RE: [digitalradio] DM780 Status??

[Rick Westerfield]

Upgrade to Beta version 5 build 2636 (the latest, I think).  DM 780 and the
rest of the program has never been better.

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of va3kab
Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:07 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] DM780 Status??

 

  

Afternoon folks,

I am getting back into radio after being away for a couple of years due to a
move to a new QTH and a few other things.

I got my antenna up this morning and will most likely use an old version of
HRD/DM780 for now to get me up and running, I am familiar with the software
and it is still installed on my computer from when I was active.

Question: I was just over at the DM780 forums and was looking at the posts
in the testers group (I am a member of the test group) and there haven't
been any new posts over there for a long time. Is DM780 no longer being
developed? Is there a better choice for digital mode communication these
days?

Thanks and 73,
~Dave VA3KAB

RE: [digitalradio] DM-780

[Rick Westerfield]

Not every version though.  Only these later versions over the last eight
months or so.  

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Rudy Benner
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 4:28 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] DM-780

 

  

Yes, it does.

 

 TOOLS<>PROGRAM OPTIONS<>MODES & IDS - SELECT THE RSID TAB.

 

ve3bdr

 

From: Lynn   

Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 5:18 PM

To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com 

Subject: [digitalradio] DM-780

 

  

Could someone tell me if DM-780 uses RSID/TSID. Thought it supported it, but
can't find where to turn it on or off.

Thanks

Lynn

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[digitalradio] Signal Around 14113.5 - What Is It?

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello,

 

Anybody have any idea what the mode/signal is around 14113.5?  It is
wide on the waterfall and there is no RSID.  Sounds familiar but I cannot
decode it.

 

Any ideas?

 

Rick - KH2DF

RE: [digitalradio] New guy

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello Stephen,

 

   There are a few of us into digital modes here in Louisiana. Just hit us up 
for a sked here on this reflector if you want to try something new.  We are 
here to help.

 

Rick

Bossier City, LA

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On 
Behalf Of charles standlee
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 5:28 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] New guy

 

  

Steve,

 

Welcome to digital communications... Since you live in Louisiana here are a 
couple of sites that you may want to look at, first the Louisiana section 
website at www.laarrl.org on the right side of the page is a link for digital 
communications and has a 6 or 7 part tutorial on digital communications and 
other technical stuff written in laymens terms, the other is the website for 
the Baton Rouge area Ham club www.lsu.edu/brarc. There are a lot of folks in 
the state who can help you out with answers and quite a few in Baton Rouge.

 

I will help you more off line, I live in the Alexandria area so it may be tough 
for a face to face, unless you come to our Hamfest in October.
 

73, Chuck AC5PW 

 

 

  _  

From: Stephen 
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, August 20, 2010 4:13:01 PM
Subject: [digitalradio] New guy

  

Hello all. After being a SWL for several years, a friend willed (he is an SK 
now) to me his Icom 765. I am intrested in getting into the digital modes. 
Being new, I don't even know enough to ask the right questions.

My wife is in the US Navy and we will retire to the country of Panama. I got my 
ticket last Feb. but we moved to Baton Rouge and I have nothing set up (except 
a long wire in the attic). I have had all the gear (IC-765, IC-AT500, IC-2kl 
and its powersupply) back to a guy who rebuilt and referbished to factory 
spect. I have found that if you have a ticket, in Panama, they will give you 
one (of equal rating) so you can operate in their country. 

Is HRD the program to use, or should I start out with somethig that is more 
simple? Do I get an "outboard" sound card? What cables do I need? Any advice 
will be appreciated.

Steve
KJ4SLK

 

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Repeater noise

[Rick Westerfield]

I think cable channel "E" is one of the usual culprits on the leaky coax. At 
least it used be when I lived on a street with cable TV. It is all DirecTV for 
me now.

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 18, 2010, at 12:03 PM, "KB3FXI"  wrote:

> We had some very serious interference with a Pittsburgh repeater that was a 
> result of Cable TV leaks. Comcast made a valiant effort and actually found 
> some of the problem spots but it came back. I think it was CSPAN 2 audio, if 
> I recall correctly. In any case, we wound up having to switch pairs. 
> 
> I heard of one fellow with a similar problem but the cable company refused to 
> try to solve the problem. So he reversed the pair (what goes out can also go 
> in). Suddonly, I suppose, the cable company was getting picture and audio 
> complaints from their customers and SHAZAM... magically, the leaks were 
> quickly repaired.
> 
> You can have situations where nearby signals mix and cause interference on 
> the input, too. It was amazing to me that the noise problems we had got right 
> past the CTCSS.
> 
> -Dave, KB3FXI
> 
> --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Mike Liller  wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> > I know this is a little of topic, but can anyone tell me what this noise 
> > is?  We 
> > are getting this interfeafence on one of our repaeters on the input 
> > (144.850) and whatever it is, it opens the PL (123.0) and floods the 
> > repeater.
> > 
> > 73 de Mike
> > N7NMS
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > - Forwarded Message 
> > From: "Terry Bolinger, Jr." 
> > To: Mike Liller 
> > Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 6:12:34 PM
> > Subject: 
> > 
> > sample attached
> >
> 
> 

Re: [digitalradio] 40m PSK31

[Rick Westerfield]

I troll both places. You never know what you might find.

