Just a though, I am with you on the portable radio psk/rtty built in, that would be fantastic. Say a little FT-817 or the 897 etc with a fold out qwerty keyboard and display. Surely it wouldn't be hard to implement. I think there are now software out for psk on a PDA which is about as compact as you are going to get. -------Original Message------- From: expeditionradio Date: 14/01/2010 14:48:45 To: [email protected] Subject: [digitalradio] portable HF digital in the radio Re: Haiti a test for emcomms
> Russell Blair (NC5O) wrote: > ALE and Winmor and software for a PC, and power > to run all this. but the phone nets maybe slow > but all you need is a radio. Hi Russell, ALE does not need a computer for sending email or calling other stations. There are many radios with built in ALE. They were expensive, but the price has recently come way down on some of them. It just works, it is part of the radio's function, and you are not at the mercy of your flimsy laptop connections, or limited weight and bulk when traveling to a disaster zone. The limitations of small airplanes, helicopters, or boats could force you to decide whether you will bring water/food or a laptop and the other radio stuff. It is sad that not many ham radio companies have produced portable HF radios with built in PSK31 or RTTY keypad interfaces. Such a simple thing to do, but they "just don't get it". Only a few VHF/UHF HTs even have APRS built in. Such a shame. 73 Bonnie KQ6XA
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