[digitalradio] What's Wrong with the Sun?

2008-07-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Mike Terry [EMAIL PROTECTED] NASA Science News for July 11, 2008 The sun is entering its third year of eerie calm. Sunspots are rare and solar flares simply aren't happening. Is this solar minimum lasting longer than it should? A NASA scientist has

Re: [digitalradio] EPC's first US Club-Call W1EPC

2008-07-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Fri, Jul 11, 2008 at 10:03 AM, Steve Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, EPC finally received a Club-Call for North America. W1EPC will be on the Air as of today, to help with extra points for the many very nice EPC Awards offered through the Club. If you are a Club member and want to

[digitalradio] Re: KV9U - Mode Sensitivity / Robustness

2008-07-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Great work Tony. Andy

[digitalradio] Mircroham router upgrade

2008-07-10 Thread Andrew O'Brien
From the Ham Radio Deluxe Forum... Hey guy's great News ... for CW Skimmer / Band-Master users... Router version 7.1.0 is now available. The primary purpose of Router 7.1 is support for Station Master but it does add a few new features for the various keyers. Router and updated manuals for the

Re: [digitalradio] Contestia in Mixw

2008-07-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 9:57 AM, Peter G. Viscarola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know, for such a great program, MixW really DOES feel like an orphan at times, doesn't it?? Grumble, grumble... de Peter K1PGV Yes it does Peter ! -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Contestia in Mixw

2008-07-04 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Fri, Jul 4, 2008 at 10:12 PM, kc4cop996 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Patrick: Please advise the version of MixW that has Contestia as one of its modes. I am using version 2.18 and can find nothing on Contestia. Dick Z., kc4cop - You need to find a specific DLL for Contestia in MixW. I

[digitalradio] web site where users about to call CQ in a particular mode

2008-07-03 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I have such a web site Dave, but not used much these days. http://www.obriensweb.com/sked Click on digital radio Andy On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Dave AA6YQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One way to increase exposure to the less popular digital modes would be to setup a web site where

Re: [digitalradio] web site where users about to call CQ in a particular mode

2008-07-03 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 11:01 PM, Dave AA6YQ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Andy. Is there a way to filter the posts, for example to see only ops currently QRV in Contestia and DominoEX? No, alas there is not You can use CTRL F and look for Contestia Andy -- Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: newbie wanting to make first packet contact

2008-06-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
There are several active packet nodes in that part of Southern Ontario. WNYSORC still maintains an active database. Andy K3UK (just across the lake from Brantford, Ont.)

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Microphone putting audio into PSK transmissions

2008-06-17 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Don't you need some mic gain to get a SSB signal generated with PSK? Andy On Tue, Jun 17, 2008 at 3:22 AM, Vilnis Vosekalns [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, If mic gain is down what happens ? On my IC-737A interface to ACC1 and mic

[digitalradio] Mail Clients for Emcomm

2008-06-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I wonder if my laziness accidentally had me stumble in to an issue relevant to the use of mail clients as part of emergency communication systems. When I reformatted my hard drive recently I decided I could not be bothered with setting up my Outlook or Outlook Express pop3 mail servers, too much

Re: [digitalradio] Emcomm Backbone Re: Winlink: Latest in Emcomm

2008-06-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 3:37 AM, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andy, Within the past year, the Winlink system has basically evolved to become the standard ham radio Emcomm messaging backbone. Thanks Bonnie. I also received another message pointing out that RMSPacket is the

[digitalradio] Digital Modes Overview Wiki Project ?

2008-06-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Since I received many comments about the Digital Modes in 2008: An Overview item i quickly composed a couple of weeks ago, I thought about improving the article and opening up the article for others to add to it. I also planned to perhaps add pictures of how each mode appears in a basic

Re: [digitalradio] Emcomm Backbone Re: Winlink: Latest in Emcomm

2008-06-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 3:37 AM, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andy, At this point, it is so easy to provide interconnectivity on HF/VHF/UHF with the Winlink system, that there simply isn't any excuse for not using it (except for personal ego or blood feud). Winlink is

Re: [digitalradio] Mail Clients for Emcomm

2008-06-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Good points Jeff and Tim. Andy K3UK On Thu, Jun 12, 2008 at 11:43 AM, Tim N9PUZ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew O'Brien wrote: This raises the issue of mail clients for emergency communication systems. I recall that a few years ago, the desire was to make sending emergency traffic as simple

[digitalradio] ANARTS RTTY 14th and Sunday 15th June: 2008 Rules

2008-06-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
CONTEST 2008 RULES.txt File name: CONTEST 2008 RULES.txt === Australian National Amateur Radio Teleprinter Society P.O. Box 93 Toongabbie NSW 2146 A.N.A.R.T.S. WW RTTY CONTEST RULES 2008 CONTEST PERIOD: The contest takes

[digitalradio] Winlink: Latest in Emcomm?

2008-06-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Aside from PACTOR, NBEMS and ALE, which has seemed to be moderately active , what is the latest in emergency communication protocols ? I did manage to use AIRMAIL a few years ago, just to see if it could work. I vaguely recall something recently that said they have revised some aspects of

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Pentathlon - 2008

2008-06-06 Thread Andrew O'Brien
... today! Very short announcement i think ;-) Correct dates? 73s de Dirk -DK8EE- Am Fr, 6.06.2008, 03:43, schrieb Andrew O'Brien: Digital Pentathlon - 2008 http://dqso.net/index.files/digipen07.html ... Date and time: Digital Pentathlon contanes 5 stages of a mode. PSK

Re: [digitalradio] Hellschreiber History

2008-06-06 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Fascinating, many thanks for sharing. Andy. On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Pete Kemp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interested in Hellschreiber History? While exploring eBay I found the following item being offered for sale. I am NOT connected with this sale in any way. 73, Pete, KZ1Z FH# 8:

[digitalradio] Re: Update: Digital Modes in 2008

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kc4cop996 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andy: Thanks for the digital mode update. It makes an excellent primer for digital ham radio. I would like permission to quote your post in its entirety on a page in my website (no plug). The website's theme is HF

[digitalradio] Spezielle Communications Systeme's rights to PII and PIII ?

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am wondering, does Spezielle Communications Systeme 's proprietary right to their PACTOR Modems ever expire? How long has PII been around ??? -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Re:Update: Digital Modes in 2008

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, S.J. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hell is an Analog Mode . . . nbsp; 73, KB9Q, Sherm Yes, good point. However , as ZL1BPU points out The traditional method of sending Hellschreiber is to key a Morse-type (CW) transmitter ON for every black spot in a text

[digitalradio] ALE 400 auto speed change

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick W. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speeds to match conditions, something that has not been done to any great extent on sound card modes. Rick, KV9U Would it be possible for ALE 400 in multipsk to use the SNR measurement of the slave

[digitalradio] Digital Pentathlon - 2008

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Digital Pentathlon - 2008 http://dqso.net/index.files/digipen07.html Participants : Any licensed amateur radio operators are invited to take part in the 4-th Digital Pentathlon competition. Date and time: Digital Pentathlon contanes 5 stages of a mode. PSK (BPSK63) mode will run from

[digitalradio] DigiFest: 0400Z-1200Z, Jun 7 and 2000Z, Jun 7 to 0400Z, Jun 8 and 1200Z-2000Z, Jun 8

2008-06-05 Thread Andrew O'Brien
DigiFest contest DigiFest is sponsored by Kyiv Contest Group with support of - IRC - MixW team - Rig Expert Ukraine, Ltd. - Radio Hobby, monthly Magazine === DIGIFEST RULES 2008 1. Date and time: I Period 04:00 UTC - 12:00

Re: [digitalradio] Re: What mode is it ???

2008-06-03 Thread Andrew O'Brien
It is JT65A. JT65A signals start at the top of the minute, so you were actually hearing two stations begin their transmissions Andy K3UK On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 8:14 PM, Francois Rochon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Bill It was around 14.075 give or take... what surprised me most was that

[digitalradio] Re: CW - last resort?

2008-06-01 Thread Andrew O'Brien
My reading of the message is that Morse code is authorized NOT mandated. It seems a reasonable decision for a organization often dependent on volunteers, if they want to use it.. let'em. MARS will continue to use MT63, ALE, PSK, and many other digital modes. Andy K3UK --- In

[digitalradio] Update: Digital Modes in 2008

2008-06-01 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Digital Modes in 2008: An Overview by Andy K3UK To arrange QSOs or see a list of activity from these varying modes, you are encouraged to try http://www.obriensweb.com/sked/ (click on digitalradio) http://www.projectsandparts.com/30m/

[digitalradio] Fwd: [WinDRM] Weekend nets 31May-June1

2008-06-01 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Mel Whitten, KØPFX [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 5:24 PM Subject: [WinDRM] Weekend nets 31May-June1 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Another good turn out for the nets this weekend. Thanks to the following for participating: N1FFX/mobile, K2MO,

[digitalradio] Olivia Mode : Beaten by K2MO

2008-05-30 Thread Andrew O'Brien
: Andrew O'Brien To: DIGITALRADIO Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 11:19 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Beaten by K2MO I heard an Olivia signal late tonight on 20M and thought I would return the CQ call. Turns out that Tony K2MO beat me AND he was QRP. ! Good to see you active on Olivia, Tony de

Re: [digitalradio] Andy's Birthday

2008-05-30 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Thanks guys, I will spend the day with family, digital modes, and trying to break various software applications ! On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 3:10 PM, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And breaking the software Simon Brown, HB9DRV From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey Rochelle Happy Birthday

[digitalradio] PSK31...but I know that already...

2008-05-30 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am reminded or Peter Martinez's original goal when he invented PSK31, that it become a conversational mode. Lately the use of macros , even among hams that speak the same language, has reach interesting heights. I am not convinced that many hams actually read what is coming back to them. Take

Re: [digitalradio] QRV Digital Voice (FDMDV)

2008-05-30 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Me too On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All, I'm QRV digital voice - 14236.0 as of 0045z. Tony -K2MO -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

Re: [digitalradio] Kenwood TS870S + RigExpert Tiny + HRD

2008-05-29 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Did you try 4800 baud instead of 9600 baud for communication with the Kenwood ? What about using it with other software? , Just wondering if there is an HRD setting involved Andy K3UK On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:00 PM, Clif [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got my Rigexpert Tiny interface

[digitalradio] Re: CWType Using Buxcomm

2008-05-29 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Wyman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BlankI'm still experimenting with various cw programs and have in the past used CWType with my Alinco DX77 withgood results. Currently I am trying it with my KWTS2000 and having a bit of difficulty. I'm using the

[digitalradio] Re: Kenwood TS870S + RigExpert Tiny + HRD

2008-05-29 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Clif [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 9600 works just fine using a regular serial port. It's when I use the USB/Serial on the Rigexpert that I have problems. I tried MixW and it communicates with the radio, sorta and slowly. Nothing like it should.. So, if the

[digitalradio] Beaten by K2MO

2008-05-29 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I heard an Olivia signal late tonight on 20M and thought I would return the CQ call. Turns out that Tony K2MO beat me AND he was QRP. ! Good to see you active on Olivia, Tony de W7BDN Hello OM, Thanks for coming back, Name here is Bruce Bruce and the QTH is Sheridan, WY Sheridan, WY,

Re: [digitalradio] Need the Correct Way to Setup CW using the Sound Card on USB

2008-05-25 Thread Andrew O'Brien
There is probably some effective way of matching the actual tone via the DFM780 waterfall, and there is also the auto-zero beat feature within the TS-2000. However, and quick method is to select a narrow filter via the TS-2000 (or HRD) , if you select 200 Hz you will find that most people hear

