[digitalradio] Re: Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread ed_hekman
John, I have used most of the programs with my TS-530S. The stability of the analog VFO is marginal for digital modes but with the VFO-230 external digital VFO the stability is quite good. There is no computer interface for radio control but the digital mode interface is the same for most r

RE: [digitalradio] Fwd: [dxld] Port Au Prince, Haiti phone patch Recording ~ 5 PM ET January 13, 2009

2010-01-13 Thread Fred VE3FAL
Just too bad the cw deliberate QRM had to be there. Fantastic p/p and God Bless all in Haiti. Fred VE3FAL DEC Amethyst ARES -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obrien Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 7:41

Re: [digitalradio] Haiti a test for emcomms

2010-01-13 Thread Russell Blair
Andy, there is a learnning curve for PSKmail as well as ALE and Winmor and software for a PC, and power to run all this. but the phone nets maybe slow but all you need is a radio.  hine site is all ways 20/20 to what we should have done. Russell  1- Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried

Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti : Frequencies

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Russell Blair wrote: > > > > Andy, what frequency should I put my puppymail server on so it can be used. > > Russell NC5O > I would guess 40 and 20 would be the best , Russell,

Re: [digitalradio] Haiti a test for emcomms

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Yes Howard. The HF Ale network is very active with hams standing by but I do not see any actual use of the ALE stations, so far. PSKmail , as I mentioned earlier, appears tailor made for relaying traffic from/to Haiti . from a ham to an ISP server. Winmor/Winlink could also carry traffic from th

Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread W6IDS
Andy, is this the time when we see how effective or useful ALE and, since you mentioned it, PSKmail are? WL2K? Haitian stations actually up and able to operate not withstanding. Are there any ALEs, WL2K, etc etc there operating in the past, involving Haiti or have had access to? Just wondering

Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread Russell Blair
Andy, what frequency should I put my puppymail server on so it can be used. Russell NC5O   1- Whoever said nothing is impossible never tried slamming a revolving door! 2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. - Thomas Jefferson

Re: [digitalradio] Re: PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread Alan Beagley
On 01/13/10 06:46 pm, W3FIS wrote: >> Any use of Pskmail related to the emergency in Haiti ? Seems that is >> is tailor made for such a situation. Short hops from Haiti to servers >> on HF > Well,this came across today. this fellow is active on the REGEN group, > and runs a SWL program out

[digitalradio] Fwd: [dxld] Port Au Prince, Haiti phone patch Recording ~ 5 PM ET January 13, 2009

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Amazing and sad. Makes you proud to be a ham when you realize how important this communication was to HH2JR on Haiti.The tension in is voice brought tears to my eyes. http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/12397727/1885578730/name/Haiti%2Emp3 Andy K3UK -- Forwarded message -- From: Gle

[digitalradio] Re: PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread W3FIS
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien wrote: > > Any use of Pskmail related to the emergency in Haiti ? Seems that is > is tailor made for such a situation. Short hops from Haiti to servers > on HF > > Andy K3UK > Well,this came across today. this fellow is active on the REGEN

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread DANNY DOUGLAS
I agree, I have used most all those programs, and none is as simple or easy to use as MixW. It costs a bit, but is well worth it. Danny Douglas N7DC ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB All 2 years or more (except Novice). Short stints at: DA/PA/SU/HZ/7X/DU CR9/7Y/KH7/5A/GW

[digitalradio] Re: which digi software ?

2010-01-13 Thread raf3151019
Hello John, I also use Airlink Express, the smaller version and have been for some time now. As you say its easy to use, has an attractive operating page and a number of items which are helpful. I like the call "grab" which puts the call into the call box and the call recognition which shows a

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread F.R. Ashley
John, I believe the author of AirLInk Express (KR1ST) has abandoned that program. The AirLink Express webpage has been "Under Construction" for several months now. I used it briefly and it was indeed a nice and simple program. Digipan is free and nice, so is HamScope. My favorite, althoug

[digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Any use of Pskmail related to the emergency in Haiti ? Seems that is is tailor made for such a situation. Short hops from Haiti to servers on HF Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Dave Ackrill
Andy obrien wrote: > I will jump in on this topic.. with the TS-440. Using the TS440, one can > use the RCA Phono jacks on the back of the TS440 labelled AFSK In and AFSK > out.Then use vox to key the rig via software like DM780 , Fldigi. or > Multipsk. Using this method with plain audio cabl

[digitalradio] Haiti - ALE active

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Although it is perhaps a little early for heath and welfare traffic related to the Haiti disaster, my Hf station is active and scanning all data channels in this region. I did speak to one of my professional colleagues today who is Haitian. She indicates very difficult communication from the islan

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
> > For the "ease" of Mixw and Digipan but with a mode modern touch.. try >> Fldigi. Unlike, MixW it is totally FREE and has more features. >> >> >> At 07:07 AM 1/13/2010, you wrote: >> >> >> >> . >> . >> Hello Happy Hams >> >> After returning to Amateur Radio after a very long absence, I am

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
I will jump in on this topic.. with the TS-440. Using the TS440, one can use the RCA Phono jacks on the back of the TS440 labelled AFSK In and AFSK out.Then use vox to key the rig via software like DM780 , Fldigi. or Multipsk. Using this method with plain audio cables results in NO isolation

Re: {Disarmed} [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread José A. Amador
I am using a similar interface with two transformer and an optocoupler. I DO RECOMMEND an optocoupler for avoiding problems with high induced EMF's due to thunder EMP. It is important down here. The solution for those old rigs is to use an external "digital" VFO, say a PLL or a DDS, I would fa

Re: {Disarmed} [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Barry Michels
I have a TS-520 (no S or SE) that I use with a homebrew interface. The interface is a simple audio transformer for TX audio and a 1 transistor serial port PTT switch. RX audio goes straight into the Line-In with no isolation. Linux is my OS of choice, so I use fldigi most of the time (in Win

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Les Warriner
Forgot to add: 83 yrs, 3/4 brain cell. At 07:17 AM 1/13/2010, you wrote: MIXW w/Kenwood TS 440SAT. In service for at least 5 years. No interface. Direct from 440 to XP computer. 73 At 07:07 AM 1/13/2010, you wrote: . . Hello Happy Hams After returning to Amateur Radio after a v

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Les Warriner
MIXW w/Kenwood TS 440SAT. In service for at least 5 years. No interface. Direct from 440 to XP computer. 73 At 07:07 AM 1/13/2010, you wrote: . . Hello Happy Hams After returning to Amateur Radio after a very long absence, I am 'messing about' with digital modes - all of which are tota

[digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Music Maker
. . Hello Happy Hams After returning to Amateur Radio after a very long absence, I am 'messing about' with digital modes - all of which are totally new to me, and at almost 75 years of age, my one very slow remaining braincell. I have downloaded and appraised all the programs I could find mainly

[digitalradio] Re: Earthquake Haiti EMCOMM

2010-01-13 Thread Music Maker
>From Southgate Radio, today Earthquake net frequencies - 7045, 3720 kHz - Please keep clear All radio amateurs are requested to keep 7045 kHz and 3720 kHz clear for possible emergency traffic related to today's major earthquake in Haiti. International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Regio

[digitalradio] Earthquake Haiti EMCOMM

2010-01-13 Thread expeditionradio
Global ALE High Frequency Network (HFN) is now on ALERT for Haiti earthquake Emergency / Disaster Relief Communications (EMCOMM) more information: http://hflink.net HFLINK SPECIAL BULLETIN 13 JAN 2010 Alert: Haiti Earthquake EMCOMM HFN Pilot Stations are active and ready 24/7 for ALE cal