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NIST Special Database 17. NIST Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) Tones per Fed-STD 1045A and 1046/1
Published
Author(s)
J R. Rumble
Abstract
This database is a comprehensive selection of computer-generated audio modem tones for testing the interoperability of Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) High Frequency (HF) radios that have been built to the specifications of Federal Standards (FED-STD)-1045A and 1046/1.The database has been recorded on a single 47 minute audio compact disc (CD) in 62 tracks. The CD also contains a narrative on the purpose and use of the data, and a set of calibration tones for aligning the systemunder test.
Citation
World Wide Web-Internet and Web Information Systems
Pub Type
Journals
Keywords
audio tones, Fed-Std 1045A and 1046/1, modem tones, radio frequencies, software recognition, sound recognition
Citation
Rumble, J.
(2008),
NIST Special Database 17. NIST Automatic Link Establishment (ALE) Tones per Fed-STD 1045A and 1046/1, World Wide Web-Internet and Web Information Systems
(Accessed October 15, 2025)