Hi All,
What Dave is proposing needs only WSJT-X no other logging program. BUT to make it work he needs to start WSJT-X from zero as the new grid information is based on the used wsjtx_log.adi file. It mean he needs to rename the wsjtx_log.adi file to something else e.g. wsjtx_log_230329.adi. After re-starting WSJT-X there are no stations worked before. If the only interested item is new grid, then in Colors only that it selected, perhaps per band and mode depending on the special event. So you’ll have a nice tool for the special event. A new wsjtx_log.adi file will be generated at the first contest QSO logging. (I don’t know whether the new grid information works also for the VHF EU contest using six character grids.) After the contest you may need to do some cleaning or data arrangements depending what you want to see after the special event in normal FT8/FT4 working. You may just rename the new wsjtx_log.adi to e.g wsjtx_log_contest_XYZ_2023.adi and forget which stations and grids your worked in the special event or you just copy the new wsjtx_log.adi into your renamed wsjtx_log.adi file without the new header line or lines and rename it into wsjtx-log.adi (or other way round as then no need for renaming). You need also reset the Colors into your normal preferences. After restarting or Rescanning in the Colors window you are ready to continue normal working. Well, you may also use a different –rig name instead of renaming the wsjtx_log.adi file, see FAQ. Also a different Configuration helps in the contest frequencies and Colors settings. I have used that method in my contesting, but I am not a eager contester or special event participant. Well, all that can be done by an external contest soft such as N1MM with much less hassle, when you have learned how to. Only issue is whether the actual wish “new grid” automatic calling can be implemented in those logging programs so that the existing grid information in the wsjtx_log.adi file is not disturbing. Or have I missed something? 73, Reino OH3mA From: dave--- via wsjt-devel [mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net] Sent: 29. maaliskuutata 2023 4:08 To: 'WSJT software development' <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> Cc: d...@buckwalter.co Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Enhancement Recommendation Yes, during specific events. Since WSJT color codes already indicate if a received CQ is a new grid or not, I thought having the auto answer on CQ would be helpful. If I’m calling CQ and have WSJT set in Auto response and several stations respond, instead of having WSJT respond to the ‘First’ call, have it respond to the first call that is a new grid as priority over any other responses. Dave Buckwalter From: John Kludt via wsjt-devel <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net <mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 1:42 PM To: WSJT software development <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net <mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> > Cc: John Kludt <johnnykl...@gmail.com <mailto:johnnykl...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Enhancement Recommendation Dave, And just what exactly would be the source of data for grids worked? I frequently work grids via modes other than those in the WSJT-X suite. Or are you proposing that this would apply to only those grids worked within the WSJT-X family of programs during a specific event? When contesting I use WSJT-X within N1MMLogger+ and that takes care of dupe checking. Help me better understand for what you are asking. John K7SYS On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 6:46 AM dave--- via wsjt-devel <wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net <mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> > wrote: Here's a recommendation for an upgrade: Since the 2.6.0 release you've had the option for CQ response to be 'None', 'First' and 'Max Dist'. How about adding the option to auto respond to 'First New Grid'. This will help when the band is busy and there are multiple responses to your CQ. Especially during VHF/UHF contesting, where Grids are multipliers and any new Grid could have significant impact on your final score. Dave Buckwalter K3SK FM07 Farmville VA 434-309-1109 (H) 540-270-2222 (C) _______________________________________________ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net <mailto:wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel
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