mode of Multipsk (a TCP/IP source for Multipsk is on http://f6cte.free.fr/Multipsk_client_program_protocol_6.zip) to generate APRS frames and decode them or reversely. 73 Patrick - Original Message - From: Tim N9PUZ tim.n9...@gmail.com To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 2:45 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Source for APRS Packet Code I'm searching for example code that generates and decodes data sent to and from a KISS mode TNC to send and receive APRS compatible text messages. If anyone knows of anything publicly available I'd appreciate a pointer to the source. Thanks in advance for any help. Tim, N9PUZ Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Pages at http://www.obriensweb.com/sked Recommended digital mode software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or Multipsk Logging Software: DXKeeper or Ham Radio Deluxe. Yahoo! Groups Links
[digitalradio] QRV on 50.300 RTTY
I am QRV on 50.300 calling CQ RTTY looking N.E. Russell NC5O Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693
[digitalradio] FLDIGI - Feature Request and Thanks to W1HKJ
OK, First let me say that I clearly shouldn't compose messages at 11:00pm. While Skip Teller is a great guy, I meant my thanks and my request to go to Dave Freese - W1HKJ and the NBEMS development team. I suspect they both deserve praise for their long-term contributions to the radio arts. Sorry for whatever consternation my mistake may have caused. Thanks Dave, vy 73 de WR5J - in West Seattle bl...@nwfirst.com --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, WR5J bl...@... wrote: Skip, First, I am very favorably impressed with the NBEMS package. Thanks to you and the team for all of your work. I have a request for two features. We've been using FLDIGI and getting folks up to speed on a Summer of Digital Fun theme using our Educational Radio Net - 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings in Seattle - sorry, the 146.96 machine we use doesn't have echo link (maybe someday). The educational radio net used to end with a CW practice. You were very kind to include a nice CW mode in FLDIGI. I'd like to continue our code practice and just wondered if it would be difficult to add a Farnsworth spacing control to the window on the CW modem setup page so that I might send the 5 or 7 WPM code at a character spacing of 13 wpm (or even 20) with all the advantages to the student which come from getting the sound down and skipping the counting dots and dashes stage. The second feature would be adding ALE-400 as implemented in MULTIPSK. It is looking like one heck of a mode. Thanks for the RS-ID and TUNE and WRAP functionality. This is getting more and more fun. vy 73 de WR5J - Curt Black in Seattle
Re: [digitalradio] The best of all features - SdR
For information, with the last version of Multipsk (4.14), you can decode 48 KHz (for standard sound cards) up to 192 KHz (with specific sound cards) if you have a SdR. If we could get access to 192 KHz with a special sound card and some minimal hardware - couldn't we really open up the high speed data possibilities. Something simple to get on any band from 10 through 220 MHz would be way cool! Bill - WA7NWP
Re: [digitalradio] The best of all features - SdR
Hi Rud, A DDS isn't enough. I'm still playing with an FPGA attached to an 80 Msps ADC and DAC. I've been able to fit a soft CPU along with a quadrature DDS, filters, I/Q modem, 256-point FFT, UART and other peripherals into a 100-pin FPGA. So far, it works nicely for 1-30 MHz SSB and ISB transmission and reception and for FM transmission. OFDM transmission at 9.6 kbps in a 6 Hz bandwidth and 1.2 Mbps in a 750 kHz bandwidth also work. I should have FM and OFDM reception working this summer. The winter TAPR newsletter has a description of the first version of the CPU. The current version does 80 MIPS and has a few more instructions. It would be nice if commercial transceivers had 9 or 10.7 MHz IF I/O ports for devices like this. Luckily, I have homebrew radios. The other alternative is VHF/UHF transverters. 73, John KD6OZH
