This test will have FOUR copies of UIview running at the same time on my Panasonic CF-51 mobile laptop.? This is a 32-bit dual-core 1.6 GHz CPU with 4 gigs (maximum for a 32-bit system) RAM.? 3 copies will be beaconing APRS posits on the new VARA HF modem, MFSK16 and OFDM -- the latter two generated by two copies of FLdigi.
(All three digi-mode programs present a KISS-type interface that can be used by UIview, instead of a conventional AX.25 packet TNC.)
After the dramatic results of the 300 baud AX.25 vs VARA test I made in early January, I am now ready to go with a 3-way comparison test of the new VARA modem -vs- MFSK-16 generated by FLdigi? -vs- OFDM generated by FLdigi.
This 3-way shootout will happen enroute from the Lansing, Michigan area to Traverse City, Mi for the annual Cherryland ARC Swap-N-Shop.? I will be departing about 3AM EST Saturday 11 Feb to arrive about 7:00 AM. ? After the hamfest, the return trip will begin around 1-2 PM, depending on what kind of gathering may develop after the hamfest.
The tests will be on 60 Meters "Channel 5" at 5.403.5 USB.
Full details on the test are on my website at:
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A summary of the previous VARA vs AX.25 test in early January is here on my website:
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60-Meter APRS!?? HF NVIS APRS Igate Now Operating
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Flying Digipeater!
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11 Copies of UIview in Action on One Computer!
Live Off-The-Air APRS Activity Maps
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