Re: [digitalradio] US Hams Codeless Feb 23
Hello folks, Speaking of tests the next time you visit the doctor remember he has a practice. So pick an old fart that has practiced on somebody else first!! Everybody has to start somewhere. Later Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Movement toward open digital software?
Hello Simon, I want to thank you for the great software and as somebody who has actually attempted a little programming (with mixed results) I know the amount of time and effort you have put into the software. I usually run a beta version of your software and find your beta version runs better than most final versions. It always amazes me that people who don't have a particular talent think those that can do it just have some magic wand that makes it happen with no concept of the time and effort it took to learn that talent let alone the time and effort into the actual project. Thanks again. 73 Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] CW software?
There is a varity of Software that will send and receive CW. Try Hamscope, MultiPsk, MixW or CWType. It is not as much fun as a real key or paddle but gets the job done during a contest when there are a lot of operators doing 30+wpm. I dubbed around a bit before I discovered my radio had to be in Digi Mode to transmit so if you are having trouble try that. Later Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] CW software?
Robert, After reading Rick's glowing assessment of the MRP4-EN I gave it another try. I am afraid I can not give it the same rating. I ran CWget and Hamscope at the same time both with near 100% copy while the MRP40-EN got 50% at best. At times it would get 100% (so I must have it setup right) and then suddenly spit gibberish till I clicked the mouse on the signal again. Tried various setting with similar results. Perhaps I am missing something in the setup of this program. I would certainly try the trial version before buying it. Perhaps it is your cup of tea and have better luck getting it to work. Personally I like HamScope but it does tax my 1 gig cpu a bit but runs fine on my laptop. My second choice is a toss up between MulitPSK or CWget combined with CWtype. Hamscope tends to lock onto the closest frequency so if somebody isn't zero beat on your frequency then you are ok. I'd be interested in hearing other opinions, perhaps I am the odd man out. Hi HI My 2 cents for what it is worth. Later Brad N1NPK There is only one really superior receiving software program but it costs $60: http://www.polar-electric.com/Morse/MRP40-EN/ There is a trial version that works for a short time so you an see how well it can receive CW compared to most any other program. If anyone knows of a freeware program that can compete, I would appreciate knowing. I have not tried this program with transmitting but perhaps others can critique that feature. It appears to be similar to programs that inject an audio tone to transmit. 73, Rick, KV9U ,_.___ Messages in this topic (26) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Connect to telnet://cluster.dynalias.org a single node spotting/alert system dedicated to digital and CW QSOs. Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity a.. 20New Members Visit Your Group SPONSORED LINKS a.. Ham radio b.. Ham radio antenna c.. Ham radio store d.. Digital radio e.. Digital radio scanners Y! GeoCities Share More Create a blog, web site, and more. Market Online Drive customers to your web site with Sponsored Search. Yahoo! Groups Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. .
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!]
Anybody using Mandrake One the Live CD so you don't have to do the dual boot route? 73 Brad N1NPK,_._,___
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Band Plans
After reading umpteen posts on band plans vs band plans I can only imagine the chaos when everybody starts duking it out on the air come Dec 15th. I think it is a conspiracy by the AMP companies to sell amps so everybody can play king of the airwaves. Hi Hi 73 Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] Linux versis Windows: Let the debate begin!!
It always amuses me that somehow it is ok to hunt for 5 hours for a windows driver that only works half right but it's not ok to have to spend 10 minutes looking at a *nix log and changing a config file, goofy. The problem isn't that Linux is hard to use it is that people have significant mindshare built up in becomeing windows experts and are unwilling to go through the process again for Linux. First I am not a big fan of Windows and especially Billy Gates who steals everybody's ideas because he has the money and can. He just pays the antitrust fines or whatever meantime the poor bloke that came up with the idea/software goes in the poor house. Short version! But I never had to spent 5 hours looking for a windows driver but I have spent days trying to get a new version of a Linux program to work because of one missing dependency outta a dozen you need to install. I've spent 10 times as much time learning Linux with a fraction of the success as I have Windows. And if you go to a Linux forum and ask a question all you get is RTFM, doesn't matter that I have read a dozen of them or that yes I do have the answer in one of my MANY Linux books but really don't want to spend days figuring out which book it is in when some Linux guru could tell me in 39 seconds where I went wrong. I'll stick to Windows since it works 99% of the time with a 1000% less hassle. I don't want to be a Windows or a Linux guru I just want an OS that works with as little hassle as possible. A system that'll let me install the software I want without spending days chasing a rare dependency. Later Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] Re: CW decoder
Hello, CWget can be a great aid in learning the code if you use it as a backup. Find somebody on the air doing slow speed code or try to hook up with a patient ham like Andy then tune in with CWget and while it is decoding you decode on paper. That way if you miss anything CWget will help you fill what you missed. Hook a mic near your rig to capture your sidetone and you can see your mistakes sending code. Code comes slow to me and after a few months I am only up to about 10 wpm sending and receiving but occasionally get in a groove and get up to 15wpm receiving so I know it is just a matter of keeping at it. I combine on air practice and using the excellent G4FON Morse software It certainly is a lot easier than when I started and get a good key or paddle. The Black Widow paddle is a great inexpensive paddle kit but you'll need to spent 2-3 hours sanding and putting it together. But it is a real smooth paddle for $64. Find it here http://www.w5jh.net/Black_Widow.htm Hear me chopping up the air waves give me a shout and we can improve together. Later Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] Re: CW decoder
Hello again I reread your post and you said the CWget program doesn't like you. I assume you are having trouble with the program (if not forgive the post) so try clicking with the mouse on the spikes in the spectrum. Then it will decode the sender. My rig has a 700 hz tone so when I tune the spike to fall at 700hz on the spectrum in CWget I am tuned exactly on the other guys frequency. 73 Brad N1NPK
Re: [digitalradio] new operator question - I did not find an FAQ
Hello Peter, A lot of people now use a sound card interface rather than a TNC for the digital modes. I use the SignaLink SL-1 Plus ($70) from Tigertronics with DigiPan and MMVARI for PSK31 and RTTY others favor the RigBlaster sold by West Mountain Radio and then many hams homebrew their interface. There are others but these two are probably the most popular. Here are a few links to get you started: http://www.tigertronics.com/ (there is a product and price comparison on their website) http://www.westmountainradio.com/ http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.html http://www.qsl.net/kf8gr/interface.html http://www.w5bbr.com/soundbd.html http://hrd.ham-radio.ch/ http://www.digipan.net/ http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/ Later Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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] Newbie
Mike, If you just want to listen in on the Digi Modes Download MMSSTV, MMVARI, DigiPan or any number of free digital software then put your computer Mic Next to your radio speaker. Later Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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] Recommendations on FAX
I don't know if the info you seek is here but Try this website for info: http://www.hffax.de/ Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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] Noise
Mike I've noticed it too so it ain't local. Have no idea what it is. 73 Brad N1NPK [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] 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/