[digitalradio] cheap usb soundcards

2008-05-24 Thread Andrew O'Brien
OK, I am finally getting back to this issue after several non-ham distractions in my life. I have mailed one to Lynn today, so I now know the mailing costs. The total for one usb sound card plus padded mailing envelope and U.S. Mail regular postage will be $8.75 . I will ask that those

Re: [digitalradio] HRD: Script error when running DX Cluster

2008-05-24 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Since it works fine on my computer with IE7 and Firefox, I will download Opera and see what happens at my end. On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 12:28 PM, Ian Wade [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Running Win XP Home + SP2 + all subsequent updates. Just installed HRD 4.0 Build SP1 1848. When looking at a

[digitalradio] anyone got a spare Google Grand Central invite

2008-05-24 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am interested in testing Google Grand Central, does anyone here have a spare invite -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Re: New PSK31 Reporter features

2008-05-22 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Wyman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just curious, how can we incorporate this format into the new HRD/DM780 4.0? Dennis, KA6GDT I am not exactly sure what you are asking but DM780 automatically reports to PSK REPORTER. K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: Emergency power digital station options for Field Day ?

2008-05-21 Thread Andrew O'Brien
in between trips to the store and other weekend errands, so I could charge it that way. My van has a brand new battery in it too. I will look for cheap solar panels but will also keep the basic car battery option on mind. Andy. -Joe, N8FQ On Mon, 19 May 2008 22:56:30 - Andrew O'Brien

[digitalradio] Re: Emergency power digital station options for Field Day ?

2008-05-21 Thread Andrew O'Brien
. Sholto, that looks interesting . How much leg power does one need to get it initially ready for use? Hours and hours or what ? Andy K3UK Andrew O'Brien wrote: I am usually attend regional Field Day efforts with serious operations, I'm often the digital guy that gets invited so

[digitalradio] New PSK31 Reporter features

2008-05-21 Thread Andrew O'Brien
http://www.pskreporter.info/pskmapn.html -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Emergency power digital station options for Field Day ?

2008-05-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am usually attend regional Field Day efforts with serious operations, I'm often the digital guy that gets invited so the organization can get digital-related bonus points. This year, the combination of needing to remain close to home due to family health issues and my past views that I miss

[digitalradio] Fwd: [mixw] New release of MixWButtons (bug fix, small new features)

2008-05-18 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Peter G. Viscarola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, May 17, 2008 at 5:05 PM Subject: [mixw] New release of MixWButtons (bug fix, small new features) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've released a new version, V0.8, of MixW Buttons. This new version fixes the bug

[digitalradio] Going fully PC controlled

2008-05-18 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am probably slow in getting around to this , but I am finally going fully PC controlled. My 14 son hogs the family computer so much that his 12 year old sister uses my ham shack PC to do her home work. So I re-arranged the shack bench so that she has at least some room to lay out her papers

Re: [digitalradio] Going fully PC controlled

2008-05-18 Thread Andrew O'Brien
TS-480SAT for digital use and like to have the remote head under a 24 monitor. When I use my K3 I need to be able to touch it as the CAT control is not yet fully implemented. What radio(s) do you use? Simon Brown, HB9DRV -- From: Andrew

[digitalradio] Morse code in concert

2008-05-17 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Here's something you don't see every day Their early live shows were often opened by Dr. Julia Yasuda, an intersex person, who performed the welcome in Morse code. I was reading up on Antony from Atony and the Johnsons ( a a great performer) and saw this.. Antony Hegarty is the leader of

[digitalradio] 12:00 UTC on Saturday 17.05.2008 : EU PSK DX Contest

2008-05-15 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Please be careful, their last contest had a high number of disqualifications associated with the correct/incorrect exchange. Andy. EU PSK DX Contest Rules 2008 EU PSK DX Contest CertificateDate and Time: Starting time is at 12:00 UTC on Saturday 17.05.2008 and ending time is at 12:00 UTC

