Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

wsjt-devel Sent: Friday, August 25, 2017 8:15 AM To: WSJT software development Cc: Morris Wideman Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition Something that would benefit the DX stations and ordinary ops is to have RX filters such as: Filter pass only stations calling my callsign, Filter out

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

se let's me know. Regards, take de JA5AEA Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:54:59 -0400 From: Joe Taylor <j...@princeton.edu> To: WSJT software development <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net>, John Zantek <j...@zantek.net> Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition Message-ID:

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Original message From: Joe Taylor <j...@princeton.edu> Date: 8/17/17 14:45 (GMT-06:00) To: WSJT software development <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition Hi Alex, Iztok, and all, Thanks for your comments and suggestions fo

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Joe/everyone... On 8/17/2017 7:45 PM, Joe Taylor wrote: Hi Alex, Iztok, and all, Thanks for your comments and suggestions for optimizing FT8 QSO rates in pileup conditions. In my message posted yesterday I kept things simple and did not go into any detail about what to do when things do

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Hi Alex, Iztok, and all, Thanks for your comments and suggestions for optimizing FT8 QSO rates in pileup conditions. In my message posted yesterday I kept things simple and did not go into any detail about what to do when things do not go exactly "by the book". Of course you are right to

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Quick answer: VK9MA should answer on callers QRG. Commenting on sequence: 1. CQ UP VK9MA QH72 2.VK9MA K1ABC -15 | VK9MA W9XYZ -13 | VK9MA WB6DEF -07 3. K1ABC VK9MA R-12 4.VK9MA K1ABC RRR | VK9MA W9XYZ -13 | VK9MA WB6DEF -07 5. W9XYZ VK9MA R-09 6.VK9MA

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Hi Joe, The HF pileup QSO sequence that you suggested in your email is perfect for the normal case, when both parties copy each other without problems, but some edge cases need to be discussed in more detail. The communication channel can fail at any stage during the QSO, in one direction or

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Hi John and all, On 8/8/2017 12:19 PM, John Zantek KE7B wrote: This past weekend, I attended the Pacific NW DX Convention, where the buzz of JT/FT was tangible. ... The biggest news for me was the talk about the upcoming DXpedition to Mellish Reef (VK9MA) and the stated intention to try JT65

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

On 8/8/2017 10:09 AM, Ned wrote: You might be missing the real attraction for this use of FT8 on DXpeditions. It's about rate and operator ease. JT65 is not fast and requires a lot of manual operations to make QSOs. The KH1 DXpedition in April 2018 is also considering to try FT8 in order to

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

That is good for VHF/UHF contesting but is not satisfactory in its present form for HF contesting unless the exchanges can be  customized by the operator. Best regards, Gary, K7EK  (EM77at) ⁣Sent from BlueMail ​ On Aug 8, 2017, 13:29, at 13:29, Ria Jairam wrote: >This

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

This seems correct since this would be the format for most VHF contests. de N2RJ, Ria On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 1:13 PM, Black Michael via wsjt-devel wrote: > There is a Contest mode for MSK144 and FT8. > > But...I just tried it on local loopback and it doesn't

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

There is a Contest mode for MSK144 and FT8. But...I just tried it on local loopback and it doesn't appear autoseq works at all for either of these Contest mode ops when both WSJT-X instances have Contest mode enabled.Just checking Contest for the CQ side doesn't appear to offer any shortening

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Bill, You might be missing the real attraction for this use of FT8 on DXpeditions. It's about rate and operator ease. JT65 is not fast and requires a lot of manual operations to make QSOs. The KH1 DXpedition in April 2018 is also considering to try FT8 in order to find an alternative to RTTY

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

Agree 100% with Ria. FT8 in Contest Mode would be ideal for DXPeditions. Running split - of course! Nice thing is that a custom "CQ UP VQ9TC” meets the mode specification. George J Molnar Nevada, USA KF2T @GJMolnar > On Aug 8, 2017, at 9:53 AM, Ria Jairam wrote: > >

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

That should be "auto seq and pre-made exchanges" 73 Ria, N2RJ On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 12:53 PM, Ria Jairam wrote: > I think that the real appeal of FT8, apart from the weak signal > capability is that it is a capable replacement for RTTY. > > RTTY is a pain in the neck to use

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

I think that the real appeal of FT8, apart from the weak signal capability is that it is a capable replacement for RTTY. RTTY is a pain in the neck to use and provides increasingly diminishing returns. You can use less power on FT8 and get out better plus auto SEQ and prem. JT65 had the problem

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

On 08/08/2017 17:19, John Zantek wrote: Rate is the number #1 concern as well as a few other issues. A WSJT exchange from an expedition perspective is a fast exchange which hams are typically familiar with, such as CW and or RTTY modes. Hi John, just a quick initial reply, I will think more

[wsjt-devel] WSJT on DXpedition

[Prelim: I'm posting this on the Developers reflector instead of the wider WSJT group since I find this group has a better SNR. If you feel it needs the wider distribution of the latter net, please let me know - John/KE7B] This past weekend, I attended the Pacific NW DX Convention, where the