On 04-28-20 09:02, Rampage wrote to Daryl Stout <=-
so why not not use the web cam mic and use a regular mic? my headphones have a mic built-in that i use... it works a lot better than the old
stick mic i was using... i've thought about getting a mounted
professional mic but funds are not available for that niceity, right now... and with a (proper?) mixer board, one can easily choose their inputs as well as their outputs...
my limited experience in this is limited to streaming, though... i see streamers with sound mixers as well as video mixers so they can
broadcast their
content with several "scene overlays" as well as various audio
sources... doing this for radio shouldn't be that much different other than the licensing and call sign requirements... internet game
streamers generally don't have those restrictions to worry about...
My audio has been poor on the nets, but with the webcam, it's too
hot. If I turn it away, it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.
The amateur bands, particularly VHF/UHF are coming alive again here, and it's V>all thanks to COVID-19. Locally, one of the clubs I'm in started playing wit V>Zoom for meetings, and 2 days ago, we decided that since we're hams, perhaps V>it's about time we got on the air, to help break the social isolation a bit. V>Yesterday was our first of what has since become a daily net at 1PM every day V>on a local repeater, and it's been a lot of fun.
On Sunday, another local club is hosting their regular Sunday morning coffee.
with a difference. Instead of a traditional meetup at a cafe, they are
holding an on air net - you make your own coffee at home, then get on air for V>chat.
All this activity has led me to do some work on my shack. I spent much of V>today fixing problems and tweaking things, and there's a lot more to do. V>Suddenly, I'm connected to the world, and now I have a list of projects to V>complete as long as my arm. :) Ham radio has become fun again!
One day, I'll get packet working and combine my BBS and radio hobbies. I V>actually have the shack side almost setup - just have to add a radio. , then V>setup a mobile/portable station. I am able to run IP (v4) on packet as well, V>that's already configured using LinBPQ.
I also have to work out where my OpenSpot has got to, so I can get back on DM
I had made up a kit that works for both wired and wifi connections, but I
can't seem to find it. :/
So is anyone else getting back on the air to help deal with social distancing V>or isolation? Please share your experiences. :)
On 04-15-20 09:50, Daryl Stout wrote to VK3JED <=-
I've noticed that on the D-Star Nets I do during the week. Yet, there are some who get mad because I cancelled the net due to a holiday or a threat of severe weather...as was the case here this past Sunday.
If I have a tornado heading for my QTH, doing a net and getting a checkin to satisfy the ego of a ham who's trying to see how many nets
he can check into in a day, is the least of my worries. In Arkansas, a tornado and a divorce have the same thing in common...either way,
you're going to lose the trailer. <G>
The DRE (Digital Radio Enthusiasts...there's another meaning to that that males know all to well <G>) morning net, which normally ran
just Monday through Friday, added "The Virus Net" on Saturday. It's a place to let off steam, be sarcastic, etc.
With COVID-19, I've got masks and gloves...I guess all I need now is some Kentucky (KY) Jelly. <EG>
complete as long as my arm. :) Ham radio has become fun again!
You must have some long arms. <g,d,r>
I'm the scribe for a packet net via telnet on Monday...we had a dozen checkins there this past Monday...I think that set a record for the
net.
I also have to work out where my OpenSpot has got to, so I can get back onM
I had made up a kit that works for both wired and wifi connections, but I
can't seem to find it. :/
It's where you put it last. <g,d,r>
So is anyone else getting back on the air to help deal with socialistancing
or isolation? Please share your experiences. :)
I never did get off the air, but my USB headset mic went south. With everyone "working from home" via their computers, you can NOT find a
USB headset mic anywhere. I found two headset mics, but they had an
older prong plug.
My audio has been poor on the nets, but with the webcam, it's too
hot. If I turn it away, it sounds like I'm in a tunnel.
So, I looked on Amazon last night, and found a Logitech USB headset mic...it should be here by next Tuesday. Too bad Radio Shack is not around...I used to have one of those small desk mics that ran on AA batteries.
mounted professional mic but funds are not available for that niceity, right now... and with a (proper?) mixer board, one can easily choose
their inputs as well as their outputs...
my limited experience in this is limited to streaming, though... i see streamers with sound mixers as well as video mixers so they can
broadcast their content with several "scene overlays" as well as
various audio sources... doing this for radio shouldn't be that much different other than the licensing and call sign requirements...
internet game streamers generally don't have those restrictions to
worry about...
On 05-31-20 20:08, Ray Quinn wrote to Rampage <=-
You may look into the Open Broadcaster Software https://obsproject.com/ for Windows, Mac OS 10.13, and Linux. It is "Free and open source
software for video recording and live streaming." KDENlive https://kdenlive.org/ is "Open source video editor. Free and easy to
use for any purpose, forever." for Windows and Linux.
You may look into the Open Broadcaster Software https://obsproject.com/ for Windows, Mac OS 10.13, and Linux. It is "Free and open source
software for video recording and live streaming."
KDENlive https://kdenlive.org/ is "Open source video editor. Free
and easy to use for any purpose, forever." for Windows and Linux.
so why not not use the web cam mic and use a regular mic? my headphones have a mic built-in that i use... it works a lot better than the old
stick mic i was using... i've thought about getting a mounted
professional mic but funds are not available for that niceity, right now... and with a (proper?) mixer board, one can easily choose their inputs as well as their outputs...
One thing I would like is video streaming software that doesn't need a GUI. That way, I could stream the local ATV repeater. Everything in
the shack is currently running headless, so a GUI isn't the best
thing. I'd have to run VNC server.
thanks... i', already a streamer, though ;)
KDENlive https://kdenlive.org/ is "Open source video editor. Free
and easy to use for any purpose, forever." for Windows and Linux.
now this might be handy... i don't currently edit any of my videos but this will be handy if/when i do need/want to :)
On 06-06-20 19:39, Ray Quinn wrote to Vk3jed <=-
I thought I saw something that would work, but can't remember what or where. I would like to stream the local ATV repeater without a GUI -
put a receiver at the site and feed it into a stream capture device.
I need to start running more things headless as I currently have 11 "monitors" of one sort or another, including a couple for ATV.
If you do find it, let me know. :)So true. The wallet and temperature in the room. Gets up to 90F if I leave the door closed. If I open it, the thermostat is directly outside the door.
11 "monitors" of one sort or another, including a couple for ATV.
Ouch. :/
On 06-15-20 11:40, Ray Quinn wrote to Vk3jed <=-
Ouch. :/
So true. The wallet and temperature in the room. Gets up to 90F if I
leave the door closed. If I open it, the thermostat is directly outside the door.
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