Opera digital mode. The new software by EA5HVK, Jose Ros for QRSS on Weak signals

Opera is still in Beta test, the latest version is V.1.8.8 (Download from Link below!!) – The new “Opera” Single carrier Data/Beacon mode Tx/Rx, is created by EA5HVK, Jose Alberto Nieto Ros, by request of GØNBD for Ham Radio CW Community – This software, complete windows compatible Tx/Rx package with internet spotting and chat facility, COM-port keying and audio tx drive, is free!

Opera QRSS. Il nuovo software sviluppato da EA5HVK, Jose Ros su idea iniziale di GØNBD, si utiilizza per comunicazioni CW standard QRSS per segnali deboli, anche immersi nel rumore e con potenze QRP. – Opera è simile al già noto WSPR/JT45, ma con propri algoritmi in ambiente DSP e codifica tipo OOK (On Off Keying), con selezione di tempi di intervallo da 1 a 60′ e in più altre novità in evoluzione. – Infatti è ancora in Versione Beta, V.1.8.8 – [Nota] Anche gli spots di Opera si possono seguire in tempo reale sui sistemi automatici: PSKreporter e Hamspots.com (vedere Link)

Link To: PSKreporter  / to: Opera group Yahoo   / to: Ros and Opera official web-page

 The new software “Opera”  Beta, developed by EA5HVK, Jose Ros (author of the now established ROS Data mode!) using DSP techniques, it’s a alternative QRSS for weak signal experiments on 136 & 500 kHz and for HF all bands (80 to 10 mt) for Ver. 1.1.2 up – Better than standard QRSS, similar like WSPR, but with Opera you can choose your own interval time between 1 and 60 minutes.
CAT Link embodied and Tx by COM port Key or Audio drive Tx\Rx COM port switch faclity – Decoder are possible with S/N – 26 to -38 dB (Rx speed auto-selected!) The spots are visible in near realtime to interested parties with PSKreporter and Hamspots.com (see the links) – This as a way of providing data operations for stations that only had the CW capability. The most up to date information on this mode can be found at groups.yahoo.com (see the link up)

ID-31A/E D-STAR GPS – Icom releases the brochure, all data, and the manual EN

Icom Inc. has released on 13.12.2011, the data of the ID-31A/E. The new UHF Digital Transceiver!

ID-31A/E – Lightweight & Compact Body – Waterproof protection equivalente to IPX7 – Built-in GPS receiver – The GPS log function logs your position and memorizes this in the mocroSD card – microSD Card slot up to 32GB: Voice Memories in WAV format, GPS Log, Memory Contents – Full Dot-matrix Display LCD & Directional Keypad with quick and intuitive access to many setting and more.

ID-31E will be shipped with D-STAR repeater memories pre-programmed* – Using the GPS position information, the automatic repeater list-up function shows the list of nearby D-STAR repeaters from the memory. *To use the automatic repeater list-up function, the position data of the repeater is require! – - ID-31 GPS/IPX7/D-STAR®に対応。 新しいフィールドへ導く 新世代デジタルハンディ。

Link to: Icom co. jp – ID-31E/A Features – Brochure EN and User Manual PDF

La Icom ha pubblicato tutte le caratteristiche del nuovo ID-31E/A  il 13.12.2011, compresa la Broshure e il Manuale in ENG. – Pronto il nuovo palmare D-STAR e FM UHF con GPS icorporato e con Slot per microSD Card fino a 32GB, su cui si possono registrare: memorie vocali in WAV – Il Log dati GPS  - Il contenuto delle Memorie. L’ID-31 rilevando la propria posizione dal GPS può accedere in automatico alla visualizzazione della lista dei Ripetitori D-STAR della zona o i più vicini –  E’ necessario pre programmare la lista includendovi anche i dati di localizzazione dei ripetitori stessi.
- US Market: List Price $469.00 / Your Price: $399.95 US  - (source: Universal Radio Inc.)

[Note] See the Info and Link about D-Star – CS-31 V.1.02  and Link to ircDDB below!

Link to: Icom Inc. CS-31 Cloning  Software Download Ver.1.02  (is the first release)
Link to: Icom Inc. CS-31 Instructions Manual – A-6978-1EX  – (© 2011  Icom Inc.)

Icom will release a new D-Star portable on the market: a single UHF belt with built-in GPS and a completely redesigned control.  The ID-31E has a “left-right top-bottom” button as many mobile phones to navigate through menus.