[digitalradio] Re: Dex 11 , was Signal on 3850

2008-05-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I have decoded Dex 11 and occasionally Dex 16 (with FL-Digi) on that frequency in the evening the past few days. N4UM and N8FQ were testing , they also used Hell and Olivia. On the evening that I listened in, Dex 11 seemed to perform the best. It will be most interesting to see who Dex performs

[digitalradio] Free Triband Beam, Tower, Rotator

2008-05-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-- Forwarded message -- From: John Hansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, May 14, 2008 at 9:41 AM I am planning to put up a new HF beam, but need to get rid of the old system first. It consists of a Cushcraft A3S (stainless) 20-15-10 meter beam, a Hygain CD-45II rotator and a 32

[digitalradio] Overheating PC?

2008-05-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Please excuse the not-directly ham related issue. A PC I have used for 2 years without issues is suddenly closing down due to overheating. At quick glance the CPU fan appears to be working but will run temp tests. Any other suggestions if not CPU fan? -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Overheating PC?

2008-05-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the fan in the power supply...they are most fragile Rick W3BI --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please excuse the not-directly ham related issue. A PC I have used for 2 years without issues is suddenly closing down due

[digitalradio] RS ID / Video ID

2008-05-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
With Multipsk, FLDIGI and DM780 all using Video ID, maybe that is the best for now, Andy On Wed, May 14, 2008 at 9:58 PM, Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know what? I have not used RS ID much as of late and it never even entered my mind to use this last night. But then again, both stations

[digitalradio] Re: ALE ... connecting and conversing

2008-05-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Russell, As several others will likely point out, conversing with standard ALE can be achieved easily . I am exaggerating a point but ALE's orginal intent for amateur use was to use ALE to establish a contact and then SWITCH to a mode best suited for conditions at the time. Thus you can use ALE

[digitalradio] Lost my diddle !

2008-05-10 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Anyone have any idea how FSK RTTY using the MMTTY engine would work just fine with Winwarbler and NOT with straight MMTTY or Wintest ? With Wintest or straight MMTTY I do not get the diddle when using FSK RTTY. Winwarbler and Wintest both point to the same folder/path for MMTTY.exe.Odd. It

[digitalradio] Re: help DSP-2232

2008-05-10 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, hl2pcu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Deer OM I got one old model tnc DSP-2232.. It is very powerful function... But No Manual make me hard... With PK-900 Manual, Hardly I Succeeded RTTY 1200 Packet... Pse Inform to me ... SAT Updown wiring Method

[digitalradio] RTTY DX to chase

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Not rare DX but... SAN MARINO, T7. Matteo, T77NM has been active using RTTY on 40 meters around 2300z. QSL to home call. CORSICA, TK. TK7C has been active using RTTY 40 meters around 2350z. QSL via F9IE. ASCENSION ISLAND, ZD8. Steve, G3ZVW is QRV as ZD8N and has been active using RTTY

[digitalradio] 42nd ALESSANDRO VOLTA RTTY DX CONTEST

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
42nd ALESSANDRO VOLTA RTTY DX CONTEST www.contestvolta.it The SSB and RTTY club of COMO and the A.R.I. (Associazione Radioamatori Italiani) are pleased to announce the details of the 42nd Alessandro VOLTA RTTY DX CONTEST. This contest is organized to increase interest in RTTY mode as used by

[digitalradio] ALE activity

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-Sholto, AMD seems to be the most used when I am active but often ham's will played around and sometimes used both during a connect, just to test conditions. Some recent activity... , mostly soundings... NJ7C: [03:43:20][ 14.1MHz] DE [K7EK] BER 30 SN 13 NJ7C: [03:43:27][ 14.1MHz] DE