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 15, 2010, at 3:56 PM, "sholtofish"  wrote:

> What 40m frequency are most PSK31 QSOs in region 2?
> 
> I haven't been on for a couple of years and it used to be around 7.070 but 
> now it seems like there's a lot of stateside QSOs down around 7.035.
> 
> Does anyone still use 7.070? Don't the CW stations object to PSK31 on 7.035??
> 
> 73
> 
> K7TMG
> 
> 

Re: [digitalradio] Individual software programs for various digital modes????

[Rick Westerfield]

MixW 2.19 will be hard to beat. Yes, it is multi mode but it does Olivia if you 
load the DLL and it is a simple program. It also does RTTY and CW but I am not 
too sure about it Morse performance.

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 15, 2010, at 3:40 PM, "JLA"  wrote:

Hi All,

I've been lurking a while and I've not found a clear (to me anyway) discussion 
of small, individual digital mode software programs, e.g., one program for 
RTTY; one program for Olivia, etc, etc...

I have a 7200 and I am not at all interested in computer control of my rig. 
Neither am I interested in a "software suite" with a zillion bells and whistles 
that I will never, ever use. I am neither a contester nor DX-er. I doubt very, 
very seriously if I will ever work any digital modes other than Olivia and 
RTTY. 

My only current "digital" software program is MRP40 which is FB for QRQ CW 
especially in bad/weak signal conditions. It is worth every penny to me as I 
can not copy CW at the faster rates (25+ wpm.)

Any guidance/advice anyone has will be greatly appreciated.

73 de W1YB

Johnne Lee

Re: [digitalradio] Nomic vs. Signalink USB

[Rick Westerfield]

I love my Signalink. It effectively doubled my Winmor data rate.

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 13, 2010, at 2:25 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.

Thanks,

Mike
KD8KZT

RE: [digitalradio] HRD

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello Chuck,

 

   I have been using the latest 5.0 beta for many months and it is very
stable and dependable.  

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of ac5pw10
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2010 4:09 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] HRD

 

  

Can anyone tell me which is better to use now ver4.2 or go on ahead and go
with ver 5.0 that is still listed as beta on the HRD site. 

73, Chuck AC5PW

Re: [digitalradio] ROS MODEM OFFICIAL GROUP

[Rick Westerfield]

I have never seen this before in the amateur radio community. We have really 
started something here and I do not believe it is good.

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 1, 2010, at 5:17 PM, "Rein A"  wrote:

Hello,

Your request to join the ROSDigitalMode group was not approved.
The moderator of each Yahoo! group chooses whether to restrict
membership in the group. Moderators who choose to restrict
membership also choose whom to admit.

Please note that this decision is final and that Yahoo! Groups 
does not control group membership.

You may find other groups to join by searching or browsing the
Groups directory:
http://groups.yahoo.com 

If you would like to create your own group, please visit:
http://groups.yahoo.com/start

Thank you for choosing Yahoo! Groups.

Regards,

Yahoo! Groups Customer Care

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

73 Rein W6SZ

RE: [digitalradio] What mean "Too Wide"?

[Rick Westerfield]

This would be a general definition that perhaps not everyone could fully
agree on:

 

   Too Wide:  takes up too much spectrum bandwidth for the amount of
information delivered or the speed of the information's delivery.  

 

Poor or disturbed propagation constrains all of us into fewer bands for
digital operations. With fewer sunspots, we all crowd the same bands which
makes the "too wide" problem worse.  Some modes are very narrow and are
spectrum efficient but have little error correction.  Others are "too wide"
but have lots or error correction and are fast.   As you very well know,
these are the tradeoffs we all face.

 

   This definition might cause a bit of a "Food Fight" here on this
reflector but hopefully . . . not.

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Jaak Hohensee
Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010 1:21 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] What mean "Too Wide"?

 

  

Hi

Sometimes we hear, that mode or format is "too wide". What this mean? 
Context - poor or disturbed propagation.
Please answer. Your answer help to see how different people understand 
the term "too wide".
http://contestia.blogspot.com/

tnx!

-- 
vy 73, Jaak
es1hj

RE: [digitalradio] RSID Query

[Rick Westerfield]

Quite a few "seasoned hams" still use older forms of software that do not
support RSID.  Why they chose not to upgrade is beyond me but they have
their reasons.  I suppose that if all you ever do is RTTY and PSK31, what
would be the point in transmitting an RSID? Or upgrading your software?

