Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-11-02 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello Tony,

>Multipsk tends to show a slightly higher SNR with certain modes, but the 
>values are still within 2db. I took a few screenshots that show >Multipsk and 
>PathSim working together connected via VAC (see attached).
Thanks for 5 attachments. I think I had a bit of chance as I don't think to be 
as precise as 2 dB (perhaps +/- 2 to 5 dB according to the modes).

>"If the AWGN source is enabled then Gaussian white noise can be added to the 
>input signal in order to simulate various SNR ratios. A SNR of 0 means that 
>the input signal rms level is equal to the noise rms level as measured through 
>the 3KHz bandpass filter" 
I agree with the definition (which is not always the standard, JT65 suppose a 
2.5 or 2.7 KHz).

73
Patrick
  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 
  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  Cc: F6CTE Lindecker 
  Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 11:29 PM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk [5 Attachments]


  [Attachment(s) from Tony included below] 


  Patrick, 

  It certainly seems difficult to precisely measure digital mode SNR so thank 
you for explaining that. I think the PC sound card method is accurate enough to 
show the relative difference between modes and more importantly, the digital 
mode path simulations and SNR tests seem to correlate well with on-air 
performance. 

  > In Multipsk when it is possible I evaluate the S/N by measuring the signal 
energy in its band and noise > in the reminder of the band (or part of it). 
After normalization to a 3 KHz noise bandwidth, I display the
  > result (which is not very precise). 

  I'm not sure if I mentioned this before, but I noticed that Multipsk SNR 
figures compared well with PathSim when the two programs were "linked" together 
during my SNR testing (white noise only). 

  Multipsk tends to show a slightly higher SNR with certain modes, but the 
values are still within 2db. I took a few screenshots that show Multipsk and 
PathSim working together connected via VAC (see attached).

  Moe Wheatley describes the SNR method used in the PathSim docs: 

  "If the AWGN source is enabled then Gaussian white noise can be added to the 
input signal in order to simulate various SNR ratios. An SNR of 0 means that 
the input signal rms level is equal to the noise rms level as measured through 
the 3KHz bandpass filter" 

  Thanks for all Patrick. 

  Tony -K2MO




  - Original Message - 
  From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
  To: 
  Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 5:09 AM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


  > Hello Tony,
  > 
  >>What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 
  > What i do is adding noise so as to reach a S/N=-15 dB. Then I see if it 
works (decode or not). According to the result, I will try -14 or -16 dB etc...
  > 
  > In Multipsk when it is possible I evaluate the S/N by measuring the signal 
energy in its band and noise in the reminder of the band (or part of it). After 
normalization to a 3 KHz noise bandwidth, I display the result (which is not 
very precise). 
  > There are other methods (based on correlations and hypothesis) as with 
Olivia and JT65 but they are neither very precise.
  > For example, you could evaluate the S/N according to the phase jitter in 
PSK mode (the more the phase moves randomly, the lower the S/N ratio is), but 
this would work only in good ionospheric conditions. 
  > 
  > 73
  > Patrick
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  - Original Message - 
  >  From: Tony 
  >  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  >  Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:44 AM
  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  Patrick,
  > 
  >  I think you are right about the burst characteristics of the mode and the 
way the PathSim software handles this. Seems logical since our SNR tests have 
been consistent with other modes.  
  > 
  >  I have an audio editor that has the capability of adding white noise, but 
it doesn't indicate the SNR once the mode audio is mixed. 
  > 
  >  > I mix signal and noise at digital level before the analogical transform 
and then I see at what level I can
  >  > decode.
  > 
  >  What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 
  > 
  >  Tony -K2MO
  > 
  >  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  
  >


  Attachment(s) from Tony 

  5 of 5 Photo(s) 

  SNR.jpgSNR_PSK31.jpgSNR_MFSK16.jpgSNR_RTTY.jpgSNR_CALLID.jpg

  

Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk [5 Attachments]

2009-11-01 Thread Tony
Patrick, 

It certainly seems difficult to precisely measure digital mode SNR so thank you 
for explaining that. I think the PC sound card method is accurate enough to 
show the relative difference between modes and more importantly, the digital 
mode path simulations and SNR tests seem to correlate well with on-air 
performance. 

> In Multipsk when it is possible I evaluate the S/N by measuring the signal 
> energy in its band and noise > in the reminder of the band (or part of it). 
> After normalization to a 3 KHz noise bandwidth, I display the
> result (which is not very precise). 

