PSK31 Operating Modes
Digital mode communication using PSK31 in amateur radio.
PSK31 is a popular narrow-band digital mode designed for keyboard-to-keyboard QSOs on the HF bands. Operators appreciate its efficiency and readability, even under weak signal conditions, making it a favorite for casual contacts and DX alike. It operates at a data rate of 31.25 bauds, allowing for effective communication with minimal bandwidth.
This category provides resources for hams interested in PSK31, from fundamental explanations of how the mode works to practical guides for getting on the air. Operators can find detailed articles on PSK modes, including comparisons to RTTY and faster variants like PSK63 for contest exchanges. There are also resources covering sound card setup, signal quality, and proposed frequencies for PSK31 activity, along with information on awards from clubs like the 070 Club.
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A complete overview of modern digital HF radio operating modes: PACTOR AMTOR GTOR CLOVER RTTY PSK31 HELLSCHREIBER PACKET MT63 MFSK16 THROB. -
Original PSK31 awards by the 070 Club -
PSK31 News, Contests, Information, Forum, and more Find a helpful community and information. -
An introduction to PSK31, MT63, and Hellschreiber, John DeGood NU3E Trenton Computer Festival in PDF -
Adjusting audio output of your soundcard to obtain a perfect PSK signal from your transmission. A project to help you tuning your PSK31 emission. -
Article on PSK modes. PSK for Beginners Has RTTY's Replacement Arrived? -
Everything you need to know to understand and use PSK-31 by George Rothbart, KF6VSG Presentation to PACIFICON 2001 -
Build a PSK-31 PC interface for the yaesu FT-817 -
PSK31 is a digital communications mode which is intended for live keyboard-to-keyboard conversations, similar to radioteletype. Its data rate is 31.25 bauds (about 50 word-per-minute), and its narrow bandwidth (approximately 60 Hz at -26 dB) reduces its susceptibility to noise. -
Exaustive introduction to PSK31 and Hellschreiber by Bob Rushby -
Generating clean PSK signals and helping others to correctly tune their souncard output, as well as giving proper RSQ reports by identifying signal quality by N1NKM. -
Proposed frequencies for PSK31 QSO -
The PSK31 philosophy, tips and tricks, sound files, how to get started, sound card setup and tips. -
Background: The PSK31 philosophy, The QPSK mode, Varicode, Sound Card DSP Setup and Operating Tips -
Description of PSK31, mailing list, frequency for QSO -
Brief overview of PSK31 and basic operating techniques. -
An illustrated and printable introduction to PSK 31 by by Alan J. Gibbs, VK6PG -
These web receiver based in Kiew Ukraine show PSK31 activity on 20m band 14.070-14.074 MHz remotely by using a web browser. Requires java by the MixW team -
A super-fast PSK mode for RTTY Contesting, 100 wpm character transmission speed for contest exchanges and macro transmission versus RTTY at 60 wpm -
Active digital mode frequency list compiled by Jason Buchanan - N1SU -
This site is devoted to promoting RSQ as an improved signal reporting system for narrow band digital modes and to demonstrating its application to the popular PSK31 mode. -
Article on importance on correct procedure to calibrate your PC sound card for digital mode operations -
Due to the nature of PSK it is imperative that you maintain a very clean signal. In this page you will find examples of a clean PSK signal and one with excessive splatter, and a short guide on how to properly adjust your transmitter to assure a clean trace