Re: [digitalradio] pskmail help!

[Alan Wilson]

I have my beacon on so if someone hears it please let me know...least I 
know that part is working...Alan

Re: [digitalradio] pskmail help!

[Alan Wilson]

I'm back and pinging but no cigar so to speak...Alan

Re: [digitalradio] pskmail help!

[Alan Wilson]

Ok, thank I'll chane it to 250If I ping at 500 and the servers are 
on 250 will they come back to me or do I have to be in mode specific? 
thanks, Alan

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Dxing and long winded digital ops

[Alan Wilson]

I agree completely..73, Alan

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Need your help picking HF radio.

[Alan Wilson]

I applaud you for using the digi modes. These old guys, and I mean guys 
who are stagnant and don't care about learning are sad. You are either 
losing or gaining in knowledge there is no status quo. Enough of that, 
my first venture into sstv was with a swan 700cx and at about 30-40 
watts the power supply went. I later tried a tentec which worked good 
but drifted too. I'll have to rig up the kenwood and see how it does on 
psk...that will be interesting. I normally use 746pro using the 
accessory jack, donner interface and laptop and usually hrd as the 
software. For contests I use fldigi...73 es happy new yearAlan

http://bitterrootradio.ning.com/


 


John & Alan,

 

First, I have to congratulate you on venturing into digital modes.  I 
cannot tell you how many older hams scoff at the newer digital modes 
as if they were nothing but teenage fads.  I started in 1972 and I 
also started with a Kenwood TS-520S and an SB-220 (my third rig, the 
first one was a Hallicrafters TX and National Rx).  I am still 
somewhat new to digital modes, but my perception is that most digital 
modes work through the audio in/out either rear panel or through 
microphone.  The newer radios have specialized input and output in 
rear panel and I cannot recall if TS-520 did.  Choosing a radio with 
this interface makes life a lot easier.  I have not yet used the 
digital I/O of my ICOM 756PROII and I think I still use the audio I/O 
for digital modes. 

 

In some ways, the older tube radios a little better suited to digital 
modes b/c the tubes are more forgiving for a longer duty cycle 
operation.  While you should not be transmitting more than 20-30 
watts, mostly to avoid splatter on the PSK band-slice, you can push 
the power a little and not worry about thermal shutdown on the earlier 
transistor radios.  I also refound SSTV.  My first SSTV unit was a 
handbuilt LC circuit that changed voltage based on KHZ off resonance 
to decode SSTV and a small reel to reel tape recorder to save 
transmissions.  But now with a computer and built-in sound cards you 
can have a blast even without much interface. 

 


Anyway, welcome and thanks for sharing your experiences.

 


Michael K3MH

 

 

 




*From:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
[mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Alan Wilson

*Sent:* Sunday, December 27, 2009 8:24 AM
*To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
*Subject:* Re: [digitalradio] Re: Need your help picking HF radio.

 

 

thanks for the info, I recently got a like new 520SE but never 
considered using it for digital work..73, Alan


 



Hello to all Group Members...

I am new to the Group - a 74 Yr Old -just returning to Amateur Radio, 
after an absence of nearly 40 years, licenced in 1956, when 'Digital' 
was just RTTY, and using 'proper' Teleprinters - Such as the Creed 7B 
(Anyone remember these 'clatterers' ? !).


OK - I am new also to Digimode - so perhaps my unbiased view on the 
topic here may be helpful (or not?).


I accidentally discovered PSK 31 about a month ago, and since then 
have downloaded the many Digimode programs from the net for 
evaluation for my needs, and read all I can on the topic, to get 
insight and knowledge. I started by just listening (or is it 
'watching'?).


I now have bought a 'proper' interface, and just this week have 
started transmitting. Only able to work contacts around Europe - 
Italy, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, etc on 40M at present, but am 
sure I will get further when my antenna is upgraded from a 20ft 
length of copper wire end fed through a 9:1 Balun at 15ft hight, to 
something better I am building. Plus when (and if!) the Bands 'Open 
Up' - I don't hear European stations working anything outside Europe 
at the moment, so I am quite happy that all is working as it should!


So - after a long winded pre-amble - here is the reason I write all 
this, in this thread ! ... The Thread starter was wanting to know 
what Transceiver to buy for Digimode, that was good and cheap . 
Answer from me I am using a 150 dollar (off Ebay) Kenwood TS 
520SE 'Boat Anchor' - and love it. It does all I need and more, it 
has all the facilities and Specs that I need - and more, and - It was 
cheap !!!


Sorry to 'ramble on, but when you are 74, you have earned the right 
to bore the ass off everyone !!!


If - by some strange reason, you are interested in reading about my 
setting up the current station, all about the Kenwood TS 520SE Line, 
and my Amateur Radio 'Blog' - there are three really big pages of it 
among all my other interests on my web site at www.John4Music 
<http://www.John4Music>.TV


All the best to everyone in the Group, for the coming 2010,

Kindest regards,

John G3OBU

..
--- In digitalra

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Need your help picking HF radio.

