James
The TC4 is only a modem designed for the F8101 and provides the M110 protocol.??
The ALE function is native to th F8101 and is still doing the ALE connection work and then the TC4 passes digital traffic.? There is a software package from Rpidxomm that integrates the two together.
Robert wy7rg
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-------- Original message -------- From: "James Morris (W7TXT) via groups.io" <morrisjl@...> Date: 3/23/25 14:15 (GMT-07:00) Subject: [f8101] TC4 ALE experiences?
Hi Folks,
I'm wondering if anyone has tried the ALE feature of the TC4, instead of the F8101's built-in ALE?
If so, how did it compare in terms of reliability and robustness? ION2G works great but is difficult to integrate with the TC4.
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Hi Folks,
I'm wondering if anyone has tried the ALE feature of the TC4, instead of the F8101's built-in ALE?
If so, how did it compare in terms of reliability and robustness? ION2G works great but is difficult to integrate with the TC4.
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Use a standard USB cable to your computer. Use the USB built-in audio and the USB built-in rig control.? You don't need an external modem. -Bonnie KQ6XA
On Tue, Dec 17, 2024 at 11:53?AM radioactive10 via <radioactive1082= [email protected]> wrote: What modem and cables can I use for the8101, thanks. N1MXB
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What modem and cables can I use for the8101, thanks. N1MXB
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Re: Sounding on multiple ALE networks problem?
Following up: Icom has confirmed that this is expected behavior (i.e. scan multiple networks but only sound automatically on one).
James W7TXT
On Mon, Aug 12, 2024 at 11:25?AM James Morris (W7TXT) via <morrisjl= [email protected]> wrote: Hi all, wondering if anyone has had issues with the F8101 when scanning & sounding on multiple ALE networks, where it seems the rig will only sound on one of the selected networks?
This is with the internal ALE + a TC4 card. I'd previously mostly used ION2G, so I'm not sure if this is a new issue, or if I'm missing something.
Note that I have verified that automated sounding works for each network individually, it's just when both are enabled. Manually triggered sounding also works for each, when both are configured, just not automated sounding.
James W7TXT
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Sounding on multiple ALE networks problem?
Hi all, wondering if anyone has had issues with the F8101 when scanning & sounding on multiple ALE networks, where it seems the rig will only sound on one of the selected networks?
This is with the internal ALE + a TC4 card. I'd previously mostly used ION2G, so I'm not sure if this is a new issue, or if I'm missing something.
Note that I have verified that automated sounding works for each network individually, it's just when both are enabled. Manually triggered sounding also works for each, when both are configured, just not automated sounding.
James W7TXT
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On 8/7/24 12:31, James Morris (W7TXT)
wrote:
I'm looking at this, as I'm now using a TC4 and thus also the
internal ALE.
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What do folk think about the F8101 ALE implementation vs.
ION2G? I suspect the latter is better at linking under marginal
conditions, based on some observation, but I'm not entirely
sure. If the F8101 ALE implementation is a downgrade, then I'd
likely look for another solution.
I have ceased to use the internal ALE in my F8101. I use Ion2g
exclusively. It is just better. And it isn't just the decoder, it
is everything about the software: directory, multiple networks,
sharing LQA data between channels in the same band, etc. Ion2g is
just head-and-shoulders above any of the hardware-radio-based 2G
ALE systems I have used, and that is not just Icom. It is Barrett
and Codan as well. Their advantage is one box and possibly 3G ALE
... if your network is constrained enough to use it.
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Brian Lloyd
WB5BL - J79BL - NNA6BL
706 Flightline
Spring Branch, TX 78070
brian@...
+1.210.620.0011
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I'm looking at this, as I'm now using a TC4 and thus also the internal ALE.
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What do folk think about the F8101 ALE implementation vs. ION2G? I suspect the latter is better at linking under marginal conditions, based on some observation, but I'm not entirely sure. If the F8101 ALE implementation is a downgrade, then I'd likely look for another solution.
