[digitalradio] Re: ROS back bigger and better !

2010-08-29 Thread k4cjx
winlink that wanted anything, it was the ARRL who wrote the proposal. There were flaws in it, but it was headed in the proper direction. it will return as we move toward a digital future. Steve, k4cjx, aaa9ac --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, KH6TY kh...@... wrote: Julian, For example, five

[digitalradio] Re: New poll for digitalradio

2006-02-28 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Amateur population for any respectable sampling, and can hardly be stated as overwelming either way. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is interesting to note that those strongly opposing open discussion here of the impact of remotely

[digitalradio] Re: ARRL proposal removes baud rate limitations on HF

2006-02-05 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
under Part 97.221, there is little space to use what already exists. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, jgorman01 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes! Finally a voice of reason that understands what I've been trying to say. There is no reason you can't take one of the current crop

[digitalradio] Re: ARRL proposal removes baud rate limitations on HF

2006-02-05 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Pactor 3 has a symbol rate of 100 baud (SN8) and an uncompress max rate of 2733 bps (uncompressed.) The ARRL petition is simply requesting that digital rates be defined by bandwidth rather than symbol rate. I think this is certainly a more modern approach. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
. But, this is not specific to local and remote controlled stations, who do hear one of the two stations pulsing back and forth. Ever been on Winlink 2000 to speak from experience? I don't see you in the database. Tell me when you were QRMed, and I will look in the log files to verify it. Steve, k4cjx

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
From k4cjx: They have been aware of electronic signal detection for some time now. Then, they participate in contests Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Danny Douglas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sadly, the ARRL is usually behind in their suggestions to rules. They seem

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
different since some of these stations are unattended and under fully-automatic control. My question is, why are OLIVIA stations there? This is just excellent verification that those using local and remote control must have somewhere else to go. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Buddy, Why is the Amateur service more a free e-mail system to over-the-air licensed operators any more than it is a free phone system for those who use phone? I don't see anything in the 3rd party agreements about mode of operation. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, F.R

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, the signal is 2.4 KHz wide (-24) and when stations who are not bound by Part 97.221 start moving in that 5 KHz space, where is the spirit of Amateur radio? Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No one owns a frequency, Steve. The sub-bands defined

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, there is no flexibility for future protocols and systems. I, for one, am not smart enough to second quess the future. I suspect it will be like the rest of the telecom universe, wired and wireless. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, KV9U [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Based upon the proposal by ARRL

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Dean, I see nothing in Part 97 about volume of traffic. Currently, there are a total approximately 280,000 monthly minutes. What volume would you suggest?? Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dean Gibson AE7Q [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Volume of traffic is the issue

[digitalradio] Re: Olivia frequencies

2006-01-19 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
an auto-start station nor is it under automatic control. That being the case, domestically, OLIVIA may operate from the phone band down to the bottom of the band, assuming the control operator has the proper license. Look below: Steve, k4cjx -Original Message- From: William Cross

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-31 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Dave, I would think that using signal detection techniques would solve that issue. We have been experimenting with them lately and yes, there is work to be done, but that is what this is all about. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-31 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Bernstein" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Steve Waterman, k4cjx" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am not as confident about predicting the demise of Amateur radio as you are in your comments below.

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-31 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
of by those who do not. Steve, k4cjx Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, I agree. Such techniques already exist, as you have pointed out, but are not exploited by today's message passing software. To encourage the deployment

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-30 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
t least, that is my observation.Another observation: I am delighted with the choice of our new FCC lead. if her future in that position is anything like her past elsewhere, great innovations will come from our way. Hopefully, the Amateur radio service will be their with the rest of this innovatio

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-30 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
the current band plan eliminate that issue? Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Today, US amateurs must comply with the allocation scheme set forth in part 97, and there are meaningful penalties for violation. This doesn't prevent mistakes

[digitalradio] Re: Bandwith-Based Bandplans in our future (NOT RESTRUCTURING: UK RSGB bandplan 2006

2005-12-29 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
possible on HF today, with a relatively primitive, uncoded, single-carrier DBPSK real-time conversational system without ARQ, will mostly be eliminated with the ARRL plan. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Joe Ivey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gentlemen, It is not can

[digitalradio] Re: FYI: RESTRUCTURING: UK GETS NEW BANDPLANS IN 2006

2005-12-29 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Mark, So many years ago, the ARRL ad-hoc digital committee was given a draft of the IARU Region 1 bandplan to use as a model. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Mark Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 01:24 PM 12/26/2005, you wrote: Unlike the United States which

[digitalradio] Re: Software for PTC II

2005-11-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
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[digitalradio] Re: Winlink vs. Winlink 2000 et al

2005-10-31 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
THERE IS NO TIMEBOMBS IN ANY WINLINK RELATED SOFTWARE. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Chris Jewell kg6yls- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew J. O'Brien writes: For the record, I don't even want to use ANY software that had such potentially disabling code

[digitalradio] Re: I thought Auto Pactor was Illegal?

