Re: [digitalradio] Digital busy detect -Winmor

2009-11-24 Thread Andy obrien
At the moment it can be turned off, On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM, DANNY DOUGLAS wrote: > > > My only question here: Is this a required part of the program, or can it > be turned on and off? > Danny Douglas > N7DC > ex WN5QMX ET2US WA5UKR ET3USA SV0WPP VS6DD N7DC/YV5 G5CTB > All 2 years or mo

[digitalradio] Moderator: ALE Busy Detect..Attended/Unattended : 24 hour guillotine

2009-11-25 Thread Andy obrien
I will apply the guillotine to the discussion of ALE Busy Detect..Attended/Unattended issue. Many helpful ideas and opinions have been shared already, if you have anything constructive to add please do so by 1200 UTC 26/11/09 after that I will expect comments to end as the thread will have run it'

[digitalradio] Fwd: [KenwoodTS-2000] FS: TS-2000

2009-12-04 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Kevin McGuirt Date: Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 5:02 PM Subject: [KenwoodTS-2000] FS: TS-2000 To: kenwoodts-2...@yahoogroups.com For Sale: Kenwood TS-2000 - Works great, a few scratches on top cover but otherwise excellent condition. S/N 21000188. Have or

Re: [digitalradio] Fw: [KA9QJGREPEATERS] Differences between netbooks & notebook/laptob computers

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
A timely post with Christmas soon upon those that celebrate this gift-giving holiday. I was thinking about a Netbook for my teenage daughter but with a full featured laptop only $50 more, I opted for the laptop. For portable digital mode ham operations though,a netbook might be quite useful. And

[digitalradio] Interface within the rig?

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
While reading Steve Ford's QST review of the Microham USB interface, I was thinking about the enduring qualities of my Microham interface . I also began to wonder when we might see transceiver manufactures including this circuitry within a rig? Just connect a USB cable to the rig, hook audio cable

[digitalradio] Nominations for 2009 Digitalradio Awards needed

2009-12-06 Thread Andy obrien
It is that time again, as we approach our 10th January in existence it is time to seek you nominations for the Annual Digitalradio Awards. The 2008 winners are listed below. Send your suggestions to me by December 30th 2009. , I make the final determination... Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Fwd: Update to my website digimode pages

2009-12-11 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: g4ucj Date: Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 9:59 AM Subject: [30MDG] Update to my website digimode pages To: 30...@yahoogroups.com Hi all, I have just been updating my website and have added a great deal in the digital modes page, including some screenshots t

Re: [digitalradio] Digital voice in general

2009-12-14 Thread Andy obrien
James, many of us did a lot with digital voice a couple of years ago (search the archives of this group for LOTS of info. It worked quite well IF there was a good signal to noise ratio. It began to decline in interest when the main codec used was declared to be in violation of a commercial copyri

Re: [digitalradio] XW-1 Launched-Tracking with HRD ?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
This is good news, thanks for posting it. I use HRD's sat tracking program, does anyone know if we can add NEW birds to that application ? I have never tried that. Andy K3UK On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 5:24 AM, Trevor . wrote: > > > The Amateur Radio satellite XW-1 was launched this morning. As

[digitalradio] cognitive radio systems;?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
The ARRL Newsletter mentioned .. One of the major topics of discussion at the AC meeting involved the upcoming WRC-12, the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2012. The AC adopted preliminary IARU positions on the WRC agenda items that relate to amateur radio or may impact the amateur radio s

[digitalradio] TS2000 and SDR I.F. Stage Use for digital moded ?

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
Is anyone using a TS2000, or similar radio, with a Softrock Lite for I.F. Stage Use ? I have half of what I need to do this and was wondering if anyone here is already ahead of me ? I was wondering about software that is available, I assume Simon's SRD console does not interface with it... yet ?

[digitalradio] Simon's SDR console via remote access !

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
For those , like me, that have not really tried SDR radios, Simon's remote access to his SDR console is really amazing! I got to get active via SDR. go to sdr-radio.com and register, then read http://sdr-radio.com/Forum/tabid/175/aff/1/aft/63/afv/topic/afpgj/1/Default.aspx#215 for details on h

Re: [digitalradio] Simon's SDR console via remote access !