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Tony
Sent: Friday, April 09, 2010 6:19 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] RSID Query

 

  

All,

I was just wondering if there's any confusion or misunderstanding among 
the group about RS-ID? We all know that it's not always easy to identify 
a mode by sight and sound yet I still see many calling CQ without any 
mode identification. The end result, no contacts. I'm sure most of the 
seasoned digital ops know what RS ID is and what it does, so what's the 
reasoning behind not using it?

Tony -K2MO

FLDIGI - Check RX ID / TX ID in upper right corner of program window.
Click CONFIGURE / IDS to set preferences.

MULTIPSK - Click RS ID / RX RS ID in main window.
Click CONFIGURATION / MANAGMENT OF ID's.
Check CONTINUOUS DETECTION.

Ham Radio Deluxe / DM780 Version 5

Open DM780. Click OPTIONS / MODES + IDs / REED SOLOMON TAB.
Check: ENABLE RSID DETECTION / SHOW IN QSO WINDOW AS HYPERLINK
SHOW POPUP WINDOW / SHOW RSID BUTTON ON QSO TRANSMIT TOOLBAR

RE: [digitalradio] Re: KB1OOQ-5 back ON-LINE (Comcast comes through)

[Rick Westerfield]

And as Dorothy once said on the Wizard of Oz as she tapped her ruby slippers
together - "there is no place like 127.0.0.1"

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Box SixteenHundred
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 12:44 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [digitalradio] Re: KB1OOQ-5 back ON-LINE (Comcast comes
through)

 

  

There are only 10 types of people in the world.

Those that understand binary and those that do not !


73 - Bill KA8VIT



> To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
> From: aa777...@hotmail.com
> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:10:31 +
> Subject: [digitalradio] Re: KB1OOQ-5 back ON-LINE (Comcast comes through)
> 
> Math humor...nooo :)
> 
> --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, mikea  wrote:
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 03:06:38AM -, aa777888athotmaildotcom wrote:
> > 
> > > Pretty good, those Comcast folks. Expensive as hell, but good. Fixed
> > >in an hour and before bedtime, even :-)
> > >
> > > Very unusual to have an outage, actually, especially with no weather
> > >in the area. In 10 years I can count them on the fingers of one hand.
> > 
> > So, fewer than 32, then. 
> > 
> > "Never trust a man who can count to 1023 on his fingers."
> > 
> > -- 
> > Mike Andrews, W5EGO
> > mi...@...
> > Tired old sysadmin
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.obriensweb.com/digispotter.html
> Chat, Skeds, and "spots" all in one (resize to suit)Yahoo! Groups Links
> 
> 
> 

  _  

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Re: [digitalradio] Problem with Hoka

[Rick Westerfield]

What is "Hoka"?

Rick KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 25, 2010, at 12:15 AM, "nikos_katsoulis"  
wrote:

Hi everybody,

Since a few days,when i wanted to stard Hoka,my computer restart every time!All 
the other programs work without 
problems(Wxtrack,MuliPsk,Wxtolmg,LiveNet,JVComm32,etc..).I check the 
processor,and the memory,look O.K.The other half with Linux work fine.Delete 
and Reinstall the drivers from Hoka,still the same problem.

Any idea what can be?

Thanks for help.Have a nice day. 

Nikos

Re: [digitalradio] Calculating CPU use for multiple applications?

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello Dave,

  This is awesome. A real keeper of an e-mail. I am not in the market for a 
computer but this is still excellent knowledge to have and I do not have to buy 
a bunch of magazines or join another Yahoo group to get it.

Again, thank you.

Rick - KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 28, 2010, at 9:10 PM, "Dave AA6YQ"  wrote:

CPU "capability" is but one set of dimensions (clock speed, instruction issue 
rate, cache size, cache organization) in a multi-dimensional problem that 
includes motherboard capabilities (CPU-memory interface, GPU organization and 
interface, memory organization and speed), disk capabilities (rotational 
latency, track-to-track seek time, transfer rate), and Windows configuration 
(settings on "Performance Options" window's Advanced tab, and a bunch more 
accessible via a Registry Editor).
 
If you monitor the excellent FlexRadio reflector, you'll see how challenging it 
is to "compute" a hardware configuration for optimized for just one 
application; building and evaluating multiple configurations was required to 
find the "sweet spot". Computing an optimal configuration to host 12 
applications is hopeless; this requires the application of general principles, 
not a spreadsheet.
 
The most critical decision should be made up front: do all of the applications 
you need run correctly in a 64-bit environment? If so, then plan on building a 
64-bit system (Windows 7, if your applications will all run there correctly); I 
wouldn't choose a motherboard that supports less than 16 GB of RAM, but you can 
start out by populating it with 2GB or 4GB as your budget allows (don't start 
with an initial increment that's would have to be discarded to utilize the 
maximum memory capacity, however). A 64-bit operating system does reduce the 
choice of serial port interfaces; see
 

 
As far as I know, none of the applications on your list can exploit more than 
one processor core, so you should choose a dual-core processor (Windows will 
run on one core, and your applications will compete for the second core); if 
PhotoShop were on you list, you'd reach a different conclusion. Spend some time 
on Intel's and AMD's web sites looking at the desktop processor comparison 
charts, e.g.
 