2005-10-23 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, they are welcomed as users. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are not that many programs that operate automatically and in the past I think there was a common view by many that you could not do this in software. Well, Rick, KN6KB proved

[digitalradio] Re: ATTN: WG3G

2005-06-24 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
of Airmail or some other software is simply intentionally causing trouble, but it makes for an effective post, right? WG3G does not operate anywhere near the frequency listed above, and never has. Steve, k4cjx Winlink network administrator The K3UK DIGITAL MODES SPOTTING CLUSTER AT telnet

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Of secondary importance to this message is the following: http://www.kyham.net/emcomm/ares/digital/systems.html and it may not be current, but its an indication of Winlink 2000 for KY EmComm. --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Mike/k1eg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can give you one example.

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
When Hams don't think they may add value to emergency communications, its all over! Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Gregg Hendry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Buddy, Great points you make there. You are absolutely correct about technology! I mean, they now have

[digitalradio] Re: Emergency Communications: was Win Link

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Imperial county (next door?) used it extensively accoring to the Red Cross there. This thread needs to end. It is going nowhere. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But did they use Winlink? That was the gist of my original post. As an avid RTTY

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see your point. I have been through some hurricanes here in NC that took out my power for over a week at at time. I did not use WinLink, nor did anyone else, to contact the local power company to get my power

[digitalradio] www.arrl.org

2005-04-13 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
spectrum available, there will ample opportunities to bring many digital methodologies forward. Binary bits are binary bits, and there is no reason why they cannot carry voice, data and image on the same frequencies with the same tranmission. Thanks, Steve, k4cjx The K3UK DIGITAL MODES

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-12 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
of the static regulation. Good idea? That is what we have now. It does not work. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For non-realtime message delivery, you would choose a protocol that QRMs ongoing QSOs over one that is slower but doesn't

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-12 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, such as the horror show weather in Puru and Chili immediately after the hurricanes last year, but hopefully, you get the picture. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great overall post, Dean! Especially this part: 1. Ham radio is dying, because modern

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no conflict between those statements, and no bias: A Winlink PMBO running Pactor is going to occasionally QRM ongoing QSOs whether or not the PBMO operator is a good guy. The PMBO is running

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
years, there have been over 375 people locked out of the system due to improper content, or improper license. Each new user is checked for proper license. If there is no such public database available, a fax or scan copy of the license is required. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio

[digitalradio] Re: FCC Doesn't Understand

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
AMEN! Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, John Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul is right ! Remember what happen to the 220Mhz band? When all the money showed up on the other side. At 08:21 AM 4/9/05, you wrote: Actually, in some respects, it is the FCC who

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
, not by regulation, but by design. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dr. Howard S. White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well said John.. but the anti any Mode crap started with the demise of the spark gap __ Howard S. White Ph.D. P

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Rybicke; Gary A. Payne, N9VE; Jim Darrow, PMBO KB9MMC; John Leekley; Mack Brophy and Sam Rowe. Be that as it may, the system seems to be growing gradually. Thanks for your comments, Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve

[digitalradio] Re: Digital third party traffic

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did not disagree with the substance of Eric KB6YNO's comments, but rather their tone; I'd give him a 593. I've been QRM'd by PMBOs while operating PSK on the 30m band, and while operating RTTY

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AA6YQ comments below: --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Steve Waterman, k4cjx [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip I would be surprised if the SCS modem has the horsepower to implement multi-mode busy

[digitalradio] Re: Winlink

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Good comments. For Winlink 2000, there is no protocol maarriage, and there never has been. If something better comes along, we will adopt it. We always have. We are in the process of completely re-doing the network topology and before long, we will be adding additional protocols. However,

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
I will consider doing it. I am buried in software defined radio work and AMSAT work but I do not believe this channel occupied algorithm is horrid. If we did our own ALE, we could move around and find unoccupied channels and transmit there. Why have we not? From k4cjx: We scan now

[digitalradio] Re: Win Link

2005-04-11 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
Dave, My point is that the motive for doing anything has to be justified some reward. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its zero work, Steve - a trivial script would automatically extract addresses from the log, the capture

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-09 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
with a warning to the initiating station user. We all think we are thinking when we are merely re-arranging our prejudices. Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may never convince most hams to personally use Winlink, but I believe

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-09 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
. And there are other issues (security, etc.) that have not even been addressed yet. Rick, KV9U -Original Message- From: Steve Waterman, k4cjx [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 10:10 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Advice

[digitalradio] Re: Advice to the Winlink team

2005-04-09 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
have an ability to deploy pretty effective signal detection with the SCS modem. But,the author of Airmail only provides a warning should a busy frequency be detected. I guess that someone should convence him to also dis-allow transmission? Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio

[digitalradio] Re: Winlink take over?

2005-04-08 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
is transmissions? Steve, k4cjx --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dave Bernstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Re: From my perspective, as an example, opening a 3 KHz bandwidth in a receiver for a 50 Hz signal, and then complaining about agacent signal interference is not proper management

[digitalradio] RE: Winlink Numbers

2005-04-08 Thread k4cjx
Howard, This is great. One thing left. Look on QRZ.com and the "Winlink wants your frequencies" on the front page. Please put this there, too. Then let's disappear from QRZ! Thanks much! Steve, k4cjx -Original Message-From: Dr. Howard S. White [mailto:[EMAIL

[digitalradio] Re: Winlink take over?

2005-04-07 Thread Steve Waterman, k4cjx
is segmented properly, that won't be an issue. But, that is just my perspective. Others may think that opening their receiving bandwidth for a 50 Mhz signal is appropriate. What is so, so what. No one has a hold on any of this, and blame is not the answer for resolution. Steve, k4cjx