I'm not sure if I mentioned this before, but I noticed that Multipsk SNR 
figures compared well with PathSim when the two programs were "linked" together 
during my SNR testing (white noise only). 

Multipsk tends to show a slightly higher SNR with certain modes, but the values 
are still within 2db. I took a few screenshots that show Multipsk and PathSim 
working together connected via VAC (see attached).

Moe Wheatley describes the SNR method used in the PathSim docs: 

"If the AWGN source is enabled then Gaussian white noise can be added to the 
input signal in order to simulate various SNR ratios. An SNR of 0 means that 
the input signal rms level is equal to the noise rms level as measured through 
the 3KHz bandpass filter" 

Thanks for all Patrick. 

Tony -K2MO




- Original Message - 
From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
To: 
Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 5:09 AM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


> Hello Tony,
> 
>>What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 
> What i do is adding noise so as to reach a S/N=-15 dB. Then I see if it works 
> (decode or not). According to the result, I will try -14 or -16 dB etc...
> 
> In Multipsk when it is possible I evaluate the S/N by measuring the signal 
> energy in its band and noise in the reminder of the band (or part of it). 
> After normalization to a 3 KHz noise bandwidth, I display the result (which 
> is not very precise). 
> There are other methods (based on correlations and hypothesis) as with Olivia 
> and JT65 but they are neither very precise.
> For example, you could evaluate the S/N according to the phase jitter in PSK 
> mode (the more the phase moves randomly, the lower the S/N ratio is), but 
> this would work only in good ionospheric conditions. 
> 
> 73
> Patrick
> 
> 
> 
>  - Original Message - 
>  From: Tony 
>  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
>  Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:44 AM
>  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Patrick,
> 
>  I think you are right about the burst characteristics of the mode and the 
> way the PathSim software handles this. Seems logical since our SNR tests have 
> been consistent with other modes.  
> 
>  I have an audio editor that has the capability of adding white noise, but it 
> doesn't indicate the SNR once the mode audio is mixed. 
> 
>  > I mix signal and noise at digital level before the analogical transform 
> and then I see at what level I can
>  > decode.
> 
>  What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 
> 
>  Tony -K2MO
> 
>  > 
> 
> 
>  
>


Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-11-01 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello Tony,

>What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 
What i do is adding noise so as to reach a S/N=-15 dB. Then I see if it works 
(decode or not). According to the result, I will try -14 or -16 dB etc...

In Multipsk when it is possible I evaluate the S/N by measuring the signal 
energy in its band and noise in the reminder of the band (or part of it). After 
normalization to a 3 KHz noise bandwidth, I display the result (which is not 
very precise). 
There are other methods (based on correlations and hypothesis) as with Olivia 
and JT65 but they are neither very precise.
For example, you could evaluate the S/N according to the phase jitter in PSK 
mode (the more the phase moves randomly, the lower the S/N ratio is), but this 
would work only in good ionospheric conditions. 

73
Patrick



  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 
  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2009 12:44 AM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk





  Patrick,

  I think you are right about the burst characteristics of the mode and the way 
the PathSim software handles this. Seems logical since our SNR tests have been 
consistent with other modes.  

  I have an audio editor that has the capability of adding white noise, but it 
doesn't indicate the SNR once the mode audio is mixed. 

  > I mix signal and noise at digital level before the analogical transform and 
then I see at what level I can
  > decode.

  What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 

  Tony -K2MO

  > 


  

Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-31 Thread Tony
Patrick,

I think you are right about the burst characteristics of the mode and the way 
the PathSim software handles this. Seems logical since our SNR tests have been 
consistent with other modes.  

I have an audio editor that has the capability of adding white noise, but it 
doesn't indicate the SNR once the mode audio is mixed. 

> I mix signal and noise at digital level before the analogical transform and 
> then I see at what level I can
> decode.

What software are you using to determine the SNR decode level? 

Tony -K2MO

>


Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-31 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello Tony,

The S/N that you measure seems quite close to mine (-20 dB against -16 dB and 
-14 against -13 dB).
In our measures, there is always a certain uncertainty because the noise is not 
really white after going through a sound card output and a sound card input.
Moreover, in fact in all my tests, I accept about 2 % of errors because 0% 
error is impossible to reach (it can be approched but not reached). So there is 
certainly a small uncertainty about the 100% success.
I think the 4 dB in RS ID of difference must due to the "burst" character of 
the RS ID as Path Sim introduces filters having a certain length, so...