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James W7TXT
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Re: F8101 scanning speed?
I’m currently running 120ms.?
On Sat, May 4, 2024 at 14:15, James Morris (W7TXT / NNA0CT) < morrisjl@...> wrote: I'm wondering what the maximum useful ALE scanning rate is for this rig, when controlled by external software like ION2g.
Do people have success with say, 100ms dwell time?
James W7TXT
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I'm wondering what the maximum useful ALE scanning rate is for this rig, when controlled by external software like ION2g.
Do people have success with say, 100ms dwell time??
James W7TXT
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I did a dumb thing and lost the ground screw. Does anyone know the size and threads/inch so I can find a replacement?
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I just load the f8110 software from the Hflink site and I am trying to figure out how it works.
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What program are you trying to test?
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 02:56:02 PM UTC, Carlos <radioactive1082@...> wrote:
I am trying to see if the program works on my f8101, is there any station that wants to do a test?
N1MXB Carlos
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I am trying to see if the program works on my f8101, is there any station that wants to do a test?
N1MXB Carlos
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I’ve been using it for about 6 months and it’s worth every penny. ?Makes using the 8101 significantly cheaper. ?
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Thanks for your response?
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-------- Original message -------- From: Paul <w2ec@...> Date: 7/4/23 04:43 (GMT-08:00) Subject: Re: [f8101] RCS software
Good morning,
I've been using the Radcommsoft F8101ALE software since 2017. I first used my F8101 mobile without any software but I swapped out replacing it with my TK-90 and the F8101 is used now primarily in a MARS/ALE base station environment where I find the software indispensable. In this environment I often have to change frequecies quickly and the Radcommsoft excels at being able to quickly jump to the many frequencies available. Additionally it is very easy to initiate ALE operation, which provides a logging capability so I can see all the ALE activity that has occurred, such as date/time, whether just heard or or actual ale status, when linked or disconnected, callsign, BER, SNR,Channel and network id. Lots of useful info for tracking ALE activity. Additionally there is the capability to change many of the radio settings such as mode, power level, vfo or channel mode and many others without the need to toggle thru the radio panel switches, very intuitive.
Needless to say I am very pleased with it. Yes, it seemed expensive but for my use it is totally acceptable and I am fully pleased with it.?
I started years ago with verson2, currenly at the latest, version 4.
73, Paul W2EC
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Good morning,
I've been using the Radcommsoft F8101ALE software since 2017. I first used my F8101 mobile without any software but I swapped out replacing it with my TK-90 and the F8101 is used now primarily in a MARS/ALE base station environment where I find the software indispensable. In this environment I often have to change frequecies quickly and the Radcommsoft excels at being able to quickly jump to the many frequencies available. Additionally it is very easy to initiate ALE operation, which provides a logging capability so I can see all the ALE activity that has occurred, such as date/time, whether just heard or or actual ale status, when linked or disconnected, callsign, BER, SNR,Channel and network id. Lots of useful info for tracking ALE activity. Additionally there is the capability to change many of the radio settings such as mode, power level, vfo or channel mode and many others without the need to toggle thru the radio panel switches, very intuitive.
Needless to say I am very pleased with it. Yes, it seemed expensive but for my use it is totally acceptable and I am fully pleased with it.?
I started years ago with verson2, currenly at the latest, version 4.
73, Paul W2EC
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Hi Is anyone using the Radcomm software? ? ?seems pricey but most thing involved in this hobby are pricey
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DR-7800 P4dragon PACTOR 4 Modem cable
HI Hoping someone has a part number for the cable that runs from the radio to the modem. I ordered a cable form a local marine radio supplier and it does not seem to work. The folks that sold it to me are not really familiar with the radio or modem.
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Has anyone found a source for the round mic connector?
I'd like to attach a headset / mic / foot-switch to the rig. Heil doesn't have anything for this radio.
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Bonnie KQ6XA
radioactive10
WB5BL
Carlos
Jim-K?JNR