Re: [digitalradio] Re: Will Windows Vista bring a windfall?

2006-12-12 Thread Simon Brown
Myself I run the excellent VMware software to host many O/S. There is a free VMware server which you can use to test various LINUX variants, this is what I do. I currently have a VISTA rc2 system as there are new soundcard API's which I must support. Performance is not bad as long as you

[digitalradio] Re: Will Windows Vista bring a windfall?

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Bernstein
I'm sure its fine for IT stuff, but do you find the fidelity of execution under VMware to be acceptable when testing multi-threaded real-time systems, Simon? 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Myself I run the excellent

[digitalradio] Re: cluster.dynalias.org

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Bernstein
DX Central is also down. Must be something going around... 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, What's the status of telnet://cluster.dynalias.org ? I'm getting connection refused (nothing listening on port 23).

Re: [digitalradio] PAX 2 with Linux?

2006-12-12 Thread Per
We have had APRS integrated for quite a while. Position reports and message handling is supported. For instance Rein had QSO's from Spain on 30 meters that was gated through my server in Stockholm and then gated out on 2 meters APRS in Holland. Message flow back and forth was quite similar to a

Re: [digitalradio] Re: WINDRM setup

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Corio
Would have to rewire, as all jacks on the Audigy card are in use. Would have to unplug something to plug in an external mic, which I don't have, any way hi! The USB headset is what I used when talking to you on Skype. It has good tone and level for this. I believe I had the mixer

Re: [digitalradio] Re: cluster.dynalias.org

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew J. O'Brien
My node is unable to link to DX-Central at this moment, 12:14 Error: Authoritative Answer Host not found From: Dave Bernstein To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 4:07 AM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: cluster.dynalias.org DX Central is also down. Must be

Re: [digitalradio] PAX 2 with Linux?

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew J. O'Brien
He is a member if this group. Andy K3UK - Original Message - From: kd4e To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PAX 2 with Linux? Now this is a truly exciting Web site! http://pskmail.wikispaces.com/ Will have to

Re: [digitalradio] PAX 2 with Linux?

2006-12-12 Thread KV9U
The most recent QST magazine that I received yesterday, had a very nice article on PSKmail by Steve, WB8IMY, who is the editor and also a digital enthusiast of many years. He has detailed instructions on how you could run PSKmail even if you only had a Windows OS computer by running a live CD

[digitalradio] Linux digital software

2006-12-12 Thread Michael P. Brininstool
I actually enjoy the Linux vs. Windows debate, but will not continue it here. I have been using Unix/Linux mostly for the last 20 years, and 2 years ago, got rid of my last windows installation. I will never go back.. I have an ICOM 720A and an ICOM 756 Pro II and have the serial to CIV

[digitalradio] PAX 2 beacon and Responder

2006-12-12 Thread John Bradley
From 16:30 to 19:30 UTC, beaconing on dial freq 14074 USB, every 3 minutes, responder on. please leave reception reports on the responder (use the connect function) or here. Thanks John VE5MU

[digitalradio] Re: Will Windows Vista bring a windfall?

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Bernstein
From a throughput perspective, I'm sure DBMS and app servers run fine. From a testing perspective, however, I'm not sure that running digital mode software in a virtualized environment would yield the same behavior as running it in the native environment that most users will employ. I have

[digitalradio] [digital radio] Linux digital software

2006-12-12 Thread Irvine
FLDIGI is good software, available from Dave w1hkj ( w1hkj.com). FLDIGI needs hamlib, but that available from debian apt-get. Kbuntu will retrieve and install hamlib for you. Dave also has a precompiled binary , makes installation easy. I have used 3 of his other pgms- all work fine-

Re: [digitalradio] Tests and Europ activity in 300 bauds Packet

2006-12-12 Thread John Bradley
Baleares island is very inviting, especially since we have had temps down to -25C, currently -10C Any idea what frequency they are using for all this? Would it be worth chosing one which we could use ? We do not have any band/baud restrictions here (Canada)for this type of transmission so

Re: [digitalradio] Linux digital software

2006-12-12 Thread Ing. Nestor Alonso Torres
Michael P. Brininstool wrote: I actually enjoy the Linux vs. Windows debate, but will not continue it here. I have been using Unix/Linux mostly for the last 20 years, and 2 years ago, got rid of my last windows installation. I will never go back.. I have an ICOM 720A and an ICOM 756

Re: [digitalradio] Tests and Europ activity in 300 bauds Packet

2006-12-12 Thread Patrick Lindecker
Hello John, Baleares island is very inviting, especially since we have had temps down to -25C Baleares or Siberia? The main frequency for HF 300 bauds Packet transmissions is: * 10150 KHz LSB * AF around 1000 Hz. 73 Patrick - Original Message - From: John Bradley To:

Re: [digitalradio] Tests and Europ activity in 300 bauds Packet

2006-12-12 Thread John Bradley
ok ... set up on 10150 beaconing now... will leave it run for the rest of the day here and see what shows up 73's John VE5MU - Original Message - From: Patrick Lindecker To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [digitalradio]

Re: [digitalradio] PAX 2 with Linux?

