RE: [digitalradio] Re: Solving the RSID problem once and for all

2010-08-18 Thread Simon HB9DRV
But what about the software that doesn't send RSID?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com]
 On Behalf Of sholtofish
 
 I guess someone could write a helper application (say on the system tray)
 that monitors the sound card continuously and flashes up a box with the
 detected mode? Not that you would be able to tune to it or reply without
 the appropriate software but at least it would inform you of what mode was
 being used.
 




RE: [digitalradio] Contestia or other???

2010-08-14 Thread Simon HB9DRV
If using anything other than PSK *please* use RSID if your program supports
it. I was watching a guy calling CQ the other day and he was changing mode
so fast I had no chance to keep up.

 

I suggest PSK if conditions are OK, then Olivia.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Andy obrien


.  Many modes work well, and most are BETTER than  PSK31, but the problem is
that there are not many hams using the others nodes,  So your lighthouse
station may be calling CQ over and over again using a mode that no one uses.
So, I would suggest  just four modes.  PSK31, PSK63 if the band is in GOOD
condition, Olivia 500/16 , and MFSK16.

 



RE: [digitalradio] AMSAT-UK Videos

2010-08-08 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Excellent, many thanks.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com

 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Trevor .
 
 Videos of the presentations given at the 25th AMSAT-UK International
 Space Colloquium, held July 31-August 1, are now available on the web.
 They can be viewed and downloaded at
 
 http://www.batc.tv/
 
 Click on the 'Film Archive' icon and then select a 2010 AMSAT video.




RE: [digitalradio] Re: Direct RTTY Generation

2010-08-05 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Tongue in cheek I hope :)

I do think this is the easiest way to go.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com

 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 Which reminds me - where is all that datmode software that delivers I/Q
 stereo outputs.  Its only another line or two of code surely.
 




RE: [digitalradio] Re: Direct RTTY Generation

2010-08-04 Thread Simon HB9DRV
How will you get the shift correct? Doesn't have to be too exact but does
have to be +/- 25% or so.

I was thinking about this while walking the dog - for a simple solution a
SoftRock v6.3 would maybe a simpler / better hardware solution but you'll
need more presky software :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com

 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 
 A simple QRP Tx suitable for beginners, for example, is usually the
 ubiquitous 1 Watt 40m thing for CW that all the magazines and book
 seem include ad-ad-naueam, built into sweet tins or whatever novel box
 they can think of.I want to be different, and publish a design for
 RTTY.  A simple varicap across a crystal, needing a bit of applied
 science with SSB Rx and Spectrogram prog to set the shift - all part of
 the basic learning process.
 
 But to do that needs a way of driving the Tx with a wire that just
 waggles 1/0 with RTTY data - just like the mechanical teleprinters of
 old.  So long as it does it at 45 or 50 baud and is properly timed
 (perhaps not so easy using Windoze - could this be why there's nothing
 out there?)
 
 I wanted to steer away from a design that linearly upconverted from a
 soundcard then filtered and amplified the result.The request was
 for simple designs for beginners
 




RE: [digitalradio] Re: Direct RTTY Generation

2010-08-04 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Actually at the moment I'm adding the DM780 decoder into my SDR-RADIO.com
console, the decoder is driven with the AF output for now.

When I'm ready I'll add support for driving the decoders with the data
received from the SDR radio, the only processing between the radio and the
decoder being a NCO mixer and high-quality decimator (converts the 200kHz
input bandwidth to 8kHz).

It'll be very interesting to see how the decoders will be improved with this
setup, then I will improve the decoders themselves, especially PSK and RTTY.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com

 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Becker, WØJAB
 Sent: 04 August 2010 16:24
 To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: Direct RTTY Generation
 
 At 04:42 AM 8/4/2010, you wrote (in part):
 I was thinking about this while walking the dog -
 
 Now that's a new one.
 Bets the last number one answer to the age old thinking question..
 




RE: [digitalradio] Direct RTTY Generation

2010-08-03 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Andy,

 

Can you be more specific about the design requirements?

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of AC TALBOT

 



RE: [digitalradio] SDR Info request

2010-07-22 Thread Simon HB9DRV
You can use a credit card with PayPal. You don't need a PayPal account.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Ted Bear

Nothing against PayPal.. I just don't have or use it and don't want to
establish.  Just looking for reasonably priced
SDR kit to play with computer software control..de W7RHB-- Ted



RE: [digitalradio] Where are our innovators?

2010-07-12 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Agreed - I would say that innovation is proceeding faster than at any time 
during the 35 years since I was first licenced to create QRM on 160m.

 

There will be spectacular SDR radios released in 2010 / 2011.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On 
Behalf Of J. Moen



I think there's quite a lot of innovation going on in several areas of ham 
radio -- QRP (hardware design, in particular), digital (mostly software in 
various areas, including D-Star) and software defined radio.  In fact, I think 
you could say that even though digital ham radio is still in its infancy, this 
is nearly a golden age of creative new work.  It certainly is an exciting time 
to be a ham.  

 



RE: [digitalradio] Digitalradio: Facebook change.

2010-05-28 Thread Simon HB9DRV
I just removed my Facebook account.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ian Wade G3NRW
 
 Good luck with your experimentation, but there's no way I'll sign up to
 Facebook :-)
 




RE: [digitalradio] About digital reception and SDR.

2010-05-26 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Hi,

 

If Windows 7 crashes with BSOD then it's a driver issue - I suggest serial
port or USB soundcard.

 

If it's the program crashing shout at me - I've been *very* busy getting SDR
software written  but in maybe two weeks will be able to get back into the
HRD suite. I'll get a dump file from you...

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Frank MacDonell



Simon - A little off topic, but I have scoured the internet and forums and I
cannot find a fix for Windows 7 crashing with DM 780. I am a loyal fan of
the software and have donated as well. Can you point me in the right
direction?

Frank KD8FIP

 



RE: [digitalradio] Re: 3rd Generation Digital radio

2010-04-21 Thread Simon HB9DRV
D-Star repeaters provide much better coverage due to the codec (I base this
on one test made which was most impressive). As for technology - this is
part of the Education benefits in Amateur Radio, my interest in radio
resulted in a degree in electronics  mathematics. I listen almost all day
while working on technology.

Anyone can pick up a microphone and talk - so why not go 'down the pub'
instead?

Some believe that Radio Hams should be banned from all emergency situations
in the UK. In countries with a much larger land mass such as the US it's
arguable a different matter but for European countries with a good telecoms
infrastructure?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of g4ilo
 
 Indeed, I don't really see
 that even D-Star enhances the hobby in any way
 
 I'm afraid that technology is starting to take the magic out of radio.
 
 Of course, I have a different perspective coming from the UK where
 amateur radio isn't regarded as primarily an emergency communications
 service. :)
 




[digitalradio] About digital reception and SDR.

2010-04-19 Thread Simon HB9DRV
An advantage of writing my own console is I don't have to wait in the hope
that other developers add features I would like to see.

Before the end of May I'll be decoding digital modes inside my console and
will be able to put the filter right after the mixer (and decimator). So for
a PSK31 signal I'll be able to use a 60Hz filter with *very* steep skirts
and have the optimum digital mode receiver.

I'll get Andy K3UK to test this when it's available.

After this I'll integrate DM780 so that the console can be used for TRX with
the MOBOKIT SoftRock derivative.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com



RE: [digitalradio] Unattended narrow mode transmission protection

2010-04-08 Thread Simon HB9DRV
I've seen (but not yet read) references to this in the SDR world.

 

Out of interest what would you have in mind?

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ



Busy frequency detection, however, is demonstrably feasible and practical.



RE: [digitalradio] Unattended narrow mode transmission protection

2010-04-08 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Myth?

 

Now there's a challenge - I must read all this SDR documentation to see just
what is defined as a busy frequency. At the moment I'm wading through 4,500
pages of DSP API's, there's something in there.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Jaak Hohensee

Busy detection in case of QRP Olivia 500/32 signals about snr -17dB is myth.


 



RE: [digitalradio] Unattended narrow mode transmission protection

2010-04-08 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Thanks, I'll leave Rick alone at the moment as I know he's busy.

 

Even if we were able to write a DLL which indicates that a frequency is in
use others may just decide that their traffic is more important and ignore
it.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Dave AA6YQ



 

Rick KN6KB developed an effective busy frequency detector that he included
with his implementation of the SCAMP protocol several years ago. A
high-level description of SCAMP is available via

 

 http://www.eham.net/articles/9785 http://www.eham.net/articles/9785

 



RE: [digitalradio] Dayton SDR forum speakers sought

2010-04-07 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Hi Bob,

 

Will your presentation be available via YouTube or similar? I'm unable to
attend this year due to gardening requirements (85 year-old mother dictated
this), I would very much like to view the SDR presentations.

 

If homeland security let me come over in 2011 I'll contact you.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Robert McGwier



Let me know if you are interested in making a presentation.



RE: [digitalradio] Re: A new concept in digital mode....

2010-04-07 Thread Simon HB9DRV
For me one word sums up Bonnie - and it's Arrogant. Crackpot and Barking Mad
also come to mind, but so does the word lawyer so I'll say no more.

What's quite amazing with her spectrum demands is that she wants part of
160m as well as the WARC bands.

This will just get digital mode users  developers a bad name.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kb2hsh
 
 I would be willing to BET that in the Haiti crisis, not ONE bit of
 emergency traffic was passed via HF-ALE/HFLINK.  If there WAS, I'd be
 honestly surprised.




RE: [digitalradio] ROS on UHF

2010-03-21 Thread Simon HB9DRV
There's a lot more to Olivia than being multi-tone MFSK.

 

A fairer comparison with a new mode such as ROS would be MFSK as the
features of Olivia that make it so very robust could (should) be added at a
later date.

 

To put it simply Olivia hunts for the best signal it can decode and has
error correction, this 'hunting' is a reason for the greater CPU usage.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of hteller
Sent: 21 March 2010 15:38
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] ROS on UHF

 

... whereas Olivia is a multitone FSK mode and does very well.



RE: [digitalradio] Higher Data Rates - MIL-ST-188-110C

2010-03-10 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Off the top of my head - you'll be needing a SDR transceiver for that mode Sir?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Trevor .
 
 3 kHz Bandwidth  -  16000 bits per second
 24 kHz Bandwidth - 12 bits per second
 




RE: [digitalradio] Re: ARRL/FCC Announcement about ROS

2010-03-09 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Nico,

I agree 100%. What's needed more than anything is the ability to determine
whether a frequency is in use, then we can hop around as much as we want as
the MUF changes.

