Tony, Patrick, Sorry for such a late replay, but I want to that you for post this as it was a big help in getting me started with ALE-400.
Thank you, phil de ka1gmn On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Patrick Lindecker <f6...@free.fr> wrote: > > > Hello Phil, > > Tony (K2MO) is preparing a paper about the way to use ALE400. Here is a > first draft that Tony sent to Digital radio some time ago. I added some > modifications. > > 73 > Patrick > > From Tony: > > > All, > > Received several emails asking how to setup Multipsk and work ALE-400 ARQ > chat mode so here's my feeble attempt at a quick start guide. > > Multipsk download site : http://f6cte.free.fr/index_anglais.htm > The last Multipsk test version is: > http://f6cte.free.fr/MULTIPSK_TEST_27_10_2009.ZIP > > Paste this adress in your Internet Explorer or equivalent. Download the > file. > Create a tempory folder (C:\TEST, for example), unzip the file in it and > start C:\TEST\Multipsk.exe (the auxiliary files will be created > automatically). > For ALE and ALE400, see: > http://f6cte.free.fr/ALE_and_ALE400_easy_with_Multipsk.doc > http://f6cte.free.fr/The_ARQ_FAE_beacon_easy_with_Multipsk.doc > > Do not install the program from the desktop. Copy the Multipsk folder to > your program file folder and click the INSTALL.EXE file. > > Configuration: > > The program should open the configuration screen on the first installation. > > If not, click CONFIGURATION menu located in the upper left corner of the > main window and click CONFIGURATION SCREEN. > > In the CONFIGURATION SCREEN... > > Click SERIAL PORT to select your PTT COMPORT > Click OPTIONS FOR SERIAL PORTS if additional settings are needed > Click SOUND CARD INPUT / OUTPUT to configure your sound card > Click RX/TX SCREEN button to return to main window > > Personal Data: > > In the upper left corner of the main window, click CONFIGURATION menu / > PERSONAL DATA. Enter your call sign, name, locator etc - click save. > > ID Management: > > Click CONFIGURATION menu / MANAGEMENT OF THE IDENTIFIERS. > Click TRANSMISSION OF YOUR CALL SIGN + LOCATOR in the popup window* > Click QUIT on the bottom of this window to return to the main window. > > * Your locator / call sign will be taken from the information you entered > in > the PERSONAL DATA window. > > Reed Solomon Identifiers: > > The RS ID's are located in the upper left of the main program window above > the waterfall. Click the following ID's: > > RSID - sends Reed Solomon mode identifier on transmit > RX RSID - allows Multipsk to automatically switch modes upon RSID mode > reception > RX CALL ID - allows CALL and PROP ID of the other station to appear in your > > waterfall. > > Clicking the CALL ID button located on the far left of side of the main > window will SEND your call sign and locator (CALL ID / PROP ID) which will > appear in the waterfall of the receiving station. > > It will also activate the map screen showing the other station where you're > > located on the Multipsk map. See ID management for details on CALL ID / > PROP > ID. > > > Waterfall: > > Waterfall controls are located on the right side of the main window. Make > sure WATERFALL / HIGH is clicked for best results. Adjust the waterfall > color / contrast using the up/down COLOR buttons. > > Appearance: > > Font type, color and window size buttons are located on the bottom left of > the main window. Click FONTS and HEIGHT to adjust to your preference. > > Macros: > > Patrick has already configured the macros. The information for each macro > is > taken from the PERSONAL DATA where your call sign, name and locator are > stored. If you'd like to customize the macros, right click on the macro > button. Remember to click SAVE AND CLOSE when finished. > > > ALE-400 ARQ FAE "CHAT MODE" Operation: > > Calling CQ / Connecting > > In the main window: > > 1. Click on ALE-400 mode (not 141ALE) > 2. Click ARQ FAE button located in the middle of the window (button stays > pushed in). > 3. Click the CQ button next to ARQ FAE button to send a CQ. > > The CQ will go out as soon as the button is pressed; transmitting 5 seconds > > and listening for 5 seconds. To end the call, click the END button next to > the CQ button (the CQ must finish before you can end the call). > > Multipsk will connect automatically once the ALE-400 signal is detected by > another station. The stations call sign will appear