[digitalradio] Re : Googles memory

2009-08-16 Thread Mel
Having been an enthrusiastic user of amateur radio web pages for many years you must have heard of the expression "Google knows all" ! Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re: PSK 10 years on

2009-03-13 Thread Mel
all round, asked at various stands about buying a PSK opto coupler and all I got was " What's PSK?" The designer of PSK was unknown to those in Britain. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re: Signalink USB Problems

2009-01-04 Thread Mel
Sounds like the RX audio level is too high. Can you reduce the level? --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "n4hra" wrote: > > I am having a problem with a new Signalink USB depending on how strong > a station is I get multl signal on the waterfalls from the same station. > it does not matter w

[digitalradio] Re: WSPR mystery

2008-12-21 Thread Mel
Set your dial to 10.1387. Decode a frame and double click on the waterfall on a clear spot to set the transmit frequency. At that point, you should be good to go assuming that your computer clock is acurate withing a couple of seconds and your signal is stable and clean. Mel, VE2DC --- In

[digitalradio] Re: How Can We Push HF Emcomm Messages to the Field?

2008-11-27 Thread Mel
Regarding horizontal antennas... they also have a big advantage in rejecting intermod due to being cross-polarized with most commercial services... --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Skip, > > Have you found that DominoEX is the best overall digital mode

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia mode comparisons, testers needed.

2008-11-20 Thread Mel
Interleave is a tradeoff... improved error correction vs latency. If you are going to use a digital mode, as an Amateur, you have a responsibility to learn something about how it works. For the general population, software needs to be "idiot proof". This shouldn't be a constraint for software us

[digitalradio] Re : PSK 63 Contest today

2008-11-16 Thread Mel
I checked out the contest a few times today and I never saw a new station that I hadn't already worked. A few "popped up" to give their call sign from "somwhere in Russia" and then promptly vanished into the ether. I think I must now have worked every PSK station in Europe ! It will be nice whe

[digitalradio] Re : lots of 80 metre contacts

2008-11-06 Thread Mel
Hello everyone, That was a very impressive list of WSPR "contacts" but may I ask "what is the purpose of this mode " ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re: ARLB014 ARRL Files Petition with FCC against Experimental License Using 40 Meter Band

2008-10-25 Thread Mel
==> FCC AMENDS WE2XRH EXPERIMENTAL LICENSE In response to the October 20 ARRL Petition for Modification or Cancellation of Experimental Authorization (Petition) concerning an experimental license issued to Digital Aurora Radio Technologies (DART)station WE2XRH, the FCC today issued an amended l

[digitalradio] Re : Whispering om 160 metres last night

2008-08-17 Thread Mel
What is Whispering ? I Googled Whispering but nothing of any relevance was found. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : Mix W software.

2008-06-27 Thread Mel
Regarding the previous post's mention of re-calibrating the sound card, how is this done ? Kind regards, mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : New hams and the new digital technology

2008-06-22 Thread Mel
e council turns down your application. Get out of that one ! The only sensible thing to do is to stop mithering about what is,what should be, what ought to be, and just get on with calling CQ whether your using old technology or the latest whiz- bangery Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re PSK 31 But I know that already

2008-05-31 Thread Mel
Hello Bill, nice to see you on 15 metres today. Your signal report is 5/9 My name is Mel and the QTH is Newport in Shropshire England, IARU locator IO 82 TS, and EPC #1803. OK Bill to you from Mel G0GQK in Newport BTU. Quick and informative. The required station information is sent first time

[digitalradio] Re : Digital Stone Age

2008-05-08 Thread Mel
To those of us residing in places outside of the USA, meaning the rest of the world, in plain English, what does all this rejection of the petition mean ? May I hazard a guess and suggest that when the radio conditions improve and communications around the world resume to a reasonable standard,

[digitalradio] Re : 30 metres alive

2008-04-17 Thread Mel
game of two halves ! Regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : Best line of the day

2008-04-13 Thread Mel
is referred to as QSB. Also there are many who have 5/9 enshrined in their macro's, which they send to every contact, somewhat like contest reports which are accepted by millions of contesters as quite normal. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : is there any digital DX on 40 metres ?

2008-02-26 Thread Mel
bit of the band.! 00.00 UTC is a bit later than I normally operate and I did rather expect that the band would be busy. Perhaps when the broadcasting companies finally pack their bags it might become a more pleasant place to be. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Is there any digital DX on 40 metres ?