[digitalradio] Allocation of 10.1 to 10.9 MHZ for Amateur radio

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
A long shot , since it would require IARU approval , but how about working toward use of 30M for exclusive amateur radio use? The recent studies of this band suggest that it is unique in propagation characteristics that make it an effective band for communication regardless of many seasonal

[digitalradio] Re: Freq Lists

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-Way to go Walt ! There is this old post : Someone was asking about the commercial rtty traffic on 30 meters. I just decoded some of it using 450hz shift and 50 baud set-up with MixW. See text below. The stations transmit Maritime weather reports etc. 73, Tony KT2Q CQ CQ CQ DE DDK2

[digitalradio] ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST (10

2008-05-09 Thread Andrew O'Brien
ANNUAL ARMED FORCES DAY CROSSBAND MILITARY/AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TEST (10 MAY 2008) The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are co-sponsoring the annual military/amateur radio communications tests in celebration of the 58th Anniversary of Armed Forces Day (AFD). Although

Re: [digitalradio] Digital Meteor Scatter Season

2008-05-03 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I echo Tony's thoughts and urge all to try MS on 6M, it can really be fun. Andy K3UK On Sat, May 3, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Tony [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All, Meteor Scatter 'season' seems to be off to a good start. Meteors are constantly bombarding the atmosphere and there is an increase in

[digitalradio] Memristors : Electronics' 'missing link' found

2008-05-02 Thread Andrew O'Brien
BBC News : Details of an entirely new kind of electronic device, which could make chips smaller and far more efficient, have been outlined by scientists. The new components, described by scientists at Hewlett-Packard, are known as memristors. The devices were proposed 40 years ago but have only

[digitalradio] 4D' Ionosphere Map Helps Ham Radio Operators

2008-05-02 Thread Andrew O'Brien
4D' Ionosphere Map Helps Flyers, Soldiers, Ham Radio Operators Start your own flight at http://terra1.spacenvironment.net/~ionops/ES4Dintro.html. GREENBELT, Md., April 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, at the Space Weather Workshop in Boulder, Colo., NASA-funded researchers released to

Re: [digitalradio] Field Hell on 40m

2008-04-30 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Hell is not easy to find , except for the weekly Hell net. Try from 7065 to 7080 Andy K3UK On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Russell Blair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where can I find anf FH on 40m I have a new version of HRD and need to try the FH out on 40m. Russell NC5O/QRP

[digitalradio] Rules of the SPDX RTTY Contest 2008

2008-04-25 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Rules of the SPDX RTTY Contest 2008 The SPDX RTTY Contest organized the Polish Radiovideography Club ( PK RVG ) is held on the 4th full weekend of April.( 26/27 April 2008). 1. Contest Period: 12.00 UTC Saturday , through 12.00 UTC Sunday. 2. Bands: 3,5 - 28 MHz without WARC bands. 3. Mode:

[digitalradio] PSK reporter

2008-04-24 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Simon must have been reading my mind. As I was sitting in the shack this morning with the PSK Reporter web page plotting my heard stations on the map, I was thinking... with the popularity of PSK31 the PSK Reporter pages have to be the best propagation tools there are. It is not live, updates

[digitalradio] Some thoughts about PSK reporter and Winwarbler

2008-04-24 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Winwarbler's Stations Heard list is more live than PSK Reporter , it displays the callsign heard almost instantly whereas PSK Reporter takes 5 minutes. Winwarbler's DX View can plot the Stations Heard in PSK on to default world map within DX View, in some ways this is easier and less RAM/CPU

Re: [digitalradio] Multiple Digital Modes: Time to get rid of most ?

2008-04-20 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Jose, after I wrote the first Chip 64 help file and published it, there was a few weeks of activity but it has been dead for the past couple of years. Olivia is perhaps my favourite but hard to find anyone, and when you do it is the guy you talked to the last time you heard a Olivia signal.

Re: [digitalradio] how ?