in the RX window along > with a connect confirmation. Your PC speaker will BEEP to confirm > connection > as well. > > The ALE-400 ARQ Chat Mode QSO: > > The top window is where you type; hitting enter will send the text in that > window, but not while the other station is sending. There is a short wait > period for TX/RX change-over. > > The middle window shows the text that has been received by the other > station. It is normal to see the same text repeated on occasion if signals > are weak; this is where the ARQ comes into play requesting repeats for > missing data. > > You can chose not to have the double TX window by clicking DOUBLE at the > bottom of the main program window. It's best to leave it on to monitor > throughput. Receive text appears in the bottom window. > > The ALE-400 / ARQ / FAE mode works like a semi-duplex chat mode so there is > > no waiting for the station to stop transmitting to send. Print will go out > both ways as the mode switches from TX/RX every few seconds. To end the > QSO, > hit END next to the CQ button. > > We have found that it is possible to 'force' collisions with ALE-400 ARQ if > > you hit enter-to-send at the right moment, especially when signals are > weak. > This is where Patrick's RSID re-sync comes in handy. This feature is on the > > latest test version. > > Calling a station with Selective calling: > > Selective calling allows you to call a specific station. > > Click the AUX FUNCTIONS button located in the middle of the main program > window. > In the AUX FUNCTIONS window, enter the stations call sign you wish to call > in the SELECTIVE CALL ARQ FAE box and click the CALL button. > > You'll know the connection is made by the confirming beep of the PC speaker > > as well as the call sign confirmation in the RX window. > > ALE-400 ARQ CHAT MODE PERFORMANCE: > > Patrick as done a lot of work with this mode and it is quite robust. The > fact that it's ARQ means that missing print caused by QSB can be recovered > quickly instead waiting for the other station to stop transmitting and then > > asking what you missed. > > Conclusion: > > There is a lot more to this mode, but we'll leave it at that for now. > Thanks > for reading and we hope to see you on the air. 14074.0 +/- QRM. > > Certainly hope the guide can help... > > Best Regards, > > Tony -K2MO > > PS: I'm sure there are a few details I may have over looked so please feel > free to comment. > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Phil Williams <ka1...@gmail.com> > *To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Friday, October 30, 2009 9:48 AM > *Subject:* Re: [digitalradio] New to digital modes? Try this weekend's > challenge > > What about ALE-400? This is a mode that I have never used. I have finally > installed mutlipsk which offers this mode. I would sure like to get some > hands on with ALE-400. > > Oh yeah, I second the motion on Feld Hell. Thanks KT. > > philw de ka1gmn > > On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 6:19 PM, Kurt Tuttle <k8...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> >> >> I would recommend FeldHell also. >> >> KT >> K8YZK >> >> --- On *Thu, 10/29/09, Phil Williams <ka1...@gmail.com>* wrote: >> >> >> From: Phil Williams <ka1...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [digitalradio] New to digital modes? Try this weekend's >> challenge >> To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com >> Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009, 7:13 PM >> >> >> >> What? No THOR?! ;-) >> >> philw de ka1gmn >> >> On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 9:31 AM, obrienaj <k3uka...@gmail. >> com<http://us.mc558.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=k3uka...@gmail.com> >> > wrote: >> >>> >>> We have had few new people join this group after the QST article on RS >>> ID. Since many of them are NEW to digital modes other than RTTY or PSK31... >>> I thought I would challenge the people who have not ventured away from PSK31 >>> or RTTY to try a task this weekend. Three QSOs in three different modes. To >>> keep is focused, I suggest you choose from these 5 modes >>> >>> Olivia >>> Feld Hell >>> Domninoex >>> MFSK16 >>> MT63 >>> >>> If you have NO clue about these modes, great... just ask and we will get >>> you started. Choose Multipsk, Fldigi, or DM780 as your software and we can >>> help set up. >>> >>> >> >> > >
