RE: [digitalradio] tuning of SDR radio
Yes, a very interesting idea, but would this then be the mouse? Or can you run two mice at the same time, one to be the mouse and the other to control the SDR? One thing for sure it would be a lot cheaper than buying a Griffin. Would like more information from the project group if possible. I am sure there would others interested as SDR's become more main stream. Regards Kevin. From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vojtech Bubnik Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:54 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com; "qrp-l" Subject: [digitalradio] tuning of SDR radio Hi gang. I found a great idea for tuning of SDR radio using a cheap mouse and rotary encoder on www.cq.sk http://www.cq.sk/img/sdr_rotacny_enkoder.jpg Just buy a cheap mouse (Genius NetScroll 1200 on picture) and replace the whell optical encoder with a panel mount rotary encoder with knob. It is certainly a cheaper solution than to buy a dedicated knob product. 73, Vojtech OK1IAK, AB2ZA <><>
[digitalradio] OT - Birthday Greetings Andy - Hope You Got that New Rig???
Cheers Kevin, ZL1KFM.
[digitalradio] Not Tech Digital, But Then Maybe?
Hi All, I am posting this question in this group as I know their are a few of you using SDR modules. I am looking at getting one soon to use in my shack (bit hard for portable), but I don't know which way to go? I have looked at the following few modules, SDR-IQ, Softrock, Flexradio and Genesis to name a few. I am impressed with the SDR-IQ, but it is quite pricey and it's only RX. I would like to be able to RX/TX. I could however use my Kenwood for the TX side of things. I did look at the SDR-14 but at twice the price over the SDR-IQ without much difference, won't be going that way. Anyone got their thoughts, please email me directly if you do not wish to clog up the group. Andy, I'll try you on Skype again later (we keep missing each other). Get Skype and call me for free. Kevin, ZL1KFM sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band
G'Day Simon, Thanks for the info. I have downloaded the software and I am currently listening to ur RX. Good copy, but get a bit of speaker crackle and it stutters at times, but that could be because I'm using WiFi. Would be interesting to see if I could hear myself at any of these remotes, be an interesting test. I still would like to build a SDR RX, I did see a couple of websites awhile ago, will have to search them out again. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Simon HB9DRV To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:21 AM Subject: RE: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band Hi Kevin, You can try this - for free! The console from SDR-RADIO.com can connect to a remote SDR radio, here's a list of currently running servers: http://www.sdr-radio.com/OnAirServers/tabid/186/Default.aspx The list is growing by the week. In the words of a prophet - Taste and Enjoy! Simon Brown, HB9DRV http://sdr-radio.com From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle Andy, What SDR board are you using? Would be interested in getting into this type of radio, but would like to dip my toes first before placing down a few $K for one.
Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band
Andy, What SDR board are you using? Would be interested in getting into this type of radio, but would like to dip my toes first before placing down a few $K for one. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2010 3:11 AM Subject: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band . sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] Re : Interface within the rig ?
Mel, I would have to agree with you. It is a shame that for an extra couple of dollars fitting a USB interface and sound (quality) into the radio would open digital up to more uses. I too have a maze of cables running through the shack connecting radios to computers and others. Being able to run one single USB cable that would do Rig control and data would get rid (in my case) 3 cables. But I do what I can. As for D-Star, ICOM is the maker, don't believe Yaesu has anything in their line-up, same for Kenwood (except the rebrand). I am a Kenwood man and so far I have resisted going to D-Star until I see what the other makes bring out. If D-Star was so good WHY haven't the other brands made and sold them? So for now I am using a Signa-Link USB for the digital modes which makes things a little tidier. Still I have a messy shack. Bye for now. Kevin, ZL1KFM. PS. I am looking forward to full digital voice on HF when it gets better to setup. A simple interface box (at a resonable price as well) - Original Message - From: raf3151019 To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 8:53 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Re : Interface within the rig ? Considering that PSK 31 has been used for almost eleven years by many hams, I think the tranceiver manufacturers missed the opportunity to add this facility to their equipment many years ago. Interest in all forms of digital communication methods grew steadily during the first years of the new century and including an interface would have encouraged hams to buy a particular model. My shack has a rats nest of cable which is unsightly. The inclusion of D-star was obviously considered to be an asset for the sales of Yaesu, perhaps it is popular in Japan, but I believe a PSK interface would have helped to sell more Yaesu equipment worldwide. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK
[digitalradio] Mini Touch Screen from GPS Unit.
