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Posted: 11/23/2022 12:50:55 PM EDT
[#1]
No radio for me tonight.
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Posted: 11/23/2022 6:18:01 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bophades]
[#2]
Ill be there withe bells on!
maybe with splattering also. getting a ton of ALC testing now on 7120/1500 with Olivia/16/500. I never have this problem at all on wsjtx but fldigi makes my ALC go nuts ETA fixed. had to set fldigi's TX power to -30 I wish itd let me go lower as then my power out was 50w, so had to manually adj the radios power down. |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 6:24:22 PM EDT
[#3]
I'm shooting to be able to get on the air next week (fingers crossed).
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Posted: 11/23/2022 7:03:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seek2]
[#4]
The countdown warnings will be delayed a bit but the net will happen at 0000Z
ETA: first warning out at 2322Z. ETA2: 2330Z warning out |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 7:48:09 PM EDT
[#5]
@Bophades
I'm thinking new TS - 590/sG, set the rig to 100 watts out and adjust the audio drive to 40-50 watts out. It should be very linear as you will be well below the ALC threshold. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 8:23:17 PM EDT
[#6]
Small net, decent conditions but noticeably worse than the prior two weeks.
3 stations + NC tonight. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 8:31:09 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bophades]
[#7]
Great to be back on the digital net, after over 10 years!
For tonight I only picked up NCS and the stations in MO & TX. I was only using 20w out though for tonight, but its very easy to get the full 100w in dig mode if Im not careful. My lamenting comment on only 50w was that my voice is apparently limited to that when in SSB mode, unless I want all of the ALC that is. Older rig had the same thing. But thats for another day... With digital though, do you all max out the RF gain and turn AGC on? When I use wsjtx i always turn off AGC and only put enough RF gain to get the green meter to deflect around 50-60max. Not sure how to properly do this with interactive digital modes and still be able to reliably use the smeter to give signal reports. (I thought for all digital modes you wanted AGC off and then to manually set RFGain, but I notice when I do that my Smeter sort of acts a bit odd). Also JUST CANNOT seem to use the ^r to get FLDIGI to release the key on my TX... wtf.... ETA: ok now ^r releases but also completely clears it out, I though had to use ^R for that one. regardles ^p seems to give me the behavior I want |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 8:58:00 PM EDT
[#8]
What rig are you using?
What does ^p do? All I've ever used is ^r. |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 9:08:51 PM EDT
[#9]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Nmbmxer: What rig are you using? What does ^p do? All I've ever used is ^r. Ftdx10. Docs say ^r goes to RX and ^R goes to rx and also clears your TX window text. P is for pause but for me it stops the transmitter and doesnt erase the tx window |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 9:33:14 PM EDT
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: Great to be back on the digital net, after over 10 years! For tonight I only picked up NCS and the stations in MO & TX. AKA.. everyone  I use ^p for end of buffer, works great and it sounds like you found it. For RX I run the radio normally (AGC on.) |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 9:56:36 PM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: AKA.. everyone I use ^p for end of buffer, works great and it sounds like you found it. For RX I run the radio normally (AGC on.) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Originally Posted By Bophades: Great to be back on the digital net, after over 10 years! For tonight I only picked up NCS and the stations in MO & TX. AKA.. everyone I use ^p for end of buffer, works great and it sounds like you found it. For RX I run the radio normally (AGC on.) And leave rfgain fully clockwise i assume? |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 10:18:55 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: Ftdx10. Docs say ^r goes to RX and ^R goes to rx and also clears your TX window text. P is for pause but for me it stops the transmitter and doesnt erase the tx window On my 7300 the rx gain doesn't do anything inside fldigi, only changes the audio out of the speakers and 7300's waterfall. I also keep the agc on fast. FWIW. |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 10:57:17 PM EDT
[#13]
Whatever AGC on, no gain reduction is. On my 7300 that's center position on the control, yours is probably different.
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Posted: 11/24/2022 11:14:31 AM EDT
[#14]
@ Bophades
The limitation seen on voice modes is due to the metering system not being able to follow the PEP indications. Set your mic gain to just tickle the AGC reading when speaking normally. hth 73, Rob |
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Posted: 11/30/2022 12:19:20 PM EDT
[#15]
I should be present to NC tonight. We're a bit light on sunspots so I don't have a lot of hope
for propagation, probably going to be like last week where things weren't the best. |
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Posted: 11/30/2022 7:17:40 PM EDT
[#16]
I'll have to be MIA tonight. All my antennas are disconnected due to my roof being replaced. The feedlines were in harm's way. I should be back in operation next week.
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Posted: 11/30/2022 8:40:20 PM EDT
[#17]
Conditions weren't too bad, one station was pretty weak for me and another
looked like we ran coax between us. Five stations + NC tonight. Thanks for checking in! |
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Posted: 12/7/2022 12:05:43 PM EDT
[#18]
I'll be present to NC this week.
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Posted: 12/7/2022 12:49:14 PM EDT
[#19]
I bought a Digirig to replace my Signalink but it's been a pita to setup. I'm going to try to make the net but might just sandbag and work on dialing it in. Been so long I've forgotten a lot.
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Posted: 12/7/2022 5:35:21 PM EDT
[#20]
@CS223
First I'd heard of this, what radio are you interfacing? Is there a pre-made cable set available? Next, what operating system? Hope you get it working, keep us posted. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 12/7/2022 5:44:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: CS223]
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robmkivseries70: @CS223 First I'd heard of this, what radio are you interfacing? Is there a pre-made cable set available? Next, what operating system? Hope you get it working, keep us posted. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 12/7/2022 6:09:01 PM EDT
[#22]
@CS223
Been there, done that, tee shirt etc. etc.  I just hooked up my KX3, been running it the last few weeks. Took me a min. to remember the audio control program, I have to set up up the audio path each time so I'm not sending audio to the computer speakers. ;) I bumped my mouse into the SignaLink and shut it off just now. I'm running Mint Linux btw but I remember Windows changing USB ports if it gets interrupted, upgraded etc. I'd start there from the USB port to your new device. It's intriguing @ 1/2 the price of the SignaLink USB for the interface and cable set. I'm tuned up on 7.120 USB/ data mode iif you have time to test anything. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 12/7/2022 8:30:26 PM EDT
[#23]
Conditions were pretty decent for tonight's net, and better than last week.
We had four stations + NC tonight. Thanks for checking in! |
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Posted: 12/8/2022 12:28:05 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By robmkivseries70: @CS223 Been there, done that, tee shirt etc. etc. I just hooked up my KX3, been running it the last few weeks. Took me a min. to remember the audio control program, I have to set up up the audio path each time so I'm not sending audio to the computer speakers. ;) I bumped my mouse into the SignaLink and shut it off just now. I'm running Mint Linux btw but I remember Windows changing USB ports if it gets interrupted, upgraded etc. I'd start there from the USB port to your new device. It's intriguing @ 1/2 the price of the SignaLink USB for the interface and cable set. I'm tuned up on 7.120 USB/ data mode iif you have time to test anything. 73, Rob |
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Posted: 12/14/2022 1:09:38 AM EDT
[#25]
I'll be present to NC this week.
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Posted: 12/14/2022 7:23:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seek2]
[#26]
First warning is out and I missed the 45 minute warning by so much I'm skipping it.
ETA: 30 minute and 15 minute warnings out as 2330 and 2345Z. |
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Posted: 12/14/2022 8:33:20 PM EDT
[#27]
Decent net tonight, conditions were pretty good.
Six stations including one early in/out check in during the countdown, plus NC. |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 12:41:03 AM EDT
[#28]
I should be present to NC this week.
Hopefully the ionosphere is functioning at net time. |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 7:32:20 PM EDT
[#29]
Reminders out at 2300, 2315, and 2330Z so far.
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Posted: 12/21/2022 7:46:16 PM EDT
[#30]
I just saw your precall check. theres some CW qrming on us
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Posted: 12/21/2022 8:06:28 PM EDT
[#31]
lol @ callsign callsign
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Posted: 12/21/2022 8:35:40 PM EDT
[#32]
That last guy working on the basement was s9+20 here in central AL.
Everyone else I got had their levels vary in-call from S3-S5. sorry I kept fuxxoring things up. theres always next time |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 8:36:44 PM EDT
[#33]
Conditions were pretty nice tonight. Everyone was 100% copy as usual, SNRs were solidly positive for everyone.
We had 5 stations + NC. Merry Christmas! Hopefully some of you will be testing new toys on next week's net. |
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Posted: 12/21/2022 8:37:28 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Bophades: That last guy working on the basement was s9+20 here in central AL. Everyone else I got had their levels vary in-call from S3-S5. sorry I kept fuxxoring things up. theres always next time Practice makes perfect! |
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Posted: 12/28/2022 1:27:20 PM EDT
[#35]
I'll be present to NC tonight, assuming the slush from the sky doesn't do anything wonky to my antenna.
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Posted: 12/28/2022 7:31:51 PM EDT
[#36]
Reminders at 2300Z, 2315Z and 2330Z have been sent. I saw someone testing but no copy at about 2250Z.
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Posted: 12/28/2022 8:27:05 PM EDT
[#37]
One of our smaller nets. Conditions weren't great for signal strength but the band was
quiet resulting in OK SNRs. Two stations + NC tonight. |
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Posted: 12/28/2022 8:48:09 PM EDT
[#38]
I missed due to family obligations/ late supper, next week.
73, Rob |
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Posted: 12/31/2022 4:58:39 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
[#39]
I got a signal link USB with the chip for the Yaesu.
Got the chip installed in the signal link, Windows got the drivers installed and I followed the provided instructions to the best of my abilities. Connected to a Yaesu 891 with the appropriate cables. Installed FLDigi. I can see waterfall and I am decoding gibberish, as i have to idea what digital signal i tuned to We will see how this goes Weds |
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Posted: 12/31/2022 6:00:27 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shootindave: I got a signal link USB with the chip for the Yaesu. Got the chip installed in the signal link, Windows got the drivers installed and I followed the provided instructions to the best of my abilities. Connected to a Yaesu 891 with the appropriate cables. Installed FLDigi. I can see waterfall and I am decoding gibberish, as i have to idea what digital signal i tuned to We will see how this goes Weds @Shootindave I'd suggest switching to PSK 31, and then trying around the PSK frequencies (around 7070 and 7035 for 40M and 14070 for 20M). Narrow skinny signals and lots of them usually. https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Phase_Shift_Keying_ This page shows what it looks/sounds like. |
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Posted: 12/31/2022 11:16:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: WillieTangoFox]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: @Shootindave I'd suggest switching to PSK 31, and then trying around the PSK frequencies (around 7070 and 7035 for 40M and 14070 for 20M). Narrow skinny signals and lots of them usually. https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Phase_Shift_Keying_ This page shows what it looks/sounds like. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By seek2: Originally Posted By Shootindave: I got a signal link USB with the chip for the Yaesu. Got the chip installed in the signal link, Windows got the drivers installed and I followed the provided instructions to the best of my abilities. Connected to a Yaesu 891 with the appropriate cables. Installed FLDigi. I can see waterfall and I am decoding gibberish, as i have to idea what digital signal i tuned to We will see how this goes Weds @Shootindave I'd suggest switching to PSK 31, and then trying around the PSK frequencies (around 7070 and 7035 for 40M and 14070 for 20M). Narrow skinny signals and lots of them usually. https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Phase_Shift_Keying_ This page shows what it looks/sounds like. Thanks for the info. Havent been able to find any PSK to tune to. The CW decoder is pretty cool. I feel like i have it setup close enough to try Weds maybe. I am confused as to why FLDigi seems to have the Yaesu 891 in their list of radios, but i need the SignalLink interface, so it doesnt seem like it will follow the frequ changes and such like a radio with a built in sound card. So, i am wondering why the 891 is in the list and if i am missing something. A lot of info to try to unpack Eta: Spoke too soon! Decoding PSK on 7.073 |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 12:57:42 AM EDT
[#42]
@Shootindave
Hi Dave, pardon me if I didn't get something. The Signalink USB is only an audio interface, so you won't see any control functions. To setup up the TX, set the power out on the radio to 100 watts then apply audio to the radio at such a level to just NOT activate the ALC. IOW set the level to just tickle the ALC and back the level off. This keep the transmitter "linear" The radio will need to be run at 50 watts or a bit less because of the high duty cycle. hth 73, Rob |
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Posted: 1/1/2023 1:19:30 AM EDT
[#43]
I'm sure between now and Wednesday you can find someone here to have a sked with to make its working.
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Posted: 1/4/2023 2:29:44 PM EDT
[#44]
I should be around to NC tonight. We'll see if the snow helps my ground system.
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Posted: 1/4/2023 7:21:12 PM EDT
[Last Edit: seek2]
[#45]
2300Z and 2315Z reminders out...
ETA: 2330Z out |
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Posted: 1/4/2023 8:00:48 PM EDT
[#46]
I may not make it tonight. Schedule change and home late. I may be able to catch late check-ins.
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Posted: 1/4/2023 8:01:51 PM EDT
[#47]
I am standing by....... i think..... lol
See how this goes |
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Posted: 1/4/2023 8:22:33 PM EDT
[#48]
Ok. I see it now. I guess my radio wanted to be in ssb instead of data mode
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Posted: 1/4/2023 8:37:35 PM EDT
[#49]
Nice net, as was observed on the net signals were weaker, but noise was low and SNRs were good,
I had everyone 100%. We had give stations + NC tonight, including a new station. Thanks for checking in and hope to see everyone next week. |
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Posted: 1/4/2023 8:43:42 PM EDT
[#50]
Sorry I missed it again, out with the YL as today was our 14yr anniversary.
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