Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
Well drink some water from Thirlmere since it is actually a resovoir (or was, last I knew) and if you stop by Windermere, that's my home town. There are a couple of repeaters in that area linked to Echolink so you might be able to communicate from Thirlmere to Thirlmere. Andy K3UK On 3/11/07,

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-11 Thread Andrew O'Brien
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was watching a bad PSK31 signal on 40M this morning, an IMD of -6 and harmonic waterfall 'trails all over my 3 Khz wide display. Do official observers ever get involved in these cases ? Seems that friendly pink

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-11 Thread Walt DuBose
- *From:* Walt DuBose mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com mailto:digitalradio@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Saturday, March 10, 2007 8:10 PM *Subject:* [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears Ok, here's a question I don't know how to answer since I

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-11 Thread rein
If I am receiving a psk31 signal at a -12 dB SNR and I can amplify the signal by 9 dBm that would make the SNR at -3 dB. If psk31 can't decode the signal then, I would suspect that there is a problem with psk31 or the receive or transmit soB ftware. A fade of 6 to 10 dB us not all that

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread mulveyraa2
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Chuck Mayfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Suggestion: Don't wait for an OO. Look up his call at QRZ.com, get his phone number, give him a call and talk to him about the problem. The op probably does not know that he is over-driving his audio. I've

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Rick Scott
them, like a certain kt4* who doesn't seem capable of ever turning his amp off. - Rich Ive done it with several ops also. 1 has said thanks, most say F you :D. And ya the KT4 doesnt seem to understand PSK31 is just fine without running full gallon ... and sounding like crap.

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Dave Bernstein
I would just tell the operator directly; in my experience, they're usually appreciative, and can't wait to race off and fix the problem. 73, Dave, AA6YQ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was watching a bad PSK31 signal on 40M this

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Roger J. Buffington
mulveyraa2 wrote: I think I've actually gotten a Thanks! I'll drop my drive level down next time maybe twice. A few never responded back, and the remainder were of the F-you, there's nothing wrong with my signal or equipment style. Needless to say, you can recognize the same guys over

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Dave Bernstein
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Jose A. Amador
Roger J. Buffington wrote: That is certainly disappointing. What software do you use to take a screenshot? Will it work with MixW? de Roger W6VZV You could try with a simple Print Screen dump to the clipboard, and then paste it to Paint, Photoshop or whatever. I use Gadwin Print Screen

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was watching a bad PSK31 signal on 40M this morning, an IMD of -6 and harmonic waterfall 'trails all over my 3 Khz wide display. Do official observers ever get involved in these cases ? Seems that friendly pink

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Roger J. Buffington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mulveyraa2 wrote: That is certainly disappointing. What software do you use to take a screenshot? Will it work with MixW? de Roger W6VZV Click ALT-PRTSCREEN and then click Paste directly into your email

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Andrew O'Brien
On 3/10/07, Brad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: while the offending ZL was on air and he received the email between transmissions, called me on psk and asked for advice. Instant results! Brad VK2QQ A ZL called a VK for advice ! What is the world coming to ? Andy K3UK (from near Thirlmere)

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-10 Thread Walt DuBose
Ok, here's a question I don't know how to answer since I don't have the experience. Let's say I am running my IC-746PRO on PSK31 and passing disaster relief traffic in and out of a disaster area. If the station I am working on the other end can't decode me and I am also having trouble

[digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Walt DuBose [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if I turn on my linear is that Ok or should I just give up and wait for better conditions? Walt/K5YFW K5? Sure, crank it up.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears

2007-03-10 Thread James Wilson
: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals linears Ok, here's a question I don't know how to answer since I don't have the experience. Let's say I am running my IC-746PRO on PSK31 and passing disaster relief traffic in and out of a disaster area. If the station I am working on the other end

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
_ From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien A ZL called a VK for advice ! What is the world coming to ? Just some big brotherly advice. Andy K3UK (from near Thirlmere) Hmm, I would expect better signals from you! Brad VK2QQ

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Andrew O'Brien
I from the original Thirlmere area. On 3/10/07, Brad [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- *From:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Andrew O'Brien A ZL called a VK for advice ! What is the world coming to ? Just some big brotherly

RE: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ?

2007-03-10 Thread Brad
And I will be visiting that QTH in about 6 weeks! _ From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien Sent: Sunday, 11 March 2007 3:43 PM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: Bad PSK signals ? I from the original