 
Dvorak's old rule of "third best" is a good starting point, as companies charge 
big premiums for their most-powerful CPUs. CPU selection should also consider 
cache size and architecture (bigger, with more sets is better). Also don't buy 
a CPU built with an older production process. From Intel, you want 32 nm 
lithography, not 45 nm; smaller transistors run faster and generate less heat.
 
In choosing a GPU, pick one that offloads all graphics processing, and will 
handle the screen resolution you'll likely be using over the next couple of 
years (taking multiple monitors into account, if that's a possibility). This 
will be an add-in card that can later be upgraded, so tradeoffs can be made. 
Alternatively, you can save some money by starting with the GPU from your 
current PC, assuming its above the bar and will run under the new PC's version 
of Windows.
 
With hard drives, its tempting to buy the biggest disk you can afford, but 
those spacious 1+TB drives are relatively slow, and a PC with one hard drive is 
slower than a PC with two hard drives. If you can, go with two hard drives - a 
~100 GB device with fast track-to-track times and low rotational latency to 
host the operating system, and a larger slower drive for your applications and 
data. Western Digital's Velociraptor family is a good candidate for the 
small/fast C: drive; you could consider a solid state "drive" for this role, 
but I have no personal experience with them. Choose a motherboard that supports 
a 3 GB SATA interface, and choose hard drives that exploit this interface. 
Again, you can save some money up front by starting with your current PC's hard 
drive in your new system, and upgrade later.
 
All DXLab applications run correctly under 64-bit XP, Vista, and Windows 7.
 
 73,
 
 Dave, AA6YQ
 
 
-Original Message-
From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com]on 
Behalf Of Andy obrien
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 7:17 PM
To: digitalradio
Subject: [digitalradio] Calculating CPU use for multiple applications?

 
I like to multitask, and I am greedy... I like to keep an eye on
several things at once. I am thinking about a better PC, one with
enough CPU capability to run many tasks at the same time. Is there a
way to calculate the total CPU demands of severall applications. Here
is a list of what I often run at the same time (or wish i could)

Commander (or HRD)
Winwarbler (or Multipsk)
DX Keeper
Spotcollector
Pathfinder
DX View
Weather Watcher
Firefox
Spectravue or SDR-RADIO Console
Fldigi
WSJT/JT65-HF
Dimension 4

Andy K3UK

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Introduction and question

[Rick Westerfield]

As I think I understand it, JT65 and it's varients are all very slowly 
modulated which makes the waveform extremely robust. ALC, noise, flutter, 
Doppler shift and intersymbol interference all have a very tough time making 
much of an impact on such an incredibly rugged signal as JT65.

 But this also makes this mode slower than molasses in January

Rick - KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 18, 2010, at 5:25 AM, Andy obrien  wrote:

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:
 
To bypass all the technical stuff:  just listen to the  PSK bands and watch for 
single stations which show up across the waterfall in numerous places.  In most 
cases, it is because they are sending with too much power.  Ask them to 
decrease power, and the extra upper/lower signals just disappear.  Sometimes 
its difficult to figure outw here they are listening, due to so many strong 
signals from the same station.Like any other mode, one should always start 
out with the lowest possible signal, and if they dont answer, increase it a few 
watts and try try again.  We are supposed to use the least power needed for a 
contact.  Thats part of the Amateur operators code, isnt it?
 
 

Re: [digitalradio] RTTY decoding

[Rick Westerfield]

Download MixW 2.19. It is easy to install, free and you do not need much of a 
processor. It uses your soundcard as the modem and an HF radio to gather the 
signals. Your computer processor is the microcontroller, so to speak. 

There are numerous sources for the engineering behind RTTY digital signal 
processing. Interesting stuff and it is a good place to start for young 
electrical engineers. IEEE usually covers this topic very well and their 
subscription rates for students are very low.

What kind of HF radio do you have?

Rick - KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 16, 2010, at 4:27 AM, "sven98de"  wrote:

Hi folks,
I'm a student and interested in RTTY decoding principles. What 
methods/algorithms were used, what procedures has the best results ?
Is it possible to implement a decoder with a microcontroller or does it have 
not enough resources ?

73
Sven

[digitalradio] Who Is The PK-232MBX Expert?

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello,

 

Now that the major issues with WINMOR are largely settled, I am looking
to put my old PK-232 back on the air to get a little play time with PACTOR
1.

 

   What is a good software package to run with it in the Windows
environment?  I have a copy of Lan-Link 2.32 for DOS from 1994 but nothing
else.

 

   What are the hardware upgrades that are available?  Is the company still
in business?

 

Rick - KH2DF/W5

Re: [digitalradio] Re: MT 63 question

[Rick Westerfield]

Look at Part 97.221. This 500 hertz va 1600 hertz bandwidth thing is an 
automatic control (unattended - 500 hertz) or attended 1600 question.

