Re: [wsjt-devel] Idea for "frequency hopping" FT8 to reduce collisions

2021-08-31 Thread Mark Spencer via wsjt-devel
Hi. Thanks to all who continue to develop and enhance WSJT-X. I have been following this thread with interest. A first glance frequency hopping within an SSB "channel" sounds interesting and that is something I expect I would at least try if the functionality was available. From my

[wsjt-devel] A general comment re older computers, CPUs etc

2021-06-09 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi. To somewhat echo a comment made by Roger W3SZ, if a new version of WSJT-X that utilized AVX provided significant performance enhancements (especially for MSK144) that would likely prompt me to use a faster computer while roving. At this point if a computer will run (with a reasonable CPU

Re: [wsjt-devel] Call for information about PC systems being used for WSJT-X

2021-06-09 Thread Mark Spencer
Also as far as I can tell the Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU in my Panasonic Tough book does not support AVX. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ ___ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel

Re: [wsjt-devel] Call for information about PC systems being used for WSJT-X

2021-06-09 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: The oldest PC I still routinely run WSJT-X with has a CPU with the following specs (from the control panel systems tab) Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P9300@2.26Ghz 2.27 Ghz 64 bit Operating System The PC in question is a Panasonic Tough book that I use during portable use and roving. Thanks

Re: [wsjt