Re: [digitalradio] Pactor III licensing...

2008-09-21 Thread chasm
David Struebel wrote: Sorry, Can't do anything with a KAM or PK-232 (any version). Pactor II and III are proprietary modes. Pactor II and Pactor III are only available on the SCS line of modems Cheapest one is the PTC-IIex about $900... Check this web site for their US distributor

Re: [digitalradio] New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

2008-08-22 Thread chasm
idle curiosity but is this a reverse engineered or just a rebranded Tigertronics SL/USB??? cheers chas k5dam Andrew O'Brien wrote: FYI. http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/DM_AudioPRO_complete.shtml High performance, fully isolated USB DATA interface. The right way to do it all. For ALL

Re: [digitalradio] New digital mode interface due for release 25/08/08

2008-08-22 Thread chasm
Simon Brown (KNS) wrote: It's a brand-new shiny product. Simon Brown, HB9DRV www.ham-radio-deluxe.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] idle curiosity but is this a reverse engineered or just a rebranded Tigertronics SL/USB??? ok, that is nice. why should I

Re: [digitalradio] The Asus Eee low cost laptop computer

2007-12-05 Thread chasm
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 23:52:08 -0500, Rhett Isley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Charles, Take a look at the following link for more information on how you can own one of these laptops. Act quickly as time is running out for the US purchase of one. Enjoy!:

Re: [digitalradio] New HF bandplans for REGION II

2007-10-03 Thread chasm
On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:14:17 -0400, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dimitri wrote Has anyone noticed that there is a new HF bandplan for REGION II effective January 1st 2008? You can check it at http://www.iaru-regionii.org/ not a single conflict with Army MARS, and probably none with

Re: [digitalradio] Re: PC-Ale TS-480

2007-09-25 Thread chasm
On Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:06:18 -0400, Steve Hajducek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi John, I sent you a direct e-mail with screen caps that should get you going. /s/ Steve, N2CKH Lucky John, wish I had been on his distribution list cheers 73/chas -- K5DAM Houston EL29fuAAR6TU [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[digitalradio] TNC vs RigBlaster/Rascal

2007-05-06 Thread chasm
I sent my PK 232 to TimeWave and they upgraded everything on it. it is now a PK 232/PSK does this mean I no longer need a Rascal or a Rigblaster?? thanks very confused chas/k5dam ...

Re: [digitalradio] New to Digital HF -- PACTOR setup and hardware maybe needed???

2006-08-27 Thread chasm
On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:02:33 -0500, John Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It was on a linux system But that does not matter. The problem is EVERY time the computer thinks what do I need to do now - the timing is lost and so is the link. ??? now, I am not a geek for computers, but my Perl mobo has

[digitalradio] New to Digital HF -- PACTOR setup and hardware maybe needed???

2006-08-26 Thread chasm
On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:10:49 -0500, John Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are going to operate Amtor or Pactor ARQ mode you will be better with a TNC. Otherwise for the sound card mode you will not need it. ok, IC736 running the rig with HRD from an Intel Pent 4 via CI-V interface USB

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

2006-08-24 Thread chasm
On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:09:00 -0500, DuBose Walt Civ AETC CONS/LGCA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me know if you find a U.S. distributor. I really would like to purchase a couple or three of them. just got some education from an elmer with whom I grew up ... he states that comment in the IC

Re: [digitalradio] Too much fighting

2006-08-24 Thread chasm
On Thu, 24 Aug 2006 11:49:16 -0700, Bill Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is one of the politest groups around. You need to get out more, Steinar. :-) 73, Bill W6WRT obviously he was not around for the FLAME WARS on both BBS and Fidonet in the early 80s!!! back when I first started running

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

2006-08-23 Thread chasm
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 21:40:37 -, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The IC-F7000 and the VX-1700 are both in the under $1500 price range. http://www.icomamerica.com/brochures/ic-f7000.pdf hmmm PENDING FCC TYPE ACCEPTANCE THIS DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE F.C.C. THIS DEVICE IS

Re: [digitalradio] Icom IC-F7000 transceiver with ALE and SELCALL

2006-08-22 Thread chasm
On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 05:50:18 -, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By the way, Chas, please tell me more about Kenwood's ALE standards, because I was not yet aware that Kenwood had an ALE radio. Hams use the MIL STD 188-141 ALE, and that is the one that is found embedded in the Micom,

Re: [digitalradio] Multiband Scanning ALE on HF and VHF

2006-08-21 Thread chasm
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:17:18 -, expeditionradio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a dedicated PCALE station, and a separate embedded ALE rig, the Icom IC-F7000. Interesting, the tech at ICOM/Washington state, told me last week that this radio was not even supposed to be in this country

[digitalradio] About Icom 7nnn rcvr and txcvr remote operation from a PC

2006-08-16 Thread chasm
I hope the Icom techies do better that the people at Rascal. I emailed their Tech Support and asked just what was in the Rascal GLX, I made mention of some radios requiring a level converter for rig control. The reply told me that level control is accomplished by the soundcard. I suspect they

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-11 Thread chasm
On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 17:01:32 -0500, John Becker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My ESP is a bit on the FUBAR This is what in plain english? At 04:53 PM 8/10/2006, you wrote: at MD Anderson doing MRIs, etc sorry, I will be at the hospital having some radiology tests done. cheers 73 chas -- K5DAM

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-10 Thread chasm
On Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:44:59 -0400, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope the Icom techies do better that the people at Rascal. I emailed their Tech Support and asked just what was in the Rascal GLX, I made mention of some radios requiring a level converter for rig control. The reply

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-09 Thread chasm
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 18:06:17 -0400, Andrew O'Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, is the Rascal all that one would need if the radio was a Icom and the Rascal had supplied cables? I am assuming that this is all the person needs. The Rascal web page does not actually describe what is inside a

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-09 Thread chasm
On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 13:12:26 -0700, list email filter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To answer your 706 specific question, all that is needed is a properly connected serial (rs-232 or usb) to ttl interface that connects from your computer (rs-232 or usb) to your radio (ttl) to do radio control. My

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-09 Thread chasm
On Wed, 9 Aug 2006 17:30:02 -0700 (PDT), Lev Slutsman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HI there: I've read your comments with interest. I own IC-706. Could describe in modre detail what kind of cable I need ( and what is key-word to search for them on ebay). I also interested what softtware is

Re: [digitalradio] Re: Basic Question On Icom 706 and Rascal interface

2006-08-09 Thread chasm
On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:34:23 -0500, KV9U [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, I would prefer to control the PTT via the CI-V rather than a separate control, but I have heard that some ICOM rigs (e.g., 706) may not permit PTT via the CI-V as does 756 Pro series ICOMs. Perhaps some others more