Re: [digitalradio] Individual software programs for various digital modes????

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
Johnne Lee, 2 that come to mind are Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780 and fldigi. Google/Bing them and you won't be dissapointed. Both are outstanding and contain a plethora of modes. 73... Jon W1MNK On 6/15/2010 4:40 PM, JLA wrote: Hi All, I've been lurking a while and I've not found a clear

Re: [digitalradio] Individual software programs for various digital modes????

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
Ed, My BAD :-) I glossed over ...small, individual I just think those two suites are the best around and are worth a view. 73... Jon W1MNK On 6/15/2010 5:42 PM, Ed G wrote: Jon, Do you REALLY consider Ham Radio Deluxe/DM780 to be small, individual digital mode software programs

[digitalradio] fldigi/flrig Waterfall Problem

2010-06-15 Thread Jon Maguire
fine as long as flrig isn't running. I'm sure I missed something, a setting etc. but I haven't been able to find it. Any help is greatly appreciated. 73... Jon W1MNK ps I posted this on the win-fldigi list, no response

Re: [digitalradio] ALE 400: Ready for next stage ?

2010-05-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Andy, We can do all this in Multipsk, right? No need for PCALE etal? 73... Jon W1MNK On 5/22/2010 8:34 AM, Andy obrien wrote: With dozens of NEW ALE 400 operators in the past week since K2MO's QST article, I wonder if the new ALE 400 enthusiasGs are now ready for the next logical stage

Re: [digitalradio] Youtube Video of JT65-HF

2010-04-17 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Frank, It's supposed to be at http://w6cqz-hf-wsjt.googlecode.com/files//setupJT65/-/HF1051/./zip but isn't found. 73... Jon W1MNK / On 4/15/2010 8:16 PM, Frank MacDonell wrote: Andy - What is the website to download JT65-HF? Tnx. Frank MacDonell KD8FIP On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 7:46 PM

Re: [digitalradio] Youtube Video of JT65-HF

2010-04-17 Thread Jon Maguire
Andy, That's fine. I'll keep checking for it. CU on FB 73... Jon W1MNK On 4/17/2010 4:37 PM, Andy obrien wrote: The software is still in beta testing and usually available via that link but has been taken down for a little while , the author is trying to sort out some international export

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Using JT65A and W4CQZ RB for radiation pattern studies.

2010-03-23 Thread Jon Maguire
Hi Julian, What are you using to analyze the WSPR data after downloading? Thank you. 73... Jon W1MNK g4ilo wrote: I don't think you can impute anything meaningful from one set of reports. Normal QSB will make a difference of from several to many dB which can only be averaged out over

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Using JT65A and W4CQZ RB for radiation pattern studies.

2010-03-23 Thread Jon Maguire
Julian, I didn't consider the brain. Oh my :-) Excellent information. Brain 1 computer 0. 73... Jon W1MNK g4ilo wrote: My own brain, pencil and paper. :) I just average out the reports from different stations. I use two different transmitters to send two WSPR transmissions at the same

Re: [digitalradio] FCC - Spread Spectrum NPRM

2010-03-18 Thread Jon Maguire
Skip, Just a thought, but raspy signals on VHF/UHF are usually associated with aurora. Can you correlate that? 73... Jon W1MNK PS Great discussion!! KH6TY wrote: Hi Jose, We will be starting with tests of ROS 1 baud tomorrow but I will not have any results until next week, after we

[digitalradio] Re: Making RSID de rigueur, for Olivia

2010-02-28 Thread Jon
RSID off on the common modes. 73 all, de Jon KT4KB WCC-10 --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Gavin g0...@... wrote: Agreed, it is handy for all digi modes.except psk31..why do people insist on using RSID for modes we all know? It gets damned annoying seeing little boxes popping up

[digitalradio] Re: Netbook or Laptop Better

2010-02-17 Thread Jon Perelstein
with the Dell. Jon KB1QBZ

[digitalradio] WINMOR software.

2010-02-12 Thread Jon-FL
Has anyone found a place where it's possible to download the software without needing permissions first? Thier Yahoo groups (the only place I know where the software resides) requires one to signup and then limits applicants to licensed ham ops only. - Jon

[digitalradio] Re: WINMOR software.

