Re: [digitalradio] Re: Question about mail servers on HF
There is no hidden linux in the java client, its just an application. No reboot and no dog involved. 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: John Bradley jbrad...@sasktel.net To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 3:49:26 AM Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: Question about mail servers on HF I didn’t . must have got lost in the linux :} I’ll google it . So is this a true windows software, or one where I have to reboot my computer using gopher or prairie dog or some other linux on a disc? John VE5MU From:digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com [mailto:digitalradi o...@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 5:21 PM To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Subject: [digitalradio] Re: Question about mail servers on HF John VE5MU, I want to make sure that you saw that message about PSKMAIL indeed being available in Windows/Java? Andy K3UK
[digitalradio] Re: New ALE Yahoogroup
Good idea, but the first thing I'd recommend is to use something besides the PCALE software as your screenshot on the forum! f, k2ncc
Re: [digitalradio] Pinging - PSKMail Windows server?
Hi Russel, Please make sure you are using 10.148 as the center frequency. To do that I would set a dial frequency of 10.147 with USB on the rig (+- rig accuracy) and use a 1000 Hz offset (cursor frequency) in fldigi. Please also note that its a narrow mode and most servers use narrow filters so its very important to be right on top of the server. One good method is to listen for the server beacon and then fine tune the rig frequency. 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: Russell Blair russell_blai...@yahoo.com To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:30:05 AM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Pinging - PSKMail Windows server? Sri, my pinging is on 10.148 USB BPSK250. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell. Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Per n59...@yahoo. com wrote: From: Per n59...@yahoo. com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 4:05 PM Hi Rick, Great that you decided to try out the java client, good to hear that you had some success as well. Yes, any server that receives a ping will respond. I see that WB5CON did answer your pings and that you were able to link and connect to that server. I also see that you were able to list the files at the server, wasn't many files there (only pings.log) but the listing worked :-) The server saying Hi KV9U, pse update your record is an indication that it lacks information about you (how to get your email for instance). You can enter settings through the options and then upload them to the server when connected. You can then access your pop email account, send email etc. You can also do stuff without updating any info on the server, browsing the web, getting camp sites, weather and much more. Much of what you can do with the java client is in the fast start pdf that came with it, you may also have a look at the wiki where much of the information about the linux client is applicable, that info is available here: http://pskmail. wikispaces. com/operation As you said the java client is not 100% complete yet and the TTY mode will be added, its on a list of things to implement :-) 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet. net To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:23:49 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? I am not that knowledgeable about PSKmail yet, but from what I understand, if I go to the APRS tab and use the Ping button, any server stations on frequency that can hear me will respond back. So far, the only station that has ever responded has been WB5CON. At this moment, of the seven listed USA servers (includes Alaska), only WB5CON, KD5WDQ, and KD4QCL may be active based on the PSKmail server web status. WB5CON is about 750 miles from my location and on 30 meters that is about right for daytime propagation. The other callsign I have seen that I think is attempting to connect, or is connecting to WB5CON, is KD5UMW from TX. I am not completely understanding what you can do with PSKmail such as listing files, etc. Not much happens when I connect but maybe my connection is not good enough? I realize that the Windows version is not fully operational at this time, but it gives you a taste of the system. The peer to peer feature of PSKmail is not available so you would have to connect with a server only. The ability to connect to a peer is vital from my perspective since I am primarily interested in the public service/emergency capabilities of these kinds of systems. Otherwise, you need multiple systems for e-mail, peer to peer, local servers, etc. and it is rare to find enough hams who are willing to do this. Our local group is trying to piggyback off a resurgence of SSB activity here in the northern midwest U.S. to see if we can get interest in digital VHF FM using vertical polarization with Domino EX or any digital modes for that matter. If it proves possible to get some interest, we might be able to expose new hams to other alternatives. Only a tiny number have the slightest interest, but you have to start somewhere. 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, I saw your call wile I was listening on 10.148 PSK250 is that a server your. I'm looking for a call to try to connect to.
