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Posted: 2/21/2024 7:51:45 PM EST
[#1]
Really good net tonight. I copied all 100% on the emergency set-up, even though some were ghost copy.
Thanks for running such a great net, Sir! |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 7:53:34 PM EST
[#2]
TNX to the NCS tonight, well run great net.
73, Rob |
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Posted: 2/21/2024 8:04:36 PM EST
[#3]
Great net guys, great conditions. 6 checkins plus NCS
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Posted: 2/21/2024 10:02:32 PM EST
[#4]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GreenDragon: Great net guys, great conditions. 6 checkins plus NCS Fantastic turnout considering where we've been the past few weeks. Thanks for taking it on, GreenDragon! |
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Posted: 2/28/2024 12:31:15 AM EST
[#5]
I should be around to NC this week's net. Hopefully the remote tuner has dried out from the snow.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:02:28 PM EST
[#6]
I heard NCS on warnings. Signal for preamble is very strong, but no decode
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:06:52 PM EST
[#7]
I checked with my phone, it's decoding fine here, I left the station running on remote when I had to leave and finish up dinner for the kiddos.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:08:54 PM EST
[#8]
I dropped my output about 25W in case I was over-driving.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:41:07 PM EST
[Last Edit: DarkLordVader]
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: I dropped my output about 25W in case I was over-driving.  I was running 35w today.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:48:08 PM EST
[#10]
Nice net, conditions were very good but got pretty variable towards the end.
I had solid 100% on everyone even with the big swings on the S-meter. 7 check ins plus NC tonight. |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 2/28/2024 7:49:19 PM EST
[#11]
Winds gust up to about 60mph whipping my antenna around may be a reason for my signal fluctuating.
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Posted: 2/28/2024 8:17:54 PM EST
[#12]
Missed that one
 whoops! |
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Posted: 2/29/2024 10:41:41 PM EST
[#13]
@DarkLordVader
Here is what works for me, running an IC 7300, set the power out to 100 watts. This is an indicator adjustment on the 7300 screen. Then, adjust the audio level to drive the transmitter to 50 watts out, I do this from the audio control panel on the computer. This keeps the ALC circuit in the rig out of the picture and provides good linearity for digital modes. hth 73, Rob |
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Posted: 3/1/2024 6:35:31 AM EST
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robmkivseries70: @DarkLordVader Here is what works for me, running an IC 7300, set the power out to 100 watts. This is an indicator adjustment on the 7300 screen. Then, adjust the audio level to drive the transmitter to 50 watts out, I do this from the audio control panel on the computer. This keeps the ALC circuit in the rig out of the picture and provides good linearity for digital modes. hth 73, Rob |
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Posted: 3/1/2024 10:54:45 AM EST
[#15]
@DarkLordVader
Sounds good, the 100 watts would be what the output is in CW mode "key down". On my rig the ALC is indicated by a linear graph on the screen. This is used in SSB mode and the general notion is that the ALC reading does not go above the top of the scale. In digital modes, the radio needs more linearity, that is an accurate reproduction of the tones being sent. The sent tones are to be translated back into the characters we see on the screen, hence the need for clarity. Again, I always use the audio drive to set the power out and not display any ALC indication. Watch the ALC in SSB mode to get used to the notion. Come to think of it, I do the same thing in SSB mode by adjusting the microphone level. HTH 73, Rob |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 12:39:44 PM EST
[#16]
I don't know how I have missed this thread. I have to get off qrz and get in here more. I am just checking that FLdigi is still the preferred free software to use? I had problems with it a few years ago and haven't used it since.
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Posted: 3/5/2024 12:51:24 PM EST
[#17]
@TimeIsMoney
Still running FLDIGI here, I recommend FLRIG as well as it will do the job keying FLDIGI, there is a box to be checked in FLDIGI. Setup up FLRIG first. In FLDIGI you will have to pick out your audio program and set levels when setting up TX. It helps to get the receive audio working first. hth 73, Rob |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 1:03:51 PM EST
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robmkivseries70: @TimeIsMoney Still running FLDIGI here, I recommend FLRIG as well as it will do the job keying FLDIGI, there is a box to be checked in FLDIGI. Setup up FLRIG first. In FLDIGI you will have to pick out your audio program and set levels when setting up TX. It helps to get the receive audio working first. hth 73, Rob  |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 4:15:43 PM EST
[#19]
Question: This schedule is for Wednesdays starting 0000Z/1900ET? Are there scheduled times for each band, or just float around depending on conditions? Considering the first post was made Jan 12, 2021, I just want to make sure things haven't changed? And new to flrig & Olivia so 7120 actually means, for example, on 40m middle of 7121.5?
