Re: [digitalradio] RFSM8000
Hi Rick and John I am currently running an RFSM8000 mail server at various times for testing I run it on 14109.5 for about 4 hrs some days from about 0001 utc utc to 0400 utc by arrangement During our days here it runs on 7183 daily afternoons and 3637.5 of an evening I do have a full featured RADIOAMATEUR licence I will quote from the site http://rfsm2400.radioscanner.ru/ permanent FULL-FEATURED ACTIVATION KEY (for free trial RADIOAMATEUR license) - price 180 USD, but in January only - 60 USD! Full-featured license and full-featured activation key allows using of ALL features of RFSM-8000 without ANY limits. Mail-client activation key allows using all features, except mail-server mode (mail-client ONLY). In January only! Unique chance to buy permanent FULL-FEATURED VERSION at a price MAIL-CLIENT VERSION - 60 USD. Just 60 USD for a full-featured activation key that allows using all features (including mail-server mode) of RFSM - 8000 without any limits. ** What this means is that the software is available for $60.00 US (including the Mail Server facilities) for the month of January Normally you would only get the Mail Client software for this price Yes it is backward compatible with the RFSM2400 program for file transfer and local email server services Yes - RFSM2400 Ver .498 is available as Freeware for amateur use from http://rfsm2400.radioscanner.ru/ What I can say is that the software works very well as a mail server for e-mail from Remote stations to internet addresses and also from Internet addresses to Remote Stations and works very well for file transfer at high speed up to 6670 bits per second - this is not often achieved on HF but speeds of 4000 and sometimes 5333 bits per second can be achieved under good conditions on 20m band and speeds up to 2666 bits per second on 80m and 40m bands is quite common and sometimes even higher - depending on conditions On tests that we are doing here it is quite comparable with P3 for transfer speed (under the same conditions) It will not work as far into the noise as P3 but it will hold a link and still transfer data in quite noisy situations Two of the stations testing here have P3 modems and I quote figures supplied by them on tests they have done on both P3 and RFSM8000 Yes in the setup you can configure most radios for use with CAT control for PTT keying (providing you know the required strings to enter into the fields - also serial port PTT - and Vox is available BTW I have no financial interest in the Software or the Company other than that I have been doing on air testing for the RFSM-IDE Group along with a group of other VK amateurs - and enjoyed the testing also Regards Les VK2DSG From: Rick Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 8:04 AM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] RFSM8000 Hi John, Can you tell us anything about how this technology is working out? From what I can see from the web site, it replaces and is backward compatible to RFSM2400. Although we can not use it here in the U.S. on the frequency you selected, it could be used to send images in the phone/image portions of the U.S. sub bands. What is your feel for the robustness or lack of it, etc.? The waveforms appear to be based upon the MIL STD modes although some may be modified. Have you registered the program? Or plan to if the 30 day test has not run out? The cost seems very high to me at $290 USD for the pro version, but even the $180 USD price for the ham version is still impractical for many to purchase unless they could actually use it, and it would work as well as say, Pactor 3 or close to it. Is the old RFSM2400 program available for free ham use? I now have the capability to key a COM port PTT mode so could use the older program. I see that the new program claims to support CI-V. Any thoughts on this? Anyone else who has experience with either of these programs? 73, Rick, KV9U John Bradley wrote: at 20:00Z Beaconing 14103.0 RFSM8000, non-standard modulation , 60sec intervals, for the next 2 hours John VE5MU -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.6/1229 - Release Date: 1/17/2008 11:12 AM
[digitalradio] RTrak APRS Tracking Now Available for Order