As for the FCC - let's just be happy that they only legislate for the US 
possessions (colonies) :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 By the way, we amateur radios already experiment daily frequency
 hopping spread spectrum communications.
 We continuously hop from the 160 m band to the 10 m band accordingly to
 the HF propagation conditions and, sincerely, I do not understand why
 FCC is so permissive with us (or better, with US amateurs).
 




RE: [digitalradio] Calculating CPU use for multiple applications?

2010-03-01 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Andy,

As others have said, the answer's no. You list SDR-Radio.com in the list -
the CPU use depends on how you will use the software:

* Sample rate,
* Number of channels being simultaneously decoded,
* Whether you've enabled pseudo-stereo mode,
* Display size and number of monitors,
* Running PSK / CW / RTTY SuperBrowsers (similar to the CW skimmers).

It's not the number of programs, it's how you will use them.

Get a decent computer and forget about it :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obrien
 
 I like to multitask, and I am greedy... I like to keep an eye on
 several things at once.  I am thinking about a better PC, one with
 enough CPU capability to run many tasks at the same time.  Is there a
 way to calculate the total CPU demands of severall applications.  Here
 is a list of what I often run at the same time (or wish i could)
 




RE: [digitalradio] Re: ROS, legal in USA?

2010-02-19 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Do I hear the sound of a mass exodus to Canada? Or maybe back to Europe?

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of John B. Stephensen



Unfortunately, its illegal below 420 MHz in the U.S.

 



RE: [digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

2010-02-18 Thread Simon HB9DRV
A rough and ready explanation could be that modes which rely on phase are
degraded when you compress the TX signal (ALC displayed) - for phase modes
you must transmit a 100% clean signal, much more important then signal
strength.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Andy obrien

but.. I think the original question also asked about modes other than PSK31,
what about them?JT65A, for example is not a mode that once has to watch
ALC so much.  Does anyone have a good easy to understand description of why
?



 



RE: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band

2010-02-02 Thread Simon HB9DRV
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

2010-02-02 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Hi,

 

Stutter - select AF Gain in the ribbon bar and increase the Queue Size.

 

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey  Rochelle



 

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.

 



RE: [digitalradio] HRD and DM780 with Cyrillic alphabet

2010-01-25 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Hi Vlad,

I agree - but I really have not been able to find someone / anyone who can
tell me exactly what the character translation is so that I can do this.

Obviously I must use a Cyrillic font, but I have to map the characters I
decode.

If you can get me the table for this mapping (and not a CODE page) I'll do
it.

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vlad_UA6JD
 
 There are many posts from Russian-speaking HAMs about incompatibility
 of HRD and DM780 with Cyrillic alphabet.





RE: [digitalradio] Olivia Contacts on 40m ? ! ?

2010-01-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Pawel Jalocha's daughter.

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rotten Robbie
 
 Who is OLIVIA?
 




RE: [digitalradio] portable HF digital in the radio Re: Haiti a test for emcomms

2010-01-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
I could measure it - but I'm sure it's  20 watts.

 

Simon Brown

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On 
Behalf Of Per



Indeed, that was one of the reasons I listed when getting an eee.

The PSU is 12 volts and 3 amps (36 watts), dont know how much less than that it 
actually uses.

 



RE: [digitalradio] portable HF digital in the radio Re: Haiti a test for emcomms

2010-01-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
When I'm using solar cells?

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 Don't forget the apparent power (kVA) that needs to be supplied to a
 transformer.
 
 DAve (G0DJA)
 




RE: [digitalradio] A Tandem Ride: DX780 and Multipsk

2009-12-29 Thread Simon HB9DRV
I'm hoping to be able to decode RSID over an entire band (and later in 2010
the entire SW) by using SDR software :)

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obrien
 
 A Tandem Ride: DX780 and Multipsk
 
...



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

2009-12-26 Thread Simon HB9DRV
TS-480SAT for me, for QRP the IC-703.

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 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] HRD Final Beta

2009-12-16 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Hi,

 

Looks like January 2010.

 

Simon Brown

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Peter L. Jackson



Release Date
The target release date for HRD 5.0 is October 31st, 2009.

The next beta kit is scheduled for late October 2009.

 



RE: [digitalradio] XW-1 Launched-Tracking with HRD ?

2009-12-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Yes you can, I'll fix my antennas now and see if I can hear the new china :)

 

Let's hope their next satellite is a HEO or even MEO - would be fantastic
for the hobby.

 

Simon Brown

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Andy obrien




I use HRD's sat tracking program, does anyone know if we can add NEW birds
to that application ?
 I have never tried that.



 



RE: [digitalradio] Simon's SDR console via remote access !

2009-12-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
All,

Actually you don't need to register, you can download and play. SoftRock
(soundcard) support inside two weeks. And then when I add RSID detection
you'll be able to demod all digital modes in a bandwidth of up to 200kHz
(later 2MHz).

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obrien

 For those , like me, that have not really tried SDR radios, Simon's
 remote access to his SDR console is really amazing!   I got to get
 active via SDR.
 



RE: [digitalradio] cognitive radio systems;?

2009-12-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
There's much more to amateur radio than just operating - at least over this
side of the pond. Here self-education is important. Despite all the code
I've written there's nothing I enjoy more than listening to 160m CW.

 

Simon Brown

http://sdr-radio.com

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of DANNY DOUGLAS



It seems to me that this is all in preparation of dehumanizing amateur radio
as we know it.



RE: [digitalradio] cognitive radio systems;?

2009-12-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
I doubt whether amateur radio has ever been more alive than it is at
present.