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
'll be able to demod all digital modes in a bandwidth of up to 200kHz > (later 2MHz). > > Simon Brown > http://sdr-radio.com > > >> -Original Message- >> From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com >> [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy obr

Re: [digitalradio] Techs on HF digital

2009-12-15 Thread Andy obrien
I would agree with Danny but think it would be better just limiting them to 5 watts (and avoiding the CW bands) . To really annoy people, I will point out my long standing view that a license should not be required at all, other than the completion of a three hour safety and regulation course. An

[digitalradio] Sked page: Additional ideas ?

2009-12-18 Thread Andy obrien
The K3UK sked pages Digitalradio, SKCC, and LOTW, get lots of use the FISTS, and Counties pages are hardly used despite requests that I provide the pages. I was thinking about taking the rarely used pages down and replacing them with something else . Anyone have any suggestions ? The three that

Re: [digitalradio] what's the latest on WINMOR

2009-12-20 Thread Andy obrien
The quick update is.. latest beta is 0.3.11.0 released this weekend. Program is now much more stable, less Windows related crashes. Connects are easier to establish. Less "ping-ponging" Thruput under noisy/weak conditions is still "so-so" Thruput with a good signal and well adjusted audio l

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Dxing and long winded digital ops

2009-12-27 Thread Andy obrien
On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 1:05 PM, DANNY DOUGLAS wrote: > > > >  > > I agree, they are useful for things like this.  But at times!!   Why, > when I have just resonded to someones call, and used his name and thanks for > a qso from Podunk city, does he need to come back and give me his name an

[digitalradio] Digital Triple Spotter: PSK REPORTER, Hamspots, K3Uk Sked Page Combined !

2009-12-27 Thread Andy obrien
While you could simply do it your self, I have greated a webpage that displays Pskreporter, the K3UK Sked Page, and the Hamspots web page all in one. Each frame is resizable to your own needs. This will work best with a large wide screen monitor. The K3UK Sked page will require you to log in, as

[digitalradio] Re: Digital Triple Spotter: PSK REPORTER, Hamspots, K3Uk Sked Page Combined !

2009-12-27 Thread Andy obrien
The second like should be http://www.obriensweb.com/mpskrptgrid.jpg Just a screenshot On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 2:43 PM, Andy obrien wrote: > While you could simply do it your self, I have greated a webpage that > displays Pskreporter, the K3UK Sked Page, and the Hamspots web page > a

[digitalradio] Grey line DX on 30M, an illustration from today

2009-12-27 Thread Andy obrien
While folks are almost assuredly aware of the DX to be had when following the grey line, this might be of interest. http://www.obriensweb.com/30mdx.jpg I configured PSKreporter to display digital DX received by my station AND others that shared the FN grid square (all of FN ,much of North Easy

[digitalradio] Success ! Multiband reporting to PSKreporter via Commander and Multipsk

2009-12-27 Thread Andy obrien
I have successfully devise a method of scanning several bands and reporting what I am hearing to Pskreporter. I use Multipsk linked to Commander. Multipsk is configured to report to PSKreporter (using a new TEST version of Multipsk) and Commander is configured to scan between common digital frequ

Re: [digitalradio] RS ID

2009-12-28 Thread Andy obrien
But I am also surprised at how many do NOT use it. Today I set my rig to switch between 20 and 30 every 40 seconds. I had RS ID on but decoded no one in 4 hours. While there could have been people transmitting just when I changed frequency for 40 seconds, I would have expected someone to be

Re: [digitalradio] RS ID

2009-12-28 Thread Andy obrien
and if you need more than 100 words, see my description in November QST. Andy K3UK On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 5:01 PM, "John Becker, WØJAB" wrote: > > > OK > > forgive me for not being up to date on this but > in 100 words or less - what is RS ID? > > >

Re: [digitalradio] Voice recognition

2009-12-28 Thread Andy obrien
I think Skip Teller is at least familiar with this. Skip ? Andy K3UK On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 5:26 PM, F.R. Ashley wrote: > > >  ** > > *Hi,* > ** > *I was wondering if anyone is using a voice recognition program such as > Dragon Naturally Speaking with a digital program such as Digiapan, Mix

Re: [digitalradio] CPU Usage with FLDIGI and the Icom IC-7200

2009-12-28 Thread Andy obrien
Here, using a cheap 2.3 processor with one gig of RAM and XP HE, my CPU usfage with a browser, Skype, Commander , and Multipsk all open... average CPU was 8%. With FLdigi just booted up at same time, CPU use has increased by about 9% more. Andy K3UK On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 10:54 AM, Tim N9PUZ

Re: [digitalradio] Grey line DX on 30M, an illustration from today

2009-12-28 Thread Andy obrien
I can't speak for current conditions, but 6-7 years ago when I monitored 30M APRS packet on a UI-View map, mid-day reception on 30M was around 300 miles and at dusk.. 1700-2000 miles. On Mon, Dec 28, 2009 at 10:35 PM, Tony wrote: > > > Andy, > > It would be interesting to see the contrast betw

[digitalradio] A Tandem Ride: DX780 and Multipsk

2009-12-29 Thread Andy obrien
A Tandem Ride: DX780 and Multipsk Being the greedy type, I wanted to be able to scan several bands and not only decode multiple PSK31 signal and send to PSKreporter... I wanted to also detect any RS ID and QSY to it. Since the "superbrowser" or "panoramic" PSK31 views of DM780 and MUltipsk do not

Re: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

2009-12-30 Thread Andy obrien
Congratulations Rick, interesting to see the WINMOR improvments. Is it "better" than your Rigblaster ? Andy

[digitalradio] Piccola beta utility : HRD S-Meter analogico

2009-12-30 Thread Andy obrien
Check http://forums.ham-radio.ch/showthread.php?t=18503 for a very nice utility for HRD users. Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] AFCW and keyed cw programs

2009-12-31 Thread Andy obrien
Am I wrong in thinking that if one uses something like MixW to "direct" key a rig that has no internal keyer, that you also get some "odd results" ? In the early days of Mixw I used direct keying with my TS440, not audio CW. It worked but I would get comments from some that suggested my CW had an

[digitalradio] Announcing the 2009 Digitalradio Radio Awards

2010-01-01 Thread Andy obrien
Digital Ham of The Year : Patrick F6CTE. Tremendous innovations is his software "Multipsk" in the past year. Patrick listens well, he is open to new ideas, and very talented in taking new ideas and making them work. The SDR capabilities already in Multipsk could be the way of the new decade.

Re: [digitalradio] Re: : tandem ride - lack of other modes ?

2010-01-02 Thread Andy obrien
Phil, what frq is a good one to monitor 160 ? Andy On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 8:28 AM, Phil Williams wrote: > > > I think that if you monitored 80 meters for 7 days, you would capture other > modes. > > Any chance of monitoring 160 meters? > > philw de ka1gmn > > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 5:58 AM,

[digitalradio] Speed adaptation in pskmail now complete

2010-01-03 Thread Andy obrien
Some interesting news for the new decade. Please see the message below. Andy K3UK -- Forwarded message -- From: Rein Couperus Date: Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 6:51 AM Subject: [pskmail] Speed adaptation in pskmail now complete To: pskm...@freelists.org The adaptive speed adjustment f

[digitalradio] RMS WINMOR Station K7EK-5 now operational

2010-01-09 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Gary - K7EK Date: Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 5:03 AM Subject: [WINMOR] RMS WINMOR Station K7EK-5 now operational To: win...@yahoogroups.com My new RMS Winmor station is now on 7080.1 center, 7078.6 USB dial. Please connect and give it a shakedown if con

Re: [digitalradio] Re: DominoEX, PSK63F Path Simulations

2010-01-09 Thread Andy obrien
Tony, when you have nothing to do and are perhaps bored... can you make a Youtube video of how you do these tests with Pathsim? I looked at the software and it is beyond me. Andy K3UK On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 3:39 AM, Tony wrote: > > >  > > Tony, a comparison of PSK63F to DominoEX 8 and Domin

[digitalradio] Time for a "Digital Skimmer" ?

