Charles
Brain G4GUO
author of PCALE software.
About PCALE
Charles is to be commended for his
wonderful
generosity and technical achievement. Through PCALE, he effectively
opened
up ALE to the non-professional radio operator at very low cost. The availability of
PCALE
in various improving versions over many years has made it possible for
more radio operators
to use ALE than ever would have been possible.
We
urge
you to visit the extensive website
of Charles Brain.
If you like the PCALE software and are interested in sending a
donation, HFLINK encourages all PCALE users to make donations to
Charles Brain. All donations are entirely
optional. Click on the Paypal Link to donate:
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 PCALE Download (recent version for HFLINK members, use your Yahoo ID)
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IMPORTANT: Download the QRG file for your geographic area now:
PCALE
requires a QRG fill file for proper operation. These QRG fill files
contain all ALE channel frequencies and other parameters for using
PCALE on ham radio ALE channels. After you load the QRG file into
PCALE, you may select the bands and channels for your operating
requirements by the Channels>Select Scan Group menu in PCALE.
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Download QRG File
IARU Region 1
Europe
Africa
Russia
Mid-East
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Download QRG File
IARU Region 2
USA
Canada
North America
South America
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Download QRG File
IARU Region 3
Asia - Pacific
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
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INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make a new folder (directory) in your computer named PCALE.
2. Download and unzip the PCALE software into the PCALE folder.
3. Download or save the QRG FILE into the PCALE folder.
4. Run PCALE software.
5. In PCALE, *carefully follow* these steps:
6. At the top: "QRG FILES">LOAD QRG FILE>
7. Browse, find, and double-click on the QRG FILE.
8. If you have problems finding the QRG file, please see QRG section of the PCALE Quick Start Guide
LOAD YOUR CALLSIGN:
Follow these steps VERY CAREFULLY to set up your Own Callsign (Own Address).
1. PCALE, at the top: "ADDRESSES">MODIFY>OWN>Select Address>NOCALSIGN>OK
2. Double-click on NOCALSIGN.
3. NOCALSIGN should now be highlighted.
4. *Type your callsign*. Press OK.
5. Main top menu screen: "ADDRESSES">LIST>OWN> view the list, it should have your callsign in the OO line.
6. If Step 5 fails, repeat procedure starting at LOAD YOUR CALLSGIGN Step 1.
7. If this succeeds, you are ready for scan group testing and operation.
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PCALE Set Up - Configuration - Information CLICK HERE
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Background of PCALE Development...
PCALE author, Charles Brain G4GUO, says:
"Some years ago I started on the development of an ALE
system
for the P.C. This started as a training exercise in DSP and grew from
there.
I have been amazed at the massive amount of interest this software has
generated from all around the world."
"Since writing the above I have now restarted work on this
because
I am using it to provide a backup orderwire for my digital voice
experiments.
The software has become quite popular in the Utility listening
community.
I am gradually adding new radios but this has to take second place to
my
more commercial work."
"I have recently entirely re-written all the signal processing
modules
and those of you used
to previous versions of the software hopefully will find from
version
G onwards a significant improvement in performance. The software is now
totally free of any Intel DSP code."
"Warning, I will not accept responsibility for any damage
to
your equipment through use of this software. When using this software
use
an Automatic Antenna Tuner and run the transmitter well below rated
output.
It is advisable to go through a tune sequence on
each of the operating frequencies before handing control of
your
radio to the computer.
You have been warned." |
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