I think you must be thinking about the 300 baud limit and blurring the two 
together. And no, I have no other FCC guidance on the matter.

Rick - KH2DF

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 15, 2010, at 3:27 PM, "Gary"  wrote:

I'm interested in having this clarified. 97.3(c)(2) says something about 500 Hz 
bandwidth below 30 MHz. That is the only thing I specifically see about 
bandwidth for data modes. I kinda read that as saying we here in the US are 
limited to 500 Hz bandwidth. Does anyone have an "official" clarification on 
this from the FCC.

Gary - N0GW

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "expeditionradio"  
wrote:
>
> MT63-1000 can be used on any HF band and on 160 meters.
> There is no bandwidth limit for Data for USA hams on HF.
> MT63=1000 also complies with the 300 symbol per second rule.
> 
> 73 Bonnie KQ6XA
> 
> > Kim W4OSS wrote: 
> > For US amateurs can MT63-1000 be used below 28MHZ or only above.
>

Re: R: [digitalradio] Re: MT 63 question

[Rick Westerfield]

It is available in MixW 2.19 and I believe HRD. I think the MixW help files 
have a good explanation. HRD would allow you to set an RS ID tone in your CQ 
transmissions so that others would know it is MT 63 that you are sending - very 
handy for a relatively obscure mode like MT 63. 

Suggest a good sked time here or one of the other forums and I guarantee 
somebody will meet you on the air for an MT 63 QSO.

Rick KH2DF 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 15, 2010, at 12:33 AM, Ugo  wrote:

Good morning all.
Please, could you kindly tell me more about MT63 ?
How can I try to receive it ?
In wich frequencies ?
Just to start to listen to, could you give me some, simple information about it 
?
Best regards and thanks in advance.
73 - Ugo

Da: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] Per 
conto di expeditionradio
Inviato: venerdì 15 gennaio 2010 2.15
A: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Oggetto: [digitalradio] Re: MT 63 question

 
MT63-1000 can be used on any HF band and on 160 meters.
There is no bandwidth limit for Data for USA hams on HF.
MT63=1000 also complies with the 300 symbol per second rule.

73 Bonnie KQ6XA

> Kim W4OSS wrote: 
> For US amateurs can MT63-1000 be used below 28MHZ or only above. 

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New digital interfaces for Christmas

[Rick Westerfield]

It will probably work well. His feedback score is good so it must be at least 
Ok on performance. The only reason I went with the Signalink was to gain more 
throughput on Winmor. My Blaster and use of a motherboard soundcard served me 
well on many different modes for several years and this device will likely be 
the same for you for far less than I paid. Bonus for you.

Rick - KH2DF 

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 2, 2010, at 10:51 AM, "Music Maker"  wrote:



I bought myself one for Christmas too !!  (Hey ! - I am Santa Klaus, aren't I ? 
!! ).

What I would like to know (it hasn't been delivered yet!), is how good members 
of the Group think that  it will be effective and suitable for working in Digi 
Mode.  (at 25 GB Pounds - 37 US Dollars).The manufacturer (I guess in a 
little hut in his back yard!), also wires in the plug for the Mike and PTT to 
suit your particular Rig.

Its here 
 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180447898625&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


Opinions please ... ??

At this moment, I can't afford a Tigertronics, etc - and took this as the 
low-cost option.   

73's de

John (G3OBU)

www.John4Music.TV


.

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Rick Westerfield"  
wrote:
>
> It is working pretty good already and all of those surface mount components
> scare me a little. I would need an electron microscope to make some of the
> changes he suggests in the link.
> 
> 
> 
> Rick - KH2DF
> 
> 
> 
> From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
> Behalf Of Siegfried Jackstien
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:27 PM
> To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: AW: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hi rick and andy
> 
> Maybe this is of interrest for you
> 
> http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/SignaLinkUSB-mods.html
> 
> that guy made some mods to the signalink to improve linearity and other
> things
> 
> maybe it helps to further improve winmor (or any other digital-mode)
> 
> dg9bfc
> 
> sigi
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _ 
> 
> Von: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] Im
> Auftrag von Andy obrien
> Gesendet: Mittwoch, 30. Dezember 2009 22:14
> An: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: Re: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Congratulations Rick, interesting to see the WINMOR improvments. Is it
> "better" than your Rigblaster ?
> 
> Andy
>

RE: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

[Rick Westerfield]

It is working pretty good already and all of those surface mount components
scare me a little.  I would need an electron microscope to make some of the
changes he suggests in the link.

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Siegfried Jackstien
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:27 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: AW: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

 

  

Hi rick and andy

Maybe this is of interrest for you

http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/SignaLinkUSB-mods.html

that guy made some mods to the signalink to improve linearity and other
things

maybe it helps to further improve winmor (or any other digital-mode)

dg9bfc

sigi

 

 

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Von: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] Im
Auftrag von Andy obrien
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 30. Dezember 2009 22:14
An: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: Re: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

 

  

Congratulations Rick, interesting to see the WINMOR improvments.  Is it
"better" than your Rigblaster ?