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Ackrill
 
 It seems, to me, that the predictions of the death of Amateur Radio
 have
 been around since well before I obtained my licence in the early 1980s,
 and I've seen articles in magazines going back to the 1930s predicting
 the imminent demise of the hobby for various reasons as well...




RE: OT!!! Re: [digitalradio] cognitive radio systems;?

2009-12-15 Thread Simon HB9DRV
Indeed they are: here's a video of N9VV using my radio over the internet...

http://www.sdr-radio.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=DYGMyXoqIS8%3dtabid=178;
mid=1016

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 I am happy amateur radio OPERATORS are benefiting now from that
 experience and effort.
 




RE: [digitalradio] Re: Nominations for 2009 Digitalradio Awards needed

2009-12-07 Thread Simon HB9DRV
My votes are for WINMOR (best hope of ridding the planet of Pactor  it's
excellent programming by Rick) and Patrick for always doing something new.

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 
 I believe RSID is old news, 2007 if not 2006.
 




RE: [digitalradio] Nominations for 2009 Digitalradio Awards needed

2009-12-06 Thread Simon HB9DRV
1) I agree with Dave
2) Patrick gets my vote

Simon Brown
http://sdr-radio.com


 -Original Message-
 From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
 [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Ackrill
 
 My vote would go to the US Interface Navigator...



Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio.com Spectrum Scope

2009-10-10 Thread Simon HB9DRV
To be honest it's something you'll have to try - and at the end of Oct / early 
Nov you will be able to use it with some big SDR input files.

The foreground spectrum is a display of the last five seconds' signal, the 
background is a time-weighted display of the laast 250ms signal.

This is very similar to the IC-7800 scope with the addition of a waterfall.

Simon HB9DRV


From: Stephen Cannon 
I was looking at the recent (Sept 8, 2009) screen shots of Simon's 
SDR-Radio.COM software in the Developer News forum there and was wondering if 
someone here could explain to me a little of what I am looking at - besides the 
obvious.  Specifically, when I was looking at the Spectrum Scope I initially 
thought it was displaying a 2D FFT, however, the colors of the peaks change 
such that it seems more like a 3D FFT in almost a 2D format - and I don't 
understand the colors.  If this is a standard display, would someone point me 
towards a file, website or book that will explain it to me?


Re: [digitalradio] PSK Reporter and PSK250 reports ?

2009-10-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Andy,

Talk to Phil - he'll help you.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com


I do not see PSK250 among the list of modes that one can select in
 PSK Reporter .  Does anyone know if it can be done ?  It would be
 useful to spot PSKMAIL server propagation, especially since FLdigi can
 be configured to send to PSK Reporter.


Re: [digitalradio] 20M RS ID mode hunt, outcome

2009-09-19 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
TX in 2010, maybe even Xmas 2009.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Bill V WA7NWP wa7...@gmail.com
 
 Just a receiver?   I'm really excited by all the opportunities here -
 both with the ability to watch more of the bands as well as being able
 to experiment with faster data on wider bandwidths.   It just keeps
 getting better and better..
 


Re: [digitalradio] 20M RS ID mode hunt, outcome

2009-09-18 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
FWIW I am progressing very well with my SDR console, so start saving for a 
SDR receiver because I'll add RSID reception to the console, this means 
you'll be able to monitor a whole band (or bands) for RSID signals in a few 
months.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Bill V WA7NWP wa7...@gmail.com

So - for basic RSID hunting with HRD, would these be the main
frequencies to monitor?

  3.580
  7.070
 10.140
 14.072 



Re: [digitalradio] Peek-A-Boo Weekend

2009-09-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi Andy,

I'm getting on with my SDR console: http://sdr-radio.com - this console can 
monitor an entire band for RSID :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: obrienaj andrewob...@gmail.com


 Today I am simply scanning 14070, 14073, 14076, and 14107.5 in 5 second 
 intervals (all VFO frequencies) .  I am in no particular mode,  but DO 
 have RS ID detect active.  If I hear your RS ID within 3 kHz of where I am 
 scanning, I will receive an audible alert.  Try calling CQ with RS ID 
 enabled at the beginning of your CQ and see if I hear you while scanning. 



Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio.com

2009-09-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
SDR-RADIO.com is a SDR console - connect a SDR radio such as the SoftRock 
receiver and you can receive 160m to 10m, at least 100kHz bandwidth at a 
time.

Not just a receiver - it will decode CW (similar to CW skimmer), monitor for 
RSID / CALLID, do lots of other great things (tm) which are still t.b.a. 
Once I get it available you'll see what I mean.

Later it will support TX using SDR as well.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com


 Since this integrates with DM780, what does the software actually do
 ?  I assume that HRD and DM780 do all the work, so is it essentially
 just a 10 kHZ waterfall? 



Re: [digitalradio] SDR-Radio.com

2009-09-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

I agree that the SoftRock pages are confusing, you can only buy kits although 
it's easy to find someone who will construct for you.

The RX-only is the v9, wait 'till SDR-RADIO.com is running then you can have a 
play.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Andrew O'Brien 

  So, I have to get me one of them SDR radios.  Just what is the deal with 
Softrock, are they for purchase commonly?  The web page is awfully confusing, 
makes it looks like they are not fully in business.  Genesis SDR's look 
promising but still very early in their deveopment at the moment..  FLEX ,  too 
many Euros for my budget.



Re: [digitalradio] SDR Based Radios - Build and Use for Voice and Digital Modes (Best way to Discribe it.)

