CQ100 Transceiver For Amateur Radio Copyright (C) 2006, 2007 Cormac Technologies Inc. 28 N. Cumberland St. Thunder Bay ON, P7A 4K9, Canada Email: douglas@qsonet.
What is QsoNet? QsoNet is a new system which uses the internet to receive audio signals from a ham radio transmitting station, then instantly reflects the audio back to all stations listening on that frequency. The result is a simulated ionosphere for worldwide amateur radio communication. How does it work? QsoNet works with dialup, DSL and cable internet connections. There is no need to configure router ports.
GETTING REGISTERED Licensed Operators Only: The owners of the QsoNet system have decided to limit use of the system to licensed amateur radio operators. The registration process will ensure anyone using a callsign is the legal licensed owner of that callsign. Your QSO's will be with other licensed stations. Sorry, CB'ers and SWL's will not be granted access to the system.
OPERATING TIPS Call frequencies are 14.200 (Phone) and 14.058 (CW): · Many operators are monitoring these frequencies, so this is a good place to try calling CQ. · Please QSY to some other frequency once you make a contact on the call frequency. Using the Push To Talk Button: The behavior of the PTT button depends in the setting of the Mode Switch. Please try to avoid accidently keying on your transmitter. Be careful with Vox mode.
TIPS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED OPERATORS Using the Speak Mode: · Press Control + Page UP or Control + Page Down to start the Speak Mode. · Now the computer will speak the current frequency for you. List of Hot Keys: · Left arrow / right arrow changes the tuning by one Khz. · Control + left arrow / right arrow SEEKS the tuner upward or downward to the next signal. · Up arrow / down arrow adjusts the audio gain (volume). · Control + up arrow / down arrow adjusts the microphone gain.
THE CQ100 TRANSCEIVER What is CQ100? CQ100 is the first software transceiver designed for communication over the QsoNet system. Features and Specifications: · · · · · · · Covers 5 HF radio bands - 80, 40, 20, 15 and 10 meter bands. Computer microphone provides voice modulation. CW mode is achieved by typing on the keyboard, or by "line-in" on computer sound card. Band scope shows radio activity within a settable sweep range of 50, 100, 200 and 500 kHz.
QUICK START Installing CQ100: When you register with QsoNet, you will receive download instructions by email. Download and run the CQ100 installation program. During the installation, you will be asked to enter your registered QsoNet callsign. HINT: If you accidently enter the wrong callsign, just reinstall, over top of the previous. HINT: If your Windows is set up for multiple users, each user may have an independent installation of CQ100.
Exploring the Controls: When your transceiver opens you can begin exploring the operation of the controls. Everything works pretty much like a real hardware transceiver. · The small "X" at the right top corner is used to close the program. The small "?" at the top left corner is used to open OPTIONS MENU and HELP FILE. · Use your mouse (drag) to spin the large TUNING KNOB. Try tuning in transmissions from other stations.
Calling Your First CQ: · First find a clear channel in the voice section of any band. HINT: "Voice Band" versus "CW Band" is shown on the front panel tuning display. Please do not use voice transmission on the CW bands. · Experiment with operation of the PUSH-TO-TALK BUTTON: Be sure the MODE SWITCH is set to "PTT", then click your mouse once on the PUSH TO TALK BUTTON. The large button now says "ON THE AIR" and the red light comes on. Click you mouse again and your transmitter goes off.
TRANSCEIVER OPTIONS This screen opens when you click the little question mark "?" at the top left corner. Account Options: Your QsoNet account is configured and managed at the QsoNet web site. HINT: Click here to change your displayed information (Handle, QTH, etc). Audio Output Options: If you have more that one sound card, you may select which sound card will be used for audio output. HINT: USB headsets appear as additional sound cards to the Windows system.
CW OPERATION The CQ100 transceiver may be used to send and receive morse code. Line In Method: With this method, you will need a CW keyer, or code practice oscillator with audio output. Plug the keyer sidetone into the "Line In" jack of your computer sound card. Go to Transceiver Options and click Open Mixer under Audio Input. Select "Line In" and move the volume slider to a reasonable level. Use the Push-To-Talk button or the VOX mode to turn transmit on, then send morse code.
UNINSTALLING CQ100: As with most Windows programs, there are two ways to uninstall CQ100: 1. Use Windows> Start> Programs> CQ100> Uninstall. 2. Use Windows> Control Panel> Add Remove Programs> CQ100. Both methods are equivalent and will perform a clean uninstall. HINT: If you are installing a new version, it is not necessary to uninstall the older version. Every time you install CQ100, all of the current version is overwritten.
PURCHASING CQ100 What does it cost? Please visit the website at http://qsonet.com for the latest information about pricing. When will my account expire? Visit the QsoNet website, sign in to your account where you will see the status of your account. How do I pay? Visit the QsoNet website, sign in to your account, then click "How to Pay" Button.
CQ100 Transceiver End User License Agreement "EULA" 1. Ownership: "CQ100" and "QsoNet" are owned, copyrighted © 2006, 2007 and trademarked by CorMac Technologies Inc. Permission is granted to download and use this program for personal use, subject to the terms of this agreement. 2. Distribution: CQ100 can be downloaded by registered amateur radio operators from the website at QsoNet.com. This program must not be copied or distributed by any other method. 3.
Legal Notice: CQ100 and QsoNet are Copyrighted © 2006 and Trademarked by: Cormac Technologies Inc. 28 N. Cumberland Street Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7A 4K9, Canada All rights are reserved. Contact Doug McCormack, VE3EFC Email: douglas@qsonet.com Company Website: http://qsonet.com Program History: CQ100 Version 2.00 Released April 1, 2008 New Build 255 Released April 1, 2008. · This upgrade is designed to handle back and forth communication with the QsoTV program, so pictures may be exchanged during a QSO.
· The voice section of the 40 meter band was lowered from 7.100 to 7.030 Mhz. · The Help File was updated. CQ100 Version 1.10 Released October 16, 2006 Added a feature where S-Meter goes dark to indicate loss of focus. Added tuning feature click on band scope. Added tuning feature Ctrl_UpArrow, Ctrl_DownArrow to seek to next signal. Added hot key Ctrl_LeftArrow, Ctrl_RightArrow to adjust Mic Gain. Added SPEAKING mode involked by Ctrl_PageUp or Ctrl_PageDown. Increased maximum Vox Dwell.
New Build 178 Released October 25th, 2006. This minor upgrade that has two improvements: 1) The spelling of MHz and kHz was fixed on the buttons. 2) A few improvements for typing morse code CW. · no more breakup at the start of transmission. · longer word spaces. · longer dwell before it goes back to receive mode. New Build 181 was released October 26th, 2006.
CQ100 Version 1.00 Released September 12, 2006 · Fixed a problem where S-Meter would freeze if the transmitting station keyed off while actively talking. · Improved the content of a long error message if the server was down. · Improved some wording in the help file. CQ100 Beta Version 0.92 Released September 1, 2006 · The CW keyer is working now. See the help file above for instructions. · Occasional crash error "Exception Out of Bounds" has been fixed. · The "Account" button on the login box was fixed.