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
Hi Toby, you may want to try 10.148, the server network there will let you connect from all over EU during the daytime. We see connects from Moscow, from the Cap Verde Islands, from south of Spain... 40 meters is bad because of QRM, the band being very narrow, and everybody is on top of each other... pactor, RTTY psk31... 30 meters is quiet and no contests 73, Rein PA0R -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Toby Burnett ruff...@hebrides.net Gesendet: 31.03.09 23:38:15 An: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Betreff: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? Wish someone would set up a UK server for testing purposes at least, could get on 7Mhz or 3.5Mhz. Would be ideal. I've never managed to connect with the Swedish / German servers yet. Must be doing something wrong!! Using JPSKMAIL RX is fine with Fldigi but never connects. ---Original Message--- *From:*Andy obrien *Date:* 31/03/2009 13:19:31 *To:*digitalradio *Subject:* [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? Is the software for the PSKMAIL sever side Linux based only ? I thought it would be useful if we had half-dozen more servers in North America but having to run Linux may dissuade some. Andy K3UK -- http://pa0r.blogspirit.com Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Page at http://www.obriensweb.com/sked Recommended software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or Multipsk Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:digitalradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:digitalradio-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: digitalradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
I am not completely understanding what you can do with PSKmail such as listing files, etc. Not much happens when I connect but maybe my connection is not good enough? I realize that the Windows version is not fully operational at this time, but it gives you a taste of the system. The latest version 0.3.3 ca already do a lot more... This is from the wiki: Send APRS Posit Send APRS message Send APRS email Send ping Send Link packet to server Receive APRS message Receive short email on APRS Receive weather (or other) bulletins automatically and store them. Set APRS Icon Set APRS Beacon Period (10, 30, 60 mins) Set APRS status message GPS connection (RS232 and USB) ARQ terminal mode: Get your mail from ISP (e.g. gmail) Send mail via ISP List, download and read files on the server (tell the sysop what you need) Telnet to any computer on the internet, e.g. your packet mailbox Get special info depending on your location from the web like: - tide information - List of APRS stations - List of messages on findu - For RV'ers a list of parking lots in a radius of 5 Miles from your location (EU only) - The latest wx bulletin - Grib files for zyGrib - Latest IAC fleetcode file for zyGrib etc, etc, etc... as PKSmail is a free decentralized system the sysops determine what info is available on the servers. You will have to bribe the system operators to get your specific stuff on it. In EU we got this organized so the same info is available on various servers, and is updated several times a day. Any info not on the server can be called from the web This is what you see when asking a files list from PI4TUE: atlantic 2009-04-01 10:12 8398 DL-wetter 2009-04-01 10:12 4042 highseas_uk 2009-04-01 10:12 10734 Kanal-Gibraltar 2009-04-01 10:12 61078 kueste 2009-04-01 10:12 1379 MMost 2009-04-01 10:12 22566 MMwest 2009-04-01 10:12 24980 navtex-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 1529 navtex-emden 2009-04-01 10:12 5547 navtex-rostock 2009-04-01 10:12 3469 nordostsee 2009-04-01 10:12 28575 pings.log 2009-04-01 11:25 226 Stationsmeldungen 2009-04-01 10:12 1513 wx-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 958 Mostly information for our sailing friends, and in various languages I am sure your imagination is able to extend this list... 73, Rein PA0R BTW, when I send a ping on 10148.0 here I get 5 servers answering... -- http://pa0r.blogspirit.com Announce your digital presence via our Interactive Sked Page at http://www.obriensweb.com/sked Recommended software: Winwarbler, FLDIGI, DM780, or Multipsk Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:digitalradio-dig...@yahoogroups.com mailto:digitalradio-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: digitalradio-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[digitalradio] PSKmail in Windows
It came out a few weeks ago and is so easy, even I can do it. Andy K3UK
Re: [digitalradio] Pinging - PSKMail Windows server?
Thanks Per, I will remenber to check that tnx 73 Russell NC5O Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Per n59...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Per n59...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Pinging - PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 1:57 AM Hi Russel, Please make sure you are using 10.148 as the center frequency. To do that I would set a dial frequency of 10.147 with USB on the rig (+- rig accuracy) and use a 1000 Hz offset (cursor frequency) in fldigi. Please also note that its a narrow mode and most servers use narrow filters so its very important to be right on top of the server. One good method is to listen for the server beacon and then fine tune the rig frequency. 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: Russell Blair russell_blair86@ yahoo.com To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:30:05 AM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Pinging - PSKMail Windows server? Sri, my pinging is on 10.148 USB BPSK250. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell. Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Tue, 3/31/09, Per n59...@yahoo. com wrote: From: Per n59...@yahoo. com Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, 4:05 PM Hi Rick, Great that you decided to try out the java client, good to hear that you had some success as well. Yes, any server that receives a ping will respond. I see that WB5CON did answer your pings and that you were able to link and connect to that server. I also see that you were able to list the files at the server, wasn't many files there (only pings.log) but the listing worked :-) The server saying Hi KV9U, pse update your record is an indication that it lacks information about you (how to get your email for instance). You can enter settings through the options and then upload them to the server when connected. You can then access your pop email account, send email etc. You can also do stuff without updating any info on the server, browsing the web, getting camp sites, weather and much more. Much of what you can do with the java client is in the fast start pdf that came with it, you may also have a look at the wiki where much of the information about the linux client is applicable, that info is available here: http://pskmail. wikispaces. com/operation As you said the java client is not 100% complete yet and the TTY mode will be added, its on a list of things to implement :-) 73 de Per, sm0rwo From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet. net To: digitalradio@ yahoogroups. com Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 9:23:49 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? I am not that knowledgeable about PSKmail yet, but from what I understand, if I go to the APRS tab and use the Ping button, any server stations on frequency that can hear me will respond back. So far, the only station that has ever responded has been WB5CON. At this moment, of the seven listed USA servers (includes Alaska), only WB5CON, KD5WDQ, and KD4QCL may be active based on the PSKmail server web status. WB5CON is about 750 miles from my location and on 30 meters that is about right for daytime propagation. The other callsign I have seen that I think is attempting to connect, or is connecting to WB5CON, is KD5UMW from TX. I am not completely understanding what you can do with PSKmail such as listing files, etc. Not much happens when I connect but maybe my connection is not good enough? I realize that the Windows version is not fully operational at this time, but it gives you a taste of the system. The peer to peer feature of PSKmail is not available so you would have to connect with a server only. The ability to connect to a peer is vital from my perspective since I am primarily interested in the public service/emergency capabilities of these kinds of systems. Otherwise, you need multiple systems for e-mail, peer to peer, local servers, etc. and it is rare to find enough hams who are willing to do this. Our local group is trying to piggyback off a resurgence of SSB activity here in the northern midwest U.S. to see if we can get interest in digital VHF FM using vertical polarization with Domino EX or any digital modes for that matter. If it proves possible to get some interest, we might be able to expose new hams to other alternatives. Only a tiny number have the slightest interest, but you have to start somewhere. 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, I saw your call wile I was listening on 10.148 PSK250 is that a server your. I'm looking for a call to try to connect to.
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
Not able to get much of that happening here. The only server station has been wb5con so far. I pick up some other calls but not sure what they are doing. Just saw kd4qcl and seconds later saw kd5umw de kd5wdq. Maybe calling each other on the same frequency? I am hoping that as I use it more, and we have an increasing number of active servers, this system could become very practical by having one program that can help with multiple needs. As I have said before, having one program that can do what otherwise would require many different programs, would make this a very useful digital system. 73, Rick, KV9U Rein Couperus wrote: The latest version 0.3.3 ca already do a lot more... This is from the wiki: Send APRS Posit Send APRS message Send APRS email Send ping Send Link packet to server Receive APRS message Receive short email on APRS Receive weather (or other) bulletins automatically and store them. Set APRS Icon Set APRS Beacon Period (10, 30, 60 mins) Set APRS status message GPS connection (RS232 and USB) ARQ terminal mode: Get your mail from ISP (e.g. gmail) Send mail via ISP List, download and read files on the server (tell the sysop what you need) Telnet to any computer on the internet, e.g. your packet mailbox Get special info depending on your location from the web like: - tide information - List of APRS stations - List of messages on findu - For RV'ers a list of parking lots in a radius of 5 Miles from your location (EU only) - The latest wx bulletin - Grib files for zyGrib - Latest IAC fleetcode file for zyGrib etc, etc, etc... as PKSmail is a free decentralized system the sysops determine what info is available on the servers. You will have to bribe the system operators to get your specific stuff on it. In EU we got this organized so the same info is available on various servers, and is updated several times a day. Any info not on the server can be called from the web This is what you see when asking a files list from PI4TUE: atlantic 2009-04-01 10:12 8398 DL-wetter 2009-04-01 10:12 4042 highseas_uk 2009-04-01 10:12 10734 Kanal-Gibraltar 2009-04-01 10:12 61078 kueste 2009-04-01 10:12 1379 MMost 2009-04-01 10:12 22566 MMwest 2009-04-01 10:12 24980 navtex-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 1529 navtex-emden 2009-04-01 10:12 5547 navtex-rostock 2009-04-01 10:12 3469 nordostsee 2009-04-01 10:12 28575 pings.log 2009-04-01 11:25 226 Stationsmeldungen 2009-04-01 10:12 1513 wx-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 958 Mostly information for our sailing friends, and in various languages I am sure your imagination is able to extend this list... 73, Rein PA0R BTW, when I send a ping on 10148.0 here I get 5 servers answering... No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.34/2032 - Release Date: 03/31/09 06:02:00
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
Rick, well the only I have heard today was VE7SUN @12:00 UTC, 30m seems dead hr in Texas. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net wrote: From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 8:49 AM Not able to get much of that happening here. The only server station has been wb5con so far. I pick up some other calls but not sure what they are doing. Just saw kd4qcl and seconds later saw kd5umw de kd5wdq. Maybe calling each other on the same frequency? I am hoping that as I use it more, and we have an increasing number of active servers, this system could become very practical by having one program that can help with multiple needs. As I have said before, having one program that can do what otherwise would require many different programs, would make this a very useful digital system. 73, Rick, KV9U Rein Couperus wrote: The latest version 0.3.3 ca already do a lot more... This is from the wiki: Send APRS Posit Send APRS message Send APRS email Send ping Send Link packet to server Receive APRS message Receive short email on APRS Receive weather (or other) bulletins automatically and store them. Set APRS Icon Set APRS Beacon Period (10, 30, 60 mins) Set APRS status message GPS connection (RS232 and USB) ARQ terminal mode: Get your mail from ISP (e.g. gmail) Send mail via ISP List, download and read files on the server (tell the sysop what you need) Telnet to any computer on the internet, e.g. your packet mailbox Get special info depending on your location from the web like: - tide information - List of APRS stations - List of messages on findu - For RV'ers a list of parking lots in a radius of 5 Miles from your location (EU only) - The latest wx bulletin - Grib files for zyGrib - Latest IAC fleetcode file for zyGrib etc, etc, etc... as PKSmail is a free decentralized system the sysops determine what info is available on the servers. You will have to bribe the system operators to get your specific stuff on it. In EU we got this organized so the same info is available on various servers, and is updated several times a day. Any info not on the server can be called from the web This is what you see when asking a files list from PI4TUE: atlantic 2009-04-01 10:12 8398 DL-wetter 2009-04-01 10:12 4042 highseas_uk 2009-04-01 10:12 10734 Kanal-Gibraltar 2009-04-01 10:12 61078 kueste 2009-04-01 10:12 1379 MMost 2009-04-01 10:12 22566 MMwest 2009-04-01 10:12 24980 navtex-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 1529 navtex-emden 2009-04-01 10:12 5547 navtex-rostock 2009-04-01 10:12 3469 nordostsee 2009-04-01 10:12 28575 pings.log 2009-04-01 11:25 226 Stationsmeldungen 2009-04-01 10:12 1513 wx-dutch 2009-04-01 10:12 958 Mostly information for our sailing friends, and in various languages... . I am sure your imagination is able to extend this list... 73, Rein PA0R BTW, when I send a ping on 10148.0 here I get 5 servers answering... - - - - - - No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.34/2032 - Release Date: 03/31/09 06:02:00
Re: [digitalradio] HFDL frequencies ?
At 05:54 PM 3/31/2009, you wrote: When you say That station is in New York., what do you mean? The ground station is in riverhead new york.
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
If PSKmail becomes popular here in the U.S., we will likely have many more servers than at present. Something that has been lacking with all other systems is the minimal use of the lower bands for NVIS operation. As long as there is a path close to (but not exceeding) the MUF, the signal quality will often be the best, but the longer paths may not be open, when shorter ones are open most of the time. We have at least one group here in my state that attempts to use an 80 meter 300 baud packet BBS but I know they have a lot of retries and probably time outs with the messages not always getting through on NVIS. This means that other protocols need to be developed since PSK250 is probably no better and maybe not quite as good as 2FSK300? Another thought is it possible to use PSKmail on VHF? It would seem like a good fit for moderate distance communication, local to maybe 100 miles? Maybe even with FM and vertical polarization, which 99% of active hams already have available? Has anyone tried this in EU or other parts of the world? 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, well the only I have heard today was VE7SUN @12:00 UTC, 30m seems dead hr in Texas. Russell
[digitalradio] Slow Scan TV from the ISS
All, The International Space Station has been active on slow scan TV. I captured a picture of one of the crew members this afternoon as well as some voice commentary about the mode. I made a short video of the voice and image capture and can send it via email if anyone is interested. The 2 meter downlink is on 145.800 MHz and the images can be copied with any SSTV software. The MMSSTV program has an auto mode detect / auto start feature that makes it easy. For those who do not have tracking software, there's real-time online tracking available at www.n2yo.com The downlink is very strong so just about any 2 meter antenna will do. The MMSSTV program is available here: http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/mmsstv/ Tony -K2MO
[digitalradio] The Skirmish Digital Prefix Contest 2009
Attention all you Digital Denizens out there in Radio Land! Are you ready to Skirmish? TARA style, that is, on Saturday April 18, 2009 from Z through 2359Z. Dust off those rig interfaces. Adjust your sound cards. Sort out the cables. Fire up the software. Review the Macros and check out the rules at the _TARA Skirmish Web Site_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) (_http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html_ (http://www.n2ty.org/seasons/tara_dpx_rules.html) ) This is a multi digital mode operation, each mode being a separate entry. This contest is a must for you prefix hunters. There will be many new or rare prefixes heard. '73 and hope to work you in the Skirmish - Bro. Rich, Contest Manager kc2...@arrl.net **New Low Prices on Dell Laptops – Starting at $399 (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1220631247x1201390185/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fad.doubl eclick.net%2Fclk%3B213540506%3B35046329%3Bx)
[digitalradio] Strange signal on 30M
Was listening to 30M this evening between 10.118 and 10.140 and there is a digital signal that occupies the entire space between 120 and 140. multi tones spaced about 5 to to 7hz apart. Only hearing it on 30M Anyone else hearing it or do I have some new local noise maker in action. Signal exhibits QSB and is S-8 strong and getting stronger here in GA. 73 de Ron W4LDE
Re: [digitalradio] Strange signal on 30M
Ron, Can you record it and send it my way? Tony -K2MO - Original Message - From: Ron Walters w4...@numail.org To: digitalra...@yahoo digitalradio@yahoogroups.com; RFI - Contesting.com r...@contesting.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:37 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Strange signal on 30M Was listening to 30M this evening between 10.118 and 10.140 and there is a digital signal that occupies the entire space between 120 and 140. multi tones spaced about 5 to to 7hz apart. Only hearing it on 30M Anyone else hearing it or do I have some new local noise maker in action. Signal exhibits QSB and is S-8 strong and getting stronger here in GA. 73 de Ron W4LDE
Re: [digitalradio] Slow Scan TV from the ISS
All, Looks like the crew turned off the SSTV and switched to packet mode. See link below for more info on the ISS and amateur radio. The amateur radio status reports are located on the right side of the page. http://www.issfanclub.com/ Tony -K2MO - Original Message - From: Tony d...@optonline.net To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 3:40 PM Subject: [digitalradio] Slow Scan TV from the ISS All, The International Space Station has been active on slow scan TV. I captured a picture of one of the crew members this afternoon as well as some voice commentary about the mode. I made a short video of the voice and image capture and can send it via email if anyone is interested. The 2 meter downlink is on 145.800 MHz and the images can be copied with any SSTV software. The MMSSTV program has an auto mode detect / auto start feature that makes it easy. For those who do not have tracking software, there's real-time online tracking available at www.n2yo.com The downlink is very strong so just about any 2 meter antenna will do. The MMSSTV program is available here: http://mmhamsoft.amateur-radio.ca/mmsstv/ Tony -K2MO
[digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
Soungs like WA4D is back !. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: From: Tony d...@optonline.net Subject: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 6:20 PM All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal.
Re: [digitalradio] Rick - PSKMail Windows server?
Rick, I hear you station pinging are you running a server I will try to connect to you ?. I also am hearing VE7SUN some times. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net wrote: From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net Subject: Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 9:22 AM If PSKmail becomes popular here in the U.S., we will likely have many more servers than at present. Something that has been lacking with all other systems is the minimal use of the lower bands for NVIS operation. As long as there is a path close to (but not exceeding) the MUF, the signal quality will often be the best, but the longer paths may not be open, when shorter ones are open most of the time. We have at least one group here in my state that attempts to use an 80 meter 300 baud packet BBS but I know they have a lot of retries and probably time outs with the messages not always getting through on NVIS. This means that other protocols need to be developed since PSK250 is probably no better and maybe not quite as good as 2FSK300? Another thought is it possible to use PSKmail on VHF? It would seem like a good fit for moderate distance communication, local to maybe 100 miles? Maybe even with FM and vertical polarization, which 99% of active hams already have available? Has anyone tried this in EU or other parts of the world? 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, well the only I have heard today was VE7SUN @12:00 UTC, 30m seems dead hr in Texas. Russell
[digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black?
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Tony d...@... wrote: All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Hi Tony, Have heard similar; never heard any replies though (yet). Oddness abounds! 73, Bill N9DSJ
Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server?
Hi Howard, During the daytime, 160, 80, and sometimes 40 meters are NVIS capable depending upon world location, but for sure 40 meters is usually open for lower angle distances and can be very good. NVIS just means that you can get the close in stations as well as more distant station, so there is no skip zone. Linux has not been very successful here in the U.S. with most ham computer users. Even the ones who are very techy, such as myself, find it mediocre as an operating system. Several of my ham friends have tried it over the years too and abandoned it. A nearby ham, who is very tech oriented decided a few months ago that he was going to really get into Linux, until he really tried it and realized it just was not going to work for him and he is an electronics engineer. That has been the case with most other hams I know and some of us, myself included, really, really, wanted to like the OS, even with its shortcomings. But it just has not been very practical at this point because like so many things in life, the trade-offs are too great:( 73, Rick, KV9U Howard Brown wrote: GM Rick, I have been listening for PSKmail stations for some time. NVIS could be valuable at times but it would also be useful to have servers available on 40 and 80 meters under current conditions. These servers would be reachable from distances greater than NVIS and compensate for weak propagation in the 100 to 500 mile range. I think the guys in Europe are way ahead of us with this software. They don't seem to be so afraid of Linux. Howard K5HB *From:* Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net *To:* digitalradio@yahoogroups.com *Sent:* Wednesday, April 1, 2009 9:22:59 AM *Subject:* Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? If PSKmail becomes popular here in the U.S., we will likely have many more servers than at present. Something that has been lacking with all other systems is the minimal use of the lower bands for NVIS operation. As long as there is a path close to (but not exceeding) the MUF, the signal quality will often be the best, but the longer paths may not be open, when shorter ones are open most of the time. We have at least one group here in my state that attempts to use an 80 meter 300 baud packet BBS but I know they have a lot of retries and probably time outs with the messages not always getting through on NVIS. This means that other protocols need to be developed since PSK250 is probably no better and maybe not quite as good as 2FSK300? Another thought is it possible to use PSKmail on VHF? It would seem like a good fit for moderate distance communication, local to maybe 100 miles? Maybe even with FM and vertical polarization, which 99% of active hams already have available? Has anyone tried this in EU or other parts of the world? 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, well the only I have heard today was VE7SUN @12:00 UTC, 30m seems dead hr in Texas. Russell No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.35/2034 - Release Date: 04/01/09 06:06:00
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
Andy, Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal. I'm certain the signal was coming from the west. The antenna does not have elevation control so I can't give anymore detail than that. Sorry OM... Where's Jodie Foster when you need her! : ) Tony -K2MO - Original Message - From: Andy obrien k3uka...@gmail.com To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal.
Re: [digitalradio] Rick - PSKMail Windows server?
Oh OK tnx sri for trying to connect, you were the first ping I have heard othe then VE7SUN. Russell Yesterday is HISTORY. Tomorrow is a MYSTERY. Today is a GIFT! Thats why its called the PRESENT! IN GOD WE TRUST Russell Blair (NC5O) Skype-Russell.Blair Hell Field #300 DRCC #55 30m Dig-group #693 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net wrote: From: Rick W mrf...@frontiernet.net Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Rick - PSKMail Windows server? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 6:56 PM That is why your call seemed so familiar, HI. Eventually the program will allow for peer to peer connects, but for now would need to switch to another program or mode. 73, Rick, KV9U Russell Blair wrote: Rick, I hear you station pinging are you running a server I will try to connect to you ?. I also am hearing VE7SUN some times.
Re: [digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black?
H..do you suppose it has anything to do with today's date ?? All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Hi Tony, Have heard similar; never heard any replies though (yet). Oddness abounds! 73, Bill N9DSJ
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[digitalradio] Fwd: Another New Digital Mode!
I thought I would re-post this from 4/1/06, it was fun. I even got asked to do a presenation on it. Andy--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew J. O'Brien aobri...@... wrote: Just received this and thought I would pass it along, looks like a new one to play around with! Software is available from my site (see below). Announcing a new digital mode that uses the sound card of your PC. This one is DUSK-A1. developed by Walter DU1SK. DUSK has some fundamental differences from the other digital modes (PSK, MFSK Olivia, etc) in that this mode has been developed primarily for the low bands (80 and 160) with an emphasis on grey-line propagated signals. DUSK-AI takes advantage of AMI- Alternate Mark Inversion . Many digital hams will already be aware that AMI has a 12.5% density minimum. The reduced density minimum of DUSK-A1 creates a more tolerable AOA, or Angle of Arrival A position identification technology that detects the direction of a signal received from a transmitter at only one point. In this system, the transmitter's location is determined from the receivers' antenna position and the AOA of the signals that are from the antennas. In practical terms, grey-line like conditions are created regardless of the actual position of the sun. DUSK-A1 grey line performance, and sun position irrelevance , is also enhanced by the inclusion of CTA. Continuous Time Oversampling A technique that simplifies the job of synchronizing data generated from disparate sampling rates. The technique resamples and synchronizes audio data as needed, and it eliminates the substrate noise and feedthrough problems. The beta version of DUSK-A1 also includes Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution an enhanced radio modulation technique for GSM and TDMA (ANSI-136) networks that expands radio timeslots . The expanded time slots also factor in enhanced daylight propagation , especially on 160 meters. When combined with GPRS, it gives a maximum performance with narrow bandwidth. The software does not have full macro features or logging components as yet. Those wishing to test this new mode may download the free software at DUSK-A1 from http://www.obriensweb.com/dusk.htm --- End forwarded message ---
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
Remember it's April Fools Day. Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal.
RE: [digitalradio] Fwd: Another New Digital Mode!
Does it include a busy frequency detector? 73, Dave, AA6YQ -Original Message- From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 8:46 PM To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Subject: [digitalradio] Fwd: Another New Digital Mode! I thought I would re-post this from 4/1/06, it was fun. I even got asked to do a presenation on it. Andy--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Andrew J. O'Brien aobri...@... wrote: Just received this and thought I would pass it along, looks like a new one to play around with! Software is available from my site (see below). Announcing a new digital mode that uses the sound card of your PC. This one is DUSK-A1. developed by Walter DU1SK. DUSK has some fundamental differences from the other digital modes (PSK, MFSK Olivia, etc) in that this mode has been developed primarily for the low bands (80 and 160) with an emphasis on grey-line propagated signals. DUSK-AI takes advantage of AMI- Alternate Mark Inversion . Many digital hams will already be aware that AMI has a 12.5% density minimum. The reduced density minimum of DUSK-A1 creates a more tolerable AOA, or Angle of Arrival A position identification technology that detects the direction of a signal received from a transmitter at only one point. In this system, the transmitter's location is determined from the receivers' antenna position and the AOA of the signals that are from the antennas. In practical terms, grey-line like conditions are created regardless of the actual position of the sun. DUSK-A1 grey line performance, and sun position irrelevance , is also enhanced by the inclusion of CTA. Continuous Time Oversampling A technique that simplifies the job of synchronizing data generated from disparate sampling rates. The technique resamples and synchronizes audio data as needed, and it eliminates the substrate noise and feedthrough problems. The beta version of DUSK-A1 also includes Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution an enhanced radio modulation technique for GSM and TDMA (ANSI-136) networks that expands radio timeslots . The expanded time slots also factor in enhanced daylight propagation , especially on 160 meters. When combined with GPRS, it gives a maximum performance with narrow bandwidth. The software does not have full macro features or logging components as yet. Those wishing to test this new mode may download the free software at DUSK-A1 from http://www.obriensweb.com/dusk.htm --- End forwarded message ---
Re: [digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black?