2009-08-23 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
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?


Re: [digitalradio] Re: More on RS ID ... the pleasure of

2009-08-14 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Patrick has a proposal for callsigns as well, I will get it implemented...

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Paul Leger - C74 lege...@nbnet.nb.ca

 It would be great if call signs could be added to RSID but even as it it's 
 a great tool. 



Re: [digitalradio] Updated list of RS ID

2009-08-14 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Patrick,

We'll need a few RSID for WINMOR, I'll know more very soon.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr
 
 Just for information, here is the updated list of RS ID (addition of 
 MIL-STD-188-110A RS ID).
 


Re: [digitalradio] Updated list of RS ID

2009-08-14 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
I'm hoping to add WINMOR as soon as the DLL is documented and available, so 
I'll do the RSID TX/RX.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr

 But are there implementations of WINMOR able to use RS ID? Or do you plan 
 to
 add WINMOR?



Re: [digitalradio] Re: More on RS ID ... the pleasure of

2009-08-13 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Not with DM780 - now I could do this, sooner or later DM780  fldigi will 
support the CALL-ID feature, when we do this a log could make sense.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Bill V WA7NWP wa7...@gmail.com

 Does a log file get created with the time's and freqs of RS-ID's heard?
 


Re: [digitalradio] Re: Soliciting suggestions

2009-08-12 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: kh6ty kh...@comcast.net

 The standard for MT63 is to start at 500 Hz. Fldigi follows the accepted
 standard. Anyone wishing to use fldigi and flarq together on MT63 will
 have to follow the standard and only use MT63-1000 or MT63-2000 as other
 versions have too much latency for flarq.


Being more exact - Pawel, the designer of MT63 specifically set the lower 
frequency to 500Hz. fldigi and DM780 use Pawel's code, it is not a trivial 
task to work out how to allow a different starting frequency.

As Skip says, the MT63 standard is to start at 500Hz. I think MARS have 
decided to use some other default but it's really their problem.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] Soliciting suggestions

2009-08-11 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
John,

Who's 'we' in this context? Why not join one of the existing teams - NBEMS 
is working well.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: John Taylor ke5h...@taylorent.com



 Before the flames start, there are already some out there that are being 
 tested that actually meet these requirements, but are still in testing 
 stages.




Re: [digitalradio] Re: Soliciting suggestions

2009-08-11 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: John Taylor ke5h...@taylorent.com

 ... it does involve official emergency communications.


Then surely the official part should put some money into the project if it's 
so important?

I honestly implore you *not* to fragment current EMS activity and instead 
focus your resources into one of the existing projects.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



[digitalradio] Re: [DigitalModes] ClusterClient

2009-08-10 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: Dave AA6YQ aa...@ambersoft.com

 1024x768 was a standard laptop resolution not that long ago...


And the small ASUS EEE PC netbooks drive a second monitor very well, in my 
case I test with 1900 x 1200 and it's surprisingly fast. In the absence of a 
second monitor I suggest making the main taskbar autohide, maybe even 
docking to the left or right of the screen.

Running my own code the CPU power of the ATOM N270 is about the same as half 
a 2GHz Cure 2 Duo. At the moment I'm actually optimising graphics 
programming to get better performance on an ASUS EEE PC, 2GB RAM and Windows 
7.

Having said all that Mark's programs look very good.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] Olivia - Contestia Tone / Bandwidth Configuration

2009-08-08 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Contestia and RTTYM are variants of the character set used with Olivia.

Olivia is 8-bit, Contestia is 7-bit and (I think) RTTYM is 5-bit or 6-bit.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Rik van Riel r...@surriel.com
 
 Assuming that the S/N is constant.  In practice the
 S/N seems to vary wildly from second to second, with
 all kinds of interference popping up and disappearing
 again.
 
 Does Contestia deal with those as well as Olivia does?
 


Re: [digitalradio] Olivia - Contestia Tone / Bandwidth Configuration

2009-08-07 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Exactly what I would have expected, nice to see that you get these results.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 

  Hope you all find it interesting... 

  Tony -K2MO

Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK - Cyrillic

2009-08-05 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi Patrick,

I've just been speaking with a gut who used to work for me, he's explained 
everything I need to know. He's an *excellent* programmer (10 x better than 
I am) and has a good suggestion for supporting Japanese / Chinese in all our 
8-bit digital modes.

[Dave - W1HKJ - I'll document the Windows code needed on my website]

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr

 1) What font do you use to display the Cyrillic characters?
 MS Sans Serif for Cyrillic or Latin characters is the default selection.

 2) Do you do any mapping of received characters to this font?
 I do nothing special.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK

2009-08-05 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Ian,

Do you want to use a Russian keyboard?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Ian Wade G3NRW g3...@yahoo.co.uk


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] Russian PSK

2009-08-05 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

I know how to do the coding, was just curious :)

HRD will soon support the 1251 Code Page and will then be compatible with MixW 
and MultiPSK and the other programs.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey  Rochelle 

  I have not tried HRD to see if it will send Cyrillic, most Russians type in 
English.

Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK

2009-08-05 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Adding the support is actually quite easy, and as an exercise I will look at 
getting UTF-8 support in place, this way *any* character set can be used.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Ian Wade G3NRW g3...@yahoo.co.uk

 I don't use a Russian keyboard, just the standard US/UK Roman keyboard.
 For Russian, under Windows XP, I switch to Code Page 28595 (ISO 8859-5)
 Cyrillic.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK - Cyrillic

2009-08-04 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Patrick,

1) What font do you use to display the Cyrillic characters?
2) Do you do any mapping of received characters to this font?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr
 
 In most cases problem with Cyrillic in programs writed by non Cyrillic
 programmers is that fonts used in controls is not auto select regional
 sub-set even when working on non english Windows OS.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK

2009-08-03 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
I couldn't find a table with the correct mappings - this was started by MixW 
I think.

If anyone can tell me the *exact* character mappings then I'll add the 
support, I'm sure Dave W1HKJ will as well.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com


 Ian, this old message (below) seems to imply that Multipsk will do it.

 Andy K3UK

 Hello Simon,

 Cyrillic characters pertains to a specific ANSI table (for 128 to 255) 
 which is
 installed in Russian, Ukrainians...computers (ASCII being common to all
 tables).

 You have nothing to do except let all the characters for 128 to 255 free 
 (not
 used as I did in the first versions of Multipsk).

 If so you will pass all languages except ideograms writings (as Japonese) 
 which
 need a specific handling of a aspecial editotr (IDE) which is complex to 
 manage
 (i.e I fail to do it simple).

 I don't know for semitic languages where you have to type from right to 
 left.
 TKS if some Ham using this writing could tell us how they manage this and 
 if
 they success with digital programs editors.

 73
 Patrick
 


Re: [digitalradio] Software defined receivers, versus transceivers, for digital modes ?

2009-08-03 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: Bill V WA7NWP wa7...@gmail.com

 For a starter, how about a 10 KHz version of the QPSKx25 mode...


Well - this assumes you have a SDR transmitter of course, but the SDR 
SoftRock is cheap and more than good enough. With a simple 10 watt amp 
you'll have everything needed...

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK

2009-08-03 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Patrick,

What table - this is what we need to know.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Patrick Lindecker f6...@free.fr

 Note for information: there is no special to do except be able to
 code/decode all characters between CHR(128) and CHR(255).
 If the users work with the same table all is OK. This apply to Russian and
 all the languages using specific ANSI tables.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Software defined receivers, versus transceivers, for digital modes ?

2009-08-03 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Yes, multiband, the website isn't too clear but the Yahoo! group is. There 
are guys who will assemble for you.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@gmail.com


 The Softrock radios make me a little nervouse because their
 availability seems sporadic and their website makes you wonder if they
 are still a full busines.   Is the V9  mentioned in this thread a
 multiband?  Ideally hams would be beter off with one SDR that covers
 80-10 rather thans several for each band.  Also,I would like to avoid
 kits. 



Re: [digitalradio] Russian PSK

2009-08-03 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Also please supply a URL so that there's no confusion :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Simon (HB9DRV) simon.br...@kns.ch
 
 What table - this is what we need to know.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Re: More RSID - PLEASE!

2009-07-25 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
FWIW SSTV has been using VIS (slightly similar) for ~ 10 years or so, maybe 
more.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Charles Brabham 

  This is interesting in light of all the claims by WinLink and ALE aficianados 
that that comprehensive signal-detection is 'impossible'.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Compressing Data

2009-07-23 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

No - JPEG / SSTV will not be affected.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: frankk2ncc frank.k2...@gmail.com


I don't understand nearly what it would take to do this, but what a clever 
thought!  Would it work on something already compressed, like a JPEG via 
SSTV without further loss? 



Re: [digitalradio] Compressing Data

2009-07-23 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Depends on the compression, but with ZIP - no, one lost bit and you're - 
lost!

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net


 Is it possible to compress a file and lose even one bit during the
 transfer and still have something usable on the receiving end when you
 uncompress? Normally, you must use ARQ to insure perfect copy. Even MT63
 or Olivia can take a hit every so often. 



Re: [digitalradio] More RSID - PLEASE!

2009-07-21 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
The DM780 DominoEX is the same as FLDIGI as the code was 'borrowed' from the 
fldigi sources.

Off the top of my head I can't remember about FEC.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] More RSID - PLEASE!


I have a question for the users of DM780.  Is option to enable FEC for
 DominoEX?  If this option is available, has anyone had any success in
 the mode being detected via RSID?



Re: [digitalradio] More RSID - PLEASE!

2009-07-21 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
This idea was originally developed by Patrick Lindecker, F6CTE. The 
Reed-Solomon ID (RSID) is a short 16-tone MFSK transmission which identifies 
the mode in use. The RSID transmission is about 180Hz wide and lasts for 
just less than two seconds. You should enable RSID when using an 'exotic' 
mode such as Olivia so that users of programs with RSID support know what 
mode you are using.

It's supported in fldigi, MultiPSK and the DM780 v5.0 betas, as time goes on 
it will become much more common.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Dan Hensley kc9...@arrl.net

 What is all this RSID stuff? I've never heard of it until all these 
 e-mails have been going back and forth.. 



Re: [digitalradio] Re: Use the *$%#ing RS ID!/QST article

2009-07-15 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Just wait for HRD 6.0 with SDR console support :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: phil williams ka1...@gmail.com


 The RSID experience is still positive on this one. Most notable, is the
 presence of the recent release of DRM 780 on the bands.  All of my
 contacts that involved mode detection via RSID has been with stations
 running DM 780.  The major modes this week was DominoEX, OLIVIA, and
 QPSK65 - all on 39 meters.