2006-12-12 Thread Per
I have that server under my desk here and I wondered why it was working so hard, I guess I know why now :-) I only have abt 5 Mbps upstream so this could take a while for some. Great that there was an article on pskmail, Rein has done a great job and pskmail is ready for a bigger crowd. Its

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition

2006-12-12 Thread David Struebel
There are other digital automatic users besides the email Winlink 2K systems you cite. The National Traffic System (certainly a part of ham radio, and has been around for over 50 years) uses the automatic section of 80 meters for passing traffic thru the NTS Digital system. The FCC new rule

Re: [digitalradio] Linux digital software

2006-12-12 Thread kd4e
Michael P. Brininstool wrote: I actually enjoy the Linux vs. Windows debate, but will not continue it here. I have been using Unix/Linux mostly for the last 20 years, and 2 years ago, got rid of my last windows installation. I will never go back.. I have an ICOM 720A and an ICOM 756

[digitalradio] Narrowband image contest this weekend?

2006-12-12 Thread Joe Veldhuis
I've been thinking about this for quite awhile now, so I'm wondering what everyone else would think about a mini-contest this weekend using narrow image modes, like MFSK16 pix or MultiPSK's Run mode. Seems like a good way to take our minds off the privileges we've lost, and celebrate one that

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition

2006-12-12 Thread Roger J. Buffington
David Struebel wrote: There are other digital automatic users besides the email Winlink 2K systems you cite. The National Traffic System (certainly a part of ham radio, and has been around for over 50 years) uses the automatic section of 80 meters for passing traffic thru the NTS Digital

[digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition

2006-12-12 Thread expeditionradio
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kd4e [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Must we wait for the FCC to request comments on the ARRL request or should we post our opposition immediately? Sure do not understand why a neo-commercial digital app (all automatic and most semi-automatic unattended

[digitalradio] 3583 USB: QRV DominoEX FEC

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I will be on 3583 USB (up from 3581 to avoid W1AW CW) tonight 13/12/06 UTC from to around 0300 UTC. I will use DominoEX FEC 11 baud, FEC 'ON. I will periodically send a CQ, probably at every 15 minutes . Andy K3UK Fredonia, NY.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition

2006-12-12 Thread Jack McSpadden
- Original Message - From: expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 5:29 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kd4e [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... Sure do not understand why a

[digitalradio] Banned member update

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
FYI, arunakapur441 has been banned for attempts to post spam. Andy.

[digitalradio] Re: 3583 USB: QRV DominoEX FEC and Multipsk.

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I worked Rick's weak signal and actually got fairly good copy. I had both Multipsk and also Con's DominoEXCEC open at the same time. I did noot match squelch settings so it may no be a good comparision. I had no squelch set for Multipsk and DominoEXFEC was set for the default squelch

Re: [digitalradio] Dec 15?

2006-12-12 Thread KV9U
Maybe operate SSTV or FAX on 3605 if you have an extra class license? OK, OK just kidding.. Well, sort of just kidding:) 73, Rick, KV9U Andrew J. O'Brien wrote: I assume the new regs go in to effect at midnight Eastern time, 0500 UTC DEC 15, 2006. Does anyone have a suggestion

[digitalradio] Re: PTT via Commander

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I have it working for PTT but I am confused about a couple of factors. Set Commander for your desired comm port, test the PTT via Commander (config then the general tab and select TX in the PTT area.) That should work fairly easily. Then boot up Multipsk and go to the config area and select

[digitalradio] Re: Dec 15?

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Bernstein
You could host the last automatic digital QSO on 80m. If you ensure that the frequency is clear at both ends beforehand, then the QSO will be unique on two counts. 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew J. O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I assume the new

[digitalradio] Re: New ARRL Petition

2006-12-12 Thread jgorman01
It's not necessarily the automatic operation that cause the problem, although they certainly can. The biggest problem is that pactor 3 modems are basically designed for commercial use and assume that once they have a 3 kHz channel the whole channel belongs to them for the entire session. The

[digitalradio] Re: Dec 15?

2006-12-12 Thread Bill McLaughlin
Dave, You cannot be suggesting actually listening before transmitting? Would be a slap in the face of tradition. Seriously, it will be interesting to see how it all sorts out...I will move the PAX2 station into the dustbin on 80 as I am not about to dump that wide a signal onto the new

[digitalradio] Re: Dec 15?

2006-12-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Bill McLaughlin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, You cannot be suggesting actually listening before transmitting? Would be a slap in the face of tradition. I was parked on 3581 USB tonight and heard W1AW start up with CW. Not a QRL? to be heard. I

Re: [digitalradio] Re: PTT via Commander

2006-12-12 Thread Joe Ivey
Andy, That did not do it. It says in the help files something about a DDE file. I will check on that and see if I can find it. Joe - Original Message - From: Andrew O'Brien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 8:49 PM Subject: [digitalradio]

Re: [digitalradio] Re: PTT via Commander

2006-12-12 Thread Joe Ivey
Forget the post below I got it working. Joe W4JSI - Original Message - From: Joe Ivey To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2006 10:04 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: PTT via Commander Andy, That did not do it. It says in the help files

[digitalradio] Re: ARRL QRM Explains? [Was: Dec 15?]

2006-12-12 Thread kd4e
I was parked on 3581 USB tonight and heard W1AW start up with CW. Not a QRL? to be heard. I saw someone post somwthing about it not being reaslistic to expect W1AW to actually listen first, because they broadcast on many frequencies at the same time. The point make sense, but it still

[digitalradio] Re: Dec 15?

2006-12-12 Thread Dave Bernstein
Unfortunately, semi-automatic operation is problematic. The initiating operator can know that the frequency is clear at his or her end of the QSO, but can't know whether the frequency is clear at the automatic station. For example, I might connect with an automatic station in Nashville from