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28 April 2016 - PSK demo

Posted: 29 Apr 2016 04:15 AM PDT
http://www.sadars.co.uk/archives/1223


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Photo by Paul, G1GSN

An attempt was made to explain how to set up a PSK programme including
writing macros to suit the operators preferences since some, by default in
the installation, are not the wording that might be chosen by the members
present.

Richard, G3NII supplied the rig, interface and laptop, while Ken, G4YRF
supplied the necessary software and descriptions. Don set up a 40M dipole
outside (in the rain) for the operation.

Digipan was chosen as the starting point as it seems to be the easiest to
set up and get running.Â* Later, FLdigi was installed and the set up was
found to be somewhat problematical. However, we did identify some PSK31 and
PSK64 transmissions which enabled members to see the macros being used in
PSK Â*QSOs. It was pointed out that the changes in the macros were done in
very much the same way as Digipan, with a few exceptions.

Some features in FLdigi were pointed out which indicates how useful this
particular programme is, especially with the many modes to choose from.