Re: [digitalradio] Re: Use the *$%#ing RS ID!/QST article

2009-07-15 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: mikea mi...@mikea.ath.cx
 
 SDR console support as in HRD 6.0 will drive my RFSpace SDR-IQ, display
 and demodulate spectrum from it?
 

Yes

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com


Re: [digitalradio] possible purchase

2009-07-14 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hah,

Actually the 480 does have nice 500Hz filters so you can use this for 
getting rid of signals. The beauty of the TS-480SAT is that it's a pure 
analogue radio, the audio is good and pleasant to listen to.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Stelios Bounanos digra...@enotty.net

 IF DSP includes the tunable bandpass filters.  I like the idea of
 rejecting QRM with an adjustable digital filter before it hits the audio
 stage.  This is the only kind of DSP that I would find remotely useful
 for digital modes.
 


[digitalradio] 10m PSK

2009-07-13 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Am watching 10m for any Sporadic-E PSK31 / digital - I assume the correct 
frequency is still 28.120MHz?

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

Re: [digitalradio] possible purchase

2009-07-13 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
1Hz tuning,
IF DSP not desirable for digital modes,
Rock-solid stable,
Remote-mount the radio head next to your monitor,
Excellent value for money (especially the 100watt version) - it's a Kenwood!

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Stelios Bounanos digra...@enotty.net

 Errr, 10Hz tuning, no IF DSP, no external reference input. Perhaps the
 best for some unspecified definitions of market and digi use? :-)
 


Re: [digitalradio] Possible Purchase

2009-07-12 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
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)

Re: [digitalradio] Possible Purchase

2009-07-12 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: Joe Veldhuis kd8...@gmail.com
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 12:34 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Possible Purchase


I continue to be puzzled as to why anyone would spend more than $50 on a 
soundcard and/or CAT interface, when both can be built for about $10 in 
parts.

Not everyone can see well enough to solder, not everyone has easy access to 
all the components.

When I was starting in Ham Radio I built everything, now the only reason I 
use the soldering iron is for assembling cables, sadly the eyes no longer 
have what's needed.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] DM 780 Drift

2009-07-12 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Which build of DM780? There was a bug which is now fixed.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: ac0mj ac0mj@gmail.com

 I have a question about the drift in Digital Master 780. I am sending out 
 CQs in RTTY this morning on 20m and noticed as on other modes in the past 
 that the signal I send drifts to the right slightly over time. I started 
 on 14.084.10 and a half hour later I am at 14.084.35. I realize this is a 
 minuscule drift, but I was wondering why it is happening.
 


Re: [digitalradio] DM 780 Drift

2009-07-12 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: mikea mi...@mikea.ath.cx

 I'll bet that you have AFC turned on, and that the frequency is drifting
 because of AFC.



There's an option in DM780 to show the RF frequency + AF frequency, does 
this make sense?

In the v5.0 betas it's in Tools, Program Options, Logbook, Appearance: 
Frequency = radio + offset

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] DM780 RSID

2009-07-10 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
3KB or 3MB :) ?

Send to me please, I'll wack it on my website.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Tony d...@optonline.net
 
 Made a short video of DM780 decoding RSID. I can send the file (3KB) if 
 anyone would like to see it.
 


Re: [digitalradio] HRD / DM780 multitask issue

2009-07-08 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
It's an option:
Program Options / QSO / Keep on top while sending

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Tony d...@optonline.net

 Noticed I can't multitask when CQ'ing / transmitting with the latest 
 version
 of HRD / DM780. I'm using Vista and was wondering if this is a operating
 system issue or does it have something to do with HRD?
 


Re: [digitalradio] Re: Use the *$%#ing RS ID!/QST article

2009-07-07 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

For Andy K3UK: I suggest you run any text through me / Dave W1HKJ to check it :)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Ford, Steve, WB8IMY 
  I'd definitely be interested, Andy.


Re: [digitalradio] HDR Version 5 released

2009-07-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
It's only a beta - the first public one!

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Tony d...@optonline.net

 Ham Radio Deluxe version 5 is available. The new version has RSID, 
 Contestia
 mode and lots more.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Use the *$%#ing RS ID!

2009-07-06 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Andy,

Let's talk about this. It's a tad early at the moment, must shower, walk 
dogs, need coffee, lots of coffee.

Using Patrick's RSID idea there's a lot we can do, in brief:

1) I agree - it's not needed for PSK31 also it's wider than PSK31, with RTTY 
I would suggest not using it with 45.45 baud although it's not a big 
problem. Users should know when they're looking at a PSK31 signal.

2) I'll add more RSID documentation in DM780.

3) There's something called CALL-ID where you can add your call, so I could 
alert users that K3UK is on 20m looking for Olivia QSO's (or something like 
that). I haven't added CALL-ID yet.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com


 OK folks, I am officially declaring any excuse NOT to use RIS ID as
 invalid. 



[digitalradio] microHam USB Interface III

2009-06-27 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi All,

I would like to give a big thumbs-up to the microHam USB Interface III - I've 
just set it up with my TS-480SAT, DELL M1330 laptop and HRD software for 6m 
digital operation. The microHam is idiot-proof and working nicely.

It was a pleasure to meet Jozef from microHam at the Friedrichshafen show 
yesterday.

Now for some serious dog-walking...

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

Re: [digitalradio] microHam USB Interface III

2009-06-27 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Yes, it's using the microHam router and I sent Jozef a suggestion for making 
the installation simpler.

I understand what he's doing, for those of us who just want a COM port for 
CAT control the installation guide could be a bit simpler.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com


I'm not sure about idiot proof, does it use the Microham device router
with audio switching?  If so, that always confuses me.  However, good
to see you join the Microham club, I used the Microkeyer...one of my
best  ever ham investments .



Re: [digitalradio] First 6 meter ALE-400 Contact

2009-06-27 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
FWIW in Europe you'll see plenty of PSK31 on 50.250MHz, on Thursday I saw at 
least 36 stations in 17 countries (I use a TS-480SAT and 5/8 vertical). I've 
also heard some RTTY on about 50.195MHz.

  Callsign  Time   Band  Country

  EA8ACW/P  17:34  6mAF Canary Is.
  ON7GB 17:29  6mEU Belgium
  2E0CBS19:39  6mEU England
  ES3BR 17:44  6mEU Estonia
  DL3NTC17:32  6mEU Fed. Rep. of Germany
  F8RZ  19:44  6mEU France
  SV8RX 19:35  6mEU Greece
  HA8EK 20:42  6mEU Hungary
  EI7GMB19:23  6mEU Ireland
  IK8OZV13:22  6mEU Italy
  MJ0SIT19:05  6mEU Jersey
  LY2YR 17:44  6mEU Lithuania
  SQ2LYF17:21  6mEU Poland
  YO2MFZ20:54  6mEU Romania
  EA1JS 20:49  6mEU Spain
  SM7UFR17:39  6mEU Sweden
  GW0GHF19:15  6mEU Wales

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 

  Had the opportunity to work ALE-400 on 6 meters today. Jerry (KC0HLN) was 
kind enough to come on and test with me. 

  Lots of Dx on the band as well...

Re: [digitalradio] microHam USB Interface III

2009-06-27 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
FWIW the router is really just a service - and the driver runs as a service 
anyway (all drivers do). I think the microHam solution is actually rather 
good.

I'm using it for HRD (CAT) and DM780 (soundcard) on 6m. When the 6m season 
is over I'll probably run it on 30m / 17m.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Alan Barrow ml9...@pinztrek.com

 I'm not as keen on having to run the router software as a separate
 process lately, and now use a simple cat only cable for ALE work with
 Kenwood/Yaesu's. But if you need some of the unique features, I like the
 micro* products. A good friend uses them even for dxpedition work.
 



Re: [digitalradio] FLDIGI - Feature Request and Thanks to KH6TY

2009-06-22 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
- Original Message - 
From: WR5J

 The second feature would be adding ALE-400 as implemented in MULTIPSK.  It 
 is looking like one heck of a mode.

I agree here, I would also like to see source for the data modes used by 
satellites. I would also like to find time to understand and implement the 
WSJT modes, especially JT65.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com 



Re: [digitalradio] Has anyone tried the ASuS EEE pc 901?

2009-06-22 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Simply put - yes, more than enough CPU. Myself I have the model with a 160GB 
disk.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
  - Original Message - 
  From: J. Moen 


  That is a good price. I wonder if it has enough computer power for some of 
the powerful digital mode programs.


Re: [digitalradio] Sound Cards

2009-06-17 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
If you don't have a serial port then consider the USInterface.com Navigator 
or the microHam USB III, both fine pieces of *external* hardware.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: lsumners lsumn...@yahoo.com


I am looking at upgrading my Dell on board sound card. Any suggestions for 
digital radio?



Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Being as fair as I can I suggest that this is not an over-driven signal, 
he's just strong. DM780 5.0's enhancement option will really help as would a 
500Hz filter in the 450 if possible.

If you're thinking about a new radio look at the TS-480SAT - IMO the best 
digital-mode radio.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: frankk2ncc frank.k2...@gmail.com

 That particular station was about 1700 miles from me.  I get them often 
 enough, so can provide other samples if it helps.  Thank you for the 
 screenshots, it was nice to see a comparison.  More an issue for me is 
 losing the other stations from the over-driven signal of a strong one. 



Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Keep an eye out for a second-hand 480SAT - I've heard of them going for ~ 
$500.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: frankk2ncc frank.k2...@gmail.com

 The 480SAT is certainly a fine rig, as Rob, AA6A would attest, but another 
 rig is about 1000$ behind getting a better antenna.  There always seems to 
 be something more important than my hobby to pay.
 


Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

Quite simple: I'll explain offline to yourself and Dave W1HKJ very soon.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Vojtech Bubnik bubn...@seznam.cz


 Hi Simon.
 The enhancement looks very interesting. How do you do that?
 BTW, I was trying to achieve nice CW waterfall like in Rocky, but I did 
 not succeed. Your method looks promissing.
 73, Vojtech
 


Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

2009-06-15 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi Andy,

Is there any likelihood of future MixW development, for example adding 
Patrick's RSID or CALL-ID features? I get asked this myself and can't answer 
as I'm not on any MixW mailing lists.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andrew O'Brien k3uka...@gmail.com

 I should mention that this is an UPDATE with new web cluster link, you 
 need the full version already installed.  DX Summit is now used as the 
 basis for the web cluster interface in MixW




Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

2009-06-15 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi,

It's good to hear Nick is better - long time no news.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com


 Nothing that I have heard.  Nick is somewhat more active, as his
 health has improved,  but I hear that the focus of Mixw improvement is
 on the logging aspect.


Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

2009-06-15 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
MixW has (I think) support for the data modes used by satellites - that's 
one thing I would like to support.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: jhaynesatalumni jhhay...@earthlink.net

  What am I missing? 



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