Re: [digitalradio] Need help setting up a K'wood TS 2000
I do not know about the SignaLink really, but if you have it connected correctly to the rear accessory port, there is nothing you need to do with the radio. When the PTT line is grounded, it enters TX mode. Thus, I would look into either your software setup (look for a PTT com port and/or DTR/RTS high/low type setup) or possibly the SignaLink cable setup (if it's anything like the RigBlaster that has jumpers you have to setup correctly. Also, you may want to check out the TS-2000 group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KenwoodTS-2000/ ... I belong there and they may be able to help as well... but I really think it's software or the SignaLink setup. Jeremy KB8LFA http://www.kb8lfa.com On 7/2/2010 3:19 PM, greathounder wrote: This morning UPS brought my SignaLink USB. I've got it connected thru the 13 pin ACC port in back. I'm using Air Link EXpress. I can get it to decode the signal, but when I click on tune, my ptt light doesn't turn on. It must be something I haven't done on the radio. Any Ideas? Thanks in advance 73 Bill N8VWI
Re: [digitalradio] Hello?
On 7/1/2010 1:44 AM, jim wrote: I am BROKE send me a $ "A" $ ? Not shooting very high, eh? Anyway, things seem to be working over here, just nothing to say? Jeremy KB8LFA http://kb8lfa.com
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Download JT65-HF1051.zip software
On 6/15/2010 12:37 PM, Alex wrote: OK Andy, but now the automatic multiple decoder of JT65-HF is easier and faster You know 12 seconds is not a long time to decode multiple sigmals and to decide who replay. Also by the JT65-HF multiple decoder you have the time to monitor 2 KHz of bandwidth while you are in QSO and you can be ready to start immediately another QSO after the 73. By WSJT no time to do it. I believe JT65-HF is really simpler and you can get more chances for DXing. SRI for my poor emglish. I agree with Andy on this. Even with JT65-HF automatically decoding 2khz of bandwidth, I still am a second late or two... i.e. looking up call signs in my logbook, did I work them before? then finding the right guy/gal to go back to. I couldn't imagine having to click different places to decode different signals, then looking up in my logbook, etc... JT65-HF is nice software. I wish it did other JT modes though. Jeremy KB8LFA
Re: [digitalradio] Re: Download JT65-HF1051.zip software
On 6/13/2010 5:38 PM, Alex wrote: Hi Jeremy, the most important reason that i promote this software is i want to increase the diffusion of JT65A. You know... more traffic means more DXs for everybody. This mode is a great resorce for DXing especially for the QRPer or who run poor antennas like me. Now the JT65A traffic is very small and by JT65-HF should increase it brcause this software gives good performance by the KVASD multiple decoder and it 's relatively simple to run for the digi modes novices too. 73 de Alex, IZ4CZL Alex, One thing I do to help promote it's use as well is once I work a station, I send a spot and the JT65 mode is displayed with that, which helps. I have done quite a bit w/30 watts of power! Jeremy KB8LFA
Re: [digitalradio] Nomic vs. Signalink USB
What the SignaLink has going for it over the Nomic (which is what I own) is a built in sound card. Thus, you do not have to fuss with trying to share a sound card w/your system. i.e. listen to the popular digital frequencies and your bound to hear a windows "Ding" message now and then. That's the least of the problem, however, the real problem is you listen to your MP3 player on the computer, turn the volume up a bit then go to use digital modes. Now you have to readjust your output, of which you will forget now and then, everyone does, and you'll be over-driving your transmitter producing horrible tones that causes interference for all. So... had I to do it again, I'd go the SignaLink. Maybe SignaLink owners can speak up, would any of you rather had a Nomic? BTW... I solved the above problems by adding an additional sound card to my system that is devoted to the ham radio. Also... one other thing to think about... I know you didn't mention RTTY or CW, but you may want to look into an interface that provides the ability to key your transmitter for CW and for FSK RTTY. You can do RTTY w/o FSK by using AFSK but typically if you use FSK RTTY you benefit from some functions your radio may provide (nice filters for one). Also... one more thing :-D ... for either, I'd see if it can connect to your rear accessory port instead of interfacing through your mic port. That may be a personal preference but I think it's just less hassles to deal with in setup and every day operations. Jeremy KB8LFA On 6/13/2010 3:25 PM, kneiper wrote: Newbie to the digital scene and am looking for opinions on the above devices to be used with a Yeasu FT-747G. Right now I'm primarily interested in PSK31, MFSK16, and Hellschreiber.
Re: [digitalradio] Download JT65-HF1051.zip software
Alex, I saw your post on QRZ.com about the software and gave it a try, I do like it, however, I'm confused as to why you are promoting it so much? You are not the author, right? Did you acquire the rights to it or something? Seems like you joined the group to post this message? Just curious, Jeremy KB8LFA On 6/13/2010 12:34 PM, Alex wrote: Hi all JT65-HF is the only software for JT65A mode that can decode simultaneous signals every minute. By other JT65A you can decode only the strongest signal every minute. So by JT65-HF you don't lose the small signal when 14076 is busy and it's easier to work DX or QRP stations. JT65-HF1051.zip is free for HAM use and you can dowload it on: http://www.iz4czl.ucoz.com 73 de Alex, IZ4CZL
Re: [digitalradio] Bad sound card?
Thanks for all the suggestions. I was unable to find where to turn off all the fancy options for this sound card. I did see where to enable some options, but all were disabled. I was connected into the Front Speaker jack. It does have an environment setting, which was set to "Normal". I could have chosen options like Small Room, Large Room, Auditorium, etc... Anyway, I solved my problem by just flipping my use of the cards. I connected my computer speakers to the new card and used the internal sound card for the digital modes. Thanks, Jeremy KB8LFA
[digitalradio] Bad sound card?
Hello, When purchasing a new radio this last week I decided to also set my computer up how it should have been long ago. I purchased a sound card to dedicate it to digital modes. The sound card purchased was: http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0239854 It was $9.99... I wasn't asking for the world, but I didn't think I would get this. I am curious as to what you think? Here's the synario. I connect the line out to my rig blaster and when I transmit I get this: http://jeremy.cowgar.com/files/bad_sound_card.wav This was recorded from my mom's station that is 8 miles away. Obvious problem. I then simply moved the line out cable from my new sound card to my old sound card that is built into my mother board. No other changes. I do not have a recording of it, but it's beautiful, exactly how a feldhell signal should sound. Now, the most obvious thing would be is my sound settings wrong, i.e. way overdriving with the new sound card or something. I set them up the same. Looking at my ALC meter, I transmit into a dummy load, turn the line out volume up until I get ALC movement, then turn it back down until I cannot notice any ALC movement. Do you have any ideas? It's just $10, but I'd really like to have a dedicated sound card for the ham stuff, and please do not suggest a Signalink as I already have a nice setup, all wired and working, I just need to get this squared away. Until then, I'm working off my sound card built into the motherboard. Thanks for any help, Jeremy KB8LFA
[digitalradio] ALE400 and CCW w/LotW and eQSL?
Hello, I just made my first ALE400 and CCW QSO today but when I went to sync with both LotW and eQSL I received errors about unknown modes. I logged them as ALE400 and CCW. Any thoughts on how to properly log and report these QSOs? Thanks, Jeremy KB8LFA
