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Asunto: Psk31 Digest V1 #409
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Psk31 Digest Wednesday, May 31 2000 Volume 01 : Number 409
In this issue:
Re: [psk31] sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan question
[psk31] Windows & COM1
[psk31] Diode mis branded
Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
[psk31] Re: [PSK31] PTT circuits and Palm Pilots
[psk31] IC-706
[psk31] Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 Kit
Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
[psk31] Strange DigiPan Screen Color
Re: [psk31] IC-706
Re: [psk31] Re: [PSK31] PTT circuits and Palm Pilots
[psk31] re: sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan
Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
[psk31] aricles in qst
RE: [psk31] re: sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan
[psk31] Wow!
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Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 20:13:48 -0600
From: "Gary McDuffie, Sr." <mcduffie@scottsbluff.net>
Subject: Re: [psk31] sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan question
On Mon, 29 May 2000 10:55:06 -0700 (PDT), Chip Hood wrote:
> Should I use the RIT on my radio? It looks like
> turning off "net" would solve the problem - is that
> correct?
No...then you would be on two different frequencies, drifting apart,
taking up two "channels" instead of one for your QSO. Stay with him,
and ask him to correct his frequency if you are in danger of being on
top of someone else.
Gary
ag0n at arrl dot net
- --
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 01:42:44 -0400
From: Robert A Bruce <RBruce13@compuserve.com>
Subject: [psk31] Windows & COM1
Finally got onto psk with psk31 v.1.06, a Winbook XL, Rigblaster and a
Kenwood TS-440. All worked well except I used the Kenwood manual t/r
switch because I couldn't get the comm port t/r switching to work. With
Rigblaster in Auto, it would switch 'on' when Windows fired up, and the PSK
software would say it can't open COM1 (the only serial port on the
Winbook). Tried about everything with no luck. Finally went into Windows
Settings - Accessibility Options - Accessibility Properties - General, to
see that Windows was assigning COM1 to 'SerialKey Devices'. Unchecked
'Support Serial Devices', and now the auto t/r switching works fine. Seems
to me this default assignment of COM1 by Windows should not be so obscure.
Anyway, look forward to psk qso's on 10-28 MHz.
Bob, NT6I
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 07:40:40 -0500
From: "Duane L. Mitchell" <duanelmitchell@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: [psk31] Diode mis branded
While assembling the circuit, from the May 1999 issue of QST, to key my
transmitter using the com port, my transceiver would be keyed when it should
have been unkeyed.
The problem turned out to be the 2N2222 transistor that I had bought from
Radio Shack. The diagram of the transistor on the package had the collector
and emitter pins reversed. Once the transistor was installed properly, I had
no further trouble.
Maybe those having trouble with getting their rig to key properly, might
check this out.
Mitch
W9FZO
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 11:00:05 -0400
From: Jim Sutton <jsutton@erols.com>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
Radio Shack Scores Again.
73/Jim/AC4CZ
"Duane L. Mitchell" wrote:
> While assembling the circuit, from the May 1999 issue of QST, to key my
> transmitter using the com port, my transceiver would be keyed when it should
> have been unkeyed.
>
> The problem turned out to be the 2N2222 transistor that I had bought from
> Radio Shack. The diagram of the transistor on the package had the collector
> and emitter pins reversed. Once the transistor was installed properly, I had
> no further trouble.
>
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 07:59:47 -0700 (PDT)
From: Carl Hyde <cshyde@yahoo.com>
Subject: [psk31] Re: [PSK31] PTT circuits and Palm Pilots
I must have missed this thread altogether. Who has a
PSK-31 program for the Palm Pilot? Can you direct me
to a URL? Thanks!
- --- Jkn1olo@aol.com wrote:
>
>
> Built yourself a PTT circuit or using a RIGblaster
> that just doesn't seem to
> want to work? Or worse yet, your rig keys up
> everytime you use your COM port?
>
> Make sure your Palm Pilot software is turned off.
> The Palm Pilot leaves one
> of the interupts on the COM port it uses HIGH
> causing it to key PTT circuis
> when they are plugged in.
>
=====
Carl HYDE
W2CSH
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 12:41:03 edt
From: wa4jpp@juno.com
Subject: [psk31] IC-706
HELP HELP
I have the IC-706MKIIG, RIGblaster and Digipan connected. The receive
part works fine.
When I try transmitting the little red "transmit" LCD lights and I hear
the high pitch sound.
The text appears in the "receive" window but no one answers my CQs nor do
they come back when I answer another CQ. It looks like everything is
working okay except nothing is actually going out.
Any suggestions will be most appreciated. Many thanks
Fran Horn, WA4JPP
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 11:20:36 -0700
From: dave_epps@juno.com
Subject: [psk31] Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 Kit
I just finished the Small Wonder Labs PSK-20 qrp psk-31 tranceiver kit
and it is a WINNER!
Listen for my 2 to 3 watt pep psk-31 signal. Get info at
www.smallwonderlabs.com
dave ab5pc fresno, ca
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 15:35:12 -0400
From: "Robert Lay" <w9dmk@crosslink.net>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
Dear Fellow Warblers,
This is NOT a NEW problem.
This problem was reported to the list in late summer last year.
Radio Shack is packaging diodes that are not only NOT per the labeling on the
package, but they are not even of the same "gender" (i.e., NPN vs PNP).
By the way, from my perspective it is not the circuit diagram on the package
that is incorrect. It is correct for the type of diode advertised. It's what
they are putting into the package that is wrong - unless you have discovered an
even newer problem.
There are many PSK'ers who are missing a wealth of good information that is
available in the archives. Eduardo has gone to a lot of trouble to provide the
archives, and they are of great value in avoiding "re-inventing the wheel",
etc.
I notice that a lot of people who would formerly pitch in and offer help and
guidance to the "newbies", are staying away in droves - possibly because they
feel that people should at least do a "little" research on the subject from
the archives and from QST before they jump on the listserver and call for help.
73 de Bob Lay, w9dmk@arrl.net, King George, VA
http://www.qsl.net/w9dmk
http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/albania/784
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 12:51:21 -0700
From: "Dick Hughes" <rahughes@worldnet.att.net>
Subject: [psk31] Strange DigiPan Screen Color
Last night I was listening on 14.070 using DigiPan and the normally blue
speckled waterfall turned yellow. I thought I might be overdriving the
SoundBlaster, but even with the audio all the way off it was still yellow.
Any idea what would cause this? I did notice about the same time my
processor over-temp lamp came on, but can't imagine that would affect the
color.
Dick - W6CCD
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 17:03:12 EDT
From: Jkn1olo@aol.com
Subject: Re: [psk31] IC-706
In a message dated 5/30/2000 3:23:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
wa4jpp@juno.com writes:
<< HELP HELP
I have the IC-706MKIIG, RIGblaster and Digipan connected. The receive
part works fine.
When I try transmitting the little red "transmit" LCD lights and I hear
the high pitch sound.
The text appears in the "receive" window but no one answers my CQs nor do
they come back when I answer another CQ. It looks like everything is
working okay except nothing is actually going out.
>>
Hi Fran,
Lets check the following first:
1. Are you using the VOX or AUTO mode?
2. If you are using the AUTO mode is your green LED coming on when you are
transmitting?
3. Have you plugged in a speaker or headset in the other audio jack on the
RIGblaster? This will let you monitor your output from your computer and let
you know if indeed you have audio a he RIGblaster.
4. How are your AUDIO controls on your computer set? Start with your WAVE
table (if you have a seperate control, most do) Is that at full volume? Check
your MASTER volume. Your MASTER volume should be up just high enough to get
your ALC moving slightly on XMIT. Also check to see if the trimmer pot in the
back of the RIGblaster is set at about half.
Try the above and let me know how you make out. You can also check the
website at www.westmountainradio.com and check our FAQ's.
There is also a reflector for RIGblaster owners at www.qth.net. Just use the
automated subscriber there.
73 and let me know how you make out.
John Kalotai
N1OLO
West Mountain Radio
(the tech guy)
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 17:09:55 EDT
From: Jkn1olo@aol.com
Subject: Re: [psk31] Re: [PSK31] PTT circuits and Palm Pilots
To All Concerned:
THERE IS NO PALM PILOT PSK31!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry had to get that out of my
system.
The orginal thread was the problem with Palm Pilot to Desktop interface
software. The Palm Pilot software remains active on the desktop computer and
keeps the COM Port it uses in a HIGH state. So if you use a RIGblaster or
homebrewed PTT circuit for PSK31 it would cause the radio to transmit
continuously if you used that seemingly empty COM port. The Palm Pilot
software must be disabled before using a serial PTT circuit.
73
John Kalotai
N1OLO
West Mountain Radio
(the tech guy)
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 08:44:59 +0900
From: TOSHIAKI_KUROSAKI@m1.shinko.co.jp
Subject: [psk31] re: sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan
Chip and all folks,
Yes, I have the same inconveniences as you have.
After I fix a signal, and qso starts, "dia cursor"
slids up and down as if it is looking for anything.
Then I must re-tune !
Unfortunately I do not have a complete solution for it,
however the following ideas may be sometimes efficient,
sometimes not efficient at all.
1) To turn off "snap"
2) To turn off "snap" and "afc"
3) TO turnoff "snap" and "afc" and "net"
Continuously I will make further trials to get
a resolution, and would like anyone to give me
a fine advice.
Thank you.
T.Kurosaki
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 19:35:58 -0400
From: "Bob Lewis" <aa4pb@erols.com>
Subject: Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
Have thing changed? Shouldn't the subject be "transistor mis labeled"?
I've never heard of NPN and PNP "diodes" before. I thought all diodes
were a single junction.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Lay <w9dmk@crosslink.net>
To: Duane L. Mitchell <duanelmitchell@worldnet.att.net>;
<psk31@bipt106.bi.ehu.es>
Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2000 3:35 PM
Subject: Re: [psk31] Diode mis branded
> Dear Fellow Warblers,
>
> This is NOT a NEW problem.
>
> This problem was reported to the list in late summer last year.
>
> Radio Shack is packaging diodes that are not only NOT per the
labeling on the
> package, but they are not even of the same "gender" (i.e., NPN vs
PNP).
>
> By the way, from my perspective it is not the circuit diagram on
the package
> that is incorrect. It is correct for the type of diode advertised.
It's what
> they are putting into the package that is wrong - unless you have
discovered an
> even newer problem.
>
> There are many PSK'ers who are missing a wealth of good
information that is
> available in the archives. Eduardo has gone to a lot of trouble to
provide the
> archives, and they are of great value in avoiding "re-inventing the
wheel",
> etc.
>
> I notice that a lot of people who would formerly pitch in and offer
help and
> guidance to the "newbies", are staying away in droves - possibly
because they
> feel that people should at least do a "little" research on the
subject from
> the archives and from QST before they jump on the listserver and
call for help.
>
> 73 de Bob Lay, w9dmk@arrl.net, King George, VA
> http://www.qsl.net/w9dmk
> http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/albania/784
>
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Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 08:52:57 +0900
From: TOSHIAKI_KUROSAKI@m1.shinko.co.jp
Subject: [psk31] aricles in qst
I heard that kh6ty (or g3plx or both) posted an articles
about psk31 in qst. Unfortunately I can not read it,
because of living in japan. As one of psk31 lovers,
I do want to read it.
Could anyone kindly help me to get it.
Thank you.
T.kuroskai
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 21:10:41 -0400
From: "Richard B Drake" <rbdrake@erols.com>
Subject: RE: [psk31] re: sliding down the band in a QSO - Digipan
Uh! Why not just click on the signal or hit the right or left
arrow key to retune it? Chances are the guy accidentally has his
RIT or XIT on or maybe his transmitter drifts a bit, but better to
follow him than to take up two frequencies for the QSO.
- ---
73, Rich - W3ZJ
>
> Chip and all folks,
>
> Yes, I have the same inconveniences as you have.
> After I fix a signal, and qso starts, "dia cursor"
> slids up and down as if it is looking for anything.
> Then I must re-tune !
> Unfortunately I do not have a complete solution for it,
> however the following ideas may be sometimes efficient,
> sometimes not efficient at all.
>
> 1) To turn off "snap"
> 2) To turn off "snap" and "afc"
> 3) TO turnoff "snap" and "afc" and "net"
>
> Continuously I will make further trials to get
> a resolution, and would like anyone to give me
> a fine advice.
>
>
> Thank you.
>
> T.Kurosaki
>
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Date: Tue, 30 May 2000 21:38:24 -0400
From: "Richard B Drake" <rbdrake@erols.com>
Subject: [psk31] Wow!
I was answering some e-mails with the RX tuned to 14.069. I wasn't
paying much attention to the radio but knew I heard alot of
warbles. When I closed my mail window and looked that the DigiPan
spectrum, I counted 17 copyable QSO's in a 1KHz band segment. I
think PSK31 has arrived alive and well. Thank's Peter and everyone
else who has contributed to the success of this tremendous new
mode.
- ----
73, Rich - W3ZJ
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