[BVARC] Digital NOOB

2022-09-20 Thread Richard Bonica via BVARC
To anyone I am getting interested in the digital side of analog. I been looking around for equipment to do digital and found the my FT-450D already does it... So now - after I get the cable and have it plugged in what next? What software to you all recommend? What frequencies? What times

Re: [BVARC] Digital NOOB

2022-09-20 Thread Shannon Tassin via BVARC
Richard, I would highly suggest getting into FT-8. Use the WSJT-X software along with GridMapper running at the same time. Frequencies are built-in so nothing to worry about it. Any time of the day there are hundreds of folks on most bands. It works no matter the snack or drink so it can be you

[BVARC] next BVARC meeting BOB HIEL

2022-09-20 Thread Eddie Runner via BVARC
an American sound and radio engineer most well known for creating the template for modern rock sound systems. He founded the company Heil Sound in 1966,[1]  which went on to create unique touring sound systems for bands such as The Grateful Dead and The Who.[2] He invented the Heil Talk Box in

[BVARC] Propagation Exercise this Thursday

2022-09-20 Thread Mark Brantana via BVARC
Propagation Exercise this Thursday Here are just two great reasons to test your radio range with us tonight Thursday, September 22: This is going to be interesting. I will be running things from Illinois. Yes, Illinois. I will ask someone to clear the frequency for the test, so that person