>If it's ok with you, I'll send a few audio clips so you can test the RSID and 
>Call ID at different SNR levels measured with PathSim. I'll >include the SNR 
>in the clip title. 
Thanks Tony, but I'm more confident on what I program.

>the Multipsk S/N indicator to measure the signal-to-noise
The Call ID S/N is not precise at all. It can only give an idea of the S/N 
value.

73
Patrick



  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 
  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 3:05 AM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk





  Patrick, 

  > Hello Tony, What are the numbers that you get? In fact, from my measures, 
the first
  > decodings appear at -19 dB in RS ID and -16 dB in Call ID (but respectively 
-16 and -13 dB
  > for almost 100 % success).

  I get the following SNR figures for 100% decode: 

  RS ID   -20db
  Call ID  -14db 

  Figures are nearly the same for the Call ID, but the 4db discrepancy in the 
RSID seems odd. I believe this is the first time we've compared SNR figures for 
100% throughput Patrick; our minimum SNR figures are usually identical.  

  > I think it must be a bit difficult to measure S/N for bursts. I mix signal 
and noise (just noise without paths delays...) at digital level before the 
analogical transform and then I see at what level I can decode.

  Sounds like an accurate way to test Patrick. Most of my digital mode testing 
is done with PathSim. The program gives the option of testing the 
signal-to-noise ratio using Gaussian white noise without any ionospheric path 
distortion. I'm always careful to make sure that the audio levels are the same 
for each mode before I run them through the simulator. 

  If it's ok with you, I'll send a few audio clips so you can test the RSID and 
Call ID at different SNR levels measured with PathSim. I'll include the SNR in 
the clip title. 

  Thanks Patrick,

  Tony -K2MO





  > 
  >  - Original Message - 
  >  From: Tony 
  >  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  >  Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:09 AM
  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  Patrick,
  > 
  >  Thanks for adding the messaging feature. Andy, K3UK, and I were able to 
copy Sholto's, RS messages some 3700km away on 20 meters. Sholto, K7TMG, was 
running 5 watts and a vertical antenna. We found the high sensitivity of the 
message mode useful as signals fell below the decode threshold of the chat 
modes we were using at the time.  
  > 
  >  > The  RS ID is detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB 
(however still better
  >  > than PSK31).
  > 
  >  Very sensitive, more than most sound card chat-modes. I'm not sure why 
Patrick, but my SNR tests indicate that the RSID used for mode detection has a 
6db advantage over the CALL ID. I ran both modes through the path simulator 10 
times each and established a minimum SNR when they decoded 10 out-of 10 times 
or 100%. 
  > 
  >  I'll check all levels and try again. 
  > 
  >  Thanks Patrick. 
  > 
  >  Tony -K2MO 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  - Original Message - 
  >  From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
  >  To: 
  >  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:38 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
  > 
  > 
  >  > Hello Tony,
  >  > 
  >  > The Call ID that I just have slightly modified is based on a specific RS 
ID code (it was the most simple, but it is not a mode ID, just a borrowing) on 
which is implemented a more conventional frame (56 bits + CRC). The  RS ID is 
detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB (however still better 
than PSK31).
  >  > 
  >  > 73
  >  > Patrick
  >  > 
  >  >  - Original Message - 
  >  >  From: Tony 
  >  >  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  >  >  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 PM
  >  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
  >  > 
  >  > 
  >  > 
  >  > 
  >  > 
  >  >  Steinar, 
  >  > 
  >  >  > I am testing the " Message ID&q

Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk [2 Attachments]

2009-10-30 Thread Tony
Patrick,

Just checked the peak amplitude of the RSID / Call ID clips and they are both 
within 0.2db of each other. These are the audio files I used to determine the 
100% throughput SNR for each mode using PathSim. I am sending you the files so 
you can test them at your leisure. The RSID (Mode ID) and the CALL ID are 
repeated 8 times on each clip.  

I repeated the test several times this evening and I still come up with the 6db 
difference between the two for 100% throughput. I should mention that I'm not 
using the Multipsk S/N indicator to measure the signal-to-noise; I'm using the 
SNR figures indicated by the path simulator.  

