[digitalradio] Re: ALE-400 Skeds Pse
I have been beaconing in ALE400 the last two days starting at 2100 UTC for 15 and for 30 minutes. No response so far even though there was still an acceptable propagation to North America when looking at the PSK stations qrv at that time of the day. I will be qrv again at a similar time from Monday to Wednesday next week. I had a very nice chat with DF1KBN in JO32 on 80 m (3587 USB)starting around 2145 UTC last night (I am in JN48BQ). It was interesting to see how well ALE400 worked down to 10 mW at his side despite of heavy local qrm I have on 80 m in the evenings. Hope to see somebody on 20 m next week as well. 73 Juergen, DL8LE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: QRV ALE-400 - 14074.0 Tony - K2MO - Original Message - From: Tony d...@... To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 7:31 PM Subject: [digitalradio] ALE-400 Skeds Pse All, Anyone care to chat on ALE-400? I'll be on 20 meters this evening. Skeds welcome Tony -K2MO
Re: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
On Thu, Sep 24, 2009 at 04:24:37PM -0700, Ralph Mowery wrote: --- On Thu, 9/24/09, theophilusofgenoa twst...@windstream.net wrote: From: theophilusofgenoa twst...@windstream.net Subject: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009, 11:24 AM I would like to put in a few words in defense of the ARRL.? I learned the code prior to getting my novice license in 1955.? At the time, that was just about the only way one could learn, at least on a kid's salary. These transmissions have been on forever, so I do question Why is the code practice sessons even needed now ? In 1955 very few probably had tape recorders or an easy method to get perfect code practice. Now you can get a computer for almost nothing (some will even give you an old computer just to get it out of the house). I gave one away to a fellow years ago just so he could run a code program. When I was working on my Extra, I got myself up to speed listening to W1AW. I suspect that people still do that; who am I to tell them that they have to use a computer instead? Maybe they do it while driving to or from work; for a while, I did, and was happy to be able to do so. I grant that Morse proficiency no longer is required for licensing, but it certainly is required if one is to work CW, and I find the W1AW sessions to be useful in keeping my speed up when I don't have the opportunity to get on the air and pound brass. I'm not entirely happy with the ARRL, but I do appreciate this service -- though I very strongly wish they'd move the 80m transmissions away from the digital sub-band, and have told them so in no uncertain terms. -- Mike Andrews, W5EGO mi...@mikea.ath.cx Tired old sysadmin 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 * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:digitalradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:digitalradio-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: digitalradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
Last winter there was a conflict between the voluntary 160 meter digital mode sub band and W1AW's code practice. I asked them to move their frequency and they did. Personally I think that the ARRL continued Morse code practice broadcasts are no longer necessary. If they stopped they would save money on their monthly electric bill. 73 GUD DX, Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O Lakeland, FL, USA n...@arrl.net NZ4O Amateur SWL Radio Autobiography: http://www.wcflunatall.com No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.13.112/2393 - Release Date: 09/24/09 18:00:00
Re: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
Why is the code practice sessons even needed now ? In 1955 very few probably had tape recorders or an easy method to get perfect code practice. Now you can get a computer for almost nothing Ah but radio is what this is all about. There's just something special about doing it over it the air.. If there wasn't, why would we be doing any of this as it's all so quick and easy simply with computers and the net... 73 Bill - WA7NWP
Re: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
An over the air copy is much better practice. After all, you get the qrm/qrn/etc. in there, which is real stuff, and prepares people for radio copy, versus the perfect signal from a computer. Even better than the perfectly keyed copy from W1AW would be simply listening to some ops send - with hand keys. I use a straight hand key to teach code, then when the students hear perfect machine sent, their should be no problem in copying that. Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB All 2 years or more (except Novice) short stints at: DA/PA/SU/HZ/7X/DU CR9/7Y/KH7/5A Pls QSL direct, buro, or LOTW preferred, I Do not use, but as a courtesy do upload to eQSL for those who do. Moderator DXandTALK http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DXandTalk dxandt...@yahoogroups.com Moderator Digital_modes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digital_modes/?yguid=341090159 - Original Message - From: Bill V WA7NWP To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference Why is the code practice sessons even needed now ? In 1955 very few probably had tape recorders or an easy method to get perfect code practice. Now you can get a computer for almost nothing Ah but radio is what this is all about. There's just something special about doing it over it the air.. If there wasn't, why would we be doing any of this as it's all so quick and easy simply with computers and the net... 73 Bill - WA7NWP
[digitalradio] ARRL Day In The Park Special Event
Saturday, the 26 of Sept, a special event station will be operating MT-63 to demonstrate the robust, emergency communications capabilities of the mode. The call sign will be W5C. We would like to set up some skeds and suggested frequencies. The ARRL Day in the Park is held each year in Mississippi. This year we are at Camp Shelby, MS. Camp Shelby is the power projection training platform for all Reserve and Guard being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Don Rand KA5DON
Re: [digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
Allow me to throw in one more thought... I believe we'd all be better off if the machines were segregated from the humans. This is an extension of the current flawed attended/unattended scheme. Let's keep one segment of an Amateur allocation reserved for all the manual usage and put the machines in what we used to call the unattended segment. Given that concept, the code practice sessions would be moved to the machine segment of the band... 73 Bill - WA7NWP On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 7:51 AM, Bill V WA7NWP wa7...@gmail.com wrote: Why is the code practice sessons even needed now ? In 1955 very few probably had tape recorders or an easy method to get perfect code practice. Now you can get a computer for almost nothing Ah but radio is what this is all about. There's just something special about doing it over it the air.. If there wasn't, why would we be doing any of this as it's all so quick and easy simply with computers and the net... 73 Bill - WA7NWP
Re: [digitalradio] ARRL Day In The Park Special Event
Hi Don,
I saw this on the net, maybe some frequencies to consider?Digital Modes..
