Good stuff Jeff! This 10-minute video probably just saved me 10-HOURS of hunting and clicking trying to find the basics. Been a Ham for 25 years and just recently became interested in the digital modes, other than packet that I ran back in the 90's. I live in an HOA controlled Town Home and have to use stealth antennas in my attic, forcing me to only run low power due to neighbors under the same roof. So most of my contacts have been CW and probably now Digital. Thanks for the fast tutorial!
Hey Jeff, been a ham longer than you've been on this earth, but you shortened the learning curve for me on this new (to me!) digital mode. Thanks for taking the time to make it. 73 de KQ2N
Thanks for the excellent video. I've been trying to set up fldigi for a week or so now. Pulling my hair out. I have zero experience with digital. This was very helpful.
Thank you for the video. Finally found a TH-cam that has helped me to get started. I still need to figure out more of the setup of the software. I guess I just haven't found the right Doc files to read as yet.
People should really use the TxID button on the top. There's so many modes out there. That will make it clear to somebody listening what mode you are sending in. Yesterday I saw a few signals on 20 meters and tried for probably an hour before I gave up to see what mode it was. No setting would decode, but that TxID tells what mode you are sending out. If the listener clicked RxID Fldigi would tell you the mode of the signal coming in and alert you to what it is.
Hi Jeff, another Jeff here. Glad I found your video. I’m just now setting up a tablet to run FLDigi with a Signalink, and this video was very helpful. I was thinking of *NOT* doing rig control from FLDigi as well - do you still run it that way? How does it workout for you? Do you use the logging function in FLDIgi? Thanks! 73 de Jeff, KF5KWO
Been a ham for some time. Giving digital using signalink FTDX-1200 can't get it to see the radio. In the pull down list what radio. I believe that is my biggest problem . thnxs 73 KQ4CD
Hey Jeff, thanks for this vid. Got any more info on FLDIGI? you sort of lost me as to how can you tell if someone is using BPSK 63 instead of 31 like in your vid? Tried to get out there tonight on PSK 31 but nothing. Then I went to CW and was getting some decoding. But no contacts :(
Thanks for the helpful introduction. I am yet to have a QSO on any of these modes. Nobody replies to CQ, even when I jump in at the end of a QSO. I don't know whether it's because I haven't got things set up properly. Also, RxID isn't working. Any ideas on what might be wrong with that?
Thanks Jeff, you saved me some work but this video was way too short, please make a fully detailed video explaining this program for new comers like me to FLDIGI.
when you say the band is "dead" do you mean that the general noise level is higher than any signal. Am a new general so am trying to use FLDIGI to kind of gauge the normal noise level.
+Kevin J It could be either or. When I refer to the bands being "dead," that Typically, means that the propagation is so poor that the signals from one station aren't skipping or making it to the another station. This could be cause by many a geomagnetic storm for example (measured with the K Planetary Index.) High noise isn't necessarily an indication of bad band conditions. For example, there could be something close putting out a lot of RFI. 6 Meters (aka the Magic Band) is another excellent example. The 6 meter band is dead the majority of the time, and only a few times does it open up. However, even though the band is dead (or not open) the noise floor is frequently around S1 to S3. The skip just isn't there, and thus the waves don't bounce. Whether they are going through the atmosphere into outer space or maybe they're getting absorbed in the ionosphere. Hope that helps.
In the first part of your video all you have in the waterfall is noise, no signals. I have my waterfall setup so that only the signals are visible. There are two buttons on the left that only adjust the appearance of your waterfall. Your settings are unusable. 73.
Thanks. Yes, you can adjust the view of the waterfall, but it still decodes just the same, and is only user preference. I didn't have the time to dive into every feature unfortunately, or the video would have been multiple hours long.
Good stuff Jeff! This 10-minute video probably just saved me 10-HOURS of hunting and clicking trying to find the basics. Been a Ham for 25 years and just recently became interested in the digital modes, other than packet that I ran back in the 90's. I live in an HOA controlled Town Home and have to use stealth antennas in my attic, forcing me to only run low power due to neighbors under the same roof. So most of my contacts have been CW and probably now Digital. Thanks for the fast tutorial!
Hey Jeff, been a ham longer than you've been on this earth, but you shortened the learning curve for me on this new (to me!) digital mode. Thanks for taking the time to make it. 73 de KQ2N
Gary S. You're welcome!
Thanks for the excellent video. I've been trying to set up fldigi for a week or so now. Pulling my hair out. I have zero experience with digital. This was very helpful.
Thank You. This made several things clear that I have been having problems with.
made my first contact yesterday the watched this video today. answered many of my questions! Thanks for sharing
Just what I needed after setting up! Perfect tutorial form my skill level. Great job and thanks for providing this video!
you're more than welcome!
Still helpful for a new guy. Thanks.
Thank you for the video. Finally found a TH-cam that has helped me to get started. I still need to figure out more of the setup of the software. I guess I just haven't found the right Doc files to read as yet.
This got me through my first psk31 qso. Thanks !
People should really use the TxID button on the top. There's so many modes out there. That will make it clear to somebody listening what mode you are sending in. Yesterday I saw a few signals on 20 meters and tried for probably an hour before I gave up to see what mode it was. No setting would decode, but that TxID tells what mode you are sending out. If the listener clicked RxID Fldigi would tell you the mode of the signal coming in and alert you to what it is.
Very helpful video. Going to be trying digital mode & FLdigi soon for the first time so i need all the help i can get. Thanks, 73's, M6IEH
Hi Jeff, another Jeff here. Glad I found your video. I’m just now setting up a tablet to run FLDigi with a Signalink, and this video was very helpful. I was thinking of *NOT* doing rig control from FLDigi as well - do you still run it that way? How does it workout for you? Do you use the logging function in FLDIgi? Thanks! 73 de Jeff, KF5KWO
Good stuff, Jeff. Thank you so much. Very helpful.
Andy W1AWB
Thanks for the tutorial. How long does it take to get a QSO? I've called for a few hours on 10 m and never heard back.
Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. 73 Bret/AC0AE
Been a ham for some time. Giving digital using signalink
FTDX-1200 can't get it to see the radio. In the pull down list what radio. I believe that is my biggest problem .
thnxs 73 KQ4CD
Hey Jeff, thanks for this vid. Got any more info on FLDIGI? you sort of lost me as to how can you tell if someone is using BPSK 63 instead of 31 like in your vid?
Tried to get out there tonight on PSK 31 but nothing. Then I went to CW and was getting some decoding. But no contacts :(
Honestly I just recognize most of them by sound and what they look like on the waterfall.
Thanks for the helpful introduction. I am yet to have a QSO on any of these modes. Nobody replies to CQ, even when I jump in at the end of a QSO. I don't know whether it's because I haven't got things set up properly. Also, RxID isn't working. Any ideas on what might be wrong with that?
Thank you hope to see you on air 9K2HM
So- FLdigi doesn't include digital mode FT8?
Thanks Jeff, you saved me some work but this video was way too short, please make a fully detailed video explaining this program for new comers like me to FLDIGI.
I wanted to ask, from the signal link 3.5m, where does that plug into? The radio or the computer? Thank you!
Thanks, great tutorial for beginners...
Is this set up the same for iMac? I’m finding it very confusing to set up with a ft991.
Thanks for video
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Makes me miss the old model 28 and tape. I want to setup a Ten Tec Triton IV. All solid state no box what do u suggest on the cheap?
what do u down load u never start from the begining il look else were
Can you make a video showing how to use the logging feature??
Thanks,
Greg KO8A
Good idea. Maybe I will put that on my list of videos to make!
Hi there could I ask a question when you contact some one dose this log the person for you
when you say the band is "dead" do you mean that the general noise level is higher than any signal. Am a new general so am trying to use FLDIGI to kind of gauge the normal noise level.
+Kevin J It could be either or. When I refer to the bands being "dead," that Typically, means that the propagation is so poor that the signals from one station aren't skipping or making it to the another station. This could be cause by many a geomagnetic storm for example (measured with the K Planetary Index.)
High noise isn't necessarily an indication of bad band conditions. For example, there could be something close putting out a lot of RFI.
6 Meters (aka the Magic Band) is another excellent example. The 6 meter band is dead the majority of the time, and only a few times does it open up. However, even though the band is dead (or not open) the noise floor is frequently around S1 to S3. The skip just isn't there, and thus the waves don't bounce. Whether they are going through the atmosphere into outer space or maybe they're getting absorbed in the ionosphere.
Hope that helps.
What is the banner at the top of your screen?
Sorry, I just saw this. That Banner is part of the pskreporter website.
Thanks a lot Jeff. Great explanation. 73 de ok8msw.
In the first part of your video all you have in the waterfall is noise, no signals. I have my waterfall setup so that only the signals are visible. There are two buttons on the left that only adjust the appearance of your waterfall. Your settings are unusable.
73.
Thanks. Yes, you can adjust the view of the waterfall, but it still decodes just the same, and is only user preference. I didn't have the time to dive into every feature unfortunately, or the video would have been multiple hours long.
This is what i needed. tnx 73 de lb6qj