Andy

RE: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello Andy,

 

   Although I might not be considered a new member, I did receive a
Tigertronics Signalink USB under the tree last week.  Quite a nice little
gift from Santa Claus, I tell you.  My WINMOR scores and speeds have gone up
considerably and my retries have gone down - not much more to ask for,
really.  It is quite an improvement over my Dell motherboard computer
soundcard.

 

   And the Signalink came with good instructions and was very easy to
install. The price at a hundred dollars was very reasonable for what you get
- free shipping.  It replaced a Rig Blaster (to be kept for Field Day) and I
am still using a Rig Talk for rig control.  So yea, I'm pretty happy.

 

Rick - KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of obrienaj
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:52 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] New digital interfaces for Christmas

 

  

I see a few new people have joined in the past few days, and they mentioned
they received new digital mode interfaces as gifts for Christmas. Welcome.
How about telling us what you received ? Anything we can help you with on
this maillist ?

Andy K3UK

RE: [digitalradio] RS ID

[Rick Westerfield]

Reed-Solomon identification – it is Google-able.  A form of error correction
or as we use it here, a form of mode /rate / number of tones etc
identification.   First pioneered in MultiPSK, now adopted by HRD, it sure
takes the drudgery out of guessing what kind of tones you are hearing on the
bands. Properly set up, it will even change the mode for you and take you to
the exact spot on the waterfall for proper printing.

 

  We should all turn it on and all be forced to use it . . . it is that
cool. I did not count the words but I hope this is short enough.

 

Rick – KH2DF

 

From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:digitalra...@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of "John Becker, WØJAB"
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 4:02 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] RS ID

 

  

OK

forgive me for not being up to date on this but 
in 100 words or less - what is RS ID? 

Re: [digitalradio] Re: DominoEX 11 is more democratic

[Rick Westerfield]

Probably. It runs in my family. We are all genetic together :)

Rick

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On Nov 26, 2009, at 8:50 AM, Jaak Hohensee  wrote:

Rick Westerfield wrote:

 
Now I understand why Domino never caught on much with me . . . I'm a Republican 
:)

Rick - KH2DF
Rick, is this something genetic? :)

73 de Jaak
es1hj/qrp

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On Nov 26, 2009, at 7:47 AM, "DaveNF2G"  wrote:

 
Since when is contesting supposed to be "democratic"? It's a competition, not a 
debate.

73 de Dave, NF2G



-- 
Kirjutas ja tervitab
Jaak Hohensee

Re: [digitalradio] With Apologies to 2001 & HAL

[Rick Westerfield]

Now yes, I beg to differ. That was funny! I love that movie and relating it to 
an amateur radio busy detector is comedic brilliance. That was worth two, no 
three good chuckles!

Rick - KH2DF

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On Nov 25, 2009, at 10:53 PM, David Bowman  wrote:

That wasn't funny.  Hi Hi

Alan wrote:

 


--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Stelios Bounanos  wrote:

> I see your point, but 2001 has come and gone and we still have no
> HAL9000's to say "can't let you do that OM" when the SSB operator keys
> his microphone. However, a busy detector could have a fighting chance
> in unattended digital operation.

Queue camera, interior hamshack, contest weekend:
YaeKenCom TX-9000 DXmaster with it's new HAL BusyDetector in the foreground

Dave Bowman to HAL-9000 radio: Hello, HAL. Do you read me, HAL?

HAL: Affirmative, Dave. I read you.

Dave: Key the transmitter, HAL.

HAL: I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.

Dave: What's the problem?

HAL: I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do.

Dave Bowman: What are you talking about, HAL?

HAL: The QSO in progress is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it.

Dave: I don't know what you're talking about, HAL.

HAL: I know that you and Frank were planning to disconnect my busy detector, 
and I'm afraid that's something I cannot allow to happen.

Dave: Where the hell'd you get that idea, HAL?

HAL: Dave, although you took very thorough precautions in the Shack against my 
hearing you, I could see you press the CW key.

Dave: HAL, I won't argue with you anymore. Key the transmitter.

HAL: Dave, this conversation can serve no purpose anymore. Goodbye.

Tight shot: Dave opens his radio's case.

HAL: Just what do you think you're doing, Dave? . I really think I'm 
entitled to an answer to that question.

Dave prepares to pull a circuit board..

HAL: Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you 
ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.

Dave start's clipping wires.

HAL: I know I've made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my 
complete assurance that my work will be back to normal. I've still got the 
greatest enthusiasm and confidence in the mission. And I want to help you. 