2008-02-23 Thread Mel
phone activity been heard on 7.070 or European digital activity on 7.038 ? Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re; SSB on 14.070 Mhz

2008-02-09 Thread Mel
even an IQ zero placing music from a BC station, he sounded like a Russian. It also seems to be a magnet for the occasional lunatic who creates QRN and an awful raspy noise, what this is.. who knows. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : Asus Eee

2007-12-05 Thread Mel
x27;m sure before not too long someone will be using this baby notebook. It will be interesting to read about their experience. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer

2007-12-04 Thread Mel
I've been reading different press articles about the new small Asus Eee laptop and the comments are that it is selling very well,the best selling present for Christmas. Is there anyone in the group who has purchased one and is using it for digital communications ? Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : Windows 98 doesn't decode PSK 31

2007-07-23 Thread Mel
Hello, Perhaps you have a problem to solve in your system. I can use Digipan with Windows 98 via the ACC socket and have no difficulty in receiving or transmitting. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] The ARRL

2007-05-01 Thread Mel
Well, the ARRL seems to get you all wound up ! Seems to me a lot of you folks are having a bad hair day, every day ! G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re; CQ CH

2007-03-22 Thread Mel
t, as this is a requirement of being a radio amateur. Regards, Mel G0GQK IO82TS

[digitalradio] Re :bad PSK transmissions

2007-03-11 Thread Mel
hap would apologise profusely, hope that he hadn't caused too much of a bother, and then disappear to check out what the problem is. Sounds simple enough to me. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : 30 metre propagation

2006-12-29 Thread Mel
nchmen who used to chat every day. I haven't heard them for some time so they must have been ordered "off the grass" N7DC seems to be doing quite well on 30 metres, its amazing to me that he can contact so many people. Kind regards, New Year greetings to All, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re : Regional Communications

2006-12-27 Thread Mel
because its a complete mystery to me ! I remember reading an RSGB article when the band was first given to us and its characteristics were suggested to be a cross between 20 and 40 metres. As we know both of these bands are always busy, but the one in the middle isn't ! Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Re: Grumble

2006-12-21 Thread Mel
t A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] No RX on my computer waterfall

2006-12-09 Thread Mel
Windows 98, and it seems that I'll need to get inside the PC and either check or un-check something. The soundboard is working for ZAPS, WHAMS and ZOINKS on internet kids games so can anyone tell me where I need to go, I'm stuck ! Kind regards, Mel G0GQK

[digitalradio] Portable PSK operating

2006-09-21 Thread Mel
what specification is required in a pocket PC to transmit PSK ? Normally of course I would be communicating from the shack. Is it possible to transmit macro's or must communication be limited to to keyboard messaging ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect

[digitalradio] Anyone using a Cushcraft R5 /R7 on digital

2006-05-01 Thread Mel
and I can move the antenna further away from the shack and see if that helps. Kind regards,  Mel  G0GQK  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] Anyone using a Cushcraft R5/ R7 on digital ?

2006-04-29 Thread Mel
Hello, I'd like to have an offline discussion with someone who is using a vertical, and if they solved RF problems into the PC soundcard on the higher bands. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to  Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest:

[digitalradio] Good HF conditions

2006-04-13 Thread Mel
find this hard to believe. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK 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)

[digitalradio] Can someone explain why this happens.?

2006-04-08 Thread Mel
. Why does this happen ? Mel G0GQK 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] More use of 30 metres

2006-03-28 Thread Mel
Hello, Just to clarify my comment that I don't like the idea of one wide band mode taking up the space which is being USED, by at least 20 PSK users. As I clearly said, at least six QSO's were wiped out. Is that not sufficient reason ? Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO?

[digitalradio] More use of 30 metres

2006-03-27 Thread Mel
k I saw at least 6 QSO's wiped out when someone opened up on top of them. Its a Gatling machine gun operation, kill off everything in its path. Kind Regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW R

[digitalradio] Anybody know why ?

2006-03-22 Thread Mel
-appears, as if by magic, it changes to BPSK 31. And like I wrote, I don't use BPSK63. Any ideas ? Mel G0GQK 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:

[digitalradio] Anybody know why ?

2006-03-21 Thread Mel
o the screen and the traces change from fat slow wide ones, to the quicker thin ones. This has been happening now for weeks. Anybody know the reason why, and how do I stop it ? Kind Regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of int

[digitalradio] A question for UK members, ref RS 232 connectors.