D-STAR DV /Analog FM / IPX7 / 5W / Free Cloning Software / Built-in GPS Receiver / Directional Keypad Navigation / DR Mode User-Friendliness Improved / Full Dot-Matrix Display / Micro SD card slot / UHF only at this time / Slim line H 95 mm no antenna / L 58 mm / S 25 mm

Icom Europe will again set up repeater DB0COM in Friedrichshafen, HAMRADIO exhibition place 24 – 26 Giu. 2011.
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D-STAR DV DPRS STARnet ircDDB and more – Info about D-Star and Link utility:

Digital System: GMSK 4.8kbps digital voice (DV) mode and 128kbps data (*) (DD) mode communications are available. When using DD mode with a PC and the D-STAR radio, high speed data communication is possible. (*) DD mode is available with Icom ID-1 only at this time.

In DV mode operation, you can simultaneously send up to 950bps of data, such as call sign, short data message or GPS position (DPRS) with a voice transmission. When you communicate with other D-STAR stations using a D-STAR repeater, it is ncessary to set repeater’s call sign in RPT1/RPT2.

Link to: icrDDB Italia  D-STAR / STARnet (call routing) / Reflectors
Link to: ircDDB Network It Gateways Last-eard User Status GrGs&Maps
Link to: D-STAR Perugia  Link x CS-80/880 Rev.1.10 and IT dv-Map by IZ0IIL

R&S® M3TR Software Defined Radios Multiband, Multimode – New software V.7.0

R&S®M3TR Software Defined Radios (Front panel on the image) – The new software Ver.7.0 supports third-generation Automatic Link Establishment (ALE 3G)* in line with the STANAG 4538 NATO standard. If a shortwave consumer receiver could do what this shortwave milspec transceiver hi!!

The heart of the new integrated communications system is the lightweight R&S®MR300xH/U manpack transceiver (1.5 MHz to 108 MHz or 25 MHz to 512 MHz), which offers solutions for all aspects of tactical communications - New Software Makes Rohde & Schwarz Shortwave Radios As Easy To Use As IP Phones -
Last-ditch voice enables reliable voice transmission even when the noise is stronger than the voice signal, ie with a negative signal-to-noise ratio. - The quality of shortwave links heavily depends on ambient transmission conditions such as solar radiation and atmospheric ionization – The software automatically adjusts the transmission rate to accommodate prevailing conditions. – Release 7.0 of the software also features the high throughput data link (HDL) protocol that allows transmission rates of up to 10 kbit/s under optimal conditions.

ALE 3G * - The latest ALE standard uses accurate time synchronization via GPS-locked clocks or a time server to achieve faster and more dependable linking. – It is generally known as 3rd generation or 3G ALE.

D-STAR Adapter Kit BX-192 D-STAR for all FM 9.6Kb VHF-UHF Radios. D-STAR TV GM7HB and more

D-STAR BX-192 Adapter. The kit includes a PCB with SMD components preassembled and wired with all necessary components and the D-STAR module by FUNKamateur.

D-STAR BX-192 Adapter. Der Bausatz enthält eine mit SMD-Teilen vorbestückte Platine sowie alle erforderlichen bedrahteten Bauelemente und das D-STAR-Modul (siehe FA 6/09). Er wird ohne Gehäuse geliefert (Gehäuse in Vorbereitung)

See the Links and  following image, D-Star TV for DV, D-star on HF in test, and more…..>

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FTM-350 new APRS capable Mobile Amateur VHF/UHF was on display at the Tokyo Ham Fair 2009

The Yaesu FTM-350 new APRS capable Mobile Amateur VHF/UHF was on display at the Tokyo Ham Fair 22 August, 2009.
The new FTM-350 GPS/APRS Yaesu’s answer to the Kenwood TM-D710. Standard FTM-350 upgrades the FTM-10 to add packet radio and GPS/APRS capabilities and very large LCD with a radical change of style! Recalls the style of competitors Kenwood TM-D710 and Icom IC-2820. Now the functions of the controls are on the edge of the LCD…….

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IC-E80D Vs IC-E91D Disply and Panel-Key. D-STAR Hot Spot V2.29 is available! Satoshi Node Adapter and..