With a smug look on his face, Dave clips the final wire on the busy detector, 
the led's fade, and beeping sounds come from the radio

HAL: _.. ._ .. ... _.__

< http://www.palantir.net/2001/sounds.html > to hear the sounds of the HAL 9000 
in case you never saw the movie, these are catchphrases in computer industry 
veterans. Especially: "I'm afraid I can't do that, Dave" 

Re: [digitalradio] Re: DominoEX 11 is more democratic

[Rick Westerfield]

Now I understand why Domino never caught on much with me . . . I'm a Republican 
:)

Rick - KH2DF

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On Nov 26, 2009, at 7:47 AM, "DaveNF2G"  wrote:

Since when is contesting supposed to be "democratic"? It's a competition, not a 
debate.

73 de Dave, NF2G

Re: [digitalradio] Damm, my SignaLink has Stopped TXing

[Rick Westerfield]

Try installing a very simple program like MixW. If it works there then the 
logic dictates that it is the other program.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Oct 19, 2009, at 11:53 PM, "Gmail - Kevin, Natalia, Stacey & Rochelle" 
 wrote:

Hi All,
 
For whatever reason my SignaLink will not TX my TS-480.
I have pulled all the plugs out and reconnected them. The software HRD w 
DM-780, MMSSTV and WinMor are setup for the SignaLink to switch PTT.
I had everything weeking upto a week ago and nothing (from my understanding) 
has changed.
If I switch DM-780 to use HRD to switch PTT this works well.
 
TX audio out from the computer is set at 100% and the SignaLink is at 12 
o'clock.
 
The SignaLink is RXing okay and is decoding everything that comes up.
I have pulled it apart and there does not appear to be anything dead in it.
 
Does anyone have any ideas?
 
Regards
 
Kevin. ZL1KFM.
 

Re: [digitalradio] Re: QRV RFSM-8000 tonight

[Rick Westerfield]

I use 188-110 at work and it is still not a barn burner for data rates although 
it is fairly dependable. Most days lately with no sunspots it has been 600-1200 
bits per second and this is using a considerable amount of wattage on both 
ends. 

So please do not get your hopes up too much. It is dependable but still slow.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Oct 12, 2009, at 6:19 PM, "obrienaj"  wrote:

Thanks Patrick, I guess we will have to lobby for some changes.
Andy

--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Lindecker"  wrote:
>
> Hello Andy,
> 
> If RFSM-8000 derives from MIL-STD-188-110A (implemented in Multipsk), it is 
> not legal in USA because the speed modulation is equal to 2400 bauds with a 
> limit of 300 bauds in USA (you can't TX in 110A in USA). It is really a 
> shame.
> Note: even if the (useful) bit speed is equal to 75 bps, the modulation 
> remains at 2400 bauds.
> 
> 73
> Patrick
> 

Re: [digitalradio] Best Software

[Rick Westerfield]

Ham Radio Deluxe does most but not all the modes and even HRD cannot detect the 
bizarre and uncommon tone combinations and bandwidths. It is too much to expect 
one software package to do it all but HRD certainly makes a grand attempt.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Sep 2, 2009, at 7:14 AM, "vrygood10"  wrote:

Hello All,
Is there any software out there that will identify and display
all hf digital signals..
I can identify some of the signals but there are many I can not..

Norman

Re: [digitalradio] HDR Version 5 released

[Rick Westerfield]

Is this still a beta or is it a full, stable release? The web site indicates 
October 2009 for the full release.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Jul 6, 2009, at 2:46 PM, Tony  wrote:



All,

Ham Radio Deluxe version 5 is available. The new version has RSID, Contestia 
mode and lots more.

Thank you Simon!

Tony - K2MO

New features:
a.. DX Cluster,
b.. Sunspot (Solar Cycle) displays,
c.. Audio recorder and monitor ,
d.. Greyline display,
e.. Support for Microsoft Access (default), MySQL and Microsoft SQL 
Server,
f.. Full networking.
a.. Digital Master 780:
a.. User interface simplified,
b.. Added Contestia and RTTYM.
a.. Satellite Tracking is now a standalone program:
a.. Improved display.
a.. Rotator support is now a standalone program:
a.. Point and shoot,
b.. DDE tracking,
c.. DDE interface,
d.. Modern display.

Re: [digitalradio] please unsubscribe from this group

[Rick Westerfield]

You need to do this at Yahoo. Not from within this group. We cannot help you 
with this.

Rick

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On Jun 21, 2009, at 2:58 PM, ken ferguson  wrote:



tis I who wishes to leave the group.

ken

Re: [digitalradio] Sound Cards

[Rick Westerfield]

QST had a very informative article a while back - worthwhile reading. I was 
surprised at the performance differences between the good, better and best 
cards in areas that really matter to our hobby. I still use my stock Dell 
soundcard but I now know why and how I could be doing better.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Jun 17, 2009, at 8:58 AM, "lsumners"  wrote:



I am looking at upgrading my Dell on board sound card. Any suggestions for 
digital radio?

