[digitalradio] Re: Getting Started in ALE
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, ve3fwf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bonnie: Any suggestions? Is 16 bit OK or is 24 bit required? Some of the sound cards I looked at via Google cost more than my computer! The machines I have are Dell GX1s (built like a tank). The existing on board sournd card (Crystal Audio) works with no problem with all other modes and programs. Bernie Hi Bernie, 16 bit is fine. You can find a lot more discussion about the various sound card systems operators are using for PCALE, on the HFLINK group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hflink 73 Bonnie VR2/KQ6XA
[digitalradio] Re: Getting Started in ALE
Bernie ve3fwf wrote: I am very interested in this program but have run into issues that have halted my progress. Perhaps a new sound card is order? I sure would like to be able to hear PC-ALE signals over the air to refine my usage of the program. Other than a failed testing session with Andy (K3UK), I've never heard any PC-ALE signals on the air. 73, (I sure could use an ALE ...) Hi Bernie, There is plenty of help available in the HFLINK group for you to get started in ALE. You can use the search function or simply post your questions or problems. http://hflink.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hflink/ Once you get PCALE set up, it is rather easy to use to connect with other ALE stations and ALE monitor activity. Everyone runs the same frequencies, you don't need to tune around for stations. There will be another ALE On The Air Week (QSO Party) this year, and it will be a good chance for operators to get a taste of ALE. 73---Bonnie BA7/KQ6XA .
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Getting Started in ALE
Bonnie, when Bernie and I tested 2 weeks ago on 40M, we had good S5-7 signals between us but neither of us could reliably decode . It was quite odd, the visual tuning indicator in PC-ALE would alternate red/green and PC ALE showed reception of attempts but no connect was achieved, we tried for over an hour! Andy K3Uk On 1/17/07, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bernie ve3fwf wrote: I am very interested in this program but have run into issues that have halted my progress. Perhaps a new sound card is order? I sure would like to be able to hear PC-ALE signals over the air to refine my usage of the program. Other than a failed testing session with Andy (K3UK), I've never heard any PC-ALE signals on the air. 73, (I sure could use an ALE ...) Hi Bernie, There is plenty of help available in the HFLINK group for you to get started in ALE. You can use the search function or simply post your questions or problems. http://hflink.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hflink/ Once you get PCALE set up, it is rather easy to use to connect with other ALE stations and ALE monitor activity. Everyone runs the same frequencies, you don't need to tune around for stations. There will be another ALE On The Air Week (QSO Party) this year, and it will be a good chance for operators to get a taste of ALE. 73---Bonnie BA7/KQ6XA . -- Andy K3UK Skype Me : callto://andyobrien73 www.obriensweb.com
[digitalradio] Re: Getting Started in ALE
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bonnie, when Bernie and I tested 2 weeks ago on 40M, we had good S5-7 signals between us but neither of us could reliably decode . It was quite odd, the visual tuning indicator in PC-ALE would alternate red/green and PC ALE showed reception of attempts but no connect was achieved, we tried for over an hour! Andy K3Uk That's typical symptom of a sound card problem. Sound cards and external USB sound devices are very cheap... replace the module and you should be 100% Bonnie BA7/KQ6XA