Hi All, A little related to Digital modes but for sure APRS. I have a Tom Tom GPS unit Go-720 which uses one of those small touch-screens, I was wondering how difficult it would be to either use the GPS unit and install a different OS on it to control a remote PC or even use the screen? To be honest it may be a bit of of my knowledge, but then maybe it won't and I can think about giving it a go. I sent sent this to the other group listed as it could be usable for that use also. Thanks for any input. Kevin, ZL1KFM. 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] Throught of a Digital Propagation Tool
Hi All, Just having a brain spark (not so many now-a-days) With all the new digital modes being devopled upto this date and the way some work; I was wondering if there could be some of propagation tool here? Thought would be some form of automation on spot frequecies on the different bands that cold record/monitor the propergation between continents. Of course this would require stations to dedicate their radio to this, but it could only be when the radio was not in operator use. I can remember quite a few years ago a ham friend who was a Amtor/Packet Sysop (using a PK-232) and he mentioned the band switching would allow him to get a good propagation view. But it was limited as it was setup for specific remote stations, he was not transferring to Asia or Europe, his hop was Austrailia and a couple of West Coast stations. It would require the software to control the scanning and switching of bands on the radio. Most radios that have scan functions, once switched to TX will not satrt scanning again. Thought would be to have the software scan each band at (say) 3 min intervals within a 30 min period, this would allow for slight differences in computer clocks. And then TX and monitor for 5 mins, recording any propergation traffic. Now I might be well off the mark here, just throwing something into the air for thoughts. Then the cycle woud start again. The data could then be uploaded to a central (online) monitoring database. The software could be configured to ignor certain calls for a band as this would swamp the reports. (I don't want to know ZL's (or even VK's) are being heard on 80 or 40mtrs, but I would like to know and report if Europe, Asia or the Americas are. Here is how I would see it mm - Band 00 - 160Mtrs 03 - 80Mtrs 06 - 40Mtrs 09 - 30Mtrs 12 - 20Mtrs 15 - 17Mtrs 18 - 15Mtrs 21 - 13Mtrs 24 - 10Mtrs 27 - 6Mtrs (Most new radios have this now) And then back to the top of the 30 min cycle again. I don't know what mode would be the best but I was thinking digital PSK31, but there could be a better digital mode. Anyway just some thoughts I had floating around and thought I would put it out there. I might be totally off the mark, but hey got to put things out there to think about. Thanks for Listening. Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Damm, my SignaLink has Stopped TXing
HI All, The SignaLink would not work with any data software even MixW. I tried DM780, MMSSTV, WinMor, MixW and a couple of others. I pulled all the cables out and re-inserted them. This is a USB device so there is no RTS or DTS to worry about. It was very plain and simple, plug and go (basically). The thing is it ran from the day I received it which was about 5-6 weeks ago. There have been no changes with the computer (to all programs), yes there have been the odd update for the likes of DM-780 and WinMor, but MMSSTV and MixW are the originals. So why a change to trigger the PTT from the SignaLink? I then went through the manual and found that pin 4 gives double the sensitivity to the PTT, which I then jumped and this did improve the PTT. BUT I am still at a loss why one day it was working fine and then the following days it has stopped. Maybe a line to Tigertronics see if they have any ideas (Unless they monitor here) Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: W4AGA To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:43 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Damm, my SignaLink has Stopped TXing Mine quit too, sorta! It quit TX with MixW MT63 but works fine with RMS Express. Go figure. 