IC-E80D Vs IC-E91D Disply and Panel-Key. D-STAR Hot Spot V2.29 is available with latest Node Adapter, PCBs and PICs are available from Satoshi Yasuda 7M3TJZ/AD6GZ . More news:  see the info and data with the link below

The IC-E91D and IC-E92D Using a large full dot-matrix LCD! VHF/UHF Dual Band. D-STAR DV mode and 950 bps data capability with the optional UT-121.

Wideband receiver* with V/V, U/U dualwatch capability (*1 Receiver range differs from depending on version)

The IC-E80D Using LCD and keypad backlighting! Switchable VHF/UHF dual bande. Can transmit and receive D-STAR format digital voice and 950 bps data communication, simultaneously….

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IC-E80 ID-E880 & IC-80AD ID-880H D-STAR® easy setting. Download CS-80/880, Broshure Eng. Link to the features. The easy Key

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New IC-E80 and ID-E880 V/U Duo Band, enjoy D-STAR®. Are two new entry-level models of D-STAR® that achieves easy setting 144/430 MHz  transceiver. See note below “New easy Key Controls” (Due nuovi apparati  D-STAR, guarda qui sotto i nuovi tasti di controllo più funzionali!)
Switchable VHF/UHF dual bander:
The ID-880H provides VHF/UFH dual band capabilities (one band at a time) via a simple band switching system.
Price list (up news 03 May, 2009):
Source: Marcucci Spa Official Importer. Prezzi di listino IC-E80 €456,50 + IVA 20%  ID-E880 €539,00 +IVA
Price list:
Source: Icom Inc. Jp: ID-80 Yen 52,290; ID-880/D (50W type)  Yen 62,790 ( each including  jp. tax) – (Price list other models  ID-92 Yen 62.790; IC-2820 Yen 94.290 Inc jp. tax!)

Link to: ID-880H VHF and UHF Digital Transceiver data  features
Link to: IC-80AD VHF/UHF Dual Band handheld data features
Link to: Download IC-80AD/ID-880H  Broshure, English lang (2.08MB pdf)
Link to: Free download CS/880 cloning software from the Icom Inc. Jp

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ID-880H & ID-E880 New easy Key Controls (ID-E880 Nuovi tasti di controllo facilitati)
D.STAR REPEATER. Your KEY [DR-UR]
Push to selects DR mode:
.Rotate [DIAL] selectes access repeater
.DV mode is automatically selected

During DV mode operation, push and hold for 1 sec. to enter your call sign selectio state:
.Rotating [DIAL] selects your call sign
.DV mode is automatically selected

IC-E80 new volume control key and new easy key Controls
[DR-UR] …….. idem ID-E880

New [VOLUME CONTROL KEY]
-Adjust audio volume level
-Enter or send the DTMF code “D”

The IC-E91 IC-E92 function of Tuning control and Volume control can be traded !
[IT]: Le funzioni di controllo in asse  Sintonia / Volume sono state così sostituite, evitando così l’impropria variazioni del Volume durante l’azione del Tuning!!

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Download the Broshure English lang. and more info to the Link below!

[IT]: Qesti nuovi modelli “entry-level” per  D-STAR®, che consentono una più facile impostazione del transceiver 144/430 (duobanda!)

Sono siglati con IC-E80 & ID-E880 (per CE) e distribuiti in Italia da Marcucci Spa .
Con l’opzione Mic HM-189GPS o con un GPS commerciale da collegare, consente lo scambio  di informazioni di posizione  come il D-PRS® oltre al DV (digitale) con interessanti improvement operativi sui comandi semplificati.
[News]: Icom Inc.Jp  ha rilasciato un software per il PC che permette la scrittura e clonazione dei dati in memoria, compresa l’importazione del “Repeater list”  con tutti i dati operativi.
[NB]: Vedere le informazioni Icom CS-80/880 help file! è il Link sopra per il free download)

Link to: Download IC-80AD/ID-880H  Broshure, English lang. – (Broshure En 2.08 MB PDF)

[News]: Cloning  Software CS-80/880 for the PC – designed by Icom Inc.
This cloning software is designed to perform data setting and cloning for the ID-80 or ID-880 series transceivers. Repeater list importation: Write the data, including repeater information, to the transceiver from the cloning software. [Note]: Please refer to the Icom CS-80/880 help file of the cloning software for help with the function or setting meaning, See the Link above!
[Note]: Either OPC-1529R, OPC-478 or OPC-478UC optional cable is required!

[Note]: More features….  see the official Icom Inc. Broshure and data. – Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Inc. (Japan)

PSK31 Digital mode MixW IC-7700 – IW0SAF Moreno, ARI Perugia a member of the PropNET PSK project. !!Updated

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PropNET PSK network. IW0SAF, Moreno Momi  ARI Perugia, captured by a member of the PropNET project! – See the Link below
IW0SAF, Moreno  è attivo in HF e non solo, opera anche nei modi digitali come è il PSK31 nel suo eccellente Shack, dotato di ottimi apparati ed accessori. Qui si nota il suo recente IC-7700 molto adatto e performante anche nelle comunicazioni Digitali RTTY e PSK31 con e senza computer

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[IT]
Nell’IC-7700 il modulatore e demodulatore Boudot RTTY e PSK31 (Ecoder/ Decoder basati sul DSP) sono entrocontenuti, ed è capace di operare in RTTY e PSK31 con il collegamento diretto di una Tastiera (alla porta USB) senza la necessità di utilizzare un Computer esterno.
Collegando, invece, ad un Personal Compuer con tastiera, le operazioni in RTTY e in PSK31 ed altri modi digitali possono essere anche eseguite con  un apposito  software esterno,  installato nel Computer. Nel caso è il MixW multimode software (V2.18). I collegamenti trà PC e RTX  di Moreno avvengono tramite l’interfaccia “microHAM USB Interface II ™”

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Baudot RTTY and PSK31 modulator/demodulator (DSP-based encoder/ decoder) is builtin to the IC-7700 and direct keyboard connection capability (port-USB) for RTTY and PSK31 operations without a Personal Computer. Connecting a Personal Compuer and keyboard, RTTY and PSK31 operation can be performed with MixW multimode software installed and “microHAM USB Interface II™” connected from PC and RTX.

IW0SAF, 13.03.2009 received this Mail by KF6XA:
Dear Moreno,
Recently a PSK31 CQ transmission of yours was automatically captured by a member of the PropNET project.
PropNET is a system for analyzing and recording HF and VHF circuit quality.
It uses a distributed network of PSK31 stations automatically transmitting and receiving messages and reporting them to a central database, where real-time displays and statistical analyses are generated. We’re interested in real-time propagation detection and long-term analysis of circuit usability, and other interesting uses that the combination of radio and computers can facilitate. You’re obviously interested in digital modes and computers … please………
73 de Dave KF6XA (data-whacker and webmaster)

Link to: The Internet Portal to the PropNET Project
Link to: PropNET Communication Circuit Quality and Events Reported

[Nota]: IT – Per la partecipazione al progetto PropNET è richiesto l’utilizzo di un software (PropNETPSK – Relesase:  3.3.0.7 Update: January 26, 2009) Scaricare liberamente sia  il software sia la User-Guide sul sito web ufficiale di cui ai link qui sopra.
PropNET PSK analizza e registra in HF e VHF la qualità della popagazione in tempo reale con report e displays via internet dei segnali PSK . Lo scopo principale del progetto PropNET è sviluppare un sistema avvanzato  dedicato al Servizio Automatico di Controllo nell’area Digitale. PropNET ha un codice PHG che è in realtà una stringa PHGDRA/code (include nell’ordine: Potenza, Altezza, Gain, Directivity, Rate, Altezza).
In pratica, PropNET opera in modo molto simile ad APRS (http://www.aprs.net).  Come l’APRS le stazioni PropNET formano una rete per la condivisione delle informazioni, proprio come in una tavola rotonda in SSB. Ciò significa che le norme che disciplinano PropNET possono essenzialmente  essere le stesse di quelle che disciplinano l’APRS nei vari paesi.

WSPR protocol (pronounced “whisper”) stands for “Weak Signal Propagation Reporter.” Activity on 30 Meter Band by I0NAA – Assisi

 
WSPR by K1JT’s – I0NAA, Mario da Assisi ha scritto: “sono finalmente riuscito ad attivarmi  in WSPR , operando sulla interessante Banda dei 30m (10.140MHz). Ecco la doppia schermata che fa vedere le stazioni che ho ricevuto il giorno 08 Settembre 2008,  compreso il QSO delle 20:44 ed il rapporto  ricevuto da EB1APK via  http://wsprnet.org/… Oltre 1400km CON SOLI 5W e un dipolo che tocca quasi il tetto di casa ! Questo programma di K1JT implementa la trasmissione e la ricezione digitale tramite la soundcard ed è utilizzabile con segnali estremamente deboli!
Un QSO in modalità WSPR  risulta piu’ lento rispetto ad altri modi digitali quale per esempio JT65B usato per EME , a causa del protocollo molto robusto, ma i risultati possono essere migliori !
Non è stato scritto un manuale completo per WSRP, ma c’è una Quick Start Guide TXT format; Vedi Link

IARU Regione 1 HF, 10MHz Band Plan:
- 10.100 – 10.140 Max Bw 200Hz CW, QRP centre of activity 10.116MHz
- 10.140 – 10.150 Max Bw 500Hz Narrow band modes – digimodes
I modi digitali più usati nella banda dei 30 metri:
PSK31, OLIVIA 250/8, OLIVIA 500/16, OLIVIA, WSRP, MT-63 1KLONG, BPSK31, ALE400, RTTY,
C’è anche un Network per lo scanbio in tempo reale di informazioni sulla Propagazione dei segnali deboli con un folto gruppo di radioamatori attivi in QRP e QRPp che utilizzano il protocollo digitale MEPT_JT(“Manned Experimental Propagation Tests, by K1JT ) implementato in WSPR    Vedi Link
 
Link to: Network WSPRnet.org Drupal
Link to: Quick Start Guide TXT format v.1.0
Link to: 30 Meter Digital Spot Page
Link to: 30 Meter Digital Group (“30MDG”) 

ENG: I0NAA, Mario from Assisi wrote: “I was finally able to work with digital WSPR on the Hf Band of 30m (10.140MHz). This is the double screen-shot that shows the stations that I received on 8th September, 2008 where is the QSO of 20:44 and the report  received from EB1APK via  http://wsprnet.org/… More than 1400km WITH ONLY 5W and a dipole that almost touches the roof of the house !”
WSPR QSO is slower compared to other digital modes like JT65B used for EME due to strong protocol used, but results could be better !
A full manual for WSPR  has not yet been written, but a Quick Start Guide TXT format; See the Link .
Major digital-modes used on the 30 meter band:
PSK31, OLIVIA 250/8, OLIVIA 500/16, OLIVIA, WSRP, MT-63 1KLONG, BPSK31, ALE400, RTTY,
Ther is also a network for the real time exchange of information on the propagation of  Weak Signal with a group of amateur radio operators working QRP and QRPp  that use the  MEPT_JT   “Manned Experimental Propagation Tests, by K1JT )  protocol implemented in WSPR . See the Links

Switch BOX: is a automatic T/R switch senses for RTX and your SDR

Switch BOX della Elad: è una unità di commutazione dei collegamenti d’antenna tra un RTX ed un ricevitore SDR separati. Distribuita da WoodBoxRadio di IK3VIG, Beppe, è dotata di sensore di RF trasmessa (100W max)  che permette l’uso di un Ricevitore SDR come il PERSEUS, unitamente ad un qualsiasi Transceiver HF in modo automatico tramite un relay interno, che mette a massa l’antenna RX durante la trasmissione.  L’unità Switch BOX, consente di gestisce anche i segnali audio provenienti dal ricevitore o dal monitor del trasmettitore, permettendo un rapido ed agevole confronto di ascolto tra i due segnali così ricevuti. Usando la CAT dell’RTX, con una partizione di software sul PC per la funzione di sincronismo trà l’RTX e il Perseus, si ottiene un nuovo e performante transceiver.  Protezione: Switch BOX è dotato di uno scaricatore a gas che si inserisce sull’ imput di antenna.

Link to: Download the Connection diagram .pdf

ENG: SWITCH BOX by Elad, is a automatic T/R switch senses transmitted RF (100W max) and switches your
antenna from SDR receive (PERSEUS)  to transmit using a relay. It shorts your receiver antenna input to ground to protect your SDR (Official distribution by WoodBoxRadio, IK3VIG, Beppe). Instead of using RF sense to switch the antenna, a control line input lets your key/keyer or PTT line switch the antenna. A complete switch control is available for the audio path of receiver and transceiver. Using CAT of your RTX, with third parts software which provide a SYNC function between RTX and your Peseus SDR, you can make an outstanding and high performance transceiving operations. Protection: The SWITCH BOX provides gas discharge protection on the antenna input.