[digitalradio] Re: FCC to restrict BW of digital modes?

2006-11-26 Thread n6vl
Murray, Has there been any word on whether MixW will ever support DominoEX? All it would take is an add-on DLL. But then I am not the one writing it, hi hi. 73, Steve N6VL

Re: [digitalradio] Fast HF Modem Development Re: OFDM data D1D

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
Which has made me wonder why so few digital hams send FAX images on the phone bands. I still would like to get a clear understanding of just how far we can go here in the U.S. with what constitutes a FAX. 73, Rick, KV9U cesco12342000 wrote: >>I foresee and recommend this variable OFDM symbol

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
I have tried out quite a few live distros. None really impress me from a graphics standpoint because Linux is "different" than Windows and just does not have the finesse or whatever it is that it is missing. But it is still quite functional. I did burn a Linux Mint distro in the past couple day

Re: [digitalradio] Re: CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
The 22" monitor that I use is 1680 x 1050 with 32 bit color depth. I would not want it any higher in resolution since it would have smaller icons and characters, however, when you use a document on such a wide screen, you can scale the image font sizes up and down as desired with programs such

[digitalradio] Fast HF Modem Development Re: OFDM data D1D

2006-11-26 Thread cesco12342000
> I foresee and recommend this variable OFDM symbol approach as the best > next step in fast HF modems for hams. Those systems are actually very sucessful in high data rate applications like digital sstv. Appearing 2 years ago they have become mainstream in a very short time. Its not the next s

[digitalradio] Re: CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Dave Bernstein
A critical parameter with monitors in amateur radio applications is resolution. $160 for a 20" monitor that can't do better than 1024 x 768 would be no bargain. 1280 x 1024 would be reasonable for that price, but check its reviews for good text readability. You should also verify that the displ

[digitalradio] Re: CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Robert Meuser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Go with the dual core and the greater amount of RAM. That is assuming > all other things are equal. > Thanks for the feedback guys, I will go with the dual core that comes with 1 gig of RAM that can be upgrad

RE: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Peter G. Viscarola
I do operating systems level work for a living, and here's the rules I personally use: 1) For Windows, more memory is better than more CPU. 2GB is an excellent choice (you'll almost never be memory bound unless you're doing truly enormous things, like serious video/audio editing). In fact, there

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Robert Meuser
Go with the dual core and the greater amount of RAM. That is assuming all other things are equal. R Andrew O'Brien wrote: >I'm out of the loop on the latest in CPU performance. I'm looking at a >three low end computer deals. One has a AMD 64 3200 + CPU, (basic PC >with 512 MK Ram for $289

Re: [digitalradio] Re: OFDM data is Emission Designator D1D

2006-11-26 Thread John B. Stephensen
I'm aware of the definition of orthogonality. The document originally referenced that defined Pactor-3 made it obvious that the sidebands overlapped. My email was to make the point that the Pactor-3 subcarriers have to be orthogonal to make it work and therefore Pactor-3 must be OFDM -- somethin

[digitalradio] Re: Cant get two sound cards

2006-11-26 Thread cesco12342000
> Installing my Creative Live card is perfectly normal and successful, > the onboard card is not present any more, Yes. some bios'es remove the onboard soundcard when another sound device is detected. I have not been able to prevent that. > I know there are a lot of Hams using 2 cards. How is

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread kd4e
> You'll need to become comfortable with tar, ./configure, make, and > 'make install'. If you go with Puppy they have implemented a Puppy Package Manager that automates the load process from apps set up for Puppy (the friendly folks there will create a Puppy-compatible version of most apps on re

[digitalradio] Re: New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread jgorman01
When my windows pc's hard disk died about 1 1/2 yrs ago, I decided not to replace it. I upgraded my linux box to suse 9.3 and haven't looked back. Open Office does everything I need in place of microsoft office. You'll need to become comfortable with tar, ./configure, make, and 'make install'.

[digitalradio] Fast HF Modem Development Re: OFDM data D1D

2006-11-26 Thread expeditionradio
> The advantage of this system ? > each subcarrier can change it's phase (and amplitude) much faster > than a carrier of limited bandwidth could do, but during "symbol > integration time" there is no carrier overlap, the orthogonality > remains perfect. > Yes, that is certainly the forte of O

Re: [digitalradio] New Year Digital Contest: IDEAS ???

2006-11-26 Thread Roger J. Buffington
> > > Any interest in a digital contest held on New Year's Day? Here's > > the idea > > > We are already hip-deep in contests, several on New Year's Day. de Roger W6VZV

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Danny Douglas
Those were not LCDs but plasmas at about 6 k two years ago, and about 2,500 a year ago. At the same time, LCDs were available only at a smaller size, and were running about 6-12K two years ago, and have come down considerably since then. I would NOT go with a Plasma screen at all today, even thou

[digitalradio] Cant get two sound cards

2006-11-26 Thread Kevin O'Rorke
Hello Group I wish to have the use of two sound cards,one for digital and the other for less important uses, ie. win sounds. Installing my Creative Live card is perfectly normal and successful, but the onboard card is not present any more, I have checked in Device manager, and only the Creative

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread Andrew O'Brien
The modes Supports the following digital modes: CW DominoEX 4 DominoEX 5 DominoEX 8 DominoEX 11 DominoEX 16 DominoEX 22 Feld-Hell FSK-Hell FSK-Hell 105 MFSK-8 MFSK-16 MFSK-16 pix PSK-31 QPSK-31 PSK-63 QPSK-63 PSK-125 QPSK-125 OLIVIA various tones and bandwid

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread kd4e
> Danny Douglas wrote: > ... snip! ... I purchased three 42 inch screens ... snip! > snip! ... the price of the projector would be minimum > of 1 K, and the board another K. Bit pricey for a monitor replacement for > me. What is the price of a 42" LCD, please? -- Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E ...

