[COham] Administrivia

[Dick Thompson]

Hi Pat,

I personally don't see a need for an "emergency" subject unless there =
really is a true "emergency".  And if that were the case, how many folks =
would be on the reflectors? =20

CW Net:
Not interested but might participate on a limited basis.  I have always =
enjoyed CW as a communication mode, but since being away from the hobby =
for almost 10 years and just recently getting back into it, my code =
speed has suffered.  I was once able to copy up to about 55 wpm.  I can =
still handle 20 or so, but get "antsy" if it gets too slow.  That's just =
my opinion. =20

PSK31: =20
Yes, I am active.  You don't need a laptop.  Any computer with a =
soundcard will do the trick.  I run PSK31 with my Gateway and a Yaesu =
FT-920.  I am at a loss as to why you say that PSK is a fun mode as long =
as you stay off of 20 meters.  I operate PSK on 20 meters all the time =
and have no problems.  Less QRM on PSK frequency (14.070.15) than other =
SSB frequencies. =20

MFSK/MFSK16:
Not sure if there is a difference.  I operate MFSK all the time =
(14.080.15), and use only one program for all the modes (PSK, MFSK, =
QPSK, SSTV, RTTY, Throb, Hellscrhreiber, etc., etc.).  It's called MixW =
2.02, and is not free.  It sells for $50 (and all future upgrades are =
free), after you try it out for 2 weeks (the trial is a full version).  =
After 2 weeks if you don't register it, it quits working.  But believe =
me, it's worth the $50, because it's the only one that will do "all" the =
modes without having a different program for each mode.  Sure, the =
others are free, but why have 20 programs for 20 modes when one will do =
it all?  Some digital modes are better for week signal conditions that =
others, so having the ability to change from PSK to MFSK or Throb is a =
definite plus, and with MixW it's an easy thing to do. =20

Hope my comments will help, Pat. =20

73,

Dick
wb0dul@arrl.net




----- Original Message -----=20
From: "Pat Lambert - W0IPL" <w0ipl@earthlink.net>
To: "Colorado Hams" <coham@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: [COham] Administrivia


> In looking at the list of subjects that this reflector will cover I=20
> notice and entry for Emergency. With the number of reflectors devoted =
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> that subject (ARESCO being the state reflector and many districts =
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> their own) do we want to have that as one of the subjects we discuss?
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> On the plus side is that during an emergency any mode/method is valid=20
> and a posting here to let everyone know where to find information =
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> be great regardless of which way this reflector goes. To the minus is=20
> the argument (I hate to use that word on a reflector) that a =
discussion=20
> here could possibly detract from content on a reflector designated for =

> that subject.
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> Just a thought.  What would you like to see?
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> New subject:  Slow speed CW
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> Is anyone interested in starting (or perpetuating an existing - that I =

> don't know about) a slow speed CW "gathering"?  There are "slow speed" =

> nets going but most tend to be run by Extra class operators that got=20
> their Extra after passing 20 wpm thus the speed migrates to 18 or so - =

> in a hurry.  We could easily start (providing there is enough =
interest)=20
> a group if there is interest (let's hold details unless there is =
interest).
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> PSK31:
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> How many people do PSK31?  It is a fun mode (as long as you stay off =
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> 20M) that is easy to get started in IF you have a laptop with a sound=20
> card installed.
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> MFSK16:
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> Anyone doing MFSK16?  Uses the same equipment as PSK31 but with=20
> different software (available on the internet for a free download).
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> Kit building:
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> Anyone notice that RadioShack.com on south Broadway in Denver is=20
> closing?  I got a memory keyer kit with matching enclosure for $45=20
> rather than the retail of $85.  Seems to work fine.  Anyone else doing =
kits?
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> Packet/APRS:
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> While a detailed discussion on APRS could easily be held on the APRS=20
> reflector, is anyone getting started on APRS?  Do we have =
someone/anyone=20
> starting on Packet?
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> Antennas:
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> Anyone doing work on NVIS or other local coverage antennas?
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> I know one guy that has been licensed for about two or three years =
that=20
> swore 2M had lousy coverage. Then he replaced the Rat Shack 2M =
mag-mount=20
> with a gain antenna with a good ground. What a difference.
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> C Ya
>   Pat  =20
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