Episode 422 - Murray Greenman - ZL1BPU (SK)
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Murray Greenman, ZL1BPU, now a silent key, was my guest in Episode 71 more than 5 years ago. Murray was famous in amateur circles for the development of many popular digital modes. I spoke to Murray over Skype from his home in New Zealand. The body of Murray’s work, spanning over 20 years, includes a book, Digital Modes For All Occasions, and on-line content that is very detailed and complete. Murray passed away in April 2022. May his memory be for a blessing.
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Murray passed away in April 2022. I was contacted by his nephew, Ashley Kirk, who sent me this link to the video of his funeral service. His memorial service is a real tribute to Murray, and a wonderful way to remember him.
Auckland Grammer, Club Station ZL1AGT First interest: 1962, Age 16 Mentors (Elmers): Bill Powers, ZL1FI - club trustee Friend and Mentor: Gary Bold, ZL1AM First License: ZL1TCL, Grade 3 (VHF Only), Age 20 Upgrade: 1983, Grade 1, similar to the American Extra Class First Rig: Plessey converted AM taxi radio to two meters Current Rigs:
Murray’s Receiver Collection
Murray’s Web Site New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters Favorite Operating Mode: FSQ, close second is Hellschreiber Nino Porcino, IZ8BLY - wrote first MFSK software with Murray Con Wassilieff, ZL2AFP - wrote the code for most of the modes. A collaboration between he and Murray. Piccalo Mode MFSK - Multi Frequency Shift Keying MFSK is ideal for “long path DX” - has to be sensitive, doppler shift Long Path Propagation Advice: Use a mode that is appropriate for the conditions. FSQ is best for 40 and 80 meters. Used Rigs for Digital Modes: Kenwood TS-120 and TS-130 Advice: Ask the younger hams about the digital modes Advice for QRP operators: FSQ on 40 and 80 meters Digital Modes for All Occasions, ISBN 1 872309 82 8, By Murray Greenman, Amazon may not have this book, but it is available from the Radio Society of Great Britan bookstore. Amazon Link ZL1BY on the Ionosphere Pathsim AE4JY Simulator Software Software Defined Radio (SDR) will spur the development of new digital modes MEPT - Manned Experimental Propagation Transmitter QRSS3 on Argo Software Rubidium 10 MHz Frequency Standard on Ebay GPS 10 MHz Frequency Standard on Ebay Music Links:
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