Tony  -K2MO




Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-30 Thread Tony
Patrick, 

> Hello Tony, What are the numbers that you get? In fact, from my measures, the 
> first
> decodings appear at -19 dB in RS ID and -16 dB in Call ID (but respectively 
> -16 and -13 dB
> for almost 100 % success).

I get the following SNR figures for 100% decode: 

RS ID   -20db
Call ID  -14db 

Figures are nearly the same for the Call ID, but the 4db discrepancy in the 
RSID seems odd. I believe this is the first time we've compared SNR figures for 
100% throughput Patrick; our minimum SNR figures are usually identical.  

> I think it must be a bit difficult to measure S/N for bursts. I mix signal 
> and noise (just noise without paths delays...) at digital level before the 
> analogical transform and then I see at what level I can decode.

Sounds like an accurate way to test Patrick. Most of my digital mode testing is 
done with PathSim. The program gives the option of testing the signal-to-noise 
ratio using Gaussian white noise without any ionospheric path distortion. I'm 
always careful to make sure that the audio levels are the same for each mode 
before I run them through the simulator. 

If it's ok with you, I'll send a few audio clips so you can test the RSID and 
Call ID at different SNR levels measured with PathSim. I'll include the SNR in 
the clip title. 

Thanks Patrick,

Tony -K2MO


 


> 
>  - Original Message - 
>  From: Tony 
>  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
>  Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:09 AM
>  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Patrick,
> 
>  Thanks for adding the messaging feature. Andy, K3UK, and I were able to copy 
> Sholto's, RS messages some 3700km away on 20 meters. Sholto, K7TMG, was 
> running 5 watts and a vertical antenna. We found the high sensitivity of the 
> message mode useful as signals fell below the decode threshold of the chat 
> modes we were using at the time.  
> 
>  > The  RS ID is detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB 
> (however still better
>  > than PSK31).
> 
>  Very sensitive, more than most sound card chat-modes. I'm not sure why 
> Patrick, but my SNR tests indicate that the RSID used for mode detection has 
> a 6db advantage over the CALL ID. I ran both modes through the path simulator 
> 10 times each and established a minimum SNR when they decoded 10 out-of 10 
> times or 100%. 
> 
>  I'll check all levels and try again. 
> 
>  Thanks Patrick. 
> 
>  Tony -K2MO 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  - Original Message - 
>  From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
>  To: 
>  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:38 PM
>  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
> 
> 
>  > Hello Tony,
>  > 
>  > The Call ID that I just have slightly modified is based on a specific RS 
> ID code (it was the most simple, but it is not a mode ID, just a borrowing) 
> on which is implemented a more conventional frame (56 bits + CRC). The  RS ID 
> is detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB (however still 
> better than PSK31).
>  > 
>  > 73
>  > Patrick
>  > 
>  >  - Original Message - 
>  >  From: Tony 
>  >  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
>  >  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 PM
>  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
>  > 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > 
>  >  Steinar, 
>  > 
>  >  > I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>  >  > MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>  > 
>  >  I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
>  > 
>  >  I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
>  > 
>  >  Tony -K2MO
>  > 
>  > 
>  > 
>  > 
>  >  
>  > 
> 
> 
>  
>


Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-30 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello Tony,

What are the numbers that you get?

In fact, from my measures, the first decodings appear at -19 dB in RS ID and 
-16 dB in Call ID (but respectively -16 and -13 dB for almost 100 % success).

>SNR tests
I think it must be a bit difficult to measure S/N for bursts. What I do, on my 
side, in to mix signal and noise (just noise without paths delays...) at 
digital level before the analogical transform and then I see at what level I 
can decode.

 73
Patrick

  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 
  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 2:09 AM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk





  Patrick,

  Thanks for adding the messaging feature. Andy, K3UK, and I were able to copy 
Sholto's, RS messages some 3700km away on 20 meters. Sholto, K7TMG, was running 
5 watts and a vertical antenna. We found the high sensitivity of the message 
mode useful as signals fell below the decode threshold of the chat modes we 
were using at the time.  

  > The  RS ID is detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB 
(however still better
  > than PSK31).

  Very sensitive, more than most sound card chat-modes. I'm not sure why 
Patrick, but my SNR tests indicate that the RSID used for mode detection has a 
6db advantage over the CALL ID. I ran both modes through the path simulator 10 
times each and established a minimum SNR when they decoded 10 out-of 10 times 
or 100%. 

  I'll check all levels and try again. 

