A few weeks ago MRAM introduced us to Hamsphere, where it is possible to be a simulated ham operator talking to the world, or a simulated shortwave radio station with variable power level. My 3-day trial is expired, but Hamsphere sent a Christmas message by e-mail, and invited suggestions for future changes. I replied and share my message here and now:
Dear Hamsphere:
My three-day trial was very interesting and I will send a separate e-mail to request additional time to evaluate Hamsphere. But I do have an idea to put forward since you have asked for suggestions for new features in the future.
My interest, and that of several others I know, is to operate a simulated shortwave radio station. Therefore we would like to see your broadcast band feature to be tailored more in the style of a true shortwave station, with higher power levels and a method of changing antennas to aim in choice directions. Perhaps also the broadcast band might be expanded to cover various bands much like actual reality.
Even as it is now, Hamsphere is amazing and very clever.
Thank you.
Carl Blare
kdxradio.com
It is cool
I like hamsphere as well,
I’ll have to ask them to extend my trial as well.
Calling MRAM or The CROW
Or anyone with Hamsphere knowledge.
With expanded trial period I’m trying to put my stream on 6.201 and I’ve guessed that PTT (F1) is the way to transmit. But how do I know when my audio is actually going out?
Also, how do I keep it keyed in the PTT mode without laying a weighted object on the F1 key?
Reply
You can test your audio on 50.123.45
the level meter on the upper right should move with audio
to keep transmitting click on the far left on the PTT button so that the green light pops up, then you can hit the PTT button on the right and you will continuously transmit.
Now Comes the Test
Thank you The Crow for the guide for testing audio on Hamsphere. I credit you for having figured that out, as the instructions I went through seemed to be mostly addressing hams who will be holding 2-way conversations, and I was trying to translate that for the steady-wave broadcaster such as we are.