73 de W4AGA --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick Westerfield wrote: > > Try installing a very simple program like MixW. If it works there then the logic dictates that it is the other program. > > Rick - KH2DF > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 19, 2009, at 11:53 PM, "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" wrote: > > Hi All, > > For whatever reason my SignaLink will not TX my TS-480. > I have pulled all the plugs out and reconnected them. The software HRD w DM-780, MMSSTV and WinMor are setup for the SignaLink to switch PTT. > I had everything weeking upto a week ago and nothing (from my understanding) has changed. > If I switch DM-780 to use HRD to switch PTT this works well. > > TX audio out from the computer is set at 100% and the SignaLink is at 12 o'clock. > > The SignaLink is RXing okay and is decoding everything that comes up. > I have pulled it apart and there does not appear to be anything dead in it. > > Does anyone have any ideas? > > Regards > > Kevin. ZL1KFM. >
[digitalradio] Damm, my SignaLink has Stopped TXing
Hi All, For whatever reason my SignaLink will not TX my TS-480. I have pulled all the plugs out and reconnected them. The software HRD w DM-780, MMSSTV and WinMor are setup for the SignaLink to switch PTT. I had everything weeking upto a week ago and nothing (from my understanding) has changed. If I switch DM-780 to use HRD to switch PTT this works well. TX audio out from the computer is set at 100% and the SignaLink is at 12 o'clock. The SignaLink is RXing okay and is decoding everything that comes up. I have pulled it apart and there does not appear to be anything dead in it. Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Kevin. ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] Using TS2000, D700A and Sky Command for digital modes ?
Andy, I have a PowerPoint paper around here somewhere which I downloaded on setting up a TS-2000 for KSS, a lot easier then I had setting up my TS-480. >From the top of my head the TS-2000 can do VHF/UHF as well which means that >you can do everything internally, no need to connect a TM-D700 (as in my case). I have found it now but it's just over 5Mb so here is the link for you to download. http://www.hamstation.com/gallery/Kenwood%20Sky%20Command%20PPT.ppt Hopefully this should give you the info you need? If you have any problems with getting this file drop me a note and I'll send you my copy. CUL Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: obrienaj To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 12:52 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Using TS2000, D700A and Sky Command for digital modes ? I am planning on attempting to access a local 2M FM repeater that has started using FL-digi for a digital mode net. Since I do not have a 2M antenna at home other than the dual-band 2M/70cm mobile antenna on my car, I thought I might try the Sky Command capabilities that my rigs have. Anyone already done this and perhaps have the set-up files that can be shared ? This would involve operating from my shack with PC and Kenwood TS2000 , using a UHF simplex frequency to transmit to my vehicle in the drive-way. In the vehicle a Kenwood D700A would pick up the UHF simplex transmission and link it to the 2M side of the DM700A for access to the 2M repeater. If someone does have the files all set for this, could you let me know (or upload to the files section here) , it would save me a lot of manual searching and eye squinting. Andy K3UK
[digitalradio] I Hate Computers and Radio!!!! Interference. Update - Got is Quiet :)
G'Day All, THANKS to everyone for your help, ideas and suggestions. I tried a couple of options, first trying my newesh ASUS laptop (<6 months), this worked well and there was hardly any noise on the radio, s-meter hardly moved and was fully usable. I then tried improving the desktop, added ferrits chokes on the supply lines. This did nothing to improve things. So out came the spare computer from the garage, removed what was an ASUS power supply and connected it up to the M/B and other drives. Turned HF radio on and powered up the power supply (not the M/B), quiet Now turned on the whole computer and had a minute (just moved the s-meter, and just heard) noise, nothing to concern myself with this time, and allowed me to receive those weak signals that are around due to poor conditions. So now I have a computer in the radio roomthat will allow me to operate both at the same time. I will improve it further when I get the earth matting completed. Only problem I have now it seems that down this way 7080 and surrounding appears to be used for voice, difficult to operate digital, but persevering (sorry for my spelling it's late) Regards and Thanks. Kevin. ZL1KFM.
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] I Hate Computers and Radio!!!! Interference.