  Thanks Patrick. 

  Tony -K2MO 

 




  - Original Message - 
  From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
  To: 
  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


  > Hello Tony,
  > 
  > The Call ID that I just have slightly modified is based on a specific RS ID 
code (it was the most simple, but it is not a mode ID, just a borrowing) on 
which is implemented a more conventional frame (56 bits + CRC). The  RS ID is 
detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB (however still better 
than PSK31).
  > 
  > 73
  > Patrick
  > 
  >  - Original Message - 
  >  From: Tony 
  >  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  >  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  Steinar, 
  > 
  >  > I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
  >  > MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
  > 
  >  I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
  > 
  >  I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
  > 
  >  Tony -K2MO
  > 
  > 
  > 
  > 
  >  
  > 


  

Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Tony
Patrick,

Thanks for adding the messaging feature. Andy, K3UK, and I were able to copy 
Sholto's, RS messages some 3700km away on 20 meters. Sholto, K7TMG, was running 
5 watts and a vertical antenna. We found the high sensitivity of the message 
mode useful as signals fell below the decode threshold of the chat modes we 
were using at the time.  

> The  RS ID is detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB 
> (however still better
> than PSK31).

Very sensitive, more than most sound card chat-modes. I'm not sure why Patrick, 
but my SNR tests indicate that the RSID used for mode detection has a 6db 
advantage over the CALL ID. I ran both modes through the path simulator 10 
times each and established a minimum SNR when they decoded 10 out-of 10 times 
or 100%. 

I'll check all levels and try again. 

Thanks Patrick. 

Tony -K2MO 

   




- Original Message - 
From: "Patrick Lindecker" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


> Hello Tony,
> 
> The Call ID that I just have slightly modified is based on a specific RS ID 
> code (it was the most simple, but it is not a mode ID, just a borrowing) on 
> which is implemented a more conventional frame (56 bits + CRC). The  RS ID is 
> detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB (however still 
> better than PSK31).
> 
> 73
> Patrick
> 
>  - Original Message - 
>  From: Tony 
>  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
>  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 PM
>  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Steinar, 
> 
>  > I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>  > MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
> 
>  I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
> 
>  I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
> 
>  Tony -K2MO
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
>


Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello Tony,

The Call ID that I just have slightly modified is based on a specific RS ID 
code (it was the most simple, but it is not a mode ID, just a borrowing) on 
which is implemented a more conventional frame (56 bits + CRC). The  RS ID is 
detectable at -16 dB but the Call ID only at about -13 dB (however still better 
than PSK31).

73
Patrick

  - Original Message - 
  From: Tony 
  To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 7:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk





  Steinar, 

  > I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
  > MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.

  I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 

  I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 

  Tony -K2MO




  

AW: AW: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Siegfried Jackstien
Yep … it´s dark outside … so highbands are closed …

 

  _  

Von: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] Im
Auftrag von Steinar Aanesland
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2009 20:51
An: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: AW: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

 

  

Hi Siegfried

14.074 but 20m seems to be dead now here up in the north :(

la5vna Steinar

Siegfried Jackstien wrote:
> What qrg?
>
> 
> 





Re: AW: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Hi Siegfried

14.074 but 20m seems to be dead now here up in the north :(

la5vna Steinar




Siegfried Jackstien wrote:
> What qrg?
>
>  
>   




Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Yes, it is my first ALE-400 QSO with the U.S , and I hope it is not the last 
one. This is a great mode;) 

la5vna Steinar
  




Tony wrote:
>> TonyThe file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
>> over to you. I think I will abort..
>> 
>
> Understand Steinar - lost you in the noise. Managed to received 23% of the 
> file. The RS messaging came through fine. See attached. 
>
> First ALE-400 QSO with the U.S.? 
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
>  
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Steinar Aanesland" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
>
>
>   
>> Tony
>>
>> The file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
>> over to you. I think I will abort..
>>
>> la5vna Steinar
>>
>>
>>
>> Tony wrote:
>> 
>>> Steinar, 
>>>
>>>   
>>>   
>>>> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>>>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
>>> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
>>>
>>> I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
>>> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
>>>
>>> Tony -K2MO
>>>
>>>   
>>>   
>>
>> 
>
>   




AW: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Siegfried Jackstien
What qrg?

