[digitalradio] Re: Weekend ALE400 network test April 4; All welcome

2009-04-03 Thread Tooner
Hey Andy, Post us a screenshot in Files or Picture of your ALE400 options page? f, k2ncc

[digitalradio] Re: New ALE Yahoogroup

2009-04-01 Thread Tooner
Good idea, but the first thing I'd recommend is to use something besides the PCALE software as your screenshot on the forum! f, k2ncc

[digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black?

2009-04-01 Thread Tooner
It's WB0LCC. He's on pretty regular, and one of those strong signals to my QTH. Ruins my waterfall. But an okay guy. A goof to be sure! Short QSO about his signal strength in January. We both went down to QRP and worked 599. You'll see him again. f, k2ncc

[digitalradio] Correction, No FCC data bandwidth limit on HF Re: USA ham rules

2009-03-24 Thread Tooner
Excellent answers! Thank you VERY much! I've sent off an email to the FCC and will call ARRL to see if they confirm the information provided. Which I suspect they will. Sweet. Made me a little nervous doing 2k wide QSOs, so I stopped until I was certain. I was eager to try wider ones and

[digitalradio] Re: 1000 Hz Olivia under USA new rules ?

2009-03-23 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick W mrf...@... wrote: ... There is no conflict with using wide modes (FCC defined as up to the bandwidth of a communications quality phone transmission) as long as the baud rate of an individual tone does not exceed 300 baud. Hey Rick. Thanks for the

[digitalradio] Re: 40 M band change coming soon

2009-03-13 Thread Tooner
First I've heard of it Eric. Do you have any links to articles about these proposed changes? f

[digitalradio] Re: EA PSK31 CONTEST 14-15th Mars

2009-02-27 Thread Tooner
http://www.pskcontesting.com/testcal/

[digitalradio] Re: 1000 Hz Olivia under USA new rules ?

2009-02-12 Thread Tooner
whatever came of this?

[digitalradio] Digital mode operator in Oregon?

2009-01-26 Thread Tooner
Live in Oregon? Come see me. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DARCO f, k2ncc

[digitalradio] Re: Digital mode operator in Oregon?

2009-01-26 Thread Tooner
I wouldn't ask a Bend resident to drive so far. For our meetings, you don't have to leave your home. If there's ever anything in digimodes you'd like to try, shoot me an email. f --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Moore tnetcen...@... wrote: Sorry Frank! I'm not particularly

[digitalradio] new wefax digital files

2008-12-21 Thread Tooner
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/files/Weather/ f, k2ncc PS also check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HF-Fax

[digitalradio] Re: identify this mode?

2008-12-07 Thread Tooner
LA5VNA Steinar Thank you VERY much for that assistance! Is there any less expensive software that does what CODE300, RS Argus, Sorcerer, etc. can? I'm guessing that's asking too much. I sure would like to be able to do what you had your friend do! Anyway, thanks again! f, k2ncc

[digitalradio] Re: identify this mode?

2008-12-06 Thread Tooner
No one in the group can ID this mode? f

[digitalradio] Re: identify this mode?

2008-11-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Jose A. Amador [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's OK for aural reference, but a .wav cilp is required for decoding. Jose, I gave thought to what you said and it makes sense. The 'aural reference' and screenshot is good, but the ability to decode is even

[digitalradio] identify this mode?

2008-11-15 Thread Tooner
Here's a mode I hear often. Anyone know what it is and maybe what the typical decoding settings are? (inside ZIP is MP3) See Files link for uploaded: unknownmode_4293.jpg unknownmode_4293.mp3 f (k2ncc)

[digitalradio] Re: identify this mode?

2008-11-15 Thread Tooner
No zip, just MP3.

[digitalradio] Re: BONITO RADIOCOMM 6

2008-08-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Barrie Parsons [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1/Yaesu ft8900r 2/Icom IC706MK11G 3/Trio TS940SAT. Would anyone be able to tell me if the radiocomm interface can be atatched to thee 3 tcvrs please?. I have used Bonito RadioCom 5.1, and didn't care much for it.

[digitalradio] Re: BONITO RADIOCOMM 6

2008-08-30 Thread Tooner
The radio-control of DM780... I meant HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe). The program has too many names! 8) f

[digitalradio] Re: Front mic tripped when using ACC1 port? (was IICOM IC-735)

2008-06-12 Thread Tooner
Hey Bob, Thanks again for the rapid reply. As a rookie, I'm always looking to learn more! What you've said didn't make much sense to me. Oh, you're quite clear, but the logic was confusing. Why would a radio cause a virtual PTT, tripping the microphone when the rear ACC1 port is in use? So, I

[digitalradio] Re: 10 Tips for the PSK31 Digital Mode

2008-06-07 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Ed Hekman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I made a similar modification to an IC-735 to use the 250Hz CW filter in SSB mode although that was a bit more complicated. Let me know if you would like me to send the instructions. Hey Ed. I now have the IC-735 and

[digitalradio] Re: IICOM IC-735

2008-06-07 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Joe Veldhuis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One note: if you use the ACC-1 jack for your soundcard interface, disconnect the mic when working digital, as both the front-panel mic and the ACC jack are live when transmitting. Hey Joe. This is a rather old post,

[digitalradio] Re: what is this HF sound please?

2008-05-16 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No idea - but how did you make that recording? Hello Simon, I use a great (free, GPL) program called CamStudio. http://camstudio.org/ Frank, K2NCC

[digitalradio] what is this HF sound please?

2008-05-08 Thread Tooner
http://evokefrank.googlepages.com/oddsound_1.824.0_1000UTC.wmv f

[digitalradio] Re: PSK Reporter in DM780

2008-04-12 Thread Tooner
1984 , just running a littel late ? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Brother_(1984) Entirely unrelated. But, if you don't want to be found, don't transmit! f

[digitalradio] Re: Vista

2008-03-25 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, wa0elm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking at purchasing a new laptop, and I can't find anything that doesn't come with Vista. Is anyone having success running digital software Hey Eric, I'm using Vista here (64-bit if that matters) and have had

[digitalradio] Re: Vista

2008-03-25 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Howard Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It appears your opinion is shared by others: http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8541837412.html?kc=EWKNLNAV032408STR4 One can hardly consider a Linux site to be fair-and-balanced towards it's slant on Windows.

[digitalradio] Re:Vista

2008-03-25 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Traveler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still to many bugs with Vista for my liking. That seems to be one of those perpetuating comments I see so often. Traveller, without plagiarizing someone's news article, how about listing some of those 'bugs'? Okay, well,

[digitalradio] Re: Fwd: [ARRL-LOTW] First International DominoEx Prefix Contest

2008-03-23 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Forwarded message -- From: John [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jul 15, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: [ARRL-LOTW] First International DominoEx Prefix Contest To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any one know what mode

[digitalradio] Re: RFI-Free PCs?

2008-03-21 Thread Tooner
Tony, I had the same question at one time and found building the box myself was the best solution. Asking for something out-of-the-box might be like searching for the Holy Grail! I'm using a great CoolerMaster case*, which is double-walled and uses a metal mesh instead of plastic for the bay

[digitalradio] Re: 10 Tips for the PSK31 Digital Mode

2008-03-12 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rein Couperus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First thing to do of course is make sure THERE ARE NO STRONGER ONES. This can be done various ways. Typically, I use the variable bandwidth tuning and IF shift to avoid strong signals. But, that's rare to need to do

[digitalradio] Re: 10 Tips for the PSK31 Digital Mode

2008-03-12 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rein Couperus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... I have visited several hams who could hear MORE than twice the stations after switching from a 2.5 kHz (panoramic) to 250 Hz filter. While on the subject of filters, my current setup allows me to narrow my SSB

[digitalradio] Hey, I'm famous! PSK31 Article on ARRLWeb

2008-03-11 Thread Tooner
Hello all, You've seen it here first (files, psk31_tips.pdf) and now live on ARRLWeb News: http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2008/03/11/10007 If you have any good articles that you'd like to see in lights, ARRL will pay to post them. 73. Frank K2NCC htpp://evokefrank.googlepages.com

[digitalradio] Re: MFJ-1278 software

2008-02-07 Thread Tooner
A quick search of this group for MFJ-1278 software may give you the answer you seek. I would start here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/message/20243 Frank, K2NCC http://evokefrank.googlepages.com

[digitalradio] Re: RFI follow-up

2008-02-05 Thread Tooner
You might find some RFI help here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radiointerference/

[digitalradio] Re: Bands improving

2008-02-02 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Leskep [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: US ssb stations now readable on 7183 lsb at 0600 utc W5RG BOB s8/9 A lift in conditions maybe heralds things to come SF=71 A=19 K=5 and SSN is 19 Les VK2DSG We've had these numbers in the recent past, if memory

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-31 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMO the user community should be very grateful to Patrick No doubt. There's no complaint in providing the service, as each programmer has given many of us new things to try, and the ability to work with what we

[digitalradio] Re: MULTIPSK FAE 400 (formally New release of...)

2008-01-31 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Rick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The main reason for using Multipsk for me now has been the superb FAE 400 mode. Thanks for that Rick. I've never use FAE 400 (or any other ARQ, ALE type modes.) I haven't found much local interest in experimenting with the

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-31 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Lindecker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Frank, Windows - No Disk Exception Processing Message 0xc013 Parameters Did you have this problem at the second starting? Or is it permanent each time you start it? Every time I start it. f

[digitalradio] DM780 - 90 second preview

2008-01-31 Thread Tooner
Here's a quick-n-dirty home video of some of the features of Digital Master 780: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7731131773805023264

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-31 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Les Warriner leswa7ham@ wrote: Thanks Much!!! Wow! all these 4.7 Multipsk posts after I asked my question - and no answer. So I'll try again. Paul, I believe message #26409 answered

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-30 Thread Tooner
MultiPSK gives an error in Vista 64-bit: Windows - No Disk Exception Processing Message 0xc013 Parameters ... Cancel, Try Again, Continue Selecting either will still pull up the program. Seems to work fine. Not a biggie, but in case someone else is using the same O/S, let us know if you

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MultiPSK has a lot more in it than just the ALE Frank. That's cool, and I can appreciate that. I've played with most of the common digital modes software and have to say MultiPSK has a lot of 'meat' to it. However, as

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Jose A. Amador [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... but what it does and how it does. ... And certainly MultiPSK does its stuff WELL ... as a peek at its specs will show you. How about telling us what that 'stuff' is, as you are more familiar than I? Specifics

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Sholto Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For me personally MultiPSK allows me to enjoy ham radio my way. I like to experiment and be on the edge of new digimode technology and concepts. The learning curve keeps my mind sharp. I can appreciate that! Simon,

[digitalradio] Re: New release (4.7) of MULTIPSK

2008-01-30 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Kevin O'Rorke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those who complain about the UI really need to go away and use another Program. Sorry Kevin, in this country, our opinions are equal. In theory at least. Those who complain.. don't just get up and leave we bitch

[digitalradio] Re: New Beta release of NBEMS, version 1.2.0

2008-01-27 Thread Tooner
Doesn't work in 64-bit Vista. 8( Frank, K2NCC

[digitalradio] Re: Introducing the K3UK Quick and Dirty Guide to Narrow-Band SSTV

2008-01-23 Thread Tooner
Great page and excellent advice. I appreciate the work you've done! 73. Frank K2NCC

[digitalradio] Re: [ARRL-LOTW] First International DominoEx Prefix Contest

2008-01-21 Thread Tooner
Hello Group. I searched this forum to see if anyone else had a question about 'Domino' digital modes and ARRL's Logbook-of-The-World. All I found was the following request: Subject: [ARRL-LOTW] First International DominoEx Prefix Contest Any one know what mode designator would be best when

[digitalradio] been thinking about an oscilloscope

2008-01-21 Thread Tooner
I've been thinking about getting an oscilloscope. I've got some idea of what to look for in one when using it with amateur radio, but am wondering about one I've found several of for under 200 bucks. It's the Tektronix 465 dual trace oscilloscope. Here's the specifications:

[digitalradio] Re: been thinking about an oscilloscope

2008-01-21 Thread Tooner
Thank you for that information Michael! f

[digitalradio] Re: been thinking about an oscilloscope

2008-01-21 Thread Tooner
What's the difference between an oscilloscope and a spectrum analyzer? I use software spectrum analyzers, but still have ambient baseline noise since it's input is via a soundcard. Can I get the same benefits with an oscilloscope that I get with spectrum analyzer? I'd like to be able to

[digitalradio] Re: RFI Identification

2008-01-20 Thread Tooner
If this turns out to be the motion detector, or anything that you identify, please send me a screenshot or the sound file so I can put it up on our radio interference Yahoo forum. Check out QRZ.COM to get my email address. Thank you! Frank, K2NCC http://groups.yahoo.com/group/radiointerference/

[digitalradio] Re: HAARP and Moon Echo of HAARP received well in South Bend, Indiana 6.7925

2008-01-19 Thread Tooner
In case it hasn't been mentioned, here's a great site on HAARP: http://www.haarp.alaska.edu/ f

[digitalradio] Re: New file uploaded to digitalradio

2008-01-17 Thread Tooner
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, John Becker, WØJAB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would someone like to step up and take credit for this? John, W0JAB Hey John, this is an article I submitted to our local ham club's newsletter*. Let me know if there's anything glaringly wrong, as it won't

[digitalradio] center of the waterfall question

2007-09-04 Thread Tooner
Hey group, this is Frank K2NCC, Just wanted to ask what is surely a noobie question or two. If my waterfall (using MixW) can receive a signal between 300KHz and 3000KHz on the spectrum, that's my bandwidth of the radio, right? Seems to match what the manual says, 2700. I've read where PSK31 is

[digitalradio] center of the waterfall question

2007-09-04 Thread Tooner
Hey group, this is Frank K2NCC, Just wanted to ask what is surely a noobie question or two. If my waterfall (using MixW) can receive a signal between 300KHz and 3000KHz on the spectrum, that's my bandwidth of the radio, right? Seems to match what the manual says, 2700. I've read where PSK31 is

[digitalradio] Re: what the heck is this waterfall display telling me?

2007-04-29 Thread Tooner
Looks like you might be right. Did you find out anything new? That signal seems to meet the specs found here: http://www.qsl.net/zl1bpu/DOMINO/Index.htm (A musical jumble of notes.) MultiPSK decodes it, but there's another Domino-specific software that can be downloaded from the link above.

[digitalradio] Re: what the heck is this waterfall display telling me?

2007-03-30 Thread Tooner
14.071 --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Natalia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank, What freq is it on? Interesting pic. Kevin.

[digitalradio] what the heck is this waterfall display telling me?

2007-03-29 Thread Tooner
Hey group, Heard this noise today, but couldn't identify it as a digital signal. Been in the same spot for a year now and have never seen this on my MixW display! Screen shot here: http://img244.imageshack.us/my.php?image=oddnoise14071dm8.jpg On and off for a couple of minutes, then nothing.