Australia net had 10 stations

[Peter Marks]

We've just had the FreeDV Sunday morning net (starts at 10:30am eastern time) and 10 stations were at least seen.

We had VK3TPM, VK3RV, VK5KVA, VK2BLQ, VK3LRJ, VK2GTS, VK5APR, VK3KR, VK7DBX and VK2XOR.

Some stations were receive only and I think some are still getting audio issues sorted out.

It was great to welcome David VK3KR who was using FreeDV for the first time running 5W on a QMX.

Richard, 3LRJ, and I were running an early build of 2.0.2 which includes a handy mic gain slider in the main window.

There is a new introductory video about FreeDV from VK3TBS https://youtu.be/0Yfv6UGwLWQ?si=LdHw7FUqvX0sU8_B

73

Peter

VK3TPM

[Peter Reichelt]

Hi Peter

As a matter of interest what power are you using? Every time I have seen you on the remote SDR Rx your signals have been significantly stronger than any other station!

The SDR is located approx 70 km north of my location in Adelaide metro area.

This has been reflected in SNR figures of 20+

Regards Peter VK5APR

[Peter Marks]

Hi Peter,

I'm running 100W (the transmitter is capable of 200W so doesn't seem stressed).

My 40m dipole is a simple wire dipole in a dead tree. Not up terribly high but seems to work very well compared to other stations near by.

Best wishes,

Peter

VK3TPM

[Peter Reichelt]

Thanks Peter.

I suspect that your antenna is helping a lot! 

73

Peter VK5APR