 

  _  

Von: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] Im
Auftrag von Steinar Aanesland
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2009 20:37
An: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

 

  


Hi Patrick

I tested "Message ID" with Tony -K2MO now . It works great!

la5vna Steinar

Patrick Lindecker wrote:
> Hello to all,
>
> For information about the subject ("Message ID"), here is a mail
transmitted 
> to the Multipsk Yahoo group.
>
> 73
> Patrick
> ***
> Hello to all testers,
>
> There was a bug on the last test version, so I re-send the mail.
>
>
> Some modifications have been made to the last test version:
> RS ID, Call ID (Message ID)
> RS ID
> Due to the extension of the RS ID use, it is proposed a function which 
> allows to select a group of modes for which the user wants a RS ID
detection 
> (function available by clicking on " ID ").
> Message ID
> Creation of a Message ID which permits to send small messages of 9 
> characters maximum which will appear in the waterfall of the other Hams.
As 
> it works in background and as it is not related to any specific digital 
> mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of difficulty of doing a QSO.

> Message IDs are not considered as true Call IDs and are not stored (they
are 
> only displayed).
>
> In Call ID, it has also been added the possibility to use space in free
call 
> signs.
>
> The last Multipsk test version is:
> http://f6cte. <http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_27_10_2009.ZIP>
free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_27_10_2009.ZIP
>
> Paste this adress in your Internet Explorer or equivalent. Download the 
> file.
> Create a tempory folder (C:\TEST, for example), unzip the file in it and 
> start C:\TEST\Multipsk.exe (the auxiliary files will be created 
> automatically).
>
> Thanks for report.
>
> 73
> Patrick
>
> Note about the initial Message ID in the ID window
> Initial Message ID (9 char. max): it is possible to send a message of 9 
> characters maximum (with the following set of characters (56) A..Z 0..9 
> space . ? = / + ! - , ; : % < > $ " ( ) * ), in background. As it is not 
> related to any specific mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of 
> difficulty of doing a QSO (thanks to the editor over the "Call ID" button
on 
> the RX/TX screen). Message ID are not considered as true Call ID and are
not 
> stored.
>
> The main use is simply to send a short message in case in difficulty
during 
> a QSO ("PSE PSK10", for example, to ask "To switch to PSK10" or "QRM +1K" 
> for "There is QRM, I increase the dial frequency by 1 KHz" or "STIL HERE"
to 
> say that "I'm still here, even if communication seems impossible".
>
>
> It could be also possible to exchange information between Hams doing other

> QSO, or between a Ham not in QSO and Hams in QSO, for two reasons:
> - the Call ID is received and transmitted in background so it can be used
at 
> any time and in any mode,
> - the Call ID appears to everybody in the bandwidth.
> For example "Hi mode?" to say "Hello, what is the mode that you use" and
it 
> can be answered "OL 32 1K" for "Olivia 32 carriers 1000 Hz".
>
>
> It will be efficient to use Q code and Ham abbreviations and to use 
> punctuations to limit the number of characters:
> - "?" question (a confirmation is required),
> - "!" a strong demand is done by the Ham with who you are in QSO (an
action 
> is required),
> - ">" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
> - "<" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
> - "=" at the beginning without following space for "PSE " or "Please "
> - "+" at the end for "I wait for an answer"
> and why not net general smileys as ":-)" for "Smile"
>
>
> 73
> Patrick
>
>
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Steinar Aanesland" mailto:saanes%40broadpark.no> no>
> To: mailto:multipsk%40yahoogroups.com> s.com>; "*
Digitalradio" 
> mailto:digitalradio%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:11 PM
> Subject: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
>
>
> 
>> Hi all
>>
>> Anyone qrv on 20m ?
>>
>> I am testing the " Message ID" in Patrick's latest beta of the
>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>>
>> Hope to see you in the waterfall .
>>
>> 73 de LA5VNA Steinar
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Pages at
>> http://www.obriensw <http://www.obriensweb.com/sked> eb.com/sked
>>
>> Recommended digital mode software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or Multipsk
>> Logging Software: DXKeeper or Ham Radio Deluxe.
>>
>>
>>
>> Yahoo! Groups Links
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>
>
> 





Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk [2 Attachments]

2009-10-29 Thread Tony
> TonyThe file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
> over to you. I think I will abort..

Understand Steinar - lost you in the noise. Managed to received 23% of the 
file. The RS messaging came through fine. See attached. 

First ALE-400 QSO with the U.S.? 

Tony -K2MO

 

- Original Message - 
From: "Steinar Aanesland" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:15 PM
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


> 
> Tony
> 
> The file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
> over to you. I think I will abort..
> 
> la5vna Steinar
> 
> 
> 
> Tony wrote:
>> Steinar, 
>>
>>   
>>> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>>> 
>>
>> I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
>> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
>>
>> I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
>> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
>>
>> Tony -K2MO
>>
>>   
> 
> 
>


Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland

Hi Patrick

I tested "Message ID" with Tony -K2MO now . It works great!

la5vna Steinar





Patrick Lindecker wrote:
> Hello to all,
>
> For information about the subject ("Message ID"), here is a mail transmitted 
> to the Multipsk Yahoo group.
>
> 73
> Patrick
> ***
> Hello to all testers,
>
> There was a bug on the last test version, so I re-send the mail.
>
>
> Some modifications have been made to the last test version:
> RS ID, Call ID (Message ID)
> RS ID
> Due to the extension of the RS ID use, it is proposed a function which 
> allows to select a group of modes for which the user wants a RS ID detection 
> (function available by clicking on " ID ").
> Message ID
> Creation of a Message ID which permits to send small messages of 9 
> characters maximum which will appear in the waterfall of the other Hams. As 
> it works in background and as it is not related to any specific digital 
> mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of difficulty of doing a QSO. 
> Message IDs are not considered as true Call IDs and are not stored (they are 
> only displayed).
>
> In Call ID, it has also been added the possibility to use space in free call 
> signs.
>
> The last Multipsk test version is:
> http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_27_10_2009.ZIP
>
> Paste this adress in your Internet Explorer or equivalent. Download the 
> file.
> Create a tempory folder (C:\TEST, for example), unzip the file in it and 
> start C:\TEST\Multipsk.exe (the auxiliary files will be created 
> automatically).
>
> Thanks for report.
>
> 73
> Patrick
>
> Note about the initial Message ID in the ID window
> Initial Message ID (9 char. max): it is possible to send a message of 9 
> characters maximum (with the following set of characters (56) A..Z 0..9 
> space . ? = / + ! - , ; : % < > $ " ( ) * ), in background. As it is not 
> related to any specific mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of 
> difficulty of doing a QSO (thanks to the editor over the "Call ID" button on 
> the RX/TX screen). Message ID are not considered as true Call ID and are not 
> stored.
>
> The main use is simply to send a short message in case in difficulty during 
> a QSO ("PSE PSK10", for example, to ask "To switch to PSK10" or "QRM +1K" 
> for "There is QRM, I increase the dial frequency by 1 KHz" or "STIL HERE" to 
> say that "I'm still here, even if communication seems impossible".
>
>
> It could be also possible to exchange information between Hams doing other 
> QSO, or between a Ham not in QSO and Hams in QSO, for two reasons:
> - the Call ID is received and transmitted in background so it can be used at 
> any time and in any mode,
> - the Call ID appears to everybody in the bandwidth.
> For example "Hi mode?" to say "Hello, what is the mode that you use" and it 
> can be answered "OL 32 1K" for "Olivia 32 carriers 1000 Hz".
>
>
> It will be efficient to use Q code and Ham abbreviations and to use 
> punctuations to limit the number of characters:
> - "?" question (a confirmation is required),
> - "!" a strong demand is done by the Ham with who you are in QSO (an action 
> is required),
> - ">" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
> - "<" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
> - "=" at the beginning without following space for "PSE " or "Please "
> - "+" at the end for "I wait for an answer"
> and why not net general smileys as ":-)" for "Smile"
>
>
> 73
> Patrick
>
>
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Steinar Aanesland" 
> To: ; "* Digitalradio" 
> 
> Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:11 PM
> Subject: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk
>
>
>   
>> Hi all
>>
>> Anyone qrv on 20m ?
>>
>> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>>
>> Hope to see you in the waterfall .
>>
>> 73 de LA5VNA Steinar
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>>
>> 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
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 
>
>
>   




Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland

It is really nice to see how well multipsk works under weak conditions

la5vna Steinar



Steinar Aanesland wrote:
> Tony
>
> The file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
> over to you. I think I will abort..
>
> la5vna Steinar
>
>
>
> Tony wrote:
>   
>> Steinar, 
>>
>>   
>> 
>>> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>>> 
>>>   
>> I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
>> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
>>
>> I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
>> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
>>
>> Tony -K2MO
>>
>>   
>> 
>
>
>
>   




Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland

I think I lost you Tony :(  .  No signal at all here.


la5vna Steinar






Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello to all,

For information about the subject ("Message ID"), here is a mail transmitted 
to the Multipsk Yahoo group.

73
Patrick
***
Hello to all testers,

There was a bug on the last test version, so I re-send the mail.


Some modifications have been made to the last test version:
RS ID, Call ID (Message ID)
RS ID
Due to the extension of the RS ID use, it is proposed a function which 
allows to select a group of modes for which the user wants a RS ID detection 
(function available by clicking on " ID ").
Message ID
Creation of a Message ID which permits to send small messages of 9 
characters maximum which will appear in the waterfall of the other Hams. As 
it works in background and as it is not related to any specific digital 
mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of difficulty of doing a QSO. 
Message IDs are not considered as true Call IDs and are not stored (they are 
only displayed).

In Call ID, it has also been added the possibility to use space in free call 
signs.

The last Multipsk test version is:
http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_27_10_2009.ZIP

Paste this adress in your Internet Explorer or equivalent. Download the 
file.
Create a tempory folder (C:\TEST, for example), unzip the file in it and 
start C:\TEST\Multipsk.exe (the auxiliary files will be created 
automatically).

Thanks for report.

73
Patrick

Note about the initial Message ID in the ID window
Initial Message ID (9 char. max): it is possible to send a message of 9 
characters maximum (with the following set of characters (56) A..Z 0..9 
space . ? = / + ! - , ; : % < > $ " ( ) * ), in background. As it is not 
related to any specific mode, it can be useful, for example, in case of 
difficulty of doing a QSO (thanks to the editor over the "Call ID" button on 
the RX/TX screen). Message ID are not considered as true Call ID and are not 
stored.

The main use is simply to send a short message in case in difficulty during 
a QSO ("PSE PSK10", for example, to ask "To switch to PSK10" or "QRM +1K" 
for "There is QRM, I increase the dial frequency by 1 KHz" or "STIL HERE" to 
say that "I'm still here, even if communication seems impossible".


It could be also possible to exchange information between Hams doing other 
QSO, or between a Ham not in QSO and Hams in QSO, for two reasons:
- the Call ID is received and transmitted in background so it can be used at 
any time and in any mode,
- the Call ID appears to everybody in the bandwidth.
For example "Hi mode?" to say "Hello, what is the mode that you use" and it 
can be answered "OL 32 1K" for "Olivia 32 carriers 1000 Hz".


It will be efficient to use Q code and Ham abbreviations and to use 
punctuations to limit the number of characters:
- "?" question (a confirmation is required),
- "!" a strong demand is done by the Ham with who you are in QSO (an action 
is required),
- ">" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
- "<" or "-" for "to increase the frequency",
- "=" at the beginning without following space for "PSE " or "Please "
- "+" at the end for "I wait for an answer"
and why not net general smileys as ":-)" for "Smile"


73
Patrick



- Original Message - 
From: "Steinar Aanesland" 
To: ; "* Digitalradio" 

Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:11 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk


>
> Hi all
>
> Anyone qrv on 20m ?
>
> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>
> Hope to see you in the waterfall .
>
> 73 de LA5VNA Steinar
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
> 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
>
>
>
>
> 



Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland

Tony

The file is very small (12kb) but it will take abut 60min to send it
over to you. I think I will abort..

la5vna Steinar



Tony wrote:
> Steinar, 
>
>   
>> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
>> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.
>> 
>
> I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did 
> test the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 
>
> I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and 
> robust as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 
>
> Tony -K2MO
>
>   




Re: [digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Tony
Steinar, 

> I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
> MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.

I haven't had the opportunity to use the message ID on-the-air, but I did test 
the mode between two PC's and it seems to work fine. 

I would assume the Reed Solomon messaging will be just as sensitive and robust 
as RS ID; should work well. Hope to see you on the air Steinar... 

Tony -K2MO


[digitalradio] Message ID in multipsk

2009-10-29 Thread Steinar Aanesland

Hi all

Anyone qrv on 20m ?

I am testing the " Message ID"  in Patrick's  latest beta of the
MULTIPSK (VERSION 4.16 of 27/10/2009) on 14.074.

Hope to see you in the waterfall .

73 de LA5VNA Steinar