HF - PSK31 - Virgil's Setup

[K7VZ]

I bought a Signalink USB and hooked it into my netbook and Yaesu FT-897 for PSK31 operation. So far I have been listening to stations, but have not made a contact yet.

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[KC0NNT]

My favorite qsl card is from Japan PSK31 on 5 watts! PSK is awesome, you will like it for sure. ;)

[MM0TXO]

Just gone and ordered me an interface to hook my Alinco DX70T to my computer so will hopefully be back on digimodes soon and will listen out for you
I mostly monitor the 20mtr PSK and SSTV freqs .

[K1UR]

Don't be afraid to make some contacts...PSK-31 is great fun, and works great for less than ideal setups (i.e. mobile). I have a Signalink too and have been very happy with it. I run it in the truck with my IC706MKiiG and in the shack with my old Kenwood TS-520 and it works fine with either rig.

[KT7DAD]

PSK31 is fun, I have about 610 PSK31 gso in 8 months, 20% DX.......

[K1UR]

The nice thing is once your hardware is set up for one digital mode, you're good to go on all of them just by installing the software. So be sure to try some of the other things that are available. I rather enjoy operating Hellschreiber...

[W6SDM]

I just got started on digital modes and made my first PSK31 contact last week. I am using my Flex 3000 and Fldigi. All the serial ports are virtual audio cables using VSPMgr, VAC, and DDUtil. Trying to get all of those programs to work together is like trying to decipher the Rosetta stone, but it's a lot of fun once it works.

[K7VZ]

Just made my first PSK31 contact. It was horrible and fun at the same time. I don't know the PSK31 format/lingo. Haha. I highlighed my comments in red font in the quote.



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[KT7DAD]

Just made my first PSK31 contact. It was horrible and fun at the same time. I don't know the PSK31 format/lingo. Haha. I highlighed my comments in red font in the quote.



Approximately 10pm on 40m 7.037Mhz

You did good :)

I am approaching PSK-31 qso #1000

Would be interesting to see your signal on the waterfall.

A lot of people is under the misconception that PSK-31 is QRP only, but use the power needed to complete the qso.

What you really need to watch is your audio out on the computer, but if you use your ALC control wisely, you will always have a clean signal, no matter how much power and audio out you run

This is a snapshot of WA6OVP, he usually run low power (15W).
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This is mine, take by WA6OVP, I am running 100W, full digital processor (95%).
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[K7VZ]

I set my radio to 100W power from my Yaesu FT-897D. From what I understand, when you switch it to the DIG mode from LSB/USB, the power is actually adjusted by the Signalink USB box and setting the ALC. I adjusted my TX level on the Signalink USB to where it was just under registering on the ALC meter. I think I'm doing it right.

[KT7DAD]

I set my radio to 100W power from my Yaesu FT-897D. From what I understand, when you switch it to the DIG mode from LSB/USB, the power is actually adjusted by the Signalink USB box and setting the ALC. I adjusted my TX level on the Signalink USB to where it was just under registering on the ALC meter. I think I'm doing it right.

Sounds like you are doing good...
Let us meet up and talk one day.
Have someone do a snapshoot and send you the pic....

I am monitoring 14.070 PSK-31 now....

[K7VZ]

I'll turn it on again tonight.

This guy has good info. http://www.mymorninglight.org/ham/psk.htm

[K7VZ]

Made PSK31 contact #2 tonight with KF7AMY Leif.

He emailed me a screenshot of my waterfall.
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[KT7DAD]

Made PSK31 contact #2 tonight with KF7AMY Leif.

He emailed me a screenshot of my waterfall.
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Great signal Virgil.
Was nice "talking" to you on PSK-31 and on phone.

You are doing a fin job.

You are also my first on WA4X4H

Almost forgot, LoTW and Eqsl is important on digital modes. please sign up if you not already is a member.

[K7VZ]

Did a little ragchewing tonight with a gentleman in Bettendorf, IA.

Vic K0FBV




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Hi Virgil,
Report : 599 599
Name : Vic Vic
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I QSL via eQSL.cc (AG) or direct or LOTW


How is the copy?
BTU Virgil,
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You are 599 599
My station
Phoenix, Arizona
Locator : DM43aq
Radio : Yaesu FT-897D

Antenna : G5RV
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My QSL is OK via eQSL.cc and LoTW


You are PSK31 contact 3. I am new to this. Having fun. k
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Fine Virgil, I went to high school in Phoenix.
my station
Radio : IC-746pro, 40 watts
Software : HRD + DM780 v5.0 Beta
Antenna : Homebrew 20 m Moxon beam at 32 feet up
Tuner : LDG AT-100
Operator : Created 1938, licenced 1959