HI All, I have been trying for the past week to get my radio quiet from the computer noise, WITHOUT any luck. The computer is a ASUS P5B Deluxe P4-3Ghz w 2.5G of ram, and 3 H/Ds with just under 1TB of space. I have an onboard Sound-card, but I brought a SignaLink-USB which arrived last week for digital modes. I am running Win7 RC (far better then Vista and even lets me run 3 monitors(handy for HRD), which by the way are not causing the noise tested them by switcvhing them on/off and did not interfer with the radio) I believe the power supply in the case is causing the problem because when I turn it on (before any software loads) the radio generates a S7 noise level on 80 and 40, a little better on 20 and above, but still there. Currently it's a waste of time even trying to listen for any digital traffic on 7080, 14.070/112 a bit better. Was even going to try WINMOR, but from what I have been reading I had better get the best RX I can first. I have tried another computer and even though it did generate some noise there, it was bareable with about an S2. As of yet I have not tried another power supply as this would require me to buy a new one (wife might get a bit upset about that one), I could pull one out of a spare computer but it's not as big as the one I have. I am about to do some googling to see if there is any mods on quieting the RF from them. Is there an easy; simple way to making this DAMM computer quieter Any ideas would be a help. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. It is coming in through the antenna because when I unscrew the coax from the radio the noise disappears.
Re: [digitalradio] New Signalink to Use on Data Modes.
HI Guys,
Sorry for the request for help again.
I am confused with my new SL-USB.
I have followed the instructions to the "T", and supposably done all the
correct things.
In one statement it says that if the sample rate is 11??? I should change this
to 12000, but if the software is at 8000 then leave it alone.
Opening HRD DM-780 I find the sample rate at 8000, so I left it alone. I then
went into the calibrate mode of DM-780 and it started at about 7990 and got up
to 7998.5.
I ran it for about 30mins, but how long should I run the calibration? And is
there a problem with it being 1.5 off? This was on RX, didn't get around to TX
yet.
So what happens now if I switch to another program like MMSSTV or WINMOR and I
am able to change the sample rate to 12000, will this upset the settings I have
in DM-780?
While on it I have installed WINMOR, I intend trying it out hopefully later
today (bands pretty dead here) and see what it does.
BTW I am running Win7 RTC and love it.
Any advanced help would be grateful
Regards
Kevin, ZL1KFM.
PS, BTW Peter I have had a look at the information you sent, I am going through
it and see what I can do to improve it, but I will wait before doing that.
- Original Message -
From: Peter Frenning [OZ1PIF]
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] New Signalink to Use on Data Modes.
Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle skrev:
Hi All,
I am about to try out my new purchase a "SignaLinkUSB" interface with my
TS-480S/AT.
I don't know if I will be on by the weekend as I have a number of other
jobs to do to get back on the air.
But once going I would be interested in how well the little unit works.
Regards
Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Hi Kevin,
Lots of info and tips on the SLUSB here:
SignaLinkUSB Mods (
http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/SignaLinkUSB-mods.html )
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Vy 73 de OZ1PIF/5Q2M, Peter
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[digitalradio] New Signalink to Use on Data Modes.
Hi All, I am about to try out my new purchase a "SignaLinkUSB" interface with my TS-480S/AT. I don't know if I will be on by the weekend as I have a number of other jobs to do to get back on the air. But once going I would be interested in how well the little unit works. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] SDR Based Radios - Build and Use for Voice and Digital Modes (Best way to Discribe it.)
Hi Simon, Thanks for the info. Yes I have checked this out and does look nice for the price. However this is a RX unit, and I would like to find a Transceiver to cover all bands. I am going to joing the SDR group and get some advise from them. If nothing else I might look at the SoftRock and build a single band until I find what I am looking for. I know you are working on an SDR interface with HRD so this will add digital deatures to these radios. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] SDR Based Radios - Build and Use for Voice and Digital Modes (Best way to Discribe it.) Hi Kevin, To get your feet wet try a SoftRock v9 receiver, cost ~$60, 160m to 10m or 80m to 6m. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle I did see on this group some mention of SDR's awhile back, so would be interested in your comments, and what they are like for digital modes? (I would be using it for voice as well) Are these more suitable for the future of digital voice?
[digitalradio] SDR Based Radios - Build and Use for Voice and Digital Modes (Best way to Discribe it.)