2010-01-11 Thread Andy obrien
I've been playing around with CW Skimmer , again. I'm 10 days in to my "trial". Previously I had tried it and gave up because I was not too impressed with the CW decoding ability compared to that of Multipsk .. This time I have used it a bit more and learned more about how to use it. In combina

Re: [digitalradio] What's new in SSTV ?

2010-01-11 Thread Andy obrien
Phil, Easypal is a whole different world. Makes MMSSTV appear antique. Give it a try some time. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] NEW : Digitalradio 2010 Challenge via Clublogs

2010-01-11 Thread Andy obrien
I have arranged for clublogs.org (http://www.clublogs.org) to add Digitalradio as a "club" . This means you can connect to their web site, registered, and then upload your log . The upload will be an ADIF upload. If you need help with that part, just let me know, it is quite easy. You also ne

[digitalradio] Clublogs... see standings versus others

2010-01-11 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Rob - G4LMW Date: Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [skcc] SKCC Now Listed at Clublogs... see standings versus others To: s...@yahoogroups.com Thanks Andy Can I correct the URL: http://www.clublog.org ClubLog is a GREAT facility. The best

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time for a "Digital Skimmer" ?

2010-01-12 Thread Andy obrien
I have no clue how... but could the data get to look like the data at http://www.reversebeacon.net/dxsd1.php?f=6 ? Andy > > > >

Re: [digitalradio] Clublogs... K3UK #1 ..surely someone can knock me of my perch ?

2010-01-12 Thread Andy obrien
When I first tried an upload, I missed a submit type button, I think it said please click here after log is uploaded. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 8:26 AM, DANNY DOUGLAS wrote: > > > Im not sure what has to be done. I "joined"the digital league, but when I > look at the results, it is still showing

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
I will jump in on this topic.. with the TS-440. Using the TS440, one can use the RCA Phono jacks on the back of the TS440 labelled AFSK In and AFSK out.Then use vox to key the rig via software like DM780 , Fldigi. or Multipsk. Using this method with plain audio cables results in NO isolation

Re: [digitalradio] Which Digi Program ??

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
> > For the "ease" of Mixw and Digipan but with a mode modern touch.. try >> Fldigi. Unlike, MixW it is totally FREE and has more features. >> >> >> At 07:07 AM 1/13/2010, you wrote: >> >> >> >> . >> . >> Hello Happy Hams >> >> After returning to Amateur Radio after a very long absence, I am

[digitalradio] Haiti - ALE active

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Although it is perhaps a little early for heath and welfare traffic related to the Haiti disaster, my Hf station is active and scanning all data channels in this region. I did speak to one of my professional colleagues today who is Haitian. She indicates very difficult communication from the islan

[digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti (or neighbouring countries) ?

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Any use of Pskmail related to the emergency in Haiti ? Seems that is is tailor made for such a situation. Short hops from Haiti to servers on HF Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] Fwd: [dxld] Port Au Prince, Haiti phone patch Recording ~ 5 PM ET January 13, 2009

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
Amazing and sad. Makes you proud to be a ham when you realize how important this communication was to HH2JR on Haiti.The tension in is voice brought tears to my eyes. http://d.yimg.com/kq/groups/12397727/1885578730/name/Haiti%2Emp3 Andy K3UK -- Forwarded message -- From: Gle

Re: [digitalradio] Haiti a test for emcomms

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
re all waiting for the important OUTBOUND H&W traffic (not inbound) > and it will be of great interest to see how this initially plays out for > ultimate > study. > > Howard W6IDS > Richmond, IN Em79 > > > - Original Message - > From: "Andy obrien"

Re: [digitalradio] PSKmail to/from Haiti : Frequencies

2010-01-13 Thread Andy obrien
On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Russell Blair wrote: > > > > Andy, what frequency should I put my puppymail server on so it can be used. > > Russell NC5O > I would guess 40 and 20 would be the best , Russell,

[digitalradio] ARES Preparedness / No point in ALE without ARES in USA

2010-01-14 Thread Andy obrien
I'm thinking about the Haiti situation and the use of ALE stations for emcomms. I'm also thinking about ARES and how it handles something like the Haiti earth quake. I was impressed by the turn out of ALE hams on the air in the past couple of days , over 50 stations ready and 'alert". I am per

Re: [digitalradio] What's new in SSTV ?

2010-01-16 Thread Andy obrien
> > > stations. > > > > > > In terms of setting TX audio levels, any suggestions? I take it that > > > the transmitted signal is wide, so the Tx power output will appear > > > artificially low. Am I coming to the right conclusion here? > > > >

[digitalradio] Digital modes with an SDR ?

2010-01-18 Thread Andy obrien
My SDR receiver is due to be delivered tomorrow. I am looking forward to using a wide band panadapter for receive and having my transceiver sync'd for ability to transmit when desired. Since I vacillate between CW and digital modes , I will enjoy keeping an eye on both portions of a band at the

[digitalradio] Initial thoughts on SDR

2010-01-20 Thread Andy obrien
I have not had an SDR even 24 hours yet, but here are some random initial thoughts. 3 Yrs ago I contemplated a Flex radio and talked to a neighbour who owned one. He loved his, but warned my that they were very much a "work in progress" and not for someone who wanted a "has to do everything"

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Initial thoughts on SDR

2010-01-21 Thread Andy obrien
Thanks for the comments, everyone. An SDR certainly makes the experience in the shack even better. Steve, I do have VAC on my PC but I have not figured out what it does yet, your comments are interesting. AFter 24 hours, I have used my SDR-IQ with CW Skimmer ( amazing with an SDR) , SDR-Radio,

[digitalradio] TrueTTY

2010-01-22 Thread Andy obrien
On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 8:00 AM, Wes Cosand wrote: > > >> >> Both yours and Alex's graphs show superiority of TrueRTTY and MixW. I wonder >> whether TrueRTTY is doing synchronous detection. This is what I plan to try >> when I retire, hi. >> >> 73, Vojtech OK1IAK > > > TrueTTY also gave results

[digitalradio] PSK/ digital mode SDR software ?

2010-01-22 Thread Andy obrien
My shack PC has some resource issues when using the only software that I know of that has some digital mode SDR support, Multipsk. This is because it requires Multipsk AND a SDR software to be used in tandem. The TWO applications are more than my system can handle. I do have CW Skimmer that doe

Re: [digitalradio] PSK/ digital mode SDR software ?

2010-01-22 Thread Andy obrien
). > Simply, indicate in Multipsk which sound card (or sound cards if a speaker > is added) to work. That's all. > > 73 > Patrick > > > - Original Message - > From: "Andy obrien" > > To: "digitalradio" > > > > Sent: Frida

Re: [digitalradio] off topic, 3819Khz

2010-01-23 Thread Andy obrien
Regardless of who is in Govt at the current time, there seems to be an increase in the USA of hams who express political opinion over the air. When I first became a ham , my mentors explained that expressing political opinion over the air was not within the ethics of ham radio. Alas, this view see

Re: [digitalradio] Skysweeper and HF ACARS

2010-01-23 Thread Andy obrien
Its been a while since I have tried HF ACARS Fred, the list of frequencies I have is quite old, is it close to accurate ? Andy K3UK Station: H01 Dixon, CA, USA Latitude: 38 Deg 13 Min (North)

[digitalradio] Future of ALE and HF Link.

2010-01-24 Thread Andy obrien
I have decided that I will not be a part of HF Link, in the formal sense. Many members of the Yahoo group HFlink have been helpful over the years and Steve especially has been of tremendous help to all. However, I have concluded that the rigid control and moderation of that group, have contribut

[digitalradio] Super narrow filter: PSK31 with HB9DRV SDR-RADIO

2010-01-24 Thread Andy obrien
Finally! When I bought my TS-2000 a couple of years ago, I was aware of one criticism for the digital operator super narrow filtering in SSB was not as easy to achieve as in other rigs.It can be done via a radio equivalent of standing on your head , using CW to receive and USB to transmit. T

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Super narrow filter: PSK31 with HB9DRV SDR-RADIO

2010-01-25 Thread Andy obrien
On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 6:29 AM, aa777888athotmaildotcom < aa777...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > If you are using an IC7000 this is as easy as adding a filter "slider" > control to either HRD, DM780 or both. It's not too hard from the front > panel, either. There are also three filter presets. I'll l

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

2010-01-29 Thread Andy obrien
One of the things that I wanted to accomplish with an SDR receiver, is the ability to keep an eye on the whole 14065 to 14115 frequency range. If I was down on 14074 monitoring ALE 400 traffic, I would miss Olivia signals that popped up in the 14109 area. I would also miss Hell signals at 14068

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

2010-01-29 Thread Andy obrien
ow? > > Thanks, > > Tony -K2MO > > > - Original Message - > *From:* Andy obrien > *To:* digitalradio > *Sent:* Friday, January 29, 2010 9:11 AM > *Subject:* [digitalradio] SDR-Radio with DM780 20M Digital Band > > > > One of the things that

[digitalradio] Understanding Virtual Audio Cable ?

2010-01-29 Thread Andy obrien
I understand sound cards. For digital modes, we need to know how to set up audio coming in to the soud card and out of the sound card. When there is more than one sound card in the PC, we need to know how to set up digital mode applications for the desired sound card. All relatively easy (except

[digitalradio] Multipsk- CPU tests with SDR-IQ Direct active.

2010-01-30 Thread Andy obrien
s out. Please let use know. > > Tony -K2MO > > PS: We're about the same here Andy, thanks for asking. Still waiting for > research to catch up with type-I. Hope all is well with you and yours my > friend. > > > > > > - Original Message - &g

Re: [digitalradio] Multipsk- CPU tests with SDR-IQ Direct active.

2010-01-30 Thread Andy obrien
Well, you can run the SDR part of Multipsk (just press SDR I/Q Direct button in the configuration area, then press RX/TX to return to the main screen. Then you will see the SDR waterfall open up. The problem is that without an SDR, you will only get up to khz of signal, same as the regular water

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

2010-01-30 Thread Andy obrien
On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 9:08 PM, ed_hekman wrote: > > > > 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 n

Re: [digitalradio] Is there a ham in SW Minneapolis/Bloomington who can help me to go digital?

2010-01-31 Thread Andy obrien
Hopefully you will here from a local ham. If you do not, I may be able to help, I have some experience in setting up a digikeyey with the Icom 7000 and Icom 746 Pro, I helped a ham in my area get all set for digimodes . I would recommend that you start with the DX Lab suite of applications. I r

[digitalradio] Focus on Hamspots

2010-01-31 Thread Andy obrien
While the "digitalradio" sked page will continue, I am switching the primary recommendation for digital mode "spotting" to Hamspots ( http://www.hamspots.net/). Laurie VK3AMA has provided many innovations to this service in 2009 and plans to add even more in 2010. The Digitalradio tab on the K3U

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

2010-01-31 Thread Andy obrien
Hi Again Ed. I did play with the 3 VFO feature of Simon's software, see http://www.obriensweb.com/3vfo20.jpg http://www.obriensweb.com/3vfo.jpg (17M) It is nice to be able to 'see" the CW , digital, and phone portions, and click back and forth to actually hear when needed.Thanks for point

[digitalradio] Formation of WARC Century Club

2010-02-02 Thread Andy obrien
Following some interest from members of the 30M Digital Group, we have formed the WCC (WARC Century Club), based on some of the ideas from the Straight Key Century Club . The goal of the WCC is to promote non-contest activity on the 30,17, and 12M WARC bands. This virtual club is for all modes (

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

2010-02-03 Thread Andy obrien
ut would like to > dip my toes first before placing down a few $K for one. > > Regards > > Kevin, ZL1KFM. > > [image: My status] > Get Skype <http://www.skype.com/go/download> and call me for free. > > - Original Message - > *From:* Andy obrien >

Re: [digitalradio] G59 assembly pictorial is now online

2010-02-06 Thread Andy obrien
Very impressive! Andy K3UK On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 8:07 AM, vk1aa wrote: > > > Hi all > Genesis G59 all-band SDR transceiver project > is now online. See http://www.genesisradio.com.au/G59/ >

[digitalradio] Don't Forget PSK63

2010-02-07 Thread Andy obrien
A reminder folks, don;t just stick with slow old PSSK31 out of habit. When conditions are good, PSk63 makes perfect sense and you get QSOs completed more quickly, more tome to work others. Today on 17M , the band is wide open to Europ and South America, PZ5RA is calling CQ in PSK63 and really his

[digitalradio] New kenwood radio (video clip)

2010-02-07 Thread Andy obrien
-- Forwarded message -- From: Jason Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 12:32 PM Subject: [KenwoodTS-2000] New kenwood radio enjoy To: "kenwoodts-2...@yahoogroups.com" http://dx-hamspirit.com/2009/09/new-kenwood-hf-transceiver-short-clip-from-tokyo-ham-fair-2009/ Copy and paste link in

[digitalradio] ALE and "protected frequencies" in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread Andy obrien
I have received three emails in the past 3-4 weeks suggesting that the FCC has an application to "protect" certain HF frequencies and reserve for exclusive ALE use. Two emails also suggest that people operating on ALE frequencies have received emails asking them to NOT use the frequencies . Is t

Re: [digitalradio] New SDR available

2010-02-09 Thread Andy obrien
This seems like an astonishingly low price. What are the bandwidth capabilities of this device? Can you do 100 Khz, 200 , more ? Does it require a high end soundcard ? On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 1:46 PM, Peter wrote: > > > Hi, all. I'm offering a new SDR, inspired by the Softrock-40 but with some >

Re: [digitalradio] DM 780

2010-02-09 Thread Andy obrien
Up to 4. On Tue, Feb 9, 2010 at 11:11 PM, phil williams wrote: > > > What rates if any, are available in DM 780 for THROB and THROBX? > > PhilW de KA1GMN > > >

Re: [digitalradio] Re: WINMOR software.

2010-02-12 Thread Andy obrien
You can monitor using Winmor's "MH" list. That way you will get a list callsigns heard , but you will not see any traffic passed example 2010/01/18 17:33:31 KM4Z 44 (EM73XW) 2010/01/18 15:57:26 NC5O 70 (EM12PX) 2010/01/18 14:07:43 I3FUE 40 () Other than that, all you will see if the callsign, o

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

2010-02-13 Thread Andy obrien
While I am not to first to test this, I am happy to have MY first success with Multipsk, an SDR, and RS ID. Patrick should get a Nobel prize for this, it will make digital mode hunting even better . It works as advertised. Phil KA1GMN and I did a test. I placed my received on 18090 and Phil se

[digitalradio] K3UK moves ahead of DP1POL in rankings

2010-02-15 Thread Andy obrien
I am ahead of DP1POL now, where are you in the Digitalradio club rankings? Surely you can beat me. Upload YOUR log to http://www.clublog.org/ . Also we are ranked second from LAST among the rankings of 23 clubs. We need more digitalradio members to join and upload their log. Andy K3UK Rank

Re: [digitalradio] Re : 10/12 metre openings

2010-02-15 Thread Andy obrien
This raises an issue that I have faced, that the digital modes are still so much of a minority mode, that many days we just run in to the same hams over and over again. It is nice to meet old friends but some "fresh meat" is nice, every now and again. Andy K3UK On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 4:24 P

Re: [digitalradio]

2010-02-17 Thread Andy obrien
Excellent, MANY thanks! On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 6:38 PM, Pieter wrote: > > > Good day guys > > > > The update is there. The January logs are implemented. > > For those who want to contribute (except UDXF members), send your logs > (everything, included am broadcasting) to me > postmas...@shor

Re: [digitalradio]

2010-02-17 Thread Andy obrien
actor-2 1218 15/01/10 send krypted mails to "stat151" 'defa...@#hfarq#stat16' 16.126,70 stat5 tunesian police, tun pactor-2 0804 10/11/09 send krypted mails 'defa...@#hf

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
but.. I think the original question also asked about modes other than PSK31, what about them?JT65A, for example is not a mode that once has to watch ALC so much. Does anyone have a good easy to understand description of why ? Andy On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:42 PM, DANNY DOUGLAS wrote: > >

[digitalradio] A new Mode !

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
http://rosmodem.wordpress.com is announcing a new mode, weak signal. Web site is down currently ...anyone tried the new mode ? Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] A new Mode ! ROS QRV

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
I'M QRV now with this software... will look for you Dave. Looks fascinating. Andy K3UK On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:35 PM, Dave Ackrill wrote: > > > Andy obrien wrote: > > http://rosmodem.wordpress.com is announcing a new mode, weak signal. > > Web site is down current

Re: [digitalradio] A new Mode !

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
first question is how to set PTT for various rigs. the author just joined our group, so maybe he will help us. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:35 PM, Dave Ackrill wrote: > > > Andy obrien wrote: > > http://rosmodem.wordpress.com is announcing a new mode, weak signal. > > Web s

Re: [digitalradio] A new Mode !

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
Hey, it transmits... sounds nice... Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] A new Mode ! ROS PTT

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
I see the PTT switch, it uses only Comm 1 or Comm 2, I use virtual serial ports, so will have to think about this. Andy K3UK

[digitalradio] ROS, legal in USA?

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
Anyone know if this mode is legal in the USA. ? Andy K3Uk

Re: [digitalradio] A new Mode !

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
r! > 2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong > enough to take everything you have. > - Thomas Jefferson > > > " IN GOD WE TRUST " > > > Russell Blair (NC5O) > Skype-Russell.Blair > Hell Field #300 > DRCC #55 > 30m Dig-grou

Re: [digitalradio] ROS, legal in USA?

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
The description says it uses spread-spectrun On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 7:47 PM, Dave Ackrill wrote: > > > Andy obrien wrote: > > Anyone know if this mode is legal in the USA. ? > > Why would it not be Andy? > > I >

[digitalradio] ROS Modulator- Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS)

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
>From >http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=rosmodem.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.box.net%2Fshared%2Fq4e20pgnef "ROS uses a Spread Spectrum technique known as Frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS). In a conventional 16FSK system, the data symbols modulates a fixed frequency carrier

[digitalradio] ROS auto email feature

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
"This button inserts your email address in the message between two special characters: “<” and “>”. This is very important because ROS scans all messages received and if an email is written in any of these, ROS then automatically send you a reply with all information received and the signal paramet

[digitalradio] Listening for ROS 7065 (LSB) and 14080 (USB)

2010-02-18 Thread Andy obrien
I will be QRV ROS , baud 1 7065 LSB 0600-1300 UTC February 19. At 1300 I will switch to ROS 16 Baud 14080 USB. I will also monitor the digitalradio "sked page" http://www.obriensweb.com/sked click on "digital" Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: A new Mode !

2010-02-19 Thread Andy obrien
2- A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong > enough to take everything you have. > > - Thomas Jefferson > > > > > > " IN GOD WE TRUST " > > > > > > Russell Blair (NC5O) > > Skype-Russell. Blair > > Hell Fie

[digitalradio] First ROS reception : NC50

2010-02-19 Thread Andy obrien
RX: <09:55 UTC> <-23.4 Hz.> CQ NC5O EM12PX 7065 LSB

[digitalradio] QRV 14080 ROS

2010-02-19 Thread Andy obrien
Dial frequency 14080 USB ... ROS 16 and 1. Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] QRV 14080 ROS

2010-02-19 Thread Andy obrien
Great, many thanks for the report from Bucks. On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Sean Gilbert, International Editor - WRTH < sean.gilb...@o2.co.uk> wrote: > > > 1335 can see Andy, K3UK CQing on 14080 ROS (it says <-29.3Hz), so far I > have > not actually seen a signal on the waterfall. Using the RA

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