Re: [digitalradio] THOR robustness or lack of thereof

2008-10-15 Thread Tony
Rein, Path simulator results seem to agree with your on-air tests. Thor-22 did print better than PSK250 and PSK63. Each mode was tested using signal-to-noise ratios of -dab, -6db and -10db. See tests 1, 2 and 3 below. The path simulator parameters were set for a disturbed mid-latitude path

[digitalradio] Broadband speed tests questioned

2008-10-15 Thread Andrew O'Brien
While not amateur radio related, I am passing this item on since it may be of interest. -- Andy K3UK --- Broadband speed tests questioned Virgin Media has criticised some broadband speed tests, saying they rely on dirty data. It said current tests are often inaccurate. It is

[digitalradio] JARTS WW RTTY CONTEST 0000UTC Saturday, Oct. 18 thru 2400UTC Sunday, Oct.19

2008-10-15 Thread Andrew O'Brien
JARTS WW RTTY CONTEST 2008 Sponsored by JARTS(President: JA1JDD / President Emeritus: JA1ACB) Supported by Japanese CQ Magazine We have the great pleasure to invite you to the 17th WW RTTY CONTEST conducted by the Japanese Amateur Radio Teleprinter Society, JARTS. RULES Contest Period: