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Asunto: Psk31 Digest V1 #93
Fecha: miércoles 30 de junio de 1999 4:19
Psk31 Digest Wednesday, June 30 1999 Volume 01 : Number 093
In this issue:
[none]
[psk31] PSK31 & FD
[psk31] Re: to Daryl
Re: [psk31] Field Day, Emergencies, Contests
[psk31] FD
Re: [psk31] PSK on the OTHER bands
[psk31] Get started on PSK
[psk31] 570D hookup
[psk31] 6 Meter PSK 50.300
Re: [psk31] Field Day, Emergencies, Contests
[psk31] Comm Port 3
[none]
Re: [psk31] Comm Port 3
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 21:53:55 -0400
From: Daryl <jdc@cfw.com>
Subject: [none]
WOW !!!!!! Thanks so much for all the replies to my question abt pks31. I
have never gotten so many replies from a question on a mail list. Speaks
well for the caliber of folks on here. I have gotten a ton of info from
emails and URL's sent via the many emails. This week I will work on
digesting it, go to Radio shack for some xformers to build WM2U's curcuit
with opto isolator and hopefully be on this weekend to give it a try. Agian
many thanks to all. I am going to add the suggested URL's to the links page
on my website.
*************************
Daryl Cline WB4YEX
Homepage: http://www.cfw.com/~jdc
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Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 22:22:41 -0400
From: "Theodore D. Mills" <n3kwq@martnet.com>
Subject: [psk31] PSK31 & FD
I was also very disappointed with PSK31 for FD.
We used it on the novice/tech station on 10 meters and made all of 1
contact for points.
The other contact was a VE3 about 30 minutes before the official start
while testing out the setup.
I had tried many times at around 28.120 and only heard a few cw stations.
I spent more time copying PSK signals on 20M so that I had something to
show the visitors who were asking what the computer was for!
I had thought that with the number of posts on the reflectors here, that
I'd have had more contacts.
Let's try to get the word out for next year....
BTW, the DCARA, MNARC, Boeing Bears, Mobile 6'ers, DelcoDUG supersite was
successful in getting a webcam picture to the internet via Amateur radio.
It took about 10 hours to get the first full picture uploaded, but it worked.
Murphy was at his (her?) very best in trying to shoot us down. After
finding and replacine a bad ethernet cable, then overcoming a very busy uhf
frequency and a poorer than expected radio path, we finally got a full
picture up on the web by about midnight.
The only other upload we got off, got about 1/3 of the frame filled before
it died.
We will try again during a special event operation at the USCG station in
Philadelphia in July.
If anybody is interested in more info about the FD effort or the USCG event
please e-mail me direct.
73 de Ted N3KWQ
n3kwq@martnet.com
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:12:48 +0200
From: Valentin <valonso@tid.es>
Subject: [psk31] Re: to Daryl
Hello Daryl:
Easy, have a look at http://www.qsl.net/ea4cbh/index.html
you will foud the best reference to PSK 31 when you can read what soft best fit
to you.
[Also RTTY , Fell and CW ]
Also in "Enlaces" you can find the links that you looks for.
I use hammcom homemade and soudblaster, if any question ask me please.
good look
Valentin EA4CBH
Daryl wrote:
> Hi Folks. I just heard of PKS31 this weekend at field day. I have done a
> little investigating around the web and found alot of PKS31 sites but have
> found no info on exactly what I need and how to connect it. I think as I
> underastand what little I have gleaned is that a soundblaster card and
> software is all you need. ??????????
> I have been a ham since 1976. I spend all my ham time on HF working RTTY
> or CW. I am in the prrocess of refurbishing a model 19 teleprinter.I have a
> spare pentium II with sound card in the shack that I have been trying to
> figure out what to do with. PKS31 sounds like fun. Any help would be
> appreciated. Thanks es 73's.
>
> *************************
> Daryl Cline WB4YEX
> Homepage: http://www.cfw.com/~jdc
>
> ****************************************
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 01:25:49 -0500
From: Martin <rutherford.ulea@mcleodusa.net>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Field Day, Emergencies, Contests
Sorry to say, we have had interference problems before Darryl. Mostly
from the monitors, and power supplies used on the average desktop
computer. Maybe if we had the antennas farther from the operating
positions we wouldn't have problems, but the entire site is within an
area of about 300-400 feet. Other sites have been considered, but no
larger sites have been found that are suitable. I can only conclude
that you have been very lucky to avoid interference from computers.
Daryl wrote:
>
> Hi Martin.
>
> On field day we have two clubs operating together and a ton of desktop
> computers for years. Everything from XT's to 286's to Pentiums. Very few
> laptops. I used a laptop this year for rtty but logged on an old XT. We
> have tech/novice working on HF, CW on HF, Phone on HF, Satillite, 6 meters,
> 2 meters and this year RTTY on HF. We have never had any problems with
> interference from any computer. I suspect your sites fears are unfounded.
> You'll have to smuggle one in next year. hihi.
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 00:05:29 -0700
From: "Jeff & Pat Steinkamp" <steinkam@azstarnet.com>
Subject: [psk31] FD
I also saw a dismal showing on PSK compared to the number of posting I saw
earlier concerning FD operations. Although I did not spend all 24 hours
(some of us do have to work for a living), I was able to make about 20
contacts, all of which were on 20 meters. I did putout numerous CQ on 40 ,
15 and 10 meters. I did hear 1 very faint PSK signal on 15 meters, but the
polar flutter was just to bad to get a reliable copy.
For those of use who did explore the possibilities of using PSK during
emergency condition, I think it proved itself as a viable means of
communications, especially with the heavy CW and PACTOR activity there was
on 20 meters. There was a 45 minute period on 20 meters, between 14.068 and
14.074,where there was some sort of signal about every 100 Hz. To the
untrained ear (my xyl) it sound like a bunch of drug crazed Microsoft
programmers debugging MS-2002, the real Y2K patch. To the Sound Blasters DSP
filters it was smooth sailing. During this time I had a contact with a
station whose signal was so weak that I could not hear the signal at all due
to the 20+dB CW station on one side and a PACTOR station with a FM'ng VFO on
the other side. I found the signal with the waterfall display. Not one
missed character.
There is something like 700,000 licensed hams in the US. Of that,
approximately 35% of those are active and less than 1% are up on PSK. It's
going to take a while for this to catch on. In the meantime, I suggest some
12 hour sprints on the different bands every couple of months as a way to
drum-up activity on the other bands and at the same time really look at
propagation and weaksignal capabilities of PSK.
73 de Jeff KD5YG
Tucson, AZ
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 09:08:34 -0300
From: py2pll@unetsul.com.br (Marcus Ramos (0946))
Subject: Re: [psk31] PSK on the OTHER bands
Hi ...
>on 15, 17 and 40. I finally made my first PSK contact on 17M this
>afternoon. I responded to AA3HO (Arnold) calling CQ. We chatted for 20
Yesterday 23:00 UTC saw on 20m SP2EWQ typing something about QSY 30 meter,
10136KHz ... tune the MFJ loop there and - voilà - SP2 with 569/579 signals.
And he got a UR5 and CT1 at the same period. On 30m.
I've been calling on 18100, 21080 - and 21070:o( - 24920 and 21120 ... some
contacts there but not so many. PY6HL have been calling on 40 meter too, as
SWL reports from Europe ...
73
Marcus
PY3CRX/PY2PLL
http://www.unetsul.com.br/py2pll
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:44:14 -0500
From: John Chamberlain <chamber@cord.org>
Subject: [psk31] Get started on PSK
On Mon, 28 Jun 1999 17:13:47 Daryl <jdc@cfw.com> wrote:
>Hi Folks. I just heard of PKS31 this weekend at field day....
Well, I'm glad that SOMETHING good came of Field Day for PSK! :-) I, too,
was a PSK evangelist this past weekend. I think others on the list will
bear with a few "getting started" remarks for the newcomers...
Like others have said, Daryl you've got the right computer (a Pentium works
great), so you're off to a great start. And you need a 16-bit soundcard,
which you probably have. And you need to download the free program
(P31SBW106.zip). Here's the "Official" PSK Home Page:
http://www.kender.es/~edu/psk31.html
and of course, your HF transceiver (though some are doing PSK on VHF).
What you'll basically be doing is using the PSK31 software to
1) let the soundcard listen to the audio output
from your rig (put your PC's microphone next to
your rig's speaker, or hard wire it between the
rig's AF out and the soundcard's MIC/LINE IN),
and
2) let your soundcard provide the audio out for
your SSB transmission (hold your rig's microphone
next to the PC speaker, or hard wire it between
the rig's Audio In and the soundcard's SPEAKER/LINE-OUT).
Most else is just troubleshooting the connections and the various volume
controls for your sound card, or adding in the optional PTT control (highly
recommended) via the PC's COM port or your rig's VOX, if so equipped.
You'll need the manual for your rig for making hard-wire connections, and
may need to build in some reduction of signal strength.
I'd say you have a 80-90% chance of getting it running the first time. I
suggest you start by getting the receive aspect working (try your PC's
microphone), then tackle the transmit. Good luck! And don't hesitate to
come back here if you have troubles. We've all "been there and done that!" ;-)
73 de AC5CV
John Chamberlain (AC5CV@arrl.org)
Waco, TX EM11jm
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:29:05 -0700
From: Bill Brannick <WmLB@prefer.net>
Subject: [psk31] 570D hookup
I have an acquaintance is would like to try out PSK but is unsure as to the
hookup. I would appreciate if any of you who are using the TS-570D would
share the specifics of your hookup with Pete at:
<PFrancescon@worldnet.att.net>
=====
Alternate Email Addr: W6WLB@arrl.net
ICQ No. 8393042
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 09:04:00 -0700
From: Rich Filia <richf@spectraswitch.com>
Subject: [psk31] 6 Meter PSK 50.300
6 Meter PSKers,
This is a reminder for PSK op.’s to use 50.300 MHz and up as the
starting point for
PSK mode operation.