2006-03-15 Thread Mel
at both ends. The one supplied with the PK 232 had a male one end, and female on the other. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK 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: The US ham radio service

2006-03-04 Thread Mel
ervice. Is that not correct ? Kind regards 73, Mel G0GQK 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 discussi

[digitalradio] The soundcard mystery

2006-03-01 Thread Mel
y, or quickly ? Can an adjustment to the VOL and WAV be made in the PC ? The soundcard is set at 11025, can it be set on another figure ? What does 11025 mean ? Kind regards Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Refl

[digitalradio] The soundcard mystery

2006-03-01 Thread Mel
adjustment that can be made on the soundcard ? Does anyone have any idea why this is happening ? Surely I cannot be the first to experience this seemingly unsolveable problem. Any ideas will be appreciated, Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet

[digitalradio] The US Ham radio service

2006-02-28 Thread Mel
ps we are too relaxed with this attitude. This is reflected in the civility which is shown to all the users of 80 and 40 metres from the many countries of Europe,, and this makes amateur radio a pleasure. Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org

[digitalradio] Visual identification of digital types

2006-02-26 Thread Mel
Hello everyone, I have found a couple of sites which identify some of the digital modes, one by N1NKM and another by G4UCJ but unfortunately neither r of them feature any of the latest. The suggestion that the mode of transmission should be displayed by operators would be of no use whatsoever

[digitalradio] The soundcard mystery solved

2006-02-26 Thread Mel
f the 746. Kind Regards, Mel G0GQK 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 Lin

[digitalradio] Soundcard mystery

2006-02-25 Thread Mel
uggestions ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK 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! Gr

[digitalradio] Visual identification of digital types

2006-02-24 Thread Mel
Hello, I am trying to identify some of the different digital mode traces which I see. Is there a web page where I can see examples of Domino, Contestia and others which have been introduced recently.? There are now so many but one in particular keeps appearing in Europe. Kind regards, Mel

[digitalradio] Software control

2006-02-22 Thread Mel
Hello Clint, Just read your mail. Have a look at www.ptpart.co.uk/quickmix/ or www.hitsquad.com/smm/programs/QuickMix It might solve your problem Regards Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector

[digitalradio] Soundcard mystery.

2006-02-22 Thread Mel
. Its not a big problem, its just irritating. Mel G0GQK 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

[digitalradio] The 14.080 scared cow frequency !

2006-02-20 Thread Mel
That made me smile, we have a few million cows in Europe but as yet we don't have a frequency for frightened cows on 14.080 Mhz. G0GQK 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] Why do I get this noise in the computer ?

2006-02-13 Thread Mel
RF, and if it is, how do I stop it ? The noise occurs on a couple of bands when I use the R5, but it never happens using the dipole. I'll be interested to know why. Kind Regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The

[digitalradio] The problem of excessive ALC

2006-02-13 Thread Mel
problem seems to have gone away. Many thanks for your response, I was surprised to have one as most of the correspondence seems to be involved with only one subject. Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The

[digitalradio] A new problem using PSK software

2006-02-11 Thread Mel
always tune up using the correct method and have never transmitted with any ALC showing. Can anyone suggest what the problem is ? Is the soundcard damaged and now unable to be used on 20 metres ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org

[digitalradio] The UK Amateur Radio Band Plan

2006-02-07 Thread Mel
For those who may be interested to know 80 metres * 3.500 to 3.510CW DX portion 3.500 to 3.560CW band allocation 3.560 to 3.585Novice portion 3.580 to 3.620CW and digital modes 3.620 to 3.800Phone allocation and CW 3.775 to 3.800Phone DX portion I cannot recal

[digitalradio] Curious about the software picture.

2006-01-16 Thread Mel
Hello John W0JAB, How strange ! Do you not see a picture on the home page for Digital radio, which is the operating screen of some digital software ? Have you never seen it ? Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW

[digitalradio] Curious about the software picture

2006-01-15 Thread Mel
Hello, I'm just being curious, but which digital software is it ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK 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/

[digitalradio] Using logger 32 for PSK operation

2006-01-12 Thread Mel
details into the various boxes. Where are the boxes in logger 32 ? How are these details entered ? Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to 66.24.213.216 Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http

[digitalradio] Re: Why is Mix W so popular ?

2005-12-30 Thread Mel
ot;My dear friend O M Mel" she would begin to wonder about my activities in the shack ! Its a great pity, but fully understandable, that most foreign operators use the various digital systems as they would if transmitting using Morse code. There are many radio amateurs who are unable t

[digitalradio] MultiPSK query

2005-12-21 Thread Mel
Hello, Thankyou Patrick and Jerry for the help in solving my problem, and thanks for the information about the MultiPSK group. I shall now go and sign on. Kind Rgards, 73, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favor

[digitalradio] Re: why is MixW so popular ?

