NUE-PSK Modem – First Breath

Well I finally got a chance to try the modem. Fired it up and it works fine – on Receive. Very nice and easy to use. The spectral display shows you where all the signals are and adjusting the volume for good copy was very easy. Unfortunately I have a problem on transmit. The CONFIG menu says the TX Audio Level is 0%. That sounds bad

Fortunately, there is a rich resource for help in the NUE-PSK news group (here). I posted my symptoms there and quickly got a detailed troubleshooting guide for my problem for both of the developers of ths NUE-PSK Modem. You won’t get better support than this. Now I have some bench work to do. I am hoping it is not a soldering problem on the Processor. The lead spacing on it is VERY small and I do not look forward to doing any touch-up soldering there.

What is Ham Radio

Ham Radio (or Amateur Radio) is a licencsed activity permitting use of the airwaves for communication of all types. There are many different facets of Ham Radio, from talking using voice, to exchanging e-mail messages or files, to exchanging streaming video or using other digital communciation modes. Ham Radio is used by people all over the world.

Unfortuantely, many are not even aware of this hobby. The Internet gets all of the time. and attention of most people interested in technology today. In fact, one person I know referred to Ham Radio as “old man Internet.” Well, there may be some truth to that but ham radio is the Internet without spam, porn, or any type of commercial activity. It is a great way for people to learn about, and experimaent with wireless communications of all sorts.