[digitalradio] Re: A new concept in digital mode band plans- reducing the number of tongues in the tower of Babylon

2010-03-01 Thread ed_hekman
Andy, Some great ideas there. I had also suggested a couple months ago the idea of a universal CQ mode that could be an extension of the RSID/CallID that Patrick has developed. The software should include S/N measurement that can be used to suggest some the possible modes to switch to for

[digitalradio] Re: A new concept in digital mode band plans- reducing the number of tongues in the tower of Babylon

2010-03-01 Thread ed_hekman
- Original Message - From: ed_hekman ehek...@... To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 1:45 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Re: A new concept in digital mode band plans- reducing the number of tongues in the tower of Babylon Andy, Some great ideas

[digitalradio] Re: ROS v1.6.3 and Windows Vista

2010-02-20 Thread ed_hekman
Yes, it does run in Vista Home Premium. Although there is no option for selecting the sound card, I was able to put the computer mic by the radio speaker and decode a few signals last night. It was surprising since there were many CW signals in the same space. Ed WB6YTE --- In

[digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

2010-02-18 Thread ed_hekman
Wes, Welcome to the digital modes. 1967 was a good year - I was also first licensed in '67. This web site has some interesting information about digital modes. http://f1ult.free.fr/DIGIMODES/MULTIPSK/digimodesF6CTE_en An important parameter is the mean/peak power ratio for each of the modes.

[digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

2010-02-18 Thread ed_hekman
I forgot to mention... I feel a little guilty when running 50 watts on PSK31 now. In the past 6 months I have logged over 50 QSOs including Japan and Europe (both 5000 miles) with less than 1 watt. It takes a little more patience but it has been a real eye-opener to discover what can be

[digitalradio] Re: Amazing ! Multispsk with SDR 48 Khz RS ID

2010-02-14 Thread ed_hekman
Very interesting, Andy. I had not noticed the RX RS ID button on the SDR window or the RS ID configuration window. Patrick, Is there a way to keep the RS ID window open while using the RX/TX screen? Is there any other notification of the RS ID detection when using the RX/TX window?

[digitalradio] Re: 13 Pin DIN Male to 6-Pin Mini Din Female

2010-02-14 Thread ed_hekman
www.buxcomm.com has a lot of interface cables. I wonder if they would consider adding this to their product line - or make custom order cables. I built a set of cables from a pair of 8-pin mini-din cables. I cut the cables in half and put 13-pin, 8-pin DIN and 5-pin DIN connectors on the

[digitalradio] Re: SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band

2010-01-31 Thread ed_hekman
and and especially the capabilities that SDR opens up can't possibly be one-person projects. Ed WB6YTE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andy obrien k3uka...@... wrote: On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM, ed_hekman ehek...@... wrote: Interesting comments, Andy. My goal is also to be able

[digitalradio] Re: SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band

2010-01-30 Thread ed_hekman
Interesting comments, Andy. My goal is also to be able to monitor all the digital portions of the band and to be able to spot all call signs in any mode across the band. CW Skimmer is a good model for that. In addition, it would nice to be able to select a few segments of the band (~5

[digitalradio] Re: using fldigi

2009-11-21 Thread ed_hekman
Danny, I use fldigi with a TS-2000 using the TS-570.xml file. The settings under Fldigi Configuration:Rig:RigCAT are: Use RigCAT: checked Rig Description file: TS-570.xml Retries: 2 Retry Interval (ms): 50 Command Interval (ms): 5 RTS/CTS Flow Control: checked Device: COM9 Baud rate: 57600

[digitalradio] Re: What's up with FLDIGI

2009-09-29 Thread ed_hekman
Andy, The TS-570 XML file works fine on my TS-2000 with RigCat. Ed WB6YTE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien andrewob...@... wrote: Skip, there is no TS2000 XML file for RIGCAT. I'll play around some more. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Re: ALE400 quick guide - Last Multipsk test version

2009-09-26 Thread ed_hekman
Patrick, I am unable to download from your web site. Is there a North American site that I can download it from? Thanks, Ed WB6YTE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Patrick Lindecker f6...@... wrote: Hello Tony and all, Thanks Tony for the nice quick guide. For information, the

[digitalradio] Re: I Hate Computers and Radio!!!! Interference.

2009-09-24 Thread ed_hekman
Kevin, I went through that a couple years ago and discovered that the new power supply I had just purchased for $25 had no filters on the AC line. Homebrew filters helped a bit but a new Antec power supply (~ $30 after the rebate) solved the problem. If you open the power supply case you may

[digitalradio] Re: SDR-Radio.com

2009-09-07 Thread ed_hekman
Andy, I built a Softrock RXTX V6.3 earlier this year. It does take some reading to understand what is offered and what is required/available for each kit. It is not really a business - the guys design the radios and offer the kits for little more than the cost of the parts. I think it is