Primary band 40M digital guard channel and net frequency Mode: Olivia 16/500 Primary Frequency: 7120KHz USB + 1500 waterfall Secondary Frequencies Mode: Olivia 16/500 20M: 14067.5KHz USB + 1500 waterfall Mode: Olivia 16/500 80M: 3586KHz USB + 1500 waterfall |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 6:07:03 PM EST
[#20]
@TimeIsMoney
Everything is still correct, we don't change things much. There is usually only one band in use, though sometimes we'll experiment and do one then another. Our primary band is 40M and it is used for most of the year, we switch to the 20M secondary frequency in the summer. The 80M frequency hasn't been used for a few years since we're nearing the peak of the solar cycle rather than the bottom where 80M works OK in the winter. 7120 + 1500 means 7120 dial frequency on the radio in USB mode, 1500 Hz audio frequency on the waterfall on FLDIGI or HRD or whatever you're using. This puts the center frequency of the carrier at 7121.5, but that's not where you tune, you need to be on 7120 USB to get the signal to be at 1500 Hz for the audio to decode. |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 6:11:58 PM EST
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: @TimeIsMoney Everything is still correct, we don't change things much. There is usually only one band in use, though sometimes we'll experiment and do one then another. Our primary band is 40M and it is used for most of the year, we switch to the 20M secondary frequency in the summer. The 80M frequency hasn't been used for a few years since we're nearing the peak of the solar cycle rather than the bottom where 80M works OK in the winter. 7120 + 1500 means 7120 dial frequency on the radio in USB mode, 1500 Hz audio frequency on the waterfall on FLDIGI or HRD or whatever you're using. This puts the center frequency of the carrier at 7121.5, but that's not where you tune, you need to be on 7120 USB to get the signal to be at 1500 Hz for the audio to decode. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 6:32:38 PM EST
[#22]
First reminder out at 2330Z. Heard at least one station testing prior and copied a second after.
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Posted: 3/6/2024 6:55:53 PM EST
[Last Edit: TimeIsMoney]
[#23]
So haven't used oiliva or FLrig before. Actually uninstalled FLrig years ago. Seems buggy. I get no alc coming out when transmit on flrig. I switch to js8call and works fine. I may have a few things to iron out before I can join. Using 705, thought I had it dialed in when I installed it the other day. No joy, no signal.
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:03:30 PM EST
[#24]
Nothing heard in SE OH....am I missing check in?
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:08:38 PM EST
[#25]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: Nothing heard in SE OH....am I missing check in? Five check-ins so far. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:13:23 PM EST
[#26]
I can hear it, I see nothing on fldigi, just a black screen.
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:14:56 PM EST
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: Nothing heard in SE OH....am I missing check in? Antenna plugged in and tuned to 7120? Everyone has been S5-S7 here with high SNRs. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:15:51 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TimeIsMoney: I can hear it, I see nothing on fldigi, just a black screen. Black waterfall means it's not getting the audio, check sound card settings. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:19:10 PM EST
[#29]
Dang, 40M is on fire tonight, couple stations are S9+ here (and sounds like for others) and I'm seeing +10dB SNRs.
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:19:15 PM EST
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Black waterfall means it's not getting the audio, check sound card settings. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:33:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: limaxray]
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Antenna plugged in and tuned to 7120? Everyone has been S5-S7 here with high SNRs. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Originally Posted By limaxray: Nothing heard in SE OH....am I missing check in? Antenna plugged in and tuned to 7120? Everyone has been S5-S7 here with high SNRs. NC was BARELY heard, and that was spotty. Most times signal was below the noise floor. Caught KD6UY 59, KD9PPO same, N9IEW off and on...no one else heard. Was also hearing voice and at least one CW signal, so maybe there was just too much junk for fldigi to figure out. [/shrug] |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:33:46 PM EST
[#32]
Propagation was really, really good at my end tonight. Everyone was 100%.
We had six check ins plus NC this week. |
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Posted: 3/6/2024 7:35:00 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By limaxray: NC was BARELY heard, and that was spotty. Most times signal was below the noise floor. Caught KD6UY 59, KD9PPO same, N9IEW off and on...no one else heard. Was also hearing voice and at least one CW signal, so maybe there was just too much junk for fldigi to figure out. Probably just unusual propagation. Olivia laughs at QRM so I doubt it was that unless it was just blasting you radio's front end to the point of it being deaf to anything else. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 12:39:37 AM EST
[#34]
You can play around with the gain and max value on the waterfall too if it's all black but you know you are getting audio in. I tune over to the FT8 section of the band where there are lots of signals all the time. Plenty of places the audio level might also be low, at the radio output, the sound card mic input level, in fldigi etc.
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Posted: 3/7/2024 8:49:44 AM EST
[#35]
@limaxray
FLDIGI can be a bit daunting, no doubt. I've included a screen shot of my OLIVIA setup, note the squelch bottom right and water fall adjustments, up one row bottom left. The squelch will limit what can be decoded if it is too aggressive. The incoming signals will show as a green vertical line, this needs to be above the squelch slider for it to decode properly. The water fall settings adjust the viewed intensity of the displayed signal. This will need to be balanced with the actual receive and transmit audio levels set in the audio adjustments of the sound card levels. I run the radio output power setting at 100 watts in CW mode for example and adjust my audio in digital modes for 50-60 watts output. I run filters on the radio at 500Hz, the audio center frequency of the filters is important. on my IC 7300 its 1500 Hz. On the waterfall, the red bar and vertical lines denote the pass band of the audio signal, as you see, it's centered over 1500 Hz. hth 73, Rob  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 9:49:27 AM EST
[#36]
Is anyone here besides me using the Ham Radio Deluxe DM780 digital program? To me, it's the only way to go and easily justifies the one-time cost for the HRD license. I've been using it for many years with very few glitches (usually after a major Windows update).
I tried using FLDigi and FLRig a few times many years ago, but it was just way too glitchy and complicated for me. I gave up. The HRD DM780 is virtually trouble-free, every week. |
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Posted: 3/7/2024 10:15:37 AM EST
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By weaponeer1911: Is anyone here besides me using the Ham Radio Deluxe DM780 digital program? To me, it's the only way to go and easily justifies the one-time cost for the HRD license. I've been using it for many years with very few glitches (usually after a major Windows update). I tried using FLDigi and FLRig a few times many years ago, but it was just way too glitchy and complicated for me. I gave up. The HRD DM780 is virtually trouble-free, every week. 
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Posted: 3/13/2024 11:02:00 AM EST
[#38]
I'll be around to NC tonight. Hopefully I got the time change right.
For now we'll keep the net at 0000Z, which means it's an hour later for those that observe the DST nonsense. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 6:39:11 PM EST
[#39]
Seen at least 3 stations testing, so I'm guessing propagation will be OK tonight.
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:39:43 PM EST
[#40]
Prop wasn't as good as 30 minutes before the net or last week, but I still heard everyone fine.
We had five stations + NC tonight. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:43:34 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Prop wasn't as good as 30 minutes before the net or last week, but I still heard everyone fine. We had five stations + NC tonight. I was able to copy all stations on my house rain gutter antenna. NC could at least copy me. It gives me about a 2.3:1 SWR, but I can tune it to 1:1 with the built in tuner in the FTDX3000. Good to know it can work in a pinch. Next week I'll try it on the IC-7200 go-box and battery power. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:48:00 PM EST
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By weaponeer1911: I was able to copy all stations on my house rain gutter antenna. NC could at least copy me. It gives me about a 2.3:1 SWR, but I can tune it to 1:1 with the built in tuner in the FTDX3000. Good to know it can work in a pinch. Next week I'll try it on the IC-7200 go-box and battery power. There wasn't a lot of difference in your signals between the two antennas. Both did well here. |
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Posted: 3/13/2024 7:51:12 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By weaponeer1911: I was able to copy all stations on my house rain gutter antenna. NC could at least copy me. It gives me about a 2.3:1 SWR, but I can tune it to 1:1 with the built in tuner in the FTDX3000. Good to know it can work in a pinch. Next week I'll try it on the IC-7200 go-box and battery power. You were 5x9 here and 100% copy. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 1:43:37 PM EST
[#44]
I should be present to NC tonight. As a reminder we're still at 0000Z, which is an hour later for those observing DST.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 4:52:26 PM EST
[#45]
I've been doing some station improvements when it comes to RFI.
I can now output 100 watts without freaking the computer out. Should be good for more than an IN/OUT check in tonight.
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WI, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:02:21 PM EST
[#46]
Actually tuned in tonight, but getting less than 25% copy on net control. CW is covering you up.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:03:24 PM EST
[#47]
Saw three test messages loud and clear earlier, now, not hearing a thing.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:09:13 PM EST
[Last Edit: Redbirdxx]
[#48]
Fldigi just crashed. NC was very weak. Going to try to get it back up but if I don't catch late check ins I'll see you guys next week.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:40:28 PM EST
[#49]
Just crashed again, don't know if my check in went through or not, but I'm out. I think I have some stray RF, need to go over my set up. Next week...
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Posted: 3/20/2024 7:40:32 PM EST
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Redbirdxx: Fldigi just crashed. NC was very weak. Going to try to get it back up but if I don't catch late check ins I'll see you guys next week. I was having this issue with HRD until I got the RFI supressed . |
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