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Excellent. I grew up in Tama, Iowa. Moved to AZ in 2002.
Still have family in central Iowa.
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Fine I was born in Iowa and m oved to Phoenix in 1942 and moved back here nn 1948 and back to phoenix in 52 and back to iowa in 1957. My dad just could Not make up his mind. HI HI
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Vic, that sounds like you lived out of boxes for a few years. I grew up on a farm and didn't move around much. My wife and I moved to AZ to be closer to mountains. We had enough corn fields and wanted to experience something different. We enjoy 4 wheeling quite a bit. I am quite active on http://4x4ham.com. Many pictures of our trips there. BTU
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I liked AZ a lot but I married a girl from here and she liked it here
We have been married for 51 years so I don't think I will make it back to Phoenix. Iowa is a nice place to like you just have to like snow a lOOOOOT!!1 I like in the north part of Phoenix around the fair grounds.
How long have you been on PSK? I enjoy it a lot.
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I just setup the program and equipment. You are contact #3. I work in IT, so using a computer on ham radio is facinating. BTU k
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I have a hearing problem so it is a great mode for me. I have never worked muck SSB . I do talk to the local ham that way but I work contests for fun you will have to try it RTTY is a interesting mode. It is all software now I worked it with a model 15 printer a long time back
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The only contest I have worked is Field Day 3 years now with the 4x4 group. I mostly use 2m FM in the Jeep and also APRS. I'm in experienced with HF, but intend to spend some more time on the bands. I was looking at the WAS awards and might try to acheive some of those contacts. BTU
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When I started using PSK I didn't thinl I could get a WAS but it took a little less then one year. The had states to get are SD and SD I didn't think there were any Ham there but I found some on 40 meters. It is a lot of fun get setup with LOTW not ease but it is worth it. E QSL is giving out awards also.
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I'm actually waiting on a post card to register with LOTW. Also filled out the form online for eQSL and will log my contacts on both. I had a friend just complete his WAS in about a year and I believe his last state was Wyoming. I can see how those north central states can be a little harder to get just based on population. BTU
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I also need to get some paper QSL cards made. I'll make a note to send you one. Thanks for the wonderful QSO, Vic. BTU
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Had a phone call it was for the xyl..
I sound like you all all setup ....You are doing well for only 3 contact on PSK I had a hard time getting started becaues I could not find anyone who was using this mode. I founld a ham in Clinton ,Ia and he help me get setup. it has been very interesting when it worked there have been some down time that was the pits.
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YouTube has been great. There are videos showing how to setup on there. I also had help from KC0NNT and N7IYT to configure my setup. It's easy to get working looking back, but taking those first steps can also be confusing. BTU
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Like they say it is ease if you know HOW. I have alway used HRD I have looked at othe prograW. I have alway used HRD I have looked at othe program but I couldn't fine any as good. I lot of people use Mixw. I tryed it but came back to HRD. It dose everythig I want Well it can't spell to good....
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I am currently using DigiPan. I have downloaded HRD and installed, but not used it yet. With the Yaesu FT-897, it can also control the radio through the CAT port, so I plan to experiment with that. BTU
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Did I lose you? I think I'm going to call it a night anyway. I have to get up for work at 4am, so better get to bed early. Thanks for the PSK31 QSO. I enjoyed chatting with you.
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It is not real ease to setup but after you get it running it sends eQSLs logs the contacts. I didn't push the right KEy it happen on this mode
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Have a good one Vic.
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[K7VZ]

Just logged Havana, Cuba on 40m. I hope me sends me some cigars.


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My station
Name: Virgil Virgil
Location: Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ
Locator : DM43aq DM43aq
Radio : Yaesu FT-897D

Antenna : G5RV
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My QSL is OK via eQSL.cc and LoTW
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[K7VZ]

Woo Hoo! Wyoming! Are you sick of me posting every conversation here yet?


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My n¡e is Martin Martin
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My station
Name: Virgil Virgil
Location: Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ
Locator : DM43aq DM43aq
Radio : Yaesu FT-897D
Antenna : G5RV
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l ery good Virgil and thanks for the call UR RSQ is 559 559
Nice to meet you Virgil
The equipment is as follows:
Icom IC-746pro,
Antenna is a homebrew full size 1/4 vertical on 40 and 1/2 wave on 20 meters
The soundcard interface is homebt en h
Software is digi-pan
am running 30 watts.
Operator Created: 1970
My QSL info is up to date on QRZ.com for direct QSnd I'm on eqsl.cc (AG) and LOTW.
How copy? BTU Virgil
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Ok Virgil good copy
I will say 73's for now and hope to hear you agn
I will update Lotw later this evening.
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Thank you Martin. Have a good night.
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[N7IYT]

You are also my first on WA4X4H


Leif,
I show you in my log on 6/14/10 04:17 UTC, 20 meter PSK31, so you have at least 2 4X4HAM contacts.

[KT7DAD]

Just a little bragging........
Last weekend I passed my PSK-31 QSO # 1000

I have at the time of typing this 1035 PSK-31 qso....

[KT7DAD]

Woo Hoo! Wyoming! Are you sick of me posting every conversation here yet?


I can post mine;););)

Just kidding.......

Just a thing....

Often the signal "drift"
If you get report that your signal drift, try to calibrate your sound card.
Your PSK-31 software probably have a sound card calibration feature.
Use it, but be aware that it is a slow process that may take hours.
So best thing is to do it over night.