[pskmail] Re: Updated server scan
- From: Rein Couperus PA0R <rein@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2006 12:56:20 +0100
On Sun, 2006-12-31 at 11:33 +0100, Pär Crusefalk wrote:
> Hi Steve and all,
>
> Well, correct fq is a real issue. I have used PI4TUE as a reference when
> tuning (wanted the servers on the same fq) and I have to offset my VFO
> 30 Hz high. So, if I had just used the readout then a QSO would not have
> been possible. When I go mobile I use an FT-817 and to get the correct
> fq I listen to a beacon and tune from there (yes, there is an offset
> there as well). I guess what I'm saying is that ham rigs aren't very
> accurate, especially in a mixed environment with several makes of rigs.
> The only possible way to get a qso is probably to listen to a beacon and
> tune from there. Or, check our rigs against a known fq reference and
> apply a local offset.
In pskmailrc.pl you can set a different offset for every frequency...
>
> A local setup sounds very wise, fq accuracy would be easier to handle
> and get a grip on then. Perhaps Dominoex is a better mode for ham rigs ?
>
DominoEx in it's present shape in fldigi needs even more accurate
frequency than PSK125...
Rein
> 73 de Per, sm0rwo
>
>
> lör 2006-12-30 klockan 19:45 -0600 skrev Steven Pituch:
> > Hello Pär and all,
> > I was pinging at 7038 mHz at 1:25 UTC 12/31/06 sm0rwo, with my full 100
> > Watts. I am hoping I am pinging correctly. The ARRL propagation chart is
> > for 1500 W and the slot bwtween the MUF and LUF is only about 1 mHz wide at
> > the 40 meter band. Considering I have only 100 W, the LUF (Lowest Usable
> > Frequency) is much higher (probably higher than the MUF - Maximum Usable
> > Frequency), and therefore propagation at this time is probably not possible.
> >
> > Per the chart, the best chance between South USA and Sweden seems to be 12
> > to 16 UTC for 20 meters, and 13 to 15 UTC for 17 meters.
> >
> > It would be much better to test our setups locally at 300 to 400 miles on 40
> > meters (day) or 80 meters (night). This way propagation is assured and we
> > could concentrate on our operating skills, which needs polishing.
> >
> > Steve, W2MY
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: pskmail-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pskmail-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of Pär Crusefalk
> > Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 5:45 PM
> > To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [pskmail] Updated server scan
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > After I had a look at ASAPS I figured I had to squeeze 40 meters in to the
> > scan table. So, I have revised the table and it now looks like:
> >
> >
> > 3595.25 7038.00 10148.00 14075.00 18105.00
> >
> > PSK125 for all of them and beacon is on 40 meters now. I have updated the
> > wiki with this as well.
> >
> > 73 de Per, sm0rwo
> >
> >
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> >
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