Hi All, Is this part of Digital Radio or not, you make the choice. I have been doing some research through Google looking for a SDR kit to build myself a radio. Want to put the soldering iron on again now that I have my shack built and ready for use. I have checked out a number of sites from single band low power kits to full blown ready built units (At prices I don't need a computer). I would like to build something that would do multi-band so I can tune all the HF and higher if possible, but if not I could look at building the bands I want. I will check out any SDR groups and see what information is there. I did see on this group some mention of SDR's awhile back, so would be interested in your comments, and what they are like for digital modes? (I would be using it for voice as well) Are these more suitable for the future of digital voice? Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK
Simon and others, Why do you need to use a special program or coding for Russian Cyrillic. You don't need a Russian keyboard to type Russian. My wife is Russian and I have setup our home computer with English Windows XP, in the settings you can add other languages as required and flip between them with "Alt + Shift" The biggest problem is that not all programs support the extra charater base for letters above the English text base. I have not tried HRD to see if it will send Cyrillic, most Russians type in English. Resistance is Futile! :) Rebuild of my radio shack and now I am getting it back to operational, new higher spec computer so hopefully will be back on digital soon. If anyone requires some help with Russian/Cyrillic I might be able to help. Kevin, ZL1KFM. Check my bio at QRZ. - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK Ian, Do you want to use a Russian keyboard? Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: "Ian Wade G3NRW" >I am interested in carrying out QSOs with Russian stations in Russian. > Is there any PSK program that supports Cyrillic character set (screen > and keyboard)?
Re: [digitalradio] Possible Purchase
Thanks Simon, But the big issue is the price. This one you mention is also up in the US$200 area, which is nearly NZ$400 for us, exchange rate. Makes me think twice before I purchase. I think I will get a sound interface it's just twisting my arm a little more to finally do the bank transfer. Regards Kevin., ZL1KFM BTW, version 7 is working great for me. Had one issue with DM780 shutting down when going into TX mode. Might of been because the network link was not active between it and HRD. - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Possible Purchase Look at the microHam USB Interface III - soundcard and CAT in one package, I have one and use it with my own TS-480SAT. http://www.microham-usa.com/Products/USB3.html Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle I had a look at the Rigblaster Pro, but at US$299 I felt this was a little high (I could be wrong here)
[digitalradio] Possible Purchase
Hi All, I am in the proceeds of purchasing a new piece of radio equipment. I am tossing up between buying a new radio, new screwdriver antenna or a new sound interface. The first two are a lot more then the last. But that depends on which one I decide to buy. I had a look at the Rigblaster Pro, but at US$299 I felt this was a little high (I could be wrong here) I also looked at the Tigertronic at around $100 (a bit better price) My interest is in using it with my TS-480S/AT and any future rig I decide to buy. I am using all the digital modes. I would like it to be used on a couple of radios but that is not a high priority. I know this is very limited but what else is there to the interface. Some I have heard have better filtering and protection. Any thoughts would be grateful, direct would be fine too, see my address in the header. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] Re: New amazing JT65-HF
Has there been any further progress on this mode? Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 4:56 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: New amazing JT65-HF and of course the modes works well, here is my brief 80M monitoring around 0400 today Call #Times heard N9GUE 3 W7YES 7 ZS6WN 3 N9DSJ 10 Notice that South African was heard, Abdy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" wrote: > > I was able to see JT65-HF V1.0 in action tonight. This software is so well designed that I expect it to become the "app" of choice for HF JT65 operators, especially new operators . It makes my Bozo's Guide to JT65A totally obsolete ! This software is by Joe W6CQZ , check for information about public releases (hopefully soon) at w6cqz.org > > Andy K3UK >
Re: [digitalradio] Positive Feedback
Okay, Where can one get a copy of a soundcard based RSID software? Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Tony To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 1:34 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Positive Feedback All, Received lots of positive feedback this week about making use of some of the less-used digital modes so lets keep the enthusiasm going. Simon Brown mentioned the use of RSID to help with mode recognition. He may add this feature to DM-780 sometime in the future - thank you Simon. The ID is very sensitive and certainly takes the guess work out of trying to decipher which mode is being used. Both Fldigi and Multipsk have RSID. The mode-of-the-day idea will probably not put more modes on the air so we're still open for suggestion. Mode-specific contests might help, but ultimately we need to simply get on the air and call CQ more often. We are fortunate to have so many modes to use and I think we owe it to those who worked hard to bring them to us to use them. While we're on the soapbox... I think most would agree that we need more real conversation and less macro use regardless of which mode is being used. There's nothing wrong with a quick exchange, but a few words thrown in here and there makes the contact more interesting. Tony -K2MO
Re: [digitalradio] USB Headset, Convert for Digital Modes
Thanks Simon, Will not proceed with it then. BTW, must go and check for an update on HRD, my main control and Digital software. Thanks Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Simon (HB9DRV) To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 10:41 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] USB Headset, Convert for Digital Modes Kevin, The DSP side of these things is often rotten - really rotten! the TS-480SAT is an excellent radio and deserves much better :) Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle I have a USB audio headset (mic/speakers). The audio quality from it seems to be good. I do not use them that much anymore, so was thinking of maybe getting into them and converting them to use with my TS-480's digital socket. I think it will be simple enough to get into them and convert to the mini-plug for the radio.