[Alan Wilson]

thanks for the info, I recently got a like new 520SE but never 
considered using it for digital work..73, Alan
 



Hello to all Group Members...

I am new to the Group - a 74 Yr Old -just returning to Amateur Radio, 
after an absence of nearly 40 years, licenced in 1956, when 'Digital' 
was just RTTY, and using 'proper' Teleprinters - Such as the Creed 7B 
(Anyone remember these 'clatterers' ? !).


OK - I am new also to Digimode - so perhaps my unbiased view on the 
topic here may be helpful (or not?).


I accidentally discovered PSK 31 about a month ago, and since then 
have downloaded the many Digimode programs from the net for evaluation 
for my needs, and read all I can on the topic, to get insight and 
knowledge. I started by just listening (or is it 'watching'?).


I now have bought a 'proper' interface, and just this week have 
started transmitting. Only able to work contacts around Europe - 
Italy, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, etc on 40M at present, but am 
sure I will get further when my antenna is upgraded from a 20ft length 
of copper wire end fed through a 9:1 Balun at 15ft hight, to something 
better I am building. Plus when (and if!) the Bands 'Open Up' - I 
don't hear European stations working anything outside Europe at the 
moment, so I am quite happy that all is working as it should!


So - after a long winded pre-amble - here is the reason I write all 
this, in this thread ! ... The Thread starter was wanting to know 
what Transceiver to buy for Digimode, that was good and cheap . 
Answer from me I am using a 150 dollar (off Ebay) Kenwood TS 520SE 
'Boat Anchor' - and love it. It does all I need and more, it has all 
the facilities and Specs that I need - and more, and - It was cheap !!!


Sorry to 'ramble on, but when you are 74, you have earned the right to 
bore the ass off everyone !!!


If - by some strange reason, you are interested in reading about my 
setting up the current station, all about the Kenwood TS 520SE Line, 
and my Amateur Radio 'Blog' - there are three really big pages of it 
among all my other interests on my web site at www.John4Music.TV


All the best to everyone in the Group, for the coming 2010,

Kindest regards,

John G3OBU

..
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
, "kd7jeh"  wrote:

>
> Merry Christmas to the Group,
>
> I am looking to buy another HF radio for PSK/digital. I am asking 
what features I look for and why. Next question, what radio offers 
more bang for the money and why?

>
> I would like to buy new but will consider a used one of older model 
not in current production.

>
> Kd7jeh
>





--
Keep up with Ham radio in the Bitterroot:
http://bitterrootradio.ning.com/

Re: [digitalradio] Puppy Linux anyone ?

[Alan Wilson]

I use it alot but I never was very successful installing and running it 
from a hd. I finally used a flash drive to boot off of instead of the cd 
and it works fine...73, Alan
 

Is anyone in the group using puppy linux, I would like to ask some 
question about installing it on a hard drive that also has windows XP 
on it.


Russell NC5O
 1- Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a 
revolving door!
2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong 
enough to take everything you have.

- Thomas Jefferson

" IN GOD WE TRUST "

Russell Blair (NC5O)
Skype-Russell.Blair
Hell Field #300
DRCC #55
30m Dig-group #693

[digitalradio] Need your help picking HF radio.

[Alan Wilson]

I'd have to go with the Yaesu ft-857D, it does it all with a small 
footprint, reasonable price and very dependable...73, es merry 
christmas...Alan

Re: [digitalradio] Linux Here I come!

[Alan Wilson]

For linux ham, I would recommend Linux Mint where you can install the o/s on
your computer and download and install ham apps easily. If you want to run
off a small O/S via cd or flash go with Puppy. Fldigi works good with
either...gud luck, Alan

On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Marty W8AKS  wrote:

>
>
> I have a backup laptop that I want to install Linux on for learning and
> probable switchover when XP support goes away.
>
> I did not realize how many different flavors of Linux there is. Can the
> group recommend a flavor that is favorable to ham radio. Any recommended
> ham radio programs would also be appreciated. After a learning curve I'll
> probably be on the air utilizing linux vice windows.
>
> Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks and 73
> Marty
> W8AKS
>
> 
>



-- 
Quote for the day: ".Light travels faster than sound.  That's why some
people appear bright until you hear them speak."

Alan Wilson
67 Bullseye Lane
Victor, MT 59875
http://montanaham.tripod.com

Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server @ NC5O

[Alan Wilson]

Russell, I tried connecting to you yesterday evening from here in western
montana, never heard a thing... I set the mode to thor22. I've been trying
to get pskmail going, but no luck so far on 30 or 20 meters...Maybe I'm
doing something wrong..dunno...73, Alan

On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 7:16 AM, Russell Blair wrote:

>
>
>  Well Tony, I misspoke about the AFC being on because in THOR22 you cant
> set the AFC is grayed out. I want be back home till sunday after noon and
> then I can check things better. Avery thing should be fine other I have not
> had anyone to connect to me via thor22 before it has always been PSK250, I'm
> working on getting the server upgraded to the next version, then it will use
> RSID and change to the mode of the client. but I dont know Linux very
> will and I'm getting help doing the update , hope to have it soon and the
> new version of FLDIGI as well.
>
> Russell
>
> 1- Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving
> door!
> 2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong
> enough to take everything you have.
> - Thomas Jefferson
>
>
> " IN GOD WE TRUST "
>
>
> Russell Blair (NC5O)
> Skype-Russell.Blair
> Hell Field #300
> DRCC #55
> 30m Dig-group #693
>
>  --
> *From:* Tony 
> *To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Fri, October 16, 2009 6:29:47 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server @ NC5O
>
>
>
> Russell,
>
> > Are you able to copy my server when it pings avery 15 mins.
>
> Yes, just came through at 23:15 (00uNC5O:72 Pskmail 0.8.7 - 23:15:20 66E5)
> but I'm not able to connect. Signal is very strong.
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Russell Blair"  yahoo.com >
> To: >
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 6:52 PM
> Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server @ NC5O
>
> Tony, yes I left it on, I'm up at the CHOCTAW CASINOS for a few days. Are
> you able to copy my server when it pings avery 15 mins.
>
> Russell
> 1- Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving
> door!
> 2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong
> enough to take everything you have.
> - Thomas Jefferson
>
>
> " IN GOD WE TRUST "
>
>
> Russell Blair (NC5O)
> Skype-Russell. Blair
> Hell Field #300
> DRCC #55
> 30m Dig-group #693
>
>
>
>
>  _ _ __
> From: Tony >
> To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com 
> Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 4:13:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail Server @ NC5O
>
>
> Russell,
>
> > the server will be online 20m 14116 THOR22
>
> Tried a few times on 14116.0 dial +1000Hz -- nothing heard yet. I'm
> assuming the AFC is on?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
>
>
>
>
>  
>



-- 
Quote for the day: ".Light travels faster than sound.  That's why some
people appear bright until you hear them speak."

Alan Wilson
67 Bullseye Lane
Victor, MT 59875
http://montanaham.tripod.com

[digitalradio] Re: Psk Mail Help someone!!

[Alan Wilson]

Thanks for the help...maybe we can get some hams here in the US interested. Not 
much here now. If it could be added to HRD I'm sure interest would pick up. 73, 
Alan 
>
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>

[digitalradio] Psk Mail Help someone!!

[Alan Wilson]

Hi, and tnx fer reading this. I got linux puppy live cd up and going with 
PSKMail. I have Fldigi configured, now how do I do pskmail? I've been listening 
10.148 and heard some sigs, couldn't decode them. Could someone please take me 
by the hand and help me get this going. I believe the concept is good and we 
need a few us hams to try it...73, Alan (Victor, MT USA DN26wj)

[digitalradio] Re: North America band conditions ?

[Alan Wilson]

Try the normal used freq as in 14.070, 10.140 and 7070 all usb..hope this 
helps..Alan

[digitalradio] Re: CT-62 cable with USB

[Alan Wilson]

Hello Les, yes I used it and works quite well...73, Alan
>
> 
>
> > Hi All
> > Anyone using this cable to control the Yaesu FT857? (see link Below)
> > Seems might be the answer for Winmor and other programs
> > to control transceiver on computers with no serial port
> >
>
http://valley-ent.com/catalog/yaesu-ct62-cable-ft100-ft817-ft857-ft897-p-406.html?osCsid=96eeceb4971a3eadba23f33a13d15d7a
> > Les VK2DSG
> >
>

Re: [digitalradio] OFF TOPIC

[Alan Wilson]

You can build 2m slimjim out of 450 ladderline for less than 5 bucks...Look
on http://www.hamuniverse.com, I've built several and they are very easy to
construct, easier and better than the jpole...73, Alan

On 1/7/09, aat3ol  wrote:
>
>   I AM LOOKING FOR A USED BUT WORKING 2 METER VERTICAL OR AN 11 METER
> ANTENNA I CAN MODIFY THAT ANYONE IS WILL TO DONATE OR GIVE FOR MY
> PACKET STATION, SINCE I HAD A WIND STORM TAKE MINE OUT WITH A 100 LB
> BRANCH
> LOOKED INTO BUYING ONE NEW AND BUILDING ONE THE COST IS OUTRAGEOUS FOR
> THE COST OF COPPER SO IF ANYONE CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW
> BILL
>
> 
>



-- 
Quote for the day: "99% of the lawyers give the rest a bad name."

Alan Wilson
67 Bullseye Lane
Victor, MT 59875
http://montanaham.tripod.com

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Modes Presentation (Need Help)

[Alan Wilson]

Tom, that would be great if could email it me. I'm sure the club would 
learn a lot about digi modesthanks, Alan 
> > thanks, Alan
> >
>

[digitalradio] Digital Modes Presentation (Need Help)

[Alan Wilson]

Hello, I just recently got back into digital modes. I last used it in 
the 80's with Packet. Of course I got asked to do a presentation at our 
next club meeting. What I need is some suggestions about where to find 
information that I can pass on to other hams who know little about PSK 
and other modes. Any help would be appreciated very much...73, es 
thanks, Alan