I may be back home after Lunch and check out some psk31 and MT63
73 Ken K5JXL
W5C SPECIAL EVENT...CAMP SHELBY, MS..SHOULD BE ACTIVE, LOTS OF
BANDS AND DIFFERENT MODES FROM 8AM TIL 4PM LOCAL TIME
All pse pass the word..I am sure station will be active on 20 meters.
Don do you have expected operating frequencies for SSB? middle of the
band?14.245?
Recommended frequencies for digital modes
Active digital mode frequency list compiled by Jason Buchanan - N1SU
There is a lot of discrepancy as to what frequencies are recommended vs.
desirable for use on the digital modes. Other modes like MT63 are even more
confusing because of their robust flexibility - interleave and width for
example. One person's favorite may or may not be another's favored digital
mode frequency. The most common digital mode frequency is 14.070 USB - I
have success at starting a QSO with PSK31 and then QSY up the band and
switch to another mode.
The list below should be considered a guide and not the required
frequencies. You may have to tune up and down a few KC to find other active
stations. The 20 meter frequencies are probably the most active but
are also subbands for RTTY and packet use so be mindful of others!
Region 1 Europe digital mode frequencies are typically in the lower portion of
the band
which is an SWR bonus if your antenna is tuned for the CW portion of the
band.
Soundcard digital modes are used using USB, never LSB. Clover, RTTY,
PACKET, AMTOR and PACTOR typically use LSB, however.
Frequencies listed below are for dial QRG:
160 meters
1807 - PSK31, MT63 and MFSK
1838 - PSK31 and MFSK
80 meters
3580 - PSK31 and PSK63
3582 - MFSK16 and MT63 500Hz Short interleave
3585 - MT63 1000Hz Long
40 meters
7030 - PSK31 - Europe PSK frequency
7035 - PSK31, MT63, digital modes for all DX
7037 - MT63 - Europe MT63
7035 - PSK31
30 meters
10132 through 10139 - PSK31 and other modes
10137 - MT63
20 meters
14064.5 - Clover
14065 - Clover
14070 - Just about everything MixW offers can be found here
14109 - Mostly MT63, some MFSK and occasional Q15X25
14109.5 - Q15X25 - MixW centers at 1375Hz above VFO frequency. I use the
settings that Ron KA2HZO have documented on his website.
14111 - same as 14109.5
14113 - same as 14109.5
14115 - same as 14109.5
17 meters
18100 - PSK, MT63 and other modes
15 meters
21109 - PSK, MT63 and other modes - MT63 on sked
21130 - PSK, MT63 and other modes - EU
21070 - PSK, MT63 and other modes
12 meters
24920 - PSK, MT63 and other modes
24930 - MT63 in Europe, although this is the upper edge of the CW/data
subband in the US and is the 12m NCDXF beacon frequency
10 meters
28120 - PSK, MT63 and other modes
28130 - PSK, MT63 and other modes
PacketRadio is Still
Alive...Mississippi...145.010...Simplex...1200 Baud
--- On Fri, 9/25/09, RobertR don.r...@gmail.com wrote:
From: RobertR don.r...@gmail.com
Subject: [digitalradio] ARRL Day In The Park Special Event
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, September 25, 2009, 11:17 AM
Saturday, the 26 of Sept, a special event station will be
operating MT-63 to demonstrate the robust, emergency communications
capabilities of the mode. The call sign will be W5C. We would like to set up
some skeds and suggested frequencies.
The ARRL Day in the Park is held each year in Mississippi. This year we are at
Camp Shelby, MS. Camp Shelby is the power projection training platform for all
Reserve and Guard being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Don Rand
KA5DON
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[digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment
Andy, I'll be QRV ALE-400 starting this evening (Friday) and the rest of the weekend on 20 meters. I've tested mail transfers with the mode many times; it will run 200 bytes / minute with moderate signals. A 100 word text message will usually run 2 minutes; start to finish. I will not run the mode unattended on 14077.0 so best if we coordinate on the sked page. Quick Guide for Multipsk file / mail transfers. 1. Switch ALE-400 mode (Click ARQ FAE) 2. Click AUX FUNCTIONS 3. Place call sign in CALL-- box then click CALL--. This will connect you to the other station. 3. In AUX FUNCTIONS WINDOW Click FILE TO SEND - open the file. 4. Click the ATTACH FILE box then click SEND MAIL + FILE The file will transfer automatically. Watermark graphic shows progress. I recommend adding EOT at the end of the message. To view the mail, click the MAIL button at the top of the main program window. An alternate to selectively calling / connecting to a specific station from the AUX FUNCTIONS is to just click CQ button located in the middle of the main window. Any station hearing your CQ will automatically connect. Make sure the ARQ FAE buttons are pushed. See below for Quick Start Guide for setting up Multipsk Tony -K2MO Quick Start Guide For ALE-400 Multipsk Download Site : http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm Note. Do not install the program from the desktop. Copy the Multipsk ZIP file to a temporary folder and click the INSTALL.EXE file. By default, the program will be installed in the Multipsk folder. Configuration: The program should open the configuration screen on the first installation. If not, click CONFIGURATION located in the upper left corner of the main window and click CONFIGURATION SCREEN. In the CONFIGURATION SCREEN. Click SERIAL PORT to select your PTT COMPORT Click OPTIONS FOR SERIAL PORTS (if additional settings are needed) Click SOUND CARD INPUT / OUTPUT to configure your sound card Click RX/TX SCREEN button to return to main window Entering Your Personal Information: In the upper left corner of the main window, click CONFIGURATION / PERSONAL DATA. Enter your call sign, name, locator and so on - click save. RSID Management: Click CONFIGURATION / MANAGEMENT OF THE IDENTIFIERS Click TRANSMISSION OF YOUR CALL SIGN + LOCATOR in the popup window* Click QUIT on the bottom of this window to return to the main program window. *Note. Your call sign and locator will be taken from the information entered in the PERSONAL DATA window. Reed Solomon Identifiers: The RS ID's are located in the upper left side of the main program window above the waterfall. These indentifiers will remain active once clicked. Unclick to deactivate. RSID - this transmits the Reed Solomon mode identifier when clicked. It lets others know what mode you are transmitting. In ALE400, the Reed Solomon ID is automatically sent so this button stays in use. RX RSID - when active, this button allows Multipsk to automatically switch modes upon RSID reception. RX CALL ID - activates the reception of the CALL ID allowing you to see the other stations call sign and locator or CALL ID. It will appear inside the waterfall once decoded. Sending the CALL ID Clicking the CALL ID button (located on the far left of side of the main window) will SEND your CALL ID which is your call sign and locator. It will appear in the waterfall at the receiving station. RSID Map Activation: The Multipsk Map will display upon the reception of the transmitting stations CALL ID and will show that stations location on the map. Waterfall: Waterfall controls are located on the right side of the main window. Make sure WATERFALL / HIGH is clicked for best results. Adjust the waterfall color and contrast using the up/down COLOR buttons. Appearance: Font type, color and window size buttons are located on the bottom left of the main window. Click FONTS / HEIGHT to adjust to your preference. Macros Patrick has already configured the Multipsk macros. The user information for each macro is taken from the PERSONAL DATA where your call sign, name and locator are stored. If you'd like to customize the macros, right click on the macro buttons. Remember to click SAVE AND CLOSE when finished. Using the ALE-400 ARQ FAE CHAT MODE In the main window, click on ALE-400 mode (not 141ALE) and the ARQ FAE button located in the middle of the window (buttons stay pushed in). Click the CQ button next to ARQ FAE button to send a CQ. The CQ will go out as soon as the button is pressed; transmitting 6 seconds and listening for 7 seconds. To end the call, click the END button next to the CQ button. Note - the CQ must finish before you can end the call. Multipsk will connect automatically once the ALE-400 signal is detected by another station. That stations call sign will appear in the RX window along with a text connect confirmation. Your PC speaker will BEEP to
[digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: Andy, I'll be QRV ALE-400 starting this evening (Friday) and the rest of the weekend on 20 meters. I've tested mail transfers with the mode many times; it will run 200 bytes / minute with moderate signals. A 100 word text message will usually run 2 minutes; start to finish. Thanks for the ALE400 quick guide, I needed it. Andy K3UK
Re: [digitalradio] I Hate Computers and Radio!!!! Interference. - Well I am Amazed - Update
Hi All, First of all THANKS to all those of you that replied with ideas and suggestions. I have had a chance over the past couple of days to get into the computer and determined a few funnies. 1. When I removed the case lid and then replaced it I found the noise level had increases, so there is a bad ground between the two. 2. I placed a filter/conditioner in the mains supply, this improved the amount of noise and would be acceptable to use now, but there was still a small amount present. 3. I tried out my new(ish) laptop, an ASUS Core-2 CPU and found that there was no noise (if there was it was very low). However I like to run the 3 big monitors and monitor everything. 4. The monitors are not the cause of the noise, as I tested these by cycling them on/off. Now that I have determined some things I might get it running on-air this weekend. BTW, I have noticed that 7080 down in the South Pacific is mainly voice, have not heard too much digital. Might be able to sneak some WINMOR in. Will list when I am ready and on air. Now back to the computer (desktop) and see if I can improve on it. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Siegfried Jackstien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 4:38 AM Subject: AW: [digitalradio] I Hate Computers and Radio Interference. Hello kevin Is your hamshack and computer on the same power outlet?? Try to use another outlet (maybe from next room with a long cable) :. Has the noise gone or become lower ??? You can try to put a filter between the pc and the power outlet in the wall:. Can be built for a few bucks 3 caps : a bifilar wound coil and a resistor is all you need :. If you are not a homebrewer these filters can be bought in almost any electronic store :. There are several on the market :.. (from 1A ═1phase to 60A 3phase) Try out the ps of your other pc :. You said it has lower power but for just trying out you can disconnect 2 of your 3 hd╢s And you can also unplug your cd-rom and/or floppydisk cause you don╢t need this for testing your rf noise problems If the noise is gone you have to talk with your wife (for the new ps) : grin :. I use a laptop for all my hamware :. The power that the pc needs is lower on a laptop/notebook They are optimized in the power consumtion for longer battery life :. Lower currents = lower noise The laptop has almost no internal wiring inside (just a few short cables) :. No wires = no noise from them But surely changing your pc is not the solution you are looking for :.═══ Is the noise received in your antenna? (disconnect the antenna to check) : I have a very very light noise from my notebook ps (just s1-s2 with preamp on) If I move the ps around a bit I can find a place where the noise is almost gone :. So try out if changing the ps helps or build a inline filter :: that╢s the best I can tell about your problem Good luck in finding a solution for your rf noise Cu on the bands Best 73╢s de dg9bfc Sigi
[digitalradio] ALE400 quick guide - Last Multipsk test version
Hello Tony and all, Thanks Tony for the nice quick guide. For information, the last Multipsk test version (best to use for ALE400) is: http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_24_09_2009.ZIP 73 Patrick - Original Message - From: obrienaj andrewob...@gmail.com To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2009 12:51 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: Andy, I'll be QRV ALE-400 starting this evening (Friday) and the rest of the weekend on 20 meters. I've tested mail transfers with the mode many times; it will run 200 bytes / minute with moderate signals. A 100 word text message will usually run 2 minutes; start to finish. Thanks for the ALE400 quick guide, I needed it. Andy K3UK 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] Help Re: Configuration of Rigblaster Pro and Yaesu FT 897D
Has anyone ideas about the Configuration of the Rigblaster Pro to the FT 897D? The description of the Yeasu settings seem very vague. The initial setup with Digipan works as does the Mic and PTT but when I connect up the leads described below I get no results only receive. I have the audio in and out via the 6 pin DIN socket. I have the RXD, TXD, and GND connections to the CAT Socket. I have tried configuring the P16 jumpers but none of the settings work. Receive is fine but I cannot make it go into transmit. The connections to the computer were checked and the serial interface is working. Maybe this is not the way to go about it. I am hoping to use all the facilities of this equipment with DM780 (Ham Radio Deluxe) All ideas would be most welcome, Steve (EI5DD) Edit/Delete Message