[digitalradio] USB Headset, Convert for Digital Modes
Hi All, I have a quick question, below. I have a USB audio headset (mic/speakers). The audio quality from it seems to be good. I do not use them that much anymore, so was thinking of maybe getting into them and converting them to use with my TS-480's digital socket. I think it will be simple enough to get into them and convert to the mini-plug for the radio. Okay, has anyone done this before? Was it easy enough and how well did it work for you? If no one has done it, I am going to give it a try and then post my comments. Might try and see if any comments on quality might come from this group if I am heard. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM.
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
Remember it's April Fools Day. Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Tony wrote: > All, > > Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign > purposely deleted) > > "CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow > Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By" > > An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) > > Tony -K2MO > Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal.
Re: [digitalradio] Re: New amazing JT65-HF
Andrew, Any news when this digital mode might be out to use? Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 5:56 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: New amazing JT65-HF and of course the modes works well, here is my brief 80M monitoring around 0400 today Call #Times heard N9GUE 3 W7YES 7 ZS6WN 3 N9DSJ 10 Notice that South African was heard, Abdy K3UK --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew O'Brien" wrote: > > I was able to see JT65-HF V1.0 in action tonight. This software is so well designed that I expect it to become the "app" of choice for HF JT65 operators, especially new operators . It makes my Bozo's Guide to JT65A totally obsolete ! This software is by Joe W6CQZ , check for information about public releases (hopefully soon) at w6cqz.org > > Andy K3UK >
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Russian WW PSK Contest: Начало: 27 февраля 2009 г. в 21:00 UTC February 27, 200
Andrew, it will accept Russian sent in unicode from your computer. BTW you are up late :) Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 10:11 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Russian WW PSK Contest: Начало: 27 февраля 2009 г. в 21:00 UTC February 27, 200 -Ooops, I guess Yahoo does not like the original Russian. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] Harmonic of some Sort on 20mtrs, includes a Computer Power Supply Interference Issue.
Hi Ian, Not that I am aware of. It does not sound like the HV spark that I have heard from a electric fence unit. Regards Kevin Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Ian Wade To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Harmonic of some Sort on 20mtrs, includes a Computer Power Supply Interference Issue. From: "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" Date: Tue, 24 Feb 2009 Time: 21:38:26 >HI All, > >I am hoping someone has come across this problem I am having with my >TS-480S/AT. [Snip] Does your neighbour have an electric fence? -- 73 Ian, G3NRW sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Harmonic of some Sort on 20mtrs, includes a Computer Power Supply Interference Issue.