Openings to Europe/ Asia and from N. America on 6 should provide an
excellent test for PSK on weak signal / DX contacts where voice is not
copyable. Let’s get on frequency and make some noise on 50.300 MHz!
Once the bandplan acknowledges PSK/QPSK modes I think we can exist
along with CW and supplement the weak signal work with this mode. Until
then look and listen to 50.300.
Thanks for reading!
Rich
AA1Z/6
CM88
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 08:50:43 -0700
From: John E Jewkes <w6hnc@juno.com>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Field Day, Emergencies, Contests
Depends an awful lot on the Age of the computer you are using.
Most older computers were shielded better than the Apollo Spacecraft
now they no longer have steel cases (Aluminum is the most common now
or alloyed, and some are ALL ABS resin), nor rf shield "Mats" under
the circuit board or sides of the cases. Originally, because TV's were
extremely vulnerable to TVI from computers (A lot of folks in the mid
80's still had an older 'tube' tv in their home), and since at the time
they were trying to get folks to put these boxes in their home.....
They did everything possible to keep the 4.000 MHz of the Computers Clock
(XT) from causing 'Cross-Hatch' interference on the TV set.
The fear was if Archie Bunker got messed up by Janie typing a report
for school, dad will trash our computer. Newer Computers are POORLY
shielded.
73's de John W6HNC
On Tue, 29 Jun 1999 01:25:49 -0500 Martin <rutherford.ulea@mcleodusa.net>
writes:
> Sorry to say, we have had interference problems before Darryl.
> Mostly
> from the monitors, and power supplies used on the average desktop
> computer. Maybe if we had the antennas farther from the operating
> positions we wouldn't have problems, but the entire site is within
> an
> area of about 300-400 feet. Other sites have been considered, but
> no
> larger sites have been found that are suitable. I can only conclude
> that you have been very lucky to avoid interference from computers.
>
>
> Daryl wrote:
> >
> > Hi Martin.
> >
> > On field day we have two clubs operating together and a ton of
> desktop
> > computers for years. Everything from XT's to 286's to Pentiums.
> Very few
> > laptops. I used a laptop this year for rtty but logged on an old
> XT. We
> > have tech/novice working on HF, CW on HF, Phone on HF, Satillite,
> 6 meters,
> > 2 meters and this year RTTY on HF. We have never had any problems
> with
> > interference from any computer. I suspect your sites fears are
> unfounded.
> > You'll have to smuggle one in next year. hihi.
>
> --
> Cul8r
>
> Martin Campbell rutherford.ulea@mcleodusa.net
> KB0HAE
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:13:48 -0500
From: "Thomas Webb" <tmwebb@ionet.net>
Subject: [psk31] Comm Port 3
My comm ports 1 & 2 are in use(telephone modem and packet modem). Although a
serial port switch box would allow me access to a DTS signal for PTT, I was
considering adding a serial card to get comm 3. However, this raises the
specter of IRQ conflicts. I was curious if other folks are using comm 3(or
4) and how they are getting around IRQ conflicts. Also, is anyone using a
creative way to get the DTS line for PTT.
Tom Webb, WA9AFM
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:16:14 -0400
From: Daryl <jdc@cfw.com>
Subject: [none]
Just curious as to how many folks are on this emial list. Maybe PSK ops
should organize thier own QSO party to be held maybe on a weekend between
xxxx z and xxxx z on a certain date. See who can work the most PSK
stations. Someone could act as the offical to whom everyone sends thier
logs and make up a certificate for say 1,2 & 3rd place. Everyone operating
could invite another ham friend along to introduce them to the mode. Just a
thought ........ maybe not a very good one ?????????
*************************
Daryl Cline WB4YEX
Homepage: http://www.cfw.com/~jdc
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Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 21:28:30 -0400
From: "Jay Rutherford" <w1emt@together.net>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Comm Port 3
I wanted to be able to key my rig (via RTS and/or DTR) and communicate
with software, so I added a Digital Research "Plug and play" 4 comm port
card. "Play" is the right word--what a tedious card to set up. Note that it
does NOT say "Plug 'n Play(TM)." You have to figure out what IRQs and
addresses you have free and set jumpers on the card. Price was right,
though ($30).
I could not eliminate port sharing with at two of the ports (too much stuff in
the PC), so I ended up with COMM1 and COMM4 (and COMM2 to the
internal modem) for the rig and no conflicts. Used COMM1 for data link and
COMM4 for keying the rig.
Works great; I can use PSK31SBW and Log-EQF at the same time.
73, Jay
W1EMT in Waterbury Center, VT, USA
email: W1EMT@TOGETHER.NET
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