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment
Andy, Looks like we picked a bad weekend -- CQWW RTTY Contest ; ) Tony -K2MO - Original Message - From: Tony d...@optonline.net To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 6:17 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Saturday/Sunday WINMOR-ALE-FLARQ Experiment Andy, I'll be QRV ALE-400 starting this evening (Friday) and the rest of the weekend on 20 meters. I've tested mail transfers with the mode many times; it will run 200 bytes / minute with moderate signals. A 100 word text message will usually run 2 minutes; start to finish. I will not run the mode unattended on 14077.0 so best if we coordinate on the sked page. Quick Guide for Multipsk file / mail transfers. 1. Switch ALE-400 mode (Click ARQ FAE) 2. Click AUX FUNCTIONS 3. Place call sign in CALL-- box then click CALL--. This will connect you to the other station. 3. In AUX FUNCTIONS WINDOW Click FILE TO SEND - open the file. 4. Click the ATTACH FILE box then click SEND MAIL + FILE The file will transfer automatically. Watermark graphic shows progress. I recommend adding EOT at the end of the message. To view the mail, click the MAIL button at the top of the main program window. An alternate to selectively calling / connecting to a specific station from the AUX FUNCTIONS is to just click CQ button located in the middle of the main window. Any station hearing your CQ will automatically connect. Make sure the ARQ FAE buttons are pushed. See below for Quick Start Guide for setting up Multipsk Tony -K2MO Quick Start Guide For ALE-400 Multipsk Download Site : http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm Note. Do not install the program from the desktop. Copy the Multipsk ZIP file to a temporary folder and click the INSTALL.EXE file. By default, the program will be installed in the Multipsk folder. Configuration: The program should open the configuration screen on the first installation. If not, click CONFIGURATION located in the upper left corner of the main window and click CONFIGURATION SCREEN. In the CONFIGURATION SCREEN. Click SERIAL PORT to select your PTT COMPORT Click OPTIONS FOR SERIAL PORTS (if additional settings are needed) Click SOUND CARD INPUT / OUTPUT to configure your sound card Click RX/TX SCREEN button to return to main window Entering Your Personal Information: In the upper left corner of the main window, click CONFIGURATION / PERSONAL DATA. Enter your call sign, name, locator and so on - click save. RSID Management: Click CONFIGURATION / MANAGEMENT OF THE IDENTIFIERS Click TRANSMISSION OF YOUR CALL SIGN + LOCATOR in the popup window* Click QUIT on the bottom of this window to return to the main program window. *Note. Your call sign and locator will be taken from the information entered in the PERSONAL DATA window. Reed Solomon Identifiers: The RS ID's are located in the upper left side of the main program window above the waterfall. These indentifiers will remain active once clicked. Unclick to deactivate. RSID - this transmits the Reed Solomon mode identifier when clicked. It lets others know what mode you are transmitting. In ALE400, the Reed Solomon ID is automatically sent so this button stays in use. RX RSID - when active, this button allows Multipsk to automatically switch modes upon RSID reception. RX CALL ID - activates the reception of the CALL ID allowing you to see the other stations call sign and locator or CALL ID. It will appear inside the waterfall once decoded. Sending the CALL ID Clicking the CALL ID button (located on the far left of side of the main window) will SEND your CALL ID which is your call sign and locator. It will appear in the waterfall at the receiving station. RSID Map Activation: The Multipsk Map will display upon the reception of the transmitting stations CALL ID and will show that stations location on the map. Waterfall: Waterfall controls are located on the right side of the main window. Make sure WATERFALL / HIGH is clicked for best results. Adjust the waterfall color and contrast using the up/down COLOR buttons. Appearance: Font type, color and window size buttons are located on the bottom left of the main window. Click FONTS / HEIGHT to adjust to your preference. Macros Patrick has already configured the Multipsk macros. The user information for each macro is taken from the PERSONAL DATA where your call sign, name and locator are stored. If you'd like to customize the macros, right click on the macro buttons. Remember to click SAVE AND CLOSE when finished. Using the ALE-400 ARQ FAE CHAT MODE In the main window, click on ALE-400 mode (not 141ALE) and the ARQ FAE button located in the middle of the window (buttons stay pushed in). Click the CQ button next to ARQ FAE button to send a CQ. The CQ will go out as soon as the button is pressed; transmitting 6 seconds and listening for 7 seconds. To end the call, click the END button next to the CQ
