[HCARC] Computers and Ham Radio

[galeheise at windstream.net]

To All-

  In response to my email regarding JT65, a demonstration time is set for next Wednesday, May 31st, 10 am here at my QTH in Tierra Linda.  Please advise if you plan to attend or need directions to 38 Indian Springs Drive.

  In addition, for those having little exposure of how computers may function with Ham Radio, the subject has been broadened.  The intention is not to go into a lot of detail but provide an insight of how computers may be utilized with Ham Radio.  If there’s particular interest to learn more in specific areas they may be addressed at a later date.  While this is old information for seasoned hams, it maybe helpful for those who have never delved into the area of computers and Ham Radio.

  The following list is a general outline of information that will be highlighted.  It’ll be adjusted depending upon the interest and level of knowledge for those attending.


A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF COMPUTERS AND HAM RADIO

1.  Computer logging.
2.  Logbook of the World (LoTW)
3.  USB to Serial Interfaces.
4.  Direct CW and FSK keying for CW and RTTY operations respectively with a computer keyboard.
5.  Computer decoding of CW and RTTY signals/ MMTTY for RTTY.
5.  Computer Aided Transceiver (CAT).
6.  N1MM Logging Software.
7.  SignaLink computer to rig interface and AFSK keying.
8.  Ham Radio Deluxe rig control, DM780 and logging.
9.  PSK31.
10.  WSJT-X and JTAlert for JT65.

Gale
KM4DR