RTrak Now Available for Order Posted by: Jason Rausch [EMAIL PROTECTED] ke4nyv Date: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:13 pm ((PST)) RPC Electronics is happy to announce that we are taking pre-orders for our brand new RTrak All-In-One APRS tracker. The RTrak is the first true all in one APRS tracking device consisting of an internal GPS, 2M(VHF) transmitter and APRS capable modem. The entire package is built into a tough aluminum housing 123x78x27 mm (LxWxH) in size and weighing a total of 206g or 7.25oz. The connector end has a professionally milled end panel with engraved labeling that should prove to hold up to the harshest abuse. The RTrak was designed around three important elements: 1. OpenTracker APRS tracker - Scott Miller N1VG has created a remarkable APRS tracker fitting in the footprint of a standard 28 pin DIP package. This micro version includes all of the functions of it's larger, through-hole brother, minus the on-board temperature sensor. Other included features are: SmartBeaconing, Static Beacon Rates, Source Voltage through on-board ADC (reportable in the comment field), A whole host of profile switching options, Timeslotting and many more. 2. SRB MX-146 2m Transmitter - A brand new company called Small RF Budget has come out with a tiny, wonderful 2m transmitter module that is bound to catch on fast. This little module measures roughly 1x2 inches and provides 500mW of power. The transmitter is programmable through an I2C bus for frequency programming and control. The ability to change frequency On the fly enables the RTrak to beacon on dual frequencies, at dual rates. This is very useful for trackers that need to beacon more often than acceptable on the APRS network. The RTrak can be setup to transmit at a normal rate on the main frequency and more frequently on an alternate frequency. 3. Trimble Copernicus GPS - This is the latest in micro stamp sized GPS chipsets from Trimble Navigation. This GPS is Sirf based and WILL work at high altitudes. It has a fast cold start time of roughly 30 seconds from the time of power up. The RTrak has two high quality, gold plated SMA connectors for the GPS and 2m radio antennas. We include everything that you need to get started. You only have to supply the 2m antenna of your choice. We suggest a 5/8 type of whip antenna for mobile operation. Supply power can be anywhere between 10-35VDC. Here is what you get in the RTrak package: RTrak APRS Tracker Micro Magnetic GPS Patch Antenna Programming Cable Lighter Plug Power Cord Paper Manual Package Price: $250 + Shipping Since this is a first run, we will be selling the first batch on a pre-order basis. When you order, your name and quantity ordered will be placed on our Pending Orders page. As we receive, fill and ship orders, we will update the page with the status. At any given time, you will be able to see what the status of your order is. Please allow at least six weeks for delivery. We will do our best to ship sooner. If you would like to order, please visit the RTrak order page at: http://www.rpc-electronics.com/trackers.php We do accept all major credit cards and PayPal. Please feel free to email us with questions. Thank You! Jason KE4NYV RPC Electronics www.rpc-electronics.com Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
[digitalradio] Re: RFSM8000
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Demetre SV1UY [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had a short RFSM QSO with OH2QN. 73 de SV1UY Sorry, The callsign of my QSO was OH3QN, Jarmo from Lahti. 73 de Demetre SV1UY
[digitalradio] Re: RFSM8000
Had a short RFSM QSO with OH2QN. 73 de SV1UY
[digitalradio] RFSM8000
Hi, I am sending short RFSM8000 beacons right now on 14,109.5 KHZ carrier frequency. Anyone interested? 73 de Demetre SV1UY
[digitalradio] JT65A Reverse Beacon data
FYI, number of unique calls heard by stations serving as reverse ebacons on JT65A. Unique Calls 112 K3UK/RB 308 KI4MTI/RB 595 JE5FLM/RB 343 OE3DXA/RB 558 GW6TYO/RB 292 BX1AD/RB 295 PY8ELO/RB 355 F5RRS/RB 70 DU1GM/RB 136 W8LIW/RB 64 GW6TYO/RB 123 KI4MTI/RB -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)
Re: [digitalradio] Re: I, am a Pactor Robot............