2008-04-20 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Yes, I also sent CQ and occasionally 63 (for PSK63) in the PSK waterfall. I used DM780 to do this... Here is my DM780 CQ Contest Macro - # # Video ID - the contents of the ident:... tag is displayed in human-readable format. #

Re: [digitalradio] Tracking update: Cheap soundcard order

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Fed EX, seems odd to use Fed EXPRESS for something that takes 5 days. Andy. On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 11:39 PM, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI, the cheap USB sound adapters I ordered are at Apr 17, 2008 9:17 AM In transit OLIVE BRANCH, MS Still some ways away from

[digitalradio] Sedate Skirmish ?

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I know propagation is not great (SF 70 A:6 K:2) but we have had worse lately. I am not hearing much at all for the TARA Skirmish, try CQing PSK63 and Olivia on 40M last night and this morning, NO takers at all (25 watts here). Hardly anything on 20M today, not a whole lot on PSK31 either.

[digitalradio] Re: 30 meters Olivia

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Curt Givens[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So where is the Olivia activity on 30m I've off the air since late January, antenna problem due to icing ready to get back on and I'd like to try Olivia more so where and what setting are most guys/gals using? If you

[digitalradio] Re: Sedate Skirmish ?

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know propagation is not great (SF 70 A:6 K:2) but we have had worse lately. I am not hearing much at all for the TARA Skirmish, try CQing PSK63 and Olivia on 40M last night and this morning, NO takers at all

[digitalradio] USB external soundcards arrived BUT...

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
The USB soundcards arrived today from Computer Geeks. Alas, the first three packages I opened contain NO DRIVER CD despite the package saying it contains CD Driver. Computer Geeks are closed for the weekend, so I may have to wait until Monday. I doubt that I will be able to find the driver on

[digitalradio] USB external soundcards arrived FB

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The USB soundcards arrived today from Computer Geeks. Alas, the first three packages I opened contain NO DRIVER CD despite the package saying it contains CD Driver. Upon a PC re-boot my system (XP HE) recongized

[digitalradio] Re: USB external soundcards arrived BUT...

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Thanks Mel, I am not sure the ones I bought are exactly the same, I bought 6 at $6.95 each from Computer Geeks. I bought six since shipping cost was $8.00, several hams are going to buy one from me , so we will not waste mailing costs. I do have mine working on regular digital modes, the TX

[digitalradio] Multiple Digital Modes: Time to get rid of most ?

2008-04-19 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Maybe it is because I am getting irritated because of the pinched nerve in my neck, I'm thinking maybe I have just had enough of the plethora of digital modes. Yes, it is K3UK saying that...the bloke that is always trying varying modes. I tried calling CQ numerous times in the TARA Skirming

[digitalradio] HA1AH Radioamateur Contest Evaluator Software

2008-04-18 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Kinda spam, but I thought I would pass this along. Andy. Subject: HA1AH Radioamateur Contest Evaluator Software To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear OM, dear YL, I found your e-mail address on the Internet as contact person of a radioamateur contest organizer team or at least related to a

[digitalradio] Tracking update: Cheap soundcard order

2008-04-17 Thread Andrew O'Brien
FYI, the cheap USB sound adapters I ordered are at Apr 17, 2008 9:17 AM In transit OLIVE BRANCH, MS Still some ways away from western New York State. I expect them to arrive Saturday. I have all 6 spoken for and 2-3 late

[digitalradio] DRCC Jan 1 Olivia Contest/JT65A New Years Crawl

2008-04-16 Thread Andrew O'Brien
My apologies, I had hoped to release the results in March but my limited ability to type due to shoulder/arm/neck problems has delayed many projects. I hope to release the results this weekend...pain medication permitting ! Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] TARA Skirmish: Permitted digital modes ?

2008-04-16 Thread Andrew O'Brien
The TARA rules for this upcoming contest state Modes of Operation: PSK, RTTY, HELL, MFSK, MT63, THROB, ASCII, SSTV PACKET Does anyone know if this means ONLY these modes , as I suspect, or are others like Olivia, and DominoEx permitted ? ALE 400 would be an interesting trial. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Using NBEMS in Global Simulated Emergency Test, May 3rd

2008-04-16 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-Anyone have any thoughts on how we might use Skip/Dave's NBEMS for this test ? Rick, any interest in chairing efforts of Digitalradio or your HFDEC group and seeing if we can spark some interest ? Andy K3UK -- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Mark Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Global

[digitalradio] Version 0.6 of WSPR released

2008-04-14 Thread Andrew O'Brien
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/WSPR060.EXE -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Best line of the day

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Copied on 40M PSK today I am having a hard time copying even though your signal is 599 , not decoding every thing. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Anyone need a $6.50 soundcard ?

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I am about to order a USB external sound adapter for US$6.50. The shipping however is $8.00 , more than the product itself ! So, perhaps I should order several of them and just mail them to others than want one. They apparently weigh 4oz, sticking one in the US mail should cost a couple of

[digitalradio] Re: Anyone need a $6.50 soundcard ?

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am about to order a USB external sound adapter for US$6.50. The shipping however is $8.00 , more than the product itself ! So, perhaps I should order several of them and just mail them to others than want one

[digitalradio] Re: 30 meters dead

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, kh6ty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Started listening to 30m at 8 AM. Only heard a propnet station coming on periodically. For one hour, no other activity - took a *big* risk - called CQ! ;-) Worked Columbia and California. When in doubt - just try calling

[digitalradio] Cheap USB soundcards ordered

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I placed an order for 6 of these USB sound adapters. They will go to David wd4kpd (possibly 2 ) Joe WB6AGR/AAT9EK Lynn - KB3FN Skip KH6TY Andy K3UK The shipping of $8.00 (ground) was the same for 6 as it would have been for one. So each one will be $7.83 PLUS whatever it costs for me to mail

Re: [digitalradio] Cheap USB soundcards ordered

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
No problem, I must have been asleep! On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 1:49 PM, kh6ty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andy, There may be some misunderstanding. I already have four of the USB Sound Adapters, which I will use to help local hams get on NBEMS. Please take me off your list, as I don't

[digitalradio] More on 30M DX

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
30M seems to open to Europe from eastern North America earlier than I would expect. Digital radio enthusiasts may want to take note. Here are a few stations my 40M (yes, 40) Inverted V at 35 feet captured. PSK31 Examples: Germany: Rx at Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:12:01 GMT From DL0EPC Loc JO43lg by

[digitalradio] 30M contesting thread: Retired

2008-04-13 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Ladies and Gentlemen, I think the thread about the 30M activity weekend and whether this constituted contesting, has run it's course. Posting about 30M digital activity and propagation is welcome but lets not get the old thread any further . Andy K3UK Owner.

[digitalradio] PSK Reporter in DM780

2008-04-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I just want to advise people that the PSK Reporter feature within DM780 that I mentioned a few months ago, has continued to evolve. The latest releases of DM780 have some major new PSK Reporter improvements. DM780 users can know seamlessly report the PSK31 stations their rig is receiving to a

[digitalradio] Re: PSK Reporter in DM780

2008-04-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is just detecting callsigns in on-air QSO's and receiving reports from new logbook entries, that's all it does. No beacons or automated transmissions. Simon Brown, HB9DRV Correct, thus it is very useful for

[digitalradio] Someone else with no JASON tones

2008-04-12 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I saw this today... K0MVJ Yes I copied you fine. Can't seem to transmit back though. No tones out NC5O Well Andy has the same trouble, I'm on VOX on the Kenwood TS450s Anyone have any idea why JASON generates no audio at all for some people? -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)

[digitalradio] Re: Pathsim Bozo guide ?

2008-04-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
-Thanks, that is helpful. I will give it a try this weekend. Andy K3UK -- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Vojtech Bubnik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I wanted to compare WSPR, JT65A, and Olivia on a 30M frequency at a given power output will it do that ? You need to run the

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