The HF Interoperability Exercise is now in progress for ALE On-The-Air Week: STARTED: Friday 02 November 2012 ENDS: Monday 12 November 2012 This is a chance...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 26, 2012 12:19 am
I now have a skywire capable of 160 meters if anyone would like to try an Olivia QSO there or maybe a Psk31? whatever? KT4EP kt4ep@......
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John Tate
kx5jt_john
Nov 26, 2012 5:25 am
Hello Keith!! I've do NOT have an actual 160 meter antenna BUT I can load my vertical on 160. It will be very short for 160 but I could pump up to a 100 watts...
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David Bock
davidtbock
Nov 26, 2012 5:42 am
What is the target frequency? Dave W8OHS ... From: oliviadata@yahoogroups.com [mailto:oliviadata@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of John Tate Sent: Monday, November...
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John Tate
kx5jt_john
Nov 26, 2012 9:32 am
Where should it be on 160? ... From: David Bock Sent: 11/25/12 11:42 PM To: oliviadata@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [olivia] Top Band What is the target...
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Ian Wade G3NRW
g3nrw
Nov 26, 2012 1:56 pm
___Original Message_________________________________________ From: John Tate <johndtate@...> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 Time: 04:32:35 ... This may help: ...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 26, 2012 3:18 pm
How about 1.807 ?? Last night I listened up to around 1.900 and heard a few SSB QSOs and some CW. I called CQ on 1.807 and around the CW signals with PSK31...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 26, 2012 3:21 pm
Now, I LIKE that chart! Thanks. Keith KT4EP...
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Tomas Hood
nw7us
Nov 26, 2012 3:24 pm
Hi, fellow Olivia fans. I have been trying to stay active each and every day, for the last week. I will continue that trend, as long as possible. I am hoping...
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WD9DUI
wd9dui...
Nov 26, 2012 5:55 pm
1. Use http://hamspots.net/olivia/ most up to date info on Olivia and other modes. 2. Turn on RSID so we can find you, most of the sigs on the band are below...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Nov 26, 2012 8:00 pm
No, Ian, I don't think it will help the OP at all. The OP specifically asked about Olivia and I don't even see that mentioned on your chart. To the OP, I've...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Nov 26, 2012 8:07 pm
... Thomas, My two cents: Olivia isn't that rare of a mode that you need to use the Internet to schedule a contact. This isn't moonbounce or meteor scatter....
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ab9ta
Nov 26, 2012 10:10 pm
Hello All, 1807 KHz is a really old recommended frequency for PSK, and not much except CW occurs there any more.. 1838 is a much better spot, there's lots of...
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Mike Miller
gkar2000
Nov 26, 2012 10:10 pm
Hi Ken, There has been PSK31 activity on 1807, at least during some of the 070 club contests. 73 Mike kc9doa 070 #1040...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Nov 26, 2012 10:36 pm
Oh heck, during contests, normal procedures do not apply. But in normal times, I've never heard anything but CW down on 1807. And that's where I I operate...
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peter_martinsen
Nov 26, 2012 10:55 pm
3582.00khz 8/500 1500hz de OZ1PMX Peter...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 26, 2012 11:22 pm
thanks for the info, Bill...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 26, 2012 11:27 pm
Well, I have found if I call CQ with Olivia just on the upper edges of the psk31 crowd (not interfering with anyone) I usually can scare up a QSO with someone...
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Keith
keitheuffer
Nov 27, 2012 1:36 am
0135 and copying W5NZ with C6ARU at 1838 OL 8/250, strong signals. So... after an hour and half calling CQ at 1807 I guess I was in the wrong spot....
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Mike Miller
gkar2000
Nov 27, 2012 4:59 am
Hi Keith, I did see one psk31 CQ on 1807, but he gave up before I got my act together. Later I had a nice OL 8/250 QSO on 1836 dial freq. 73 Mike kc9doa...
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Ian Wade G3NRW
g3nrw
Nov 27, 2012 9:14 am
___Original Message_________________________________________ From: Ken Meinken <ken.meinken@...> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 Time: 15:00:40 ... How...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Nov 27, 2012 12:41 pm
Ian, Just to be clear, my "1838-1840" was center frequency, so 1836-1838 would be the dial frequencies, which fits with what a few others have reported. 73, ...
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John Tate
kx5jt_john
Nov 28, 2012 1:56 am
That brings up a great point. I always use my center frequency when referencing my digital modes. Dial frequency for phone. It just makes more sense to me. :) ...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Nov 28, 2012 2:17 am
... John, I agree with you. Unless an offset is given, a dial frequency is somewhat vague and could be off by 1200 Hz or more. Ken WA8JXM...
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Robert
pilot398rl
Jan 10, 2013 11:20 pm
I have used PSK31 with no problem. Can someone suggest the best program and methods for the first Olivia communication. Thanks - K9ZLU - www.luetzow.us...
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Paul Cavnar
k7in_paul
Jan 11, 2013 12:05 am
Hi Robert - There are a couple of programs that support Olivia. I have used all of them at some point. My preference is FLdigi because it functions very well...
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Ken Meinken
kmeinken
Jan 11, 2013 12:11 am
Robert, First of all, it depends on your computer platform. As far as I know, fldigi is the only commonly used program that runs on all three common platforms...
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Robert
pilot398rl
Jan 11, 2013 12:59 am
Thank you Paul AE7VT and Ken WA8JXM I have downloaded the file and I will see what I can do with it on Sunday. I have down loaded other programs that have not...
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Mike Miller
gkar2000
Jan 11, 2013 7:24 am
What software are you using for PSK? I use FLDigi and it does many modes including Olivia and isn't usually difficult to set up. It will run on Windows, Linux...
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Ryan, KB8RCR
midmichfiref...
Jan 11, 2013 3:00 pm
Not only is FLdigi cross-platformable it is also becoming the standard in Michigan for NTS and ARES communications (digitally speaking that is) as of it’s...