Re: [digitalradio] Re: New version of Mixw

[Rick Westerfield]

It is all about the visual simplicity of its interface . . . elegant in its 
minimalism. And I say that truly as a complement. Although I like HRD and 
MultiPSK both for other reasons, MixW is easier to use. More pleasing to the 
eyes especially versus MultiPSK.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Jun 15, 2009, at 11:52 AM, "jhaynesatalumni"  wrote:



--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, chas  wrote:
>
> Rick W wrote:
> > What is the attraction of MixW now that we have so many other multimode 
> > digital programs that are freely available with one program even open 
> > source and cross platform?
> > 
> > 73,
> > 
> > Rick, KV9U
> 
> Rick, nearly all members of Texas Army MARS and Region 6, are using 
> MixW. idly curious, what else is out there that can even almost 
> compete with Nick's software??
> 
> look and feel is not a consideration but what else has all the 
> features of or even is better than, MixW?
>
No, let's get back to Rick's question and ask what it is about
MixW that you find to be superior to everything else out there.
I downloaded a trial version of MixW long ago and wasn't impressed
enough to want to go further with it. What am I missing?

Jim W6JVE

Re: [digitalradio] Something odd about digi-fest contest?

[Rick Westerfield]

This is capitalism at its zenith but I am not opposed. I just wish I had the 
time to compete and play.

Rick - KH2DF

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On Jun 5, 2009, at 7:22 AM, "Simon \(HB9DRV\)"  wrote:



Why not? ICOM sponsors the RSGB HF Convention, other companies sponsor 
various aspects of the hobby.

Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com

- Original Message - 
From: "Andrew O'Brien" 

>
> ...but a contest sponsored by a interface company that gives the 
> interface as a contest prize, has me wondering about the ethics of it all.
> 

Re: [digitalradio] How do I get started with digital radio?

[Rick Westerfield]

Avoid the Icom IC-718 if you want to do push to talk by CAT command. Icom chose 
not to put PTT by CAT in the command word set. There are other methods of doin 
PTT but CAT is by far the most elegant.

Rick - KH2DF

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On May 28, 2009, at 9:06 AM, bruce mallon  wrote:



AVOID FT-100 or 100D

--- On Thu, 5/28/09, kh6ty  wrote:

From: kh6ty 
Subject: Re: [digitalradio] How do I get started with digital radio?
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 7:36 AM

For about $500 you can get a secondhand IC-706MKIIG and be able to work 
SSB, CW, FM, or digital modes from 160m through UHF.

73, Skip KH6TY

Re: [digitalradio] Contestia / RTTYM

[Rick Westerfield]

I like the faster print rate of Contestia but there are few users out there.

Rick - KH2DF

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On May 20, 2009, at 7:28 AM, "Simon \(HB9DRV\)"  wrote:



I'm adding these Olivia derrivates to DM780, I'm interested in knowing whether 
they are used much?
 
Simon HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com www.sdr-radio.com

Re: [digitalradio] comp port seting for mixw ?????

[Rick Westerfield]

Try "Configure", then CAT/PTT but I am not sitting at my rig. This will get you 
close.

Rick - KH2DF

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On May 5, 2009, at 7:55 AM, "ronaldfparmenter"  
wrote:



i don't know where the conm port is in mixw .i can't set the comp 
port for set up 

[digitalradio] What Is A Good FLARQ Frequency?

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello,

   I have flarq running here and would like to give it a try.  Anybody
out there want to suggest a good frequency?

Rick - KH2DF/W5

[digitalradio] Speaker "Monitor" Selection on Windows XP Volume Control

[Rick Westerfield]

Hello All,

  I have found this before and it is working on my computer but I
cannot seem to find the selection check box for monitoring sound
through the Windows Volume Control.  I am trying to get the software
working on a computer that belongs to somebody else and I simply
cannot find it. Setting the levels for power and no ALC, no problem. 
Turning on the monitor feature - big problem!!

   I have looked on the playback and the recording selections and in
the advanced tabs and cannot find it.  Where is this selection made
at?  This is killing me with frustration!

Rick - KH2DF/W5

RE: [digitalradio] John VE5MU

[Rick Westerfield]

Yes, and I saw him too on Thursday night about 9:30 or 10 Central time but I
cannot get my rig to key.

 

Rick

 

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From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Andrew O'Brien
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2007 8:53 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] John VE5MU

 

See you John on 7076

015100 9 -7 2.3 0 3 * VE5MU DO70 1 0

-- 
Andy K3UK
Skype Me : callto://andyobrien  73
www.obriensweb.com

 

RE: [digitalradio] Data Mode Activity

[Rick Westerfield]

Yes, it is deader than Millard Fillmore tonight . . . 

 

Rick - KH2DF/W5

 

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From: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Walt DuBose
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:30 PM
To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [digitalradio] Data Mode Activity

 

I'm hearing/seeing very little ( virtually no) data transmissions on 
80/40/30/20M tonight (00:00-03:30).

Walt/K5YFW