I have seen this guy several times on 20psk...nice signal into NW TX...if I remember correct he used a call...73 Ken N5LYJ/5 --- On Wed, 4/1/09, Bert Morton hamradio...@vermontel.net wrote: From: Bert Morton hamradio...@vermontel.net Subject: Re: [digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black? To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 7:06 PM H..do you suppose it has anything to do with today's date ?? All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Hi Tony, Have heard similar; never heard any replies though (yet). Oddness abounds! 73, Bill N9DSJ - - - - - -
Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black?
but who does s/he think is the fool ?? ;) KE4MZ, Brent Dothan, AL bg...@comcast.net www.wb4zpi.org - Original Message - From: Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey Rochelle To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 7:57 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? Remember it's April Fools Day. Kevin, ZL1KFM. - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: Re: [digitalradio] CQ Men In Black? On Wed, Apr 1, 2009 at 7:20 PM, Tony d...@optonline.net wrote: All, Just copied a most interesting CQ message on 20 meter PSK31 (call sign purposely deleted) CQ Moon...CQ Mars...CQ Nearby Star Systems...CQ Alien Lifeforms Or Fellow Men In Black...DE X Calling CQ and Standing By An adult beverages may have played a roll in this : ) Tony -K2MO Tony, did you dF the signals to see if there were from our planet? Perhaps it was the ultimate DX signal.
[digitalradio] Re: CQ Men In Black?
It's WB0LCC. He's on pretty regular, and one of those strong signals to my QTH. Ruins my waterfall. But an okay guy. A goof to be sure! Short QSO about his signal strength in January. We both went down to QRP and worked 599. You'll see him again. f, k2ncc
[digitalradio] PROPOSED RULE MAKING AND ORDER
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE MAKING AND ORDER Adopted: April 1 2009 Comment Date: 60 days after publication in the Federal Register Reply Comment Date: 75 days after publication in the Federal Register By the Commission: Notice of Proposed Rule making 1000. A: No radio system owner, or radio system operator, or person or persons acting on the direction, or suggestion, or supervision, of any radio system owner, or radio system operator, may try, attempt to try, or make or make any attempt to try, to comprehend or understand, any or all, in whole or in part, of the herein mentioned Federal Communication Commission Regulations, except as authorized by the Administrator or an agent appointed by, or under the supervision of, the Administrator. 1000. B: If any radio system owner, or radio system operator, or group of associated radio system owners or radio system operators, becomes aware of, or realizes, or detects, or discovers, or finds, that he, or she, or they, are, or have been beginning to, or are about to understand the Federal Communication Commission Rules or Regulations or any of its provisions, (he) (she) (they) must immediately, within three (3) days of such discovery or awareness, notify, in writing, the Administrator. 1000. C: Upon receipt of any such above notice of impending comprehension, the Administrator shall promptly cause said Federal Communication Commission Rules and/or Regulations to be rewritten in such a form and manner as to completely and totally eliminate any further possibility of comprehension by any radio system owner, or radio system operator, or person or persons acting on the direction, or suggestion, or supervision, of any radio system owner or radio system operator. 1000. D: The Administrator may, at his or her option, require any radio system owner, or radio system operator, or person or persons acting on the direction, or suggestion, or supervision, of any radio system owner, or radio system operator, who commit(s), or attempt(s) to commit, or exhibit(s) any propensity to commit, the offense of understanding or comprehending the Federal Communication Commission Rules and/or Regulations, or any part thereof, to attend courses of remedial instruction in said Rules and/or Regulations, until such time as said radio system owner, or radio system operator, or person or persons acting on the direction, or suggestion, or supervision, of radio system owner, or radio system operator, demonstrate that they are no longer capable of exhibiting any comprehension or understanding of anything. Comment period: Persons wishing to comment upon said NPRM have until April 19, 2009 to send in comments regarding the above NPRM to the aforementioned agency, in triple quadruplicate, typed, certified, registered, no carbons, initialed and notarized with a photo identification authorized by the Homeland Security Agency, including original radio system license or licenses, medical certificate, three letters of recommendation from employer, police chief and FBI signifying no felony or misdemeanor convictions, poor work habits or personal disgusting habits which would offend the Administrator, including but not limited to: smoking, drinking, profanity, watching R rated movies, owning cable TV, non-church attendance, voting independent, listening to rap music, joining trade associations, speaking to attorneys, or talking snippy to anyone in Gettysburg. Send comments to: Administrator Federal Communications Commission Docket #: 24857-23.45.3562.A5PU.(6)b Attn: Past Due Comments 125 E SW St. NW, E, S Big Gray Building Third Floor, Second Door on Right Desk 4, In-Basket 7 Near Wastebasket 99-8877 Washington, D.C. 20591 Include $29.95 for shipping and handling payable to: Administrator
