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Introduction

Since the spring of 1999, PSK31 has taken off like wildfire. What seems to be so attractive is that for very little investment, a simple station can achieve virtually flawless communications under very adverse conditions. This new mode also seems to have been made for the ham who might be hampered by an indoor, or less than optimum antenna. There are numerous reports of solid two-way communication when the signal is barely audible from the speaker.

PSK31 requires a standard ham station, a computer with a SoundBlaster 16 compatible card, some free software and a very simple four component circuit if you wish the computer to control TR switching .

The article, "PSK31 -- Has RTTY's Replacement Arrived?" explains all you need to get started. There are several articles with additional and more current information below. See the list of articles about PSK31.

Additional resources

HF Digital Handbook
Personal Computers in the Ham Shack

The ARRL has an extensive catalog of books and materials related to Amateur Radio.

Articles

Note: Some of the following articles are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. To view and print these files, you'll need a copy of Adobe's Acrobat Reader program. (Version 3.0 or later required). More information here.

• The NJQRP Squirt (151,957 bytes, PDF file)
  QST April 2001, pp. 40-43
  A reduced-size 80-meter antenna designed for small lots, portable use, and a fine companion for QRP or the Warbler PSK31 Transceiver .
• The Warbler--A Simple PSK31 Transceiver for 80 Meters (244,787 bytes, PDF file)
  QST March, 2001. pp. 37-41
• Mobile Fun with PSK31! ( 85,139 bytes, PDF File)
  QST January 2001, pp. 58-59
  At last! A low power reliable mode of communication perfect for mobile and portable operation. Here is a sample installation
• PSK31 - Has RTTY's Replacement Arrived?
  QST May 1999, pp. 41-44
  There's a new HF digital mode in town and the gossip is flying!
• PSK31: A New Radio-Teletype Mode (502,466 bytes, PDF file)
  QEX July/Aug 1999, pp. 3-9
  A look at the technical side of this new mode.
• PSK31 2000 (583,847 bytes, PDF file)
  QST May 2000, pp. 42-45
  In early 1999 hams throughout the world discovered a new way to communicate using a digital scheme known as PSK31. Where do we stand today?
• A Panoramic Transceiving System for PSK31 (364,991 bytes, PDF file)
  QST June 2000, pp. 31-37
  Combine an inexpensive transceiver, some free software and you're on PSK31 at a rock-bottom price! Add to that the fun and pride of building the transceiver and you've got an irresistible package!
• The "New" HF Digital Modes-PSK31 (229,376 bytes, PDF file)
  QST April 1999, pp. 50-51
  "I'll see you in Hell!" Insult, or technical challenge?

Note:

Contact information for suppliers mentioned in the above articles should first be confirmed using TIS Address Database Search.

Bibliography (Members Only)

ARRL Periodicals Index Search - This database contains the QST index from 1915 to the present and the QEX index from 1981 to the present. For QST issues from 1970 to the present, and some selected articles back to 1922 (when construction articles featuring tubes began in earnest), identifying keywords have been added to the technical articles. By entering keywords (ANTENNA) or combinations of keywords (CONSTRUCTION ANTENNA VERTICAL HF) into the Title words: field, you may create dynamic bibliographies.
Technical article KEYWORD list. Hints for more successful searching

Suggested keywords for more articles like the ones on this page are: PSK31

Web Links

• PSK31 and Other PC Magic
  New version of WinPSKSE (2.0) now available!
  
• PSK31 "Official Page"
  Here you will find the latest info about this new mode.
• DigiPan
  A Freeware Program for PSK31
• Multimode
  PSK31 for the Mac
• Link to RAC PSK31 page
• Understanding soundcard Interfacing

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