Tuning in the psk signal isn't so hard if you  use one of the programs that
allow using the arrow keys to jump to the next signal.  Digitalk by KH6TY
and Digipan  are 2 programs I've had some  success with.  There may be
others.

73 Steve KW3A



----- Original Message -----
From: "Louis Kim Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: radio nestalgia


> Hi.
>
> Sometimes accessibility is the whole name of the game.  For example, PSK31
> is a nice mode from a weak signal point of view, but pretty hard to tune
in
> if you are blind.  Also, care must be taken to make sure that the screen
> reader software you are using doesn't interfere with the interface between
> the rig and your computer, which usually works off the sound card.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
> At 10:36 AM 7/23/2005 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi group;
> >I spent a chunk of last night wadding through the accumulation of
messages
> >debating cw and the "good old days".  Briefly,  there have always been
> >dynamic personalities on the air w2oy being a good example for those that
go
> >back a few years.
> >Secondly although cw is becoming less dominant, (I didn't say old
fashioned)
> >it is being replaced by digital modes and satellites.  In some cases
(mine
> >at least)  lots of us have been unwilling or unable to get really evolved
> >with digital operation or satellite work.  Perhaps some that have had
> >licenses more than 20 years need to be re-educated in these areas.  I
have
> >long ago lost track of oscars and never worked through one.  There has
been
> >lots of emphasis on how to get your license info, maybe we need more
> >accessible info concerning how best to use digital modes and satellites?
> >Rich
>
> Louis Kim Kline
> A.R.S. K2LKK
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