Thanks for the bag. I had to look up how to pronounce the company's name. Cannae makes killer gear. It's a perfect size for this digital kit. This is basically the kind of testing we'll be doing in a few weeks.
Other than bad lighting at 0530, it looks the point was received. All the little bits are coming together. Can't wait for EmComm Tools to start using NBEMS under the hood. I have several notepads of ideas. Early prototypes look promising. 73, my friend.
Quick thank you for your hard work sir. Moble data radio (aka digital modes) has been around for a long time but was restricted for hams for 10+ years so the community is having to play catch-up. What you are doing is helping fast tract understanding the what, when and how to use digital modes in ham radio. So thank you.
I appreciate the thank you note. With this series I'm trying to show people what's possible with a practical examples. It's been fun trying a new radio and digital mode in every episode. Next up is Android and AndFlmsg.
@@TheTechPrepper I'm working away from home for a few days, meaning the evenings are completely free to 'play' radio as it were. Im going to try a setup with both HF and VHF equipment, and run data, just to experiment with deployment teqniques and equipment required. HF will be via the trusty IC-7100 and VHF using an IC-F5022 Commercial radio set. All from a backpack. I will hit you up on Twittr if I remember!
Neat thing about digital is that you can basically practice with yourself. Lol Olivia is an awesome mode on HF. Thor is also. Olivia is utterly reliable and can decode messages below the noise floor. Ive had Olivia decode without a signal on the waterfall. Dude your knocking it out of the park. Keep it up although mankind wasn’t meant to operate as early as your making these videos. 😆
You are right about that. I am writing some digital software now and I'm using acoustic coupling without a radio to tear through the development (see ruclips.net/video/Mv9GovhiWB8/видео.html). I have a todo item to test Olivia on 40m/80m NVIS soon.
Thanks for smashing that like button. I really enjoyed this video. It was great getting out if only for a couple of miles. This series is intended to be the foundation for upcoming videos where we will start to move towards using this equipment to execute meaningful emcomm and public service activities. The EmComm Tools project is starting to use this equipment and software suite to make digital message passing field expedient. My hope is that people can see what's possible on VHF/UHF outside of simplex and repeater. 73
Great test. Our local ARES group uses NBEMS on VHF and HF for weekly training. We're in the hurricane and tornado alley zones so we try to stay prepared. I have done portable with a Xiegu G90 and a Digimode-4 but not with an HT. Just got my first Digirig and cables for Baofeng's and my cable for my Yaesu FT-70D is on the way. I will set up a test similar to yours to see if they work. Thanks for what you do. Jack K5FIT
I use a CF19 toughbook....they are great computers! The ability to buy extra batteries is a big plus. I now use it in my shack to log contacts, in addition to a portable digital mode computer....my philosophy is that I want to use and get comfortable with the computer which I use occasionally in the field, also so I know it will likely work when I turn it on.
You've got the right philosophy and good taste in laptops. I'm a firm believer in actively using your comms gear. I use my CF-20 daily for the same reason. Gear and skills will decay if not used.
@@TheTechPrepper Also...the CF-19 Toughbook fits perfectly in an Apache Harbor Freight 2800 case with 1 layer of foam removed, leaving 1 layer free for accessories, battery, etc.
@@TheTechPrepper It's the Apache 2800. I removed the top layer of foam (not the foam in the top, but the upper case layer), and configured the lower piece of foam to hold a spare toughbook battery, ac charger, USB GPS unit (off-grid clock setting for FT8, etc), and DigiRig/usb cables. The toughbook CF-19 fits perfectly in the void created by removing the piece of foam.
I figured you would enjoy the backcountry exercise and practical application of the gear and software. I have coordinated a small group of hams to perform a larger scale mock exercise in a few weeks. Yes, there will be a video and AAR. 73!
It is cool. It feels like digital modes on VHF/UHF FM are often ignored by the community. There will be another exercise coming up in a couple of weeks. I have four hams from our county's group coming to my place to help experiment and go through a simulated event. It should be a fun morning. We're going to experiment with distance, reliability, RF power output, protocols, etc. Stay tuned. It's fun when I can test this with other like-minded. Take care, Rob.
I just ordered the cable for my 60r and the digirig, I'm hoping the contacts are better because typical TRRS just seem to miss it. Actually used some of your direwolf guides the other day to get up and running on a project. You're doing great work man! - Caleb / ChillTheNerd
This radio is a classic work horse. I personally have four and will pickup one up whenever I see them in good condition at a yard sale or hamfest (~$80 USD). They're really affordable new ($150 USD). You may be interested in my bias review here: ruclips.net/video/u2CcjTasL0Y/видео.html
Love you guys, too. I mangled the lighting on this one, but that's life. ;-) I hope the mission objectives made it through to you wonderful viewers on RUclips Land. Thanks for the support.
You're welcome. There are two more left in the series. I had initially planned on a dozen videos, but I think after these first five it should be clear that you can do quite a bit of digital modes with a Tech license on VHF/UHF.
Bought a DigiRig a couple of weeks ago for a new to me FT-818, it was painless to get it running and doing FT*, about 15 minutes from sit down at the desk to making contacts.
Excellent. The FT-818 and the DigiRig are a great combo. I ordered another unit and Yaesu 8XX cables to replace my Sabrent USB setup on the FT-818ND. Report back if you try NBEMS or packet with your setup.
Damn my friend, I don't have that much time to see all this.... 😭🤣 Seriously now, thank you for the video, it's very good as always, and your face when you saw the messages at home was priceless... it felt like Christmas morning. 😁😁😁 Hugs, and I'll try to watch the videos that you shared. 💪
A great setup . I hooked up my old VX-150 exactly like you did with the FT-60 and Digirig it performed well . I hooked up my young FT-70DR same way and it showed vertical noise on the waterfall using UZ7HO and it wouldn't key up or do anything used the same settings that I used previously with VX-150. What could I be missing? Anybody else with a different Yaesu HT acting differently in the same environment with a correct acting Yaesu Model....?
Interesting. It would be a great way to send short messages back and forth between our homesteads. I was thinking of JS8call in that regards, but this can work as well.
Check out my last video. I covered the text-to-text messages using fldigi as well covered the software configuration. I am trying to get my local group to do exactly what you're doing. Good luck with your tests.
So you have your laptop riding alongside you to the right . You happened to notice a friends callsign Icon come up on the screen running your APRSIS32 software and UZ7HO soundcard modem. You click on the callsign and it comes up with the raw data and has a nice "CHAT" function icon you click on that and a message chat window pops up with your callsign and his callsign you type in your message from the keyboard hit send and instantly you send your message to your buddy out there somewhere in the world over RF. Internet just shut down for some crazy reason you still got APRS relaying the messages all over the world. How could you go wrong with being a ham and digitally mastering your world you live in...?
which port do you plug the FT-60R feed cable into? instructions didn't come with the cable, nor does it tell you which end to plug into the radio. Tnx 73 de KN4GEI
Great Videos. Have you tried Winlink with the Ft60 and Digirig. I have not been successful yet. I turned off SQL and Rx Battery Save. When I the Digirig using headphones it seems to work. I get a force disconnect. Using the KISS for TNC Type.
Yes, it works fine. I use this setup to check into Winlink Wednesday. I haven't tried VARA, but I have no issues with 1200 bps packet. The audio levels are critical to get right. I found calibration easier under APRS first. I would start first with getting the audio right for decoding (RX) and then encoding (TX). Then, right down your settings for later reference.
@@TheTechPrepper Thanks for the reply. I got it working with Vara FM. I am going to try again without Vara FM now that the sound is dialed in. Love the work you do.
@@donnawurster1044 I'm glad that you figured it out. Getting the audio levels right is a bit more involved on HT's. You may want to keep a "doping" chart with your settings (volume position on radio, radio settings, and audio levels on your computer). Have a blast.
This is a long shot - I don't know if you read or reply to comments. Nice video, by the way! Could you point me to some help setting up flrig to work with my FT-60? It's not one of the supported Yaesu radios on the drop-down list in the configuration section. Many thanks!
I would love to find a 60 but will this work with the 65? And, I KNOW, Baofengs are lower class BUT will it work okay with the same Digirig Mobile and proper cable?
Not sure about this as I don't have an FT-65. I checked the DigiRig site and don't see the FT-65 listed under the list of supported radio for the Baofeng cable. I suggest that you contact DigiRig. I would be curious as the 65 is a good radio at a great price.
Not sure on that exact model number, but Baofeng just came out with an AR-152 replica which works with this setup. You just need the DigiRig Baofeng cable. See part I of this series as I cover the Baofeng setup (two videos back). I'll have to research the TCA/PRC-152. Anyone else know?
@@TheTechPrepper I’ll definitely watch it. From what I’ve read earlier today is that it is a ham radio. Im not entirely sure. I love your videos man. Keep pushing out videos. 73
@@Zayne_24 I will definitely do some research in the morning. I'm always on the look out for ruggedized gear. I'm currently running the Yaesu VX-6R as my trail running radio. It gets serious abuse. Thanks for the support.
Awesome! I used FlDigi on PSK-31 for years, but I had no idea it could send files. Have you tried importing a CSV from something like Libra Calc instead of typing the info in the message box? This was a great series and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next. Great job!
Thanks for hanging around the channel. There's actually another program in the suite called flamp that can send files. Yes, you can import CSV files into flmsg, just export your Libra Calc spreadsheet to CSV. I have not tested this as I run minimal installs on my field notebooks and don't have productivity applications installed. I save all the hard disk space for offline maps. 73
I am a heavy APRS user, but it's very limited compared to sending data using flmsg. 1. APRS is limited to a very small character limit, whereas flmsg is limited by the length of time you're willing to transmit. 2. We're using the MT63 modem which encodes the data redundantly and is forgiving of audio levels, so the data will get through here when APRS would fail. 3. The data received on the remote station is an actual CSV text file. Can't do this with APRS. 4. flmsg is suited for sending structured data where as APRS is not. Imagine a scenario where I wanted to track a larger list of data, like runners that did not finish. Let's say 50 runners that dropped out. I can do this in single request, where as I would have to send 50 or so individual messages via APRS. Good question.
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Forgot the NBEMS playlist. Here you go: ruclips.net/p/PL0-gH_7Nm60Z6p2neDg9pZxIbGPPkDNmh
Short and sweet! Love it! Just ordered the HT cable from Digirig. VERY excited where you're going with this setup! 73's KG7GTF
Thanks for the bag. I had to look up how to pronounce the company's name. Cannae makes killer gear. It's a perfect size for this digital kit. This is basically the kind of testing we'll be doing in a few weeks.
@@TheTechPrepper I think Doug Marcaida (the knife maker/fighter) is one of the founders of Cannae Gear.
@@dimitdamnit Good to know.
Great video Gaston,
Clear, concise and to the point...
That is an amazing platform you are developing, keep up the great work. 73
Other than bad lighting at 0530, it looks the point was received. All the little bits are coming together. Can't wait for EmComm Tools to start using NBEMS under the hood. I have several notepads of ideas. Early prototypes look promising. 73, my friend.
Quick thank you for your hard work sir. Moble data radio (aka digital modes) has been around for a long time but was restricted for hams for 10+ years so the community is having to play catch-up. What you are doing is helping fast tract understanding the what, when and how to use digital modes in ham radio. So thank you.
I appreciate the thank you note. With this series I'm trying to show people what's possible with a practical examples. It's been fun trying a new radio and digital mode in every episode. Next up is Android and AndFlmsg.
It's great to see this working so well. I will experiment myself and see what I can achieve with a similar setup in the UK. 73
Good luck! Please report back. I'm still new to NBEMS. It would great to hear the community's success and failures. Let's learn together.
@@TheTechPrepper I'm working away from home for a few days, meaning the evenings are completely free to 'play' radio as it were. Im going to try a setup with both HF and VHF equipment, and run data, just to experiment with deployment teqniques and equipment required. HF will be via the trusty IC-7100 and VHF using an IC-F5022 Commercial radio set. All from a backpack. I will hit you up on Twittr if I remember!
@@jordesclark Feel free to hit me up. Response may be delayed. I'll be testing this setup on HF NVIS (80m and 40m) using the Olivia modem.
Almost at 10k! Keep up the good work and content!
Thanks, Michael. It looks like one of your updated videos popped up on my feed. I'm curious to get your training update. Cheers, mate!
Happy Sunday. Great video. Thanks for taking the time to create it. You provide great value.
Happy Sunday, John. I'm humbled to have you guys. These videos are for the community to learn as I explore these new topics myself. 73
Neat thing about digital is that you can basically practice with yourself. Lol
Olivia is an awesome mode on HF. Thor is also. Olivia is utterly reliable and can decode messages below the noise floor. Ive had Olivia decode without a signal on the waterfall. Dude your knocking it out of the park. Keep it up although mankind wasn’t meant to operate as early as your making these videos. 😆
You are right about that. I am writing some digital software now and I'm using acoustic coupling without a radio to tear through the development (see ruclips.net/video/Mv9GovhiWB8/видео.html). I have a todo item to test Olivia on 40m/80m NVIS soon.
Another excellent video, and I got to be the 100th like! I learn at least one thing from all your videos I have watched, Great Job! Thanks
Thanks for smashing that like button. I really enjoyed this video. It was great getting out if only for a couple of miles. This series is intended to be the foundation for upcoming videos where we will start to move towards using this equipment to execute meaningful emcomm and public service activities. The EmComm Tools project is starting to use this equipment and software suite to make digital message passing field expedient. My hope is that people can see what's possible on VHF/UHF outside of simplex and repeater. 73
Great test. Our local ARES group uses NBEMS on VHF and HF for weekly training. We're in the hurricane and tornado alley zones so we try to stay prepared. I have done portable with a Xiegu G90 and a Digimode-4 but not with an HT. Just got my first Digirig and cables for Baofeng's and my cable for my Yaesu FT-70D is on the way. I will set up a test similar to yours to see if they work. Thanks for what you do. Jack K5FIT
Morning, Jack. Be safe out there. Glad to see others like yourself training. Keep it up.
I use a CF19 toughbook....they are great computers! The ability to buy extra batteries is a big plus. I now use it in my shack to log contacts, in addition to a portable digital mode computer....my philosophy is that I want to use and get comfortable with the computer which I use occasionally in the field, also so I know it will likely work when I turn it on.
You've got the right philosophy and good taste in laptops. I'm a firm believer in actively using your comms gear. I use my CF-20 daily for the same reason. Gear and skills will decay if not used.
@@TheTechPrepper Yes Sir, you are absolutely correct. Please keep up the great work! 73 from NJ N2MXX
@@TheTechPrepper Also...the CF-19 Toughbook fits perfectly in an Apache Harbor Freight 2800 case with 1 layer of foam removed, leaving 1 layer free for accessories, battery, etc.
@@daveN2MXX Which Apache model? I love these cases. Rugged and affordable. Thanks.
@@TheTechPrepper It's the Apache 2800. I removed the top layer of foam (not the foam in the top, but the upper case layer), and configured the lower piece of foam to hold a spare toughbook battery, ac charger, USB GPS unit (off-grid clock setting for FT8, etc), and DigiRig/usb cables. The toughbook CF-19 fits perfectly in the void created by removing the piece of foam.
Excellent. As always, inspired. Gonna have to do some learning on NBEMS. Thanks for putting this together Gaston.
I figured you would enjoy the backcountry exercise and practical application of the gear and software. I have coordinated a small group of hams to perform a larger scale mock exercise in a few weeks. Yes, there will be a video and AAR. 73!
Very cool Gaston. NBEMS is something I've wanted to try for a while, just haven't gotten around to it. Great video, and thanks for all you do! 73!
It is cool. It feels like digital modes on VHF/UHF FM are often ignored by the community. There will be another exercise coming up in a couple of weeks. I have four hams from our county's group coming to my place to help experiment and go through a simulated event. It should be a fun morning. We're going to experiment with distance, reliability, RF power output, protocols, etc. Stay tuned. It's fun when I can test this with other like-minded. Take care, Rob.
@@TheTechPrepper that will be a great video. It definitely helps when other people are willing to join your experiments!
I just ordered the cable for my 60r and the digirig, I'm hoping the contacts are better because typical TRRS just seem to miss it. Actually used some of your direwolf guides the other day to get up and running on a project. You're doing great work man! - Caleb / ChillTheNerd
Good luck! Glad to hear that the Dire Wolf documentation helped. I need to clean up my www site. I'm a bad slumlord when it comes to that site.
I might need to get me an ft60r, lots of good reviews
This radio is a classic work horse. I personally have four and will pickup one up whenever I see them in good condition at a yard sale or hamfest (~$80 USD). They're really affordable new ($150 USD).
You may be interested in my bias review here: ruclips.net/video/u2CcjTasL0Y/видео.html
Really nice, I like the direction you are going. Oh, and good luck with your weather reporting 😉
Glad you're enjoying the direction. I'm on a mission this year to continue the "tools, not toys" philosophy on the channel.
Love this channel
Love you guys, too. I mangled the lighting on this one, but that's life. ;-) I hope the mission objectives made it through to you wonderful viewers on RUclips Land. Thanks for the support.
Great stuff. Thanks for your efforts.
My pleasure!
I am absolutely loving this series!
😎🔥👍thank you so much
This is very much exactly what I was hoping for!
You're welcome. There are two more left in the series. I had initially planned on a dozen videos, but I think after these first five it should be clear that you can do quite a bit of digital modes with a Tech license on VHF/UHF.
Bought a DigiRig a couple of weeks ago for a new to me FT-818, it was painless to get it running and doing FT*, about 15 minutes from sit down at the desk to making contacts.
Excellent. The FT-818 and the DigiRig are a great combo. I ordered another unit and Yaesu 8XX cables to replace my Sabrent USB setup on the FT-818ND. Report back if you try NBEMS or packet with your setup.
Damn my friend, I don't have that much time to see all this.... 😭🤣 Seriously now, thank you for the video, it's very good as always, and your face when you saw the messages at home was priceless... it felt like Christmas morning. 😁😁😁 Hugs, and I'll try to watch the videos that you shared. 💪
Bingo. It feels great when this real-world testing work as designed. Cheers.
A great setup . I hooked up my old VX-150 exactly like you did with the FT-60 and Digirig it performed well . I hooked up my young FT-70DR same way and it showed vertical noise on the waterfall using UZ7HO and it wouldn't key up or do anything used the same settings that I used previously with VX-150. What could I be missing? Anybody else with a different Yaesu HT acting differently in the same environment with a correct acting Yaesu Model....?
Great video! Thank you for your work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video! I think I am going to build a system like this for Baja racing and riding time updates.
Thanks. Best of luck. That's a great application for your use case.
Interesting. It would be a great way to send short messages back and forth between our homesteads. I was thinking of JS8call in that regards, but this can work as well.
Check out my last video. I covered the text-to-text messages using fldigi as well covered the software configuration. I am trying to get my local group to do exactly what you're doing. Good luck with your tests.
So you have your laptop riding alongside you to the right . You happened to notice a friends callsign Icon come up on the screen running your APRSIS32 software and UZ7HO soundcard modem. You click on the callsign and it comes up with the raw data and has a nice "CHAT" function icon you click on that and a message chat window pops up with your callsign and his callsign you type in your message from the keyboard hit send and instantly you send your message to your buddy out there somewhere in the world over RF. Internet just shut down for some crazy reason you still got APRS relaying the messages all over the world. How could you go wrong with being a ham and digitally mastering your world you live in...?
Can you get some sort of ACK that message was received from the station? I know APRS does not support that.
which port do you plug the FT-60R feed cable into? instructions didn't come with the cable, nor does it tell you which end to plug into the radio. Tnx 73 de KN4GEI
Great Videos. Have you tried Winlink with the Ft60 and Digirig. I have not been successful yet. I turned off SQL and Rx Battery Save. When I the Digirig using headphones it seems to work. I get a force disconnect. Using the KISS for TNC Type.
Yes, it works fine. I use this setup to check into Winlink Wednesday. I haven't tried VARA, but I have no issues with 1200 bps packet. The audio levels are critical to get right. I found calibration easier under APRS first. I would start first with getting the audio right for decoding (RX) and then encoding (TX). Then, right down your settings for later reference.
@@TheTechPrepper Thanks for the reply. I got it working with Vara FM. I am going to try again without Vara FM now that the sound is dialed in. Love the work you do.
@@donnawurster1044 I'm glad that you figured it out. Getting the audio levels right is a bit more involved on HT's. You may want to keep a "doping" chart with your settings (volume position on radio, radio settings, and audio levels on your computer). Have a blast.
Could you post the settings you use for configuring fldigi to work with the digirig?
I covered it in detail in my "Digital Modes" series. There's a playlist on my channel page. I can't recall which video, though.
This is a long shot - I don't know if you read or reply to comments. Nice video, by the way! Could you point me to some help setting up flrig to work with my FT-60? It's not one of the supported Yaesu radios on the drop-down list in the configuration section. Many thanks!
I would love to find a 60 but will this work with the 65? And, I KNOW, Baofengs are lower class BUT will it work okay with the same Digirig Mobile and proper cable?
Not sure about this as I don't have an FT-65. I checked the DigiRig site and don't see the FT-65 listed under the list of supported radio for the Baofeng cable. I suggest that you contact DigiRig. I would be curious as the 65 is a good radio at a great price.
@@TheTechPrepper
Digirig now makes a cable for the FT-65
Part 3🏆
I murdered a GS-5B clipping it to a laptop like that (not a toughbook) with an Easydigi (not Digirig). I suspect it ate too much RFI.
Is the TCA/PRC 152 a ham radio?
Not sure on that exact model number, but Baofeng just came out with an AR-152 replica which works with this setup. You just need the DigiRig Baofeng cable. See part I of this series as I cover the Baofeng setup (two videos back). I'll have to research the TCA/PRC-152. Anyone else know?
@@TheTechPrepper I’ll definitely watch it. From what I’ve read earlier today is that it is a ham radio. Im not entirely sure. I love your videos man. Keep pushing out videos. 73
@@Zayne_24 I will definitely do some research in the morning. I'm always on the look out for ruggedized gear. I'm currently running the Yaesu VX-6R as my trail running radio. It gets serious abuse. Thanks for the support.
Awesome! I used FlDigi on PSK-31 for years, but I had no idea it could send files. Have you tried importing a CSV from something like Libra Calc instead of typing the info in the message box? This was a great series and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s next. Great job!
Thanks for hanging around the channel. There's actually another program in the suite called flamp that can send files. Yes, you can import CSV files into flmsg, just export your Libra Calc spreadsheet to CSV. I have not tested this as I run minimal installs on my field notebooks and don't have productivity applications installed. I save all the hard disk space for offline maps. 73
Congrats on a successful test! 73
Thanks. More real-world testing coming. This is why I got into ham radio. It's great sharing these experiments with the community. 73 de KT1RUN
@@TheTechPrepper Sounds great, looking forward!
Nice video 👍
Thanks. It was great hitting the trail
early and testing this scenario. Take care.
Why not send messages via APRS? What's this buy you over that?
I am a heavy APRS user, but it's very limited compared to sending data using flmsg.
1. APRS is limited to a very small character limit, whereas flmsg is limited by the length of time you're willing to transmit.
2. We're using the MT63 modem which encodes the data redundantly and is forgiving of audio levels, so the data will get through here when APRS would fail.
3. The data received on the remote station is an actual CSV text file. Can't do this with APRS.
4. flmsg is suited for sending structured data where as APRS is not.
Imagine a scenario where I wanted to track a larger list of data, like runners that did not finish. Let's say 50 runners that dropped out. I can do this in single request, where as I would have to send 50 or so individual messages via APRS.
Good question.