Dave AA6YQ wrote: I'm going to start driving my car around at 150 mph. When some programmer develops an an add-in that reads speed limit signs and prevents me from going too fast, I'll stop running into other cars and people. Any criticism I receive between now and then from victims or onlookers will be disregarded as pot-stirring. 73, Dave, AA6YQ Great analogy. de Roger W6VZV
[digitalradio] Lunar Echo Experiment looking for Amateur Radio Participants
For your information. 73 de LA5VNA Steinar SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX002 ARLX002 Lunar Echo Experiment looking for Amateur Radio Participants ZCZC AX02 QST de W1AW Special Bulletin 2 ARLX002 From ARRL Headquarters Newington CT January 17, 2008 To all radio amateurs SB SPCL ARL ARLX002 ARLX002 Lunar Echo Experiment looking for Amateur Radio Participants The HF Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) in Alaska and the Long Wavelength Array (LWA) in New Mexico are planning an additional lunar echo experiment for January 18-19. Interested radio amateurs are invited to participate in this experiment by listening for the lunar echoes and submitting reports. On January 19, listen on 6.7925 MHz from 0500-0600z, and on 7.4075 MHz from 0600-0700z. On January 20, listen on 6.7925 MHz from 0630-0730z and on 7.4075 MHz from 0730-0830z (depending on frequency occupancy at the time of operation, it may be necessary to adjust the frequency slightly). Based on previous experiments, investigators believe it should be possible to hear the lunar echoes with a standard communications receiver and a simple 40 meter dipole antenna. The format for the transmissions will follow a five second cycle beginning on the hour and repeating continuously. The HAARP transmitter will transmit for the first two seconds. The next three seconds will be quiet to listen for the lunar echo. Then HAARP will transmit again for two seconds, repeating the cycle for one hour. In the second hour, this five second repetitive cycle will be repeated at a different frequency. All transmissions from HAARP will be CW (no modulation). Depending on ionospheric conditions, it may or may not be possible to hear the HAARP transmission directly via skywave propagation. Since HAARP will not be using any modulation, set your receiver on to CW mode to hear HAARP and the lunar echo. Investigators are interested in receiving signal reports from radio amateurs who may be able to detect -- or not detect-- the lunar echo or the transmitted skywave pulse from HAARP. Submit reports via e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and list your call sign and the type and location of your receiving equipment and antennas. /EX
Re: [digitalradio] RFSM8000
No sign here Demetre. 73 de LA5VNA Steinar Hi, I am sending short RFSM8000 beacons right now on 14,109.5 KHZ carrier frequency. Anyone interested? 73 de Demetre SV1UY
[digitalradio] Re: RF feedback problems
Hello David, I have not had that exact problem, so others might be able to shed more light than I can. First thing I would do is check for an open ground or a ground loop. Also consider that your ptt ground is not necessarily your audio ground. Does the problem go away when you transmit into a dummy load and/or at reduced power? Does it improve when you drop the audio level into and from your interface? Are you in close proximity to your antenna with your radio, computer and interface? Does this happen on just one band or on all bands? Not familiar with that interface, but is the interface audio hot and the mic hot tied together or are you using an aux port? Also what does the your signal sound like, other than terrible? Sorry for so many questions. If all else checks out, the ferrite chokes are a fairly inexpensive fix, if indeed it is your cable that is picking up the RF. 73, Bill N9DSJ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, David Bowman WB0QIR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Kenwood TS-680S rig and am using a psk31/rtty soundcard interface from Associated Radio. Whenever The db9 data cable from the interface is plugged into a computer my signal is terrible when I transmit data or use the microphone. Unhooking the microphone does not help. Before I buy some ferrite chokes I wanted to see if anyone has any other ideas of how or what the problem may be and how to fix it.
[digitalradio] RFSM8000 Test Station
Starting at 00:00 Z Friday, VE5GPM will be on 14103.0 , running RFSM 8000 , non-standard modulation, FTP enabled, but currently no email server running. Station is in DO70QK, located in an emergency operations centre. This station should remain operational all weekend, beam antenna is pointed at Europe. While there is full remote access for the software, there is no computer control for the rig (TS-850) . Within 30 days this rig will be replaced by a TS-480SAT with full computer control . This station will also run ALE400 from time to time. John VE5MU
[digitalradio] Pactor-Winlink-ALE debate now close
The recent comments about Pactor-Winklink , ALE, and automated operations is now closed. Please do not raise the debate unless new factors are involved. Andy K3UK Owner.