2010-02-12 Thread Jon-FL
there may be gaps but that is to be expected. Now it's just a waiting game for someone with access to the specs, and inclinations to write some software. I sincerely hope it doesnt remain a closed and unmonitorable system for very long. - Jon-FL StarChat

[digitalradio] New Window 7 Ham Group

2009-06-17 Thread Jon Maguire
I just created a group to discuss Windows 7 specific issues for Hams. Success/failure stories, hints, tips etc. are all welcome. Here are the details on Winham7: Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Winham7 Group email address: winh...@yahoogroups.com 73... Jon W1MNK http

[digitalradio] New Digital Mode Winmor

2008-08-26 Thread Jon Maguire
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/08/26/10284/?nc=1

[digitalradio] Re: New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

2008-08-26 Thread Jon Maguire
ARRL article: New HF Digital Protocol to Debut at DCC WINMOR, an HF digital protocol designed for use with the Winlink 2000 network, will be unveiled at the upcoming ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference in Chicago, September 26-28. [see screen shot]

[digitalradio] Re: PSK reporter

2008-04-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Andrew, I've got to agree that Simon and Philip Gladstone have done a wonderful job in introducing this feature. Propagation studies are a great way for Hams to use their stations even when they cannot transmit. Jon W1MNK Brandon FL USA ***Celebrating 30 years in IT with IBM 4/24/08

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia

2008-02-07 Thread Jon Maguire
Sholto, does Multipsk support 2/250? I didn't see it in the selection list. 73... Jon W1MNK Has anyone ever experimented with the 2 tone Olivia submodes? How does say the 2/250 mode compare to regular RTTY? 73, Sholto KE7HPV

[digitalradio] Re: Narrow SSTV contact

2008-02-07 Thread Jon Maguire
Rick, Sounds good. Let's coordinate via http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/index.html ... the digitalradio page. 73... Jon W1MNK I don't recall ever using the SSTV part of Multipsk but would be willing to try it. 20 meters would likely be our best band between WI and FL? Perhaps 14.074? 73

[digitalradio] Re: Narrow SSTV contact

2008-02-06 Thread Jon Maguire
. Or am I mistaken? 73, Rick, KV9U 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] SSB on 14070

2008-02-06 Thread Jon Maguire
. I wonder if this was an interloper? Anyone else hear it? 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: [multipsk] Remote Access Desktop, and remote digital operation

2007-12-07 Thread Jon Maguire
John I too use Remote Desktop on my local LAN to access my Ham gear. As far as access from the Internet, there could be an issue with a hardware or software firewall blocking inbound data. I need to try this here, as I have access too 2 WANs (ISPs) at home. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA

[digitalradio] Re: help for setting pcale with FT1000 MP mark V

2007-08-06 Thread Jon Maguire
if such an interface is the choice and RTS/CTS handshaking is being used either DTR for PTT or again the use of CAT PTT with such units in the Vox position would be used). begin:vcard fn:73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA EL87uv n:;73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA EL87uv version:2.1 end:vcard

[digitalradio] Re: ALE: Increased QRV/ Activity log for this evening

2007-08-03 Thread Jon Maguire
EA2AFR] (his BER=26 + SINAD= 2) AFR[Sounding THIS WAS] [from EA2] (his BER=27 + SINAD= 2) AFR[Sounding THIS WAS] [from EA2AFR] (his BER=21 + SINAD= 2) You are using Multipsk, correct? If so, how did you turn on the time stamp? Thanks. 73... Jon W1MNK begin:vcard fn:73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA

[digitalradio] AGC and Digital Modes

2007-07-27 Thread Jon Maguire
in the bandwidth, the AGC really cuts the signals back. I know it's supposed to do that, but I'm curious as to what is an optimal setting for digi modes. Thanks for any help and suggestions. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: What Mode Is It?

2007-07-26 Thread Jon Maguire
Hello Patrick, I never considered an unmodulated carrier!! Thank you for pointing that out. And I will use the automatic detection feature in the future :-) Thank you for your answer. Kind Regards es 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA PS Thanks also to Matthew. Hello Jon, The 2000 Hz carrier

[digitalradio] What Mode Is It?

2007-07-25 Thread Jon Maguire
I've just posted a jpeg on my Web site. There is a signal that I can't identify at the 2000Hz marker of the waterfall. All comments welcome. Thank you. http://www.w1mnk.org 73... Jon W1MNK PS Pardon the Web site. I'm just getting going.

[digitalradio] Re: digital radio interactive sked page

2007-07-25 Thread Jon Maguire
Orrin, there are folks using other modes on the page. Thanks to Andy for such a great tool. 73... Jon W1MNK Just curious, is anyone on this list using the Digital Radio Interactive Sked Page (http://www.obriensweb.com/drsked/drsked.php) for anything other than HFLINKNET / ALE stuff? Or has

[digitalradio] Re: ethernet or wireless

2007-07-15 Thread Jon Maguire
trying to get the 2 WANs bridge, either wireless or wired. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA

[digitalradio] Re: Waterfall Identifications

2007-07-05 Thread Jon Maguire
Hello Patrick, The Olivia page in the Web site http://f1ult.free.fr/DIGIMODES/MULTIPSK/digimodesF6CTE_en.htm is blank. I thought you'd like to know!! :-) 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Waterfall Identifications

2007-07-03 Thread Jon Maguire
There was a UK Web site that has a comprehensive display of waterfall displays for many modes. I can't find that site. Does any one know what it is? Many thanks in advance. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: Most robust digi-mode with 200 to 600 bps ?

2007-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
Documentation please... cesco12342000 wrote @rick: drm (ofdm) runs circles around scamp, and outperforms pactor3 in data rate at given snr as well besides that the robot-qrm mode is insanely expensive. 73... Jon W1MNK Brandon, FL USA http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message

[digitalradio] Re: DV: WinDRM vs AOR9xxx vs DSTAR

2006-11-28 Thread Jon Maguire
Tony, most interesting information. Many thanks for posting. Please email me offline about your testing. I would be most interested in participating if possible. 73... Jon W1MNK Jon, I have no idea about DSTAR, but did do some path simulator testing with WinDRM and the latest variants

[digitalradio] DV: WinDRM vs AOR9xxx vs DSTAR

2006-11-27 Thread Jon Maguire
Has any testing been done on the DV modes above? WinDVM sure looks attractive as no additiona hardware is required. Thanks for any/all replies. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: FCC Failure

2006-11-16 Thread Jon Maguire
Pactor III will violate Part 97 when the new rules go into affect and in fact *may violate Part 97 now due to other problems associated with the mode. *Walt, please elaborate on the second part of this statement. Thank you. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: Omnibus rules published in Federal Register

2006-11-15 Thread Jon Maguire
is not permissible now. Bummer. Digital imaging with embedded symbols (stegenography) anyone? Please? 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Digital Modes for Emergency Communication Was:Re: W1MNK 11-1

2006-10-05 Thread Jon Maguire
Walt, thanks for the comments and insights. I actually sent this to wrong place, but I am very interested in digital modes, both packet and non-packet base for use for emergency communications. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas

[digitalradio] W1MNK 11-1

2006-10-03 Thread Jon Maguire
1 and 2, I have sent email to my section manager to find a emcomm contact. I'll update when possible. 3. Suppose that during an emergency activation, you find yourself to be the leader of the local emcomm group. To which agency would you report? To whom within the agency would you report? What

[digitalradio] Re: Concerning Signal Detection

2006-10-03 Thread Jon Maguire
, the results will be limited. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups

[digitalradio] Re: Too much fighting

2006-08-24 Thread Jon Maguire
Well, this is one very good, hearty, polite, technical discussion. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol

[digitalradio] Re: Digital modes in emergency communication (was Field Day and PSK31 )

2006-06-30 Thread Jon Maguire
. 73... Jon W1MNK Andrew O'brien wrote Keeping this thread digital related, my main point is that the USA system has developed a very good method for transmission of urgent information. However, the use of Pactor and PACKET has added an layer that complicates simple emergency communications

[digitalradio] Re: Field Day and PSK31

2006-06-28 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15345 Check out http://www.winlink.org and http://www.airmail2000.com There is no requirement to use SCS modems or Pactor for this to work. 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- Great things

[digitalradio] Re: All Channels are Busy Channels? Free Decoding Rights?

2006-06-23 Thread Jon Maguire
, take a mode like PSK31... very common mode. What about two Hams using that mode, but sending multi digit groups that only they hold the key to decrypt. Would that be considered an attempt to obscure the message? Just a couple of thoughts for discussion purposes. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Re: All Channels are Busy Channels? Free Decod ing Rights?

2006-06-23 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15290 Walt and Rick, excellent points. Nothing like an intellectual discussion for what ails you!! 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- See what's inside the new Yahoo! Groups email. http

[digitalradio] Re: I Should Know The Answer - Confused Myself

2006-06-21 Thread Jon Maguire
wonder if this would be against Part 97.309(4)? Remember, this would be a message encoded within an image, and transmitted as an image. This would open up more bandwidth for data transmissions. Just a thought for brain stimulation. No flames please :-) 73... Jon Yahoo

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Video on 12.5khz channel

2006-06-10 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15125 Paul, I believe you are correct. According to http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/news/part97/Part97.pdf 97.305 Note 5, the authorized bandwidth at 144.1-148.0 is 20Khz 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo

[digitalradio] Pactor II / III Keboard to Keyboard And Other Questions

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
, is it possible to patent tone and modulation techniques? 4. If 4 is false, then couldn't a mode be reverse engineered, and then changes made to the patented portions? I am in no way suggesting that this be done with any particular mode or format. 73... Jon W1MNK http://www.w1mnk.org

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Video on 12.5khz channel

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15115 Sam, this sounds veery interesting. A good lossless compression would be Huffman coding, along with the one's that Patrick referenced. I would be most interested in reading more. 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo

[digitalradio] Re: Pactor II / III Keboard to Keyboard And Other Questions

2006-06-08 Thread Jon Maguire
or P3. I know SCS has the patent on the mode, but it seems to me that they could make additional money by licensing a PC version. 73... Jon W1MNK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-- You can search right from your browser? It's easy and it's free. See how

[digitalradio] Re: Remote

2006-06-07 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/15100 Mike, If you have audio going thru your soundcard, you'll need to use an VoIP client/server like Skype, Gizmo or TeamSpeak. Google any of those and I think'll you find what you need. 73... Jon W1MNK

[digitalradio] Sound Card Packet via RigBlaster

2006-06-05 Thread Jon
I'm in need of some help from someoone who is familliar with Rigblaster and Packet. I was exited when I got it up until the point I hooked it all up. I then realised that there are no instructions how to operate the *$! thing! I tried trial and error, no luck. I can connect to a node but if

[digitalradio] CHIP64/128

2006-06-02 Thread Jon Maguire
Is anybody using these modes? http://xoomer.alice.it/aporcino/Chip64/index.htm Looks interesting. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http

[digitalradio] Re: [Remote access software to help hams?

2006-05-23 Thread Jon Maguire
the information is at http://realvnc.com/faq.html 73... Jon W1MNK If both PCs are running WinXP, give Remote Desktop a try. Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http

[digitalradio] Re: Automation and the New Solar Cycle

2006-04-27 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/14878 How is it that these stations don't have the capability to monitor the frequency used? How difficult can that be? It's a simple thing to do in software. 73... Jon W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet

[digitalradio] Re: No RSS?

2006-04-21 Thread Jon Maguire
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/14788 Andy, I just added it to TBird. Very nice. Thanks!! 73... W1MNK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/

[digitalradio] No RSS?

2006-04-19 Thread Jon Maguire
I'm curious as to why this group doesn't have an RSS link. Sure make for easier reading with Thunderbird!! 73... Jon Maguire W1MNK Brandon, FL USA "The four boxes of Democracy: Soap, Jury, Ballot and Cartridge" Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect