[pskmail] Re: Hello
- From: Per Crusefalk <per@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 12:20:03 +0200
Hi John,
I use an ICOM AH-4 and that is the reason for the rigptttune setting in
pskmailrc.pl. The AH-4 will tune on first tx on a new frequency but it
will only do a proper tune if that first tx is unmodulated. For normal
use on ssb that is not a problem as there is normally a short pause at
the start of a tx, for psk it means the tune will not be properly done
and the tuner is set in a state where it thinks its tuned but swr is
still high. The rigptttune will cause fldigi to ptt briefly on first tx
on the new frequency, that triggers a proper tune (ICOM ptt tune must be
enabled). And yes, the tuner will only tune when it needs to tx so
scanning does not cause relay clicks every new minute.
I have used the scanning feature quite a lot but I have been forced to
stop using it. What I am experiencing is that the rig will suddenly be
turned off, I strongly suspect that the frequency change command
sometimes gets misinterpreted by the radio (into a "power off").
I experienced this during summer while I was in Vasa (Finland), suddenly
the server rig was turned off and I had no way to start it (even tried
remotely but hamlib does not even support the power commands for my
icom).
So, if you have to depend on one server then I would make sure you are
not affected by this problem. I use an ICOM 706MK2G and this could be a
problem with the hamlib driver for that particular rig.
73 de Per, sm0rwo (w3/sm0rwo at the moment)
ons 2007-10-17 klockan 18:28 +1000 skrev John Douyere:
> Hi Rein,
>
> Thanks for the wiki access. I will keep my server's status up-to-date
> there.
>
> Since I am not keen in putting up a fan dipole for the server, I was
> thinking about getting an auto tuner for my dipole/parallel feeder
> line. I want to use the scheduling function rather than the scanning
> since the noise coming from relay clicks every minute or so will
> create problems with the xyl. So I expect to see a tune only when
> there is a change of frequency which will be minimal during the day.
> Further, since the frequency will be the same for each individual
> band, the auto tuner will use it's memory every time which will be
> pretty fast.
>
> Anyone has experience with scheduling option and the auto-tuner
> solution in this application?
>
> Your comments will be appreciated.
>
> 73s,
>
> John
>
> On 10/17/07, Rein Couperus <rein@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi John,
>
> Nice to have a server online in ozzie land...
>
> I have done some test with PSK250, and it is indeeed 2x as
> fast when you have a good channel.
> I have still to tune the timing of pskmail to psk250, as a
> matter of fact there are still some
> tuning problems in version 0,5 as it is.
>
> But it looks like I will be able to work on it for the next 3
> 1/2 months (until we leave for our winter residence in
> Spain),
> I only had to promise the XYL I will not spend more than 4
> hours a day on it :)
>
> BTW I just approved your wiki spaces request...
>
> 73,
>
> Rein PA0R
>
> > -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
> > Von: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Gesendet: 17.10.07 07:29:23
> > An: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Betreff: [pskmail] Hello
>
>
> > Hello to All,
> >
> >
> >
> > I have setup a 24/7 PSKMail server in Sydney Australia
> (VK2ETA). Since I have just updated the wiki space, it was
> time I introduced myself to the group.
> >
> >
> >
> > The name here is John and I have been testing/using PSKMail
> here in Australia for couple of months now with great success.
> >
> >
> >
> > My main usage is when I go 4WDriving as I like the great
> outdoors this country has to offer. Due to it's relative
> sparse population outside the big cities, there are
> significant parts of Australia where we do not have mobile
> phone coverage. In fact in my last 10 trips I can safety say
> that more than half the time I would camp outside a mobile
> phone coverage area.
> >
> >
> >
> > Having looked at different systems on the web, and dismissed
> the purchase of a PACTOR modem or a satellite phone for that
> matter, I find PSKMail does everything I need: mail (and
> thereby SMS using a third party provider), APRS, and text web
> (mainly for weather forecasts).
> >
> >
> >
> > So congratulations and a big thanks to the authors and
> thanks to the supporters for such a great, reliable solution
> with such a small HF footprint.
> >
> >
> >
> > I have just upgraded to V0.5 and I intend to test the PSK250
> mode this weekend too. Has anyone tested that mode with
> PSKMail already and what are your comments so far?
> >
> >
> >
> > 73s, John (VK2ETA)
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> http://pa0r.blogspirit.com
>
>
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