HI All, I am hoping someone has come across this problem I am having with my TS-480S/AT. It appears to be mainly on 20mtrs and has a frequency step of 61Khz. It appears on 14.094, 14.155, 14.216, 14.277, etc. I have checked it right up and down, and it does get quieter as it moves out of the 20mtr band or the antenna tune. It is around a signal strength of S7, so unless there is a strong station on these freqs I stay clear of them. I don't remember this issue when I had the radio in the car and operated mobile. It seems to disappear when I remove the antenna, so I am making the assumption that it is coming in thorugh the antenna. Things I have tried include putting the radio onto a 12 battery supply and switching off all power into the house. This inlcuded turning off the mains. The interference was still there. I am in the country, so there is not too much housing around, but I do have a neigbour about 25mtrs away. There will be no point going next door and seeing if this is where it's coming from (read into that as you can). I do have another noise which moves between 14.065 and 14.091, (on both radios) which I did find out ot be my computer in the radio room. Even with the computer off it appears the switch-mode is still alive because when I turned the power off at the wall, after about 10secs the noise is gone and the freq is now usable, it does not remove the problem I have above. As I mentioned I turned everything off at the mains, still there. I will post this on these two groups as it deals with both the radio and when using digital modes. Is there some way to quieten the power supply so I can use the computer when operating my radio/s? I have a TS-830 on the desk but I must confess I have not tried to see if it is on it (just thought about it). Might give that a go on my next rest days, actually I just went and checked it now (while I was thinking about it) and the 61Khz step noise is on the TS-830 too, so it is not the radio. So it is coming from some man-made device. If anyone ahs any ideas I'd be grateful, trying to get back onto the bands after about 3 years of inactivity. Must of lost my nerve to call CQ and reply to stations, soes not seem as easy now-adays, maybe getting a bit old in the tooth, Hi. Regards and Thanks Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Modes - What are they and What about New Developement??
Andrew, Now that you mention it I have heard of DSB suppressed carrier, but none of the others. But isn't DSB acutally AM? Either with or without the carrier? I will have to look at this. I will have to have a look at these other modes, couple of them sound interesting. Thanks for the info Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 1:19 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Modes - What are they and What about New Developement?? - What about... Angle modulation Double-sideband reduced-carrier transmission Double-sideband suppressed carrier Hierarchical modulation Higher-order modulation Wavelet modulation -- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" wrote: > > Hi All, > > I am hoping with the number of members in this group that someone might be able to answer my question. > > Many years ago, as we know radio started off with CW, then AM was developed, with an improvement to only use one part of the AM carrier to produce SSB with carrier or SSB suppressed carrier. > Then somebody developed FM. > Now in my view this gives 4 actual modes? > But I see you say (Maybe), we have all the digital modes. But are these actually modes? > Why I ask and the reason for the question, is these are still using one of the current 4 above, over a SSB carrier for the likes of PSK-31, SSTV etc, or FM for the likes of Packet. > So will the future be able to bring us anything new that will improve the usablility of radio? > Doing a search on Google brings up thousands of hits, but none actually answer the questions, most also class each digital type as a mode. > Would be very interested in your thoughts. If you do not feel this is the fourm to reply, a direct email to sparcnz(nospam)@gmail.com will be fine. (please remove the (nospam) before sending, I am trying to limit the amount of spam) > > Regards and thanks for looking at this thread. > > Kevin, ZL1KFM. > > Get Skype and call me for free. > sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Modes - What are they and What about New Developement??
Hi All, I am hoping with the number of members in this group that someone might be able to answer my question. Many years ago, as we know radio started off with CW, then AM was developed, with an improvement to only use one part of the AM carrier to produce SSB with carrier or SSB suppressed carrier. Then somebody developed FM. Now in my view this gives 4 actual modes? But I see you say (Maybe), we have all the digital modes. But are these actually modes? Why I ask and the reason for the question, is these are still using one of the current 4 above, over a SSB carrier for the likes of PSK-31, SSTV etc, or FM for the likes of Packet. So will the future be able to bring us anything new that will improve the usablility of radio? Doing a search on Google brings up thousands of hits, but none actually answer the questions, most also class each digital type as a mode. Would be very interested in your thoughts. If you do not feel this is the fourm to reply, a direct email to sparcnz(nospam)@gmail.com will be fine. (please remove the (nospam) before sending, I am trying to limit the amount of spam) Regards and thanks for looking at this thread. Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Soundcard Tuner for Programs - Wanted.