2005-12-20 Thread Mel
le country boy. 73, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQL

[digitalradio] MultiPSK query

2005-12-20 Thread Mel
nd I can't think of anything else except typing the details in. But surely not ! So can someone enlighten me please, reading the far from user friendly help pages has already addled my brain ! Kind regards, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~-->

[digitalradio] Why is Mix W so popular ?

2005-12-17 Thread Mel
dvantages has Mix W over other software ? 73, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/

[digitalradio] QRM bythe Commerce Department

2005-12-15 Thread Mel
Yak,Yak,Yak comes cheaper than music- no royalty payments Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB

[digitalradio] Is there anybody in the whole wide world using PSK-PAL ?

2005-11-26 Thread Mel
Hello everyone, I have a log problem with PSK-PAL. Is there anyone in the world using this program ? If you are, and you would like to give me a little advice, please don't hold back ! I NEED you ! Contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED]Please ! 73, Mel

[digitalradio] Help with PSK-PAL

2005-11-23 Thread Mel
t;clear marker". The 3 mentioned items just disappear. I am completely confused, any help will be appreciated. It may be easy for some people but its not for me ! 73, Mel G0GQK Please reply to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Yahoo! Groups Spons

[digitalradio] QuickPSK

2005-11-16 Thread Mel
K 73, Mel GoGQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB/TM ~-

[digitalradio] DownloadingQuick PSK

2005-11-16 Thread Mel
rks on the page with a bit of patience and I downloaded some software. Many thanks Rich 73, Mel Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQL

[digitalradio] Have a problem downloading software

2005-11-16 Thread Mel
ith a X in it. I've switched off the windows virus and security. The computer is a Compaq EN desktop with XP, it will connect to BT, accepts my password,but my passwords will not be accepted at other various sites, including yahoo. Any help appreciated,

[digitalradio] software to save digital settings

2005-11-14 Thread Mel
Hello everyone , During last week I read somewhere, but I can't remember where, about some software which saves the settings on Wave and Volume when a change is made from Digipan to Stream for example. But I can't remember where I saw it. Does anyone know where it is ? 73,

[digitalradio] Multi PSK query

2005-11-09 Thread Mel
computer to another place, and now I find the sound has gone ! Its not of world shattering importance, but does anyone know how to get it back.? I'm using Windows XP and I've lost the introductory music when the computer starts as well. 73, Mel Yah

[digitalradio] Transferring PSK software to another computer

2005-11-08 Thread Mel
r not buy a special cable connector just for this job. Kind regards, 73, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/E

[digitalradio] Can a Compaq Deskpro user help me please ?

2005-09-29 Thread Mel
nd the one below on the R gas what appear to be headphones. Once again, what are these for ? As I'm not a whizz on computers I need to know what's what before I start pushing plugs in holes. I'm sure some kind person with a Deskpro, or a Compaq will be able to help me. Kin

[digitalradio] re: Keyboard to keyboard

2005-09-26 Thread Mel
replaced it with other NEW products ? 73, Mel G0GQK Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB

[digitalradio] Buying a used desktop

2005-08-20 Thread Mel
screen sits on top of the CPU. Kind regards, 73, Mel Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/ELTolB

[digitalradio] Buying a used desktop PC

2005-08-18 Thread Mel
I wish to buy a used desktop PC, the type where the monitor sits on top. What would be the smallest required to use Digipan ? I would appreciate some suggestions as to which manufacturers or their models are RF proof. Kind Regards, 73, Mel Yahoo! Groups Sponsor

[digitalradio] High speed CW

2005-08-17 Thread Mel
ich always happens when operators send poor CW too fast and think they are fantastic operators ! 73, Mel Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/

[digitalradio] High speed CW

2005-08-16 Thread Mel
Hello, Iv'e often wondered about this. Is there anyone who uses high speed CW using a PK 232 MBX ? 73, Mel Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.co

[digitalradio] Help with PK 232

2005-07-08 Thread Mel
I have a PK 232 MBX which I purchased 10 years ago, sitting in a cupboard. Can it be used with a computer with Windows 98.? Any help appreciated, 73, Mel G0GQK The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet://208.15.25.196/ More info at http:///www.obriensweb.com Yahoo! Groups Links