[digitalradio] Re: An open letter: W1AW and 80m psk31 interference
That sounds like a very reasonable request. Well written and good job! f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: Best Software
Norman, what a good opportunity to plug my videos! About 40 samples: http://www.youtube.com/k2ncc f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: hi my first post Question? kc0mjp
Not that it helps you in your question much Mark, but thank you for the tip! A mode/software I didn't know about, which I'm sure there's many. Anyway, did a sample of what it sounds like here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Hbyre71Fg Welcome to the forum! Have you tried any digital modes yet? Interested in any others besides JASON? frank, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: Compressing Data
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? f, k2ncc --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon \(HB9DRV\) simon.br...@... wrote: Thinking to myself - when we use a mode such as Olivia / MT63 with extensive error correction, why don't we compress the text?
[digitalradio] Re: Zapped PCs, data recovery, and Windows !
Oh, and in the future, if you have two identical machines (sometimes I'll build the same machine several times in a row), and want to change the CD key of your freshly installed image of Windows from the previous build, use the Product Key Update tool found here: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/selfhelp/PKUInstructions.aspx Once a machine is build, I create a restore disk. But I don't want to restore the CD key of the previous customer onto the new one, so I use this tool to change it. Helps get me from a stack of parts to the Windows desktop, ready-to-go, in less than an hour. f
[digitalradio] Re: Zapped PCs, data recovery, and Windows !
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave AA6YQ aa...@... wrote: There is nothing in the Windows End User License Agreement that precludes attaching a disk on which Windows has been installed to another PC running Windows (or any other OS). You cannot do this with an OEM copy of Windows*. Which, unless you had it custom built, is likely what you have. If you own a Dell, HP, etc., it's OEM. That's the reason you have to re-activate Windows when you change enough hardware. Do enough changes and it's technically a new machine! That's also why OEM copies of Windows is less than half-price of the retail version, which you ARE license to move, so long as it's one PC (assuming 1 CPU license.) If you have frequent power outages, I recommend adding a UPS capable of Amen! 100 bucks will save you a thousand. Brown/black outs are potentially just as damaging as a surge. I recommend APC brand. Get at least a 750 in your model number. f *Current OEM licenses for all Microsoft operating system products are not transferable from one machine to another. http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/e/3/4e3eace0-4c6d-4123-9d0c-c80436181742/OSLicQA.doc (No MS Word? Download openoffice.org or the DOC viewer here: http://tinyurl.com/docviewer2003 )
[digitalradio] Re: Zapped PCs, data recovery, and Windows !
Andy,
I often need to get the data off of a dead computer and move it to the new one.
The best way to do in my experience is simply to attach the old drive as a
slave to the new one and start draggin' and droppin'.
Once the old HDD detects in your new PC, go to the appropriate folders. You'll
probably want at least My Documents, Desktop, Favorites, email files, and
odd-n-ends laying around, like saved games.
Using programs to backup and restore (i.e. Files Settings Transfer Wizard),
or swapping old Windows HDD onto new PC, simply doesn't work as well.
You can't move Windows over, as Microsoft deems that the license goes with the
machine ('specially OEM like Dell, etc.) And most programs have to be
installed and can't be moved. Too many files and registry entries to do so
safely. And honestly, if it's been a while since you've re-installed Windows
on the old PC, you're better off with a fresh one.
Fast, effective, easy data and O/S moves is a bane for computer techs. Are
there alternatives someone can offer?. (Something they've tried themselves, no
CNET reviews or GOOGLE search results please!)
Since this isn't a computer help forum, I'm wondering if we should take this
elsewhere?
f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: New video samples of digital modes on YOUTUBE
Thanks Tony! So far, MT63 was the only mode that wouldn't decode when saved as an MP3. I figure it was an example where enough loss from the compression made it useless. Saving as a raw WAV file worked flawlessly. All the other modes (so far!) worked fine saved as an MP3. f
[digitalradio] New video samples of digital modes on YOUTUBE
Hey group. Uploaded a few more sample videos today for those that might like to see/hear what the various modes look/sound like. Most are HQ, many are HiDef. Of course, most of you know all these, but should you find someone who doesn't, please send them here: http://www.youtube.com/k2ncc Stay tuned for additional modes to be added. For any mode video requests, feel free to ask! f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] MMSSTV: Chosing a soundcard besides it's default?
Hey group. Having trouble finding an answer, hoping you can help. Running short on time too. In MMSSTV, I can't seem to change from one sound card to the other. I have two in the PC, but MMSSTV wants to take the wrong one. Any ideas, or should I try another program? f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: MMSSTV: Chosing a soundcard besides it's default?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: Did you change the device ID in set-up MMSSTV /MISC area ? Ah, thank you. Had to do the same thing with WSJT software. I get a little spoiled when I can play radio more than configure software! Each choice in Device ID still goes to the wrong card if I try to adjust the soundcard levels in MMSSTV. Other choices give me Can't open Sound card (n). But have since setup DM780 for SSTV, as that's what I use the most anyway. Worst case, I can always go back to MixW. Thank you for the pointer! f
[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?
