[Elecraft] FT-8 Problem, KX3, Signalink USB

Do be reminded that the audio from the computer does in effect key the VOX circuit in the Signalink.  That issues a hard PTT command to the radio.  Then the audio from the computer via the Signalink, with VOX on in the radio, is another transmit command. Then with CAT control from the computer

[Elecraft] FT 8 QRP

What a blast, I just had my first QRP FT 8 contact with K3EEI on 15 m. I used my Elecraft K2 that had the Fixed Audio mod board available from Dave W8FGU. My K 2 is the basic QRP radio not the 100 watt flavor.. It was neat to make the contact and I used my RigBlaster Advantage along with it. I am

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8 RU Contest and the P3

6M FT8 operators used (from what I observed) 3 frequencies this past season for operations, primarily when there were DX openings to JA, EU and NA. There have been discussions to attempt to standardize the operating frequencies (see QST “the World Above 50MHz” column) and discussions/spots on the

[Elecraft] FT 8 RU Contest and the P3

Hi, Just a note on operating in the RU contest. There are stations in groups in a number of places on the band. The P3/PX3 sure comes in handy going between them. Using the markers you can easily mark a group with marker A and tune to them, and go back easily, because you can see the FT8 groups

[Elecraft] FT-8 vs. PSK31: an enlightening Sunday morning field report

Thanks, everyone, for all the pragmatic and philosophical observations about FT-8. Depending on who you ask, it’s anywhere from miraculous to take-it-or-leave-it. Or both. This is characteristic of many aspects of amateur radio, of course. To each their own. A different sub-noise-floor mode,

[Elecraft] FT-8

I have had good success with my K2 and SignalLink USB and FT-8. One of my first QSO's was with Cuba from my QTH in CA. Ed Wright AA6LZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] FT-8 & KH6JF/MM

Just for the heck of it, I worked it twice.  The first time I did not hear (see) it transmitting and called blind.  It responded on the next sequence.  The second "contact" between our two computers was when I answered its CQ. On 3/16/2018 7:04 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: There is currently a

[Elecraft] FT-8 & KH6JF/MM

There is currently a chance to work some really rare grids. HF Voyager is an ocean-going drone currently making its way from Hawaii to California. Its current location can be seen here. Onboard in a waterproof container is an Elecraft KX3 and a Raspberry Pi computer enabling a variety of

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

I did a Show-N-Tell with our club’s CW class last Saturday using my 46-year old Hallicrafters T.O. Keyer so they could operate the first successful commercial electronic keyer, and to underscore how viable vintage tube gear still can be.  To add luster, I dug through old log books to resurrect

[Elecraft] Ft-8

Ladies and Gentlemen, I view FT-8 like stamp collecting.  You get the QSO you post it and you move on.  If you use eQSL you can download a QSL card of your QSO, admire it just like a stamp collection and have fun. It's not for rag chewing, just collecting.  I actually enjoy all modes of

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

I haven't yet used FT8, but 15-years use of JT65 on 2m-em (and 6m & 23cm eme). FT8 and JT65 plus other variants are for making basic contacts where one exchanges call signs and signal reports (and grid squares for some contests). Not really designed for any conversation. This satisfies DXer's

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

I guess I'm just impure in my ham radio operation. Today I helped the local ARES/RACES group test communications between a possible repeater site and various places in town operating my HT between .1 and 5 watts. Then I went home an fought through a pileup for XR0YD on 40M CW using 850 watts

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Well I'll comment on it. 1.  its from 2009 ... and refers to the old WSJT v6 2.  Its obvious he has not looked at the code for the JT65 decoder Now the system can use the saved data from previous QSOs, but there are so many new users that the only thing its good for is to show whether or not

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

If you like it use it!  If  not move on.  Like packet it is out of the bag.  It is not going back in. FT8 has allowed many people with less than ideal situations to work dx they never had a chance to work before.  This is a good thing no?  People should want to operate and make contacts. I

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

That is a cute name for the Prius, the QRP Mobile... 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 03/03/2018 05:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: ...and still you bought a Prius. :) ... and I get 60 MPG. I think of it as a QRPmobile (one that sips rather than guzzles fuel), thus

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

I think FT8 and, more significantly, FT8's future iterations will add to ham radio in ways that aren't being considered. For example, adding an extra layer to the computer time sync requirement of future modes (and with those computers being on the 'net) could allow DFing of each station worked.

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Having a ball using my J-38 racking nice chatty QSO’s on 40 and 80 CW in the Novice Rig Roundup, Google it and come join the fun, all week long!! 73, Roger K7SJ/VE1 Nova Scotia Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 10:15 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > Well, he does live

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Well, he does live on the left coast in N. CA. ;-) Contrast that to one of his engineers who lives in Tucson. He drives a Tesla. Personally, I use all of my electrons powering my Elecraft gear and still burn petrol* in my automobile. Wes  N7WS * I drive an Australian-built Pontiac G8-GT.

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Offered without comment: http://www.sm2cew.com/jt65.html On 3/3/2018 6:18 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/3/2018 4:43 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: I won't count any QSO that requires the software to have prior knowledge of the two station calls or could not be copied by an uninterested third party.

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

> > ...and still you bought a Prius. :) ... and I get 60 MPG. I think of it as a QRPmobile (one that sips rather than guzzles fuel), thus rendering it not OT. Wayne > > > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > https://www.nk7z.net > >

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

On 3/3/2018 4:43 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: I won't count any QSO that requires the software to have prior knowledge of the two station calls or could not be copied by an uninterested third party. Misconception alert: WSJT modes do NOT require prior knowledge of any part of the message sent or

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

On 03/03/2018 05:09 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Still, I wouldn’t want the self-driving model. > > Wayne ...and still you bought a Prius. :) 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

At the risk of arousing the ire of those who have gone before me, I humbly submit that we have beat the FT8 horse to death - many times over. Nobody's going to be happy about the ultimate answer and it might be best to just let nature take its course, no matter what it is. On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Seconded. They had to pry the stick-shift out of my hand, too, when my CRV was trashed by a drunk and, valuing gas mileage over sportiness, I got a Prius. Still, I wouldn’t want the self-driving model. Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 3, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Wes Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Hi Wes! "Operator skill" ... Surely you jest ... 73! K0PP On Sat, Mar 3, 2018, 17:44 Wes Stewart wrote: > Quoting myself in part from an email to my DX club reflector re: FT8 > > "I think I will set a personal standard, at least for awards purposes, > that 1) I > will

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Quoting myself in part from an email to my DX club reflector re: FT8 "I think I will set a personal standard, at least for awards purposes, that 1) I will be at the controls of the station. 2) I won't count any QSO that couldn't have been copied on CW. 3)  I won't count any QSO that requires

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

The Old Signalman, seeing the new-fangled telegraph poles and wires stretching off to the horizon, threw down his semaphore flags in disgust. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 3, 2018, at 3:57 PM, William Levy wrote: > > As an old dog I am sorry to

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Here ya go. SV5DKL has done exactly that. This AE5X blog entry is two months ago. http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/01/video-fully-automated-ft8-qsos.html Who knows? Hams might have to go back to homebrewing as a hobby. Eric KE6US On 3/3/2018 3:57 PM, William Levy wrote: As an old dog I am

[Elecraft] FT 8

As an old dog I am sorry to see that FT8 has become all the rage. I grew up with a few vacuum tubes and a dipole. AM carrier controlled, 5 tube receivers. Loved CW when I had very little. Love SSB with big antennas and towers. FT8 changes the game. No more rag chews. So this is what DX has