[digitalradio] Anyone For 6 Meter ROS ??

2010-08-24 Thread n4zq
Here is a response I got from Dan Henderson, N1ND, ARRL Regulatory Information Manager about the legality of ROS here in the states. My question was very simple. Is ROS a legal mode under FCC rules and if not, what would it take to make it so. Here is what Dan had to say. From:

Re: [digitalradio] Anyone For 6 Meter ROS ??

2010-08-24 Thread Dave Wright
The only problem is that Mr Henderson is mistaken in one regard. Per Part 97, spread spectrum is not authorized on 6m or 2m. The rules specifically state (section 97.305(b)) no SS modulation emission may be transmitted on any frequency where SS is not specifically authorized.. A review of

Re: [digitalradio] Anyone For 6 Meter ROS ??

2010-08-24 Thread charles standlee
Keith, While ROS is not legal on HF it still is not legal on 6 or 2 meters here in the states, it is legal on 1.25cm and above. Please see Part 97.305 it clearly states where spread spectrum is authorized. This issue has been hashed out on numerous threads and I wouldn't want to put my

[digitalradio] Re: Half Square Antenna

2010-08-24 Thread Thomas
What Andy and Skip said, plus a top corner feed causes a pattern distortion in the broadside that narrows the beam width a bit. A bottom element feed through a parallel network has no pattern distortion but requires ground radials. However you can put down a very minimal ground radial system

Re: [digitalradio] Anyone For 6 Meter ROS ??

2010-08-24 Thread bruce mallon
Just what we need is spark-gap radios on 6 and 2 meters. We just got through fighting this a few years back.  Since 223 is little used and it's legal whats the problem with going up there ? Chuck is right why is it that SS users feel they need to go on widely used bands ? Even if legal the

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Half Square Antenna

2010-08-24 Thread KH6TY
Tom, with voltage feed, you only need an electrostatic ground. I used about 10' x 10' of chicken wire for a ground sheet under mine in Hawaii. 73, Skip KH6TY Thomas wrote: What Andy and Skip said, plus a top corner feed causes a pattern distortion in the broadside that narrows the beam

[digitalradio] CMSK Freq's

2010-08-24 Thread k8yzk
I know CMSK is mainly for 160/80 metes (which I currently can't do), but what freq's are being used currently on the other bands/ thanks and 73 Kurt

[digitalradio] Re: CMSK Freq's

2010-08-24 Thread Juergen
Dave, KB3MOW, has suggested 14079 + 1000 Hz, USB, to me for a test on 20 m. I will be available there around 22.00 UTC or a little bit later. 73 Juergen, DL8LE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, k8yzk k8...@... wrote: I know CMSK is mainly for 160/80 metes (which I currently can't do), but

[digitalradio] Re: CMSK Freq's

2010-08-24 Thread Juergen
Called there in CMSK31 and 63 from 22.00 - 22.30 UTC. No reply. Will be there again tomorrow. 73 Juergen, DL8LE --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, k8yzk k8...@... wrote: I know CMSK is mainly for 160/80 metes (which I currently can't do), but what freq's are being used currently on the

RE: [digitalradio] Re: CMSK Freq's

2010-08-24 Thread Dave 'Doc' Corio
I alternated calls to you and calls to CQ and never heard another signal. Not sure how propagation is, though. 73 Dave KB3MOW -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Juergen Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 6:30 PM

Re: [digitalradio] Re: CMSK Freq's

2010-08-24 Thread Claudio
Hi: i will be tomorrow about 1800 z in 14079 and 21079 Claudio-lu2vc 2010/8/24 Dave 'Doc' Corio dco...@zitomedia.net I alternated calls to you and calls to CQ and never heard another signal. Not sure how propagation is, though. 73 Dave KB3MOW -Original Message- *From:*

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New guy

2010-08-24 Thread J. Moen
Steve, There have been some terrific responses with some great advice. I'll focus only on the interface between the radio and the PC's soundcard. Even for casual usage, I'd recommend that you not use the built-in soundcard that came with your computer, and that you probably use for PC things