Dave, Thanks, just what I need, will make a file for each program Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. Bands seem dead here at the moment. Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Dave Bernstein To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 8:39 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Soundcard Tuner for Programs - Wanted. QuickMix http://www.ptpart.co.uk/quickmix/ 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" wrote: > > Hi All, > > I believe I saw a small program out there that would allow you to set the different levels for a soundcard for different software packages. > The problem I have is I am running HRD with DM-780, MMSSTV and MMTTY, and each of these have slightly different soundcard settings for RX and TX, but mainly the TX side. > For one setting I get either too much or too little drive to the radio. > I understand this program will let me set the different levels for each program. > > Regards for your help > > Kevin, ZL1KFM. > > > Get Skype and call me for free. > sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Soundcard Tuner for Programs - Wanted.
Hi All, I believe I saw a small program out there that would allow you to set the different levels for a soundcard for different software packages. The problem I have is I am running HRD with DM-780, MMSSTV and MMTTY, and each of these have slightly different soundcard settings for RX and TX, but mainly the TX side. For one setting I get either too much or too little drive to the radio. I understand this program will let me set the different levels for each program. Regards for your help Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
Re: [digitalradio] Find Andy
Andy, When are you most on the air? I have gotten my shack up and the radio working. I just need to do a test on PSK-31 on 20mtrs. I have seen a number of stations but I can not get any reply. Have listened to my outgoing signal and it sounds okay, no ALC on the meter and putting out both 20 and 50 watts. Can read most signals. Just want to see if it's getting out okay. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. (For others please note the callsign, I am not in the US as some have tried to point out to me that I am, as much as I would like to be there I am just not there :) ) Get Skype and call me for free. - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Find Andy Interesting, I do exist. Maybe it was a web site issue. Andy On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 7:07 PM, Tony wrote: > Andy, > > Looks like your all ok with Findu... > > http://www.findu.com/cgi-bin/find.cgi?k3uk > > Tony - K2MO > > sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Information Please re Reading the Radio for Digital Modes
G'Day All, I am trying to get more to grips with all the digital modes to operate. I currently run HRD w DM780 and MFTTY software on my computer (Love HRD) I have used DM780 in the past but it was just plug-in and see if it ran, which it did and was able to make some contacts. I have since moved into a new house and have not had the time to set the radio shack up. This is now coming together and hopefully should be back on the air in a week or two. I want to understand the digital operation more so I can understand what is happening and how to make contacts correctly. Let me start with what I am seeing when starting. DM780 through the sound card to Kenwood TS-480S/AT, in the data socket. When I start DM780 and look at the screen, waterfall I see the data mode, in this case PSK31 on 14.081.5, but the radio is showing 14.080. I remember when I first was using PSK31 I could see other stations within the window of the waterfall, they could of been on 14.082.5 or 14.080.6 and that I was able to leave the radio freq alone and just click on the other station and then make a contact. What I was interested in, is, should I have moved the radio freq. to pull the station onto the 1.5Khz above the. (Don't know if I explained that correctly) Also there is heaps mentioned about NO ALC, I have set my TS-480S/AT to the requirements for digital mode, and even dropped the input down further. I was still getting some ALC when in TX. No-body said I was producing a bad signal so I don't know if I was TXing right. Should I set the radio up as stated and then drop back the audio out from the soundcard? Think that is about it, thanks in advance for any responces. Regards Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Packet Controller Wanted (Tiny-2 or the likes)
G'Day All, To any NZ operators on this forum, does anyone have a packet controller they are wishing to part with at a reasonable price. I have been watching Trade-Me but nothing has come up. I require it at a remote station for control, the unit will allow me to change settings without having to wonder up a hill, plus the travel costs. If anyone outside NZ is able to help please feel welcome to contact me directly. I will be honest, I am looking for something very cheap. Regards and Happy New Year. Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
[digitalradio] Andy's Birthday
Happy Birthday Andy from NZ. Another year of beating the Digital modes. Kevin, ZL1KFM. Get Skype and call me for free. sparc_nz Description: Binary data
