[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread frankk2ncc
A good concept. Looking though the web searches, there's some feedback to that point. However, where you suggest would put you up with some other offenders, particularly RTTY. I don't think it matters where you go, you'll still get stomped on if your QRP. If folks would just lower their

[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread frankk2ncc
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon \(HB9DRV\) simon.br...@... wrote: If someone is suffering from strong signals I would want to know what radio and soundcard he's using, also a screenshot of the waterfall can help. Simon, is this a good example?

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Being as fair as I can I suggest that this is not an over-driven signal, he's just strong. DM780 5.0's enhancement option will really help as would a 500Hz filter in the 450 if possible. If you're thinking about a new radio look at the TS-480SAT - IMO the best digital-mode radio. Simon Brown,

[digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread frankk2ncc
--- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, Simon \(HB9DRV\) simon.br...@... wrote: Being as fair as I can I suggest that this is not an over-driven signal... Yeah, I figure most signals I see, particularly PSK, aren't over driven, as the trace looks clean, but my rig's notch capability isn't what I'd

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi, Keep an eye out for a second-hand 480SAT - I've heard of them going for ~ $500. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: frankk2ncc frank.k2...@gmail.com The 480SAT is certainly a fine rig, as Rob, AA6A would attest, but another rig is about

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Tim N9PUZ
I also find that using a combination of narrow filters and passband tuning helps dig out the weak ones in the presence of strong stations. I've been using an IC-7200 for the past few months. It's Twin Passband Tuning feature of the DSP lets you electronically narrow the IF passband. Very

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Simon (HB9DRV)
Hi, Quite simple: I'll explain offline to yourself and Dave W1HKJ very soon. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: Vojtech Bubnik bubn...@seznam.cz Hi Simon. The enhancement looks very interesting. How do you do that? BTW, I was trying to achieve

[digitalradio] CQ on 50.300 RTTY

2009-06-16 Thread Russell Blair
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Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Phil Williams
Skip makes a good point. Passband tuning and IF shift are effective in dealing with AGC capture. In some cases I have added attenuation in to the receiver as an additional measure to reduce front-end overload. philw de ka1gmn On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM, kh6ty kh...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Time to start a PSK qrp freq?

2009-06-16 Thread Rein Couperus
No AGC means all stages in the chain (including the first mixer) have to cope with a dynamic range of 130 dB (in a proper receiver). The only remedy is proper filtering as early in the chain as possible, with a carefully designed AGC system.. Some 25 years ago Ulrich Rohde has writtien some