A good concept. Looking though the web searches, there's some feedback to that point. However, where you suggest would put you up with some other offenders, particularly RTTY. I don't think it matters where you go, you'll still get stomped on if your QRP. If folks would just lower their power when the contact is close (like watching a OR to CA QSO wiping my waterfall out), just slide the soundcard volume level down (thus reducing your power output) and all is good. But, in my experience, most digimode QSOs are short, and seldom interfere for long. Unless it's a contest or that nut W0EAT calling for PSK aliens again. f
[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon \(HB9DRV\) simon.br...@... wrote: If someone is suffering from strong signals I would want to know what radio and soundcard he's using, also a screenshot of the waterfall can help. Simon, is this a good example? http://forums.ham-radio.ch/attachment.php?attachmentid=4202d=1241122251 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. I have a noise canceling signal enhancer now, but it's proving to require more experience and a good sensing antenna. Using a Kenwood TS-450S and a Sound Blaster Live PCI card. SignaLink interface (no USB, thus no soundcard in it.) f
[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon \(HB9DRV\) simon.br...@... wrote: Being as fair as I can I suggest that this is not an over-driven signal... Yeah, I figure most signals I see, particularly PSK, aren't over driven, as the trace looks clean, but my rig's notch capability isn't what I'd like. The 500Hz filter is a good idea (about 150 bucks new), and this rig allows any filter combination, regardless of mode, so would be a sweet addition. 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. DM780 5.0's enhancement option will really help... I look forward to trying it, thank you! f
[digitalradio] another can you ID this mode request
Hey group. I'm stumped. It sounds familiar, but can't get anything to decode it. Located in the Packet portion of HF (14.095), about 300Hz wide. A audio/video sample has been uploaded here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2_LzcLoUs Any help would be appreciated! f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: Images of digital modes
I have a few modes on YOUTUBE that might be helpful. Search for K2NCC and you'll see a dozen or so uploaded. f
[digitalradio] Re: What mode is on 3.5820?
Any follow up on this Dave? f
[digitalradio] Re: What mode is on 3.5820?
Dave, were you in LSB at the time? Reason I ask, if you centered that signal on USB it would 3k up from your LSB frequency, being about 3.585. Assuming USB, that area is near a QRZ frequency* for ALE (automatic link establishment.) It's wider and seems to fit your description. Check out a vid I created and uploaded to YOUTUBE.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cK_FGdu83s ... and let us know if that might be it. Intriguing mode and hope to use more of it. Just a little detective work here, so I could be wrong, but certainly love the hunt! f, k2ncc * http://hflink.com/channels/
[digitalradio] Re: Mode of the Day?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: ... Seems to be a lot of unanswered CQ's these days... ... Any thoughts? Because we're too often camped out on 14.070, waiting for something besides a macro-bot that we've worked. Several times. ...like the mode-of-the-day; an MFSK Monday or Olivia Tuesday... I gotta say, I doubt just changing modes will change the habits of the masses. Clever idea. I like it. Can't wait to read other opinions. A QRP day might encourage those ... experiment with different modes... I'd have to nod my head in agreement on that one. My favorite times on-the-air are with low power. One can really do a lot more if you don't need much. I've had nights where a few of us would stimulate some air around us and run through a dozen modes. On 1/2 a watt. Meanwhile, I'm guessing the hobby has it's up and downs in activity. I'm new, but betting we live our hobby on 11-year cycles. f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] Re: Solar Flux = 69. DX Lives
And for those not familiar with DM780 and the PSK reporter, play around here for a sample of what you could be doing: http://www.pskreporter.info/pskmap.html Vy 73, de Frank K2NCC
[digitalradio] Re: It's Getting Close to SKIRMISH!
If there's anyone in the Portland, Oregon area, and wants to hang out and play radio this Saturday, you're welcome to join me. I'll be participating in the contest, but not submitting info for it. You can if you want, but it'll be just casual, eat some pizza (provided), make a few QSOs... ya know, just play radio. On and off the air the whole day this weekend, so shoot me an email if you're interested. I have room for 2 more seats in the shack. You can check here for more info for our group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DARCO Or shoot me a reply via the forum. My QRZ.com info is good too. If you can't make it, or if you're not in the 'hood, I still hope to see you on-the-air! Vy 73, de Frank K2NCC http://www.qthmap.com/callsign/k2ncc/