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Danny Douglas
I purchased two 32 inch screens to place in "compressed video" classrooms a year or so back. These were small rooms with onlyi about 12-15 viewers at any given time, and I was not real happy with the results, from the back of the room - even just showing the in-room computer desktops. So- the nex

[digitalradio] Re: CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Dave Bernstein
There are many versions of the AMD 64 3200+, ranging in clock speed from 2 to 2.2 GHz. All have 128 kb of level-1 cache; some have 512 kb of level-2 cache, and some have 1 mb. All versions of the AMD 64 X2 Dual-core 3800+ clock are specified as 2 GHz, with 128 kb of level-1 cache and 512 kb of

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
Speaking of monitors I just bought the 22" widescreen Samsung Synchmaster 225BW. This is a moderate cost (U$400) LCD monitor with reasonably good parameters, although not considered a high end color corrected type. I was somewhat nervous whether I would like it and whether I would be able

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread kd4e
One more note re. Puppy. The originator of Puppy is active on the support forum as are all of the developers. They are an exceptionally helpful bunch of guys, much like most Hams. I am certain that they would love to assist with efforts to bring Ham digi apps up to speed. They have answered man

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
As a former electronics/computer guy, I have found it difficult to follow the Intel marketing anymore and they really don't seem to want you to compare their chips too directly so they have these relative value numbering scheme. AMD seems more straightforward with an equivalent overall speed la

[digitalradio] Re: New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread Jerry W
Rick, The Linux distros that are out have a tool for dual boot and is pretty easy to set up. Two Yahoo groups one being Dave's W1HKJ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxham/ And: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxhams/ If you have a IRC client like MIRC or there are some on the Linux software

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
Instead of switching Why not get a second computer and try it? You can use a cheap IOGear video switch, or use VNC and operate it from your Windows box (or vice versa). An 800MHz P3 or up ought to give you a pleasant enough experience. I used to recommend RedHat, but Fedora seems to have gone

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread kd4e
KV9U wrote: > I am at that point that I could switch, even if I have to give up some > of the software that I prefer, since I have retired and do not > absolutely have to have certain Windows only software that I used to > require in my business. > > Years ago I had a Linux dual boot and manage

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Leigh L Klotz, Jr.
Unless you are doing FlexRadio SDR I wouldn't worry about CPU speed, especially among these choices. 512m may be a bit small, especially if you don't plan to upgrade, so the middle choice seems like the best deal. In any case, I would price them all at 1GB or 2GB and buy & compare at that lev

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread Paul Metzger
I too would like to find out the answers to Ricks Questionnaire. Pleas CC me any responses to his e-mail, thanks ! Paul Metzger KQ6EH --- On Nov 26, 2006, at 13:47, KV9U wrote: > I am at that point that I could switch, even if I have to give up some > of the software that I prefer, since

Re: [digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread KV9U
I am at that point that I could switch, even if I have to give up some of the software that I prefer, since I have retired and do not absolutely have to have certain Windows only software that I used to require in my business. Years ago I had a Linux dual boot and managed to correct my MBR and

Re: [digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Danny Douglas
Andrew, I dont know the speed of these cpus. But, I am using 2.2 gig cpu in both my machines here that I built. They will run circles. I have the whole DXLab suite running, along with my email, and run two or three screens of IE and Firefox, etc. with no problems whatsoever. It is the memory th

[digitalradio] New multimode program for Linux

2006-11-26 Thread David Freese
I would like to announce that I have posted "fldigi", release 1.01. This release consists of GPL source code written in C++ and uses the Fast Light Toolkit gui support libraries. There is also a pre-compiled binary that is known to operate on several Linux distros including the Ubuntu derivatives

[digitalradio] CPU performance ?

2006-11-26 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I'm out of the loop on the latest in CPU performance. I'm looking at a three low end computer deals. One has a AMD 64 3200 + CPU, (basic PC with 512 MK Ram for $289, no monitor) another a "64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+" ( 1 Gig of RAM , no monitor for $389), and one more ...the IntelĀ® PentiumĀ® 4 HT 5

[digitalradio] Dmitry have released a new version of RFSM2400

2006-11-26 Thread Steinar Aanesland
Hi, You can download the latest the software from my web side http://home.broadpark.no/~saanes/rfsm2400_v041.zip I have tried to decode the Russian language with Babel Fish, but I am not sure what's different from the previous version. Perhaps some of you who have English as "first language" ha

Re: [digitalradio] MFSK beacon

2006-11-26 Thread Danny Douglas
Most do not use the mode. Some of us do, and noted what you said, but had no comment. If we see/read the beacon , we will let you know. Not responding to an email doesnt mean one has no interest. Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB all DX 2-6 years each

Re: [digitalradio] New Year Digital Contest: IDEAS ???

2006-11-26 Thread Danny Douglas
Nope - Ill be over on the original digital mode, STRAIGHT KEY NIGHT. Too many contests at the same time detract from each other. Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB all DX 2-6 years each . QSL LOTW-buro- direct As courtesty I upload to eQSL but if you

[digitalradio] Re: OFDM data is Emission Designator D1D

2006-11-26 Thread cesco12342000
> OFDM squeezes more carriers into > the same space by making the carriers orthogonal > to their next door neighbors. Its not only the "next door neighbors" but ALL the carriers. If you look at the the ofdm signal with a correctly timed FFT with exactly a symbol time length, there is NO overla