I will show you how to get Digipan up and running in a few minutes receiving PSK31 without needing any interface boxes or cables. I have even uploaded a video of PSK activity on 20 meters for you to practice receiving PSK31 and using Digipan.
This is not hard, it is fun. Randy
PSK Info
http://www.psk31. com/index.htm
Digipan
http://www.digipa n.net/
Video shows operating aspects of PSK-31 using Digipan. I show how to use the Macros and Logging within the program. I then make 3 QSOs using my FT-817 at 5 watts to show you some PSK QSOs.
BS7H is the hot DX this week. I worked them on 20 M SSB last night. Sorry, I did not have the video running. I found this video of the 1997 operation. This will give us all an idea what it is like to operate from the rocks. Here is a link to the 1997 operation: http://www.n4gn.com/ sr/ Link to this year's operation - http://www.scarborou ghreef.com/
Good DX
Hellschreiber is an interesting ham radio mode developed back in the 20s. It is a bit strange and different, but fun. I'll explain what it is, then I make a couple contacts during the Hellschreiber contest.
You can find the software here:
http://xoomer.ali ce.it/aporcino/
This video shows how to correctly setup your audio level to insure clean PSK31 signals.
QST, DEC 2007, page 50, Steve Ford, The Skunk at the Digital Party.
QuickMix
http://www.ptpart .co.uk/quickmix/
My field day operation from my camp trailer at home.
20-40 meter antenna - QST 2008 QST THE TEE PEE V 20 AND 40 METER ANTENNA, Robert Giuliano, KB8RCO, page 42.
Also listen to Jeff's, KE9V, podcast about the first field day. Podcast #21 at -
http://ke9v.net/p odcast.xml
A look at homebrew and commercial soundcard interfaces for PSK31, RTTY, SSTV and other digital modes.
Links -
http://www.westmo untainradio.com/
http://www.tigert ronics.com/
http://www.qsl.ne t/wm2u/interface.htm l
http://www.mfjent erprises.com/index.p hp
http://www.buxcom m.com/
I cover some various topics,podcasts that I have been listening too, favorite videos shown on my youtube page, mailbag and other general information.
LINKS:
IZ8BLY
http://xoomer.ali ce.it/aporcino/
Soldersmoke
http://www.solder smoke.com/
This Week In Amateur Radio
http://www.twiar. org/
Long Delayed Echoes
http://ke9v.net/
March 10th contacts with WA6UBE, KK7IF, and W1CGT. DG1MJH joins us about half way in using my echolink connection. We had a good time. We need to try this again.
I visited Beijing China during the first week in March 2008. I was able to visit with several Beijing hams, their homes, the CRSA and a club station. I had a great day. Hams are great the world over!
Read more about Ham Radio in China from Larry's, KH6ITY, article at ARRL -
http://www.arrl.o rg/news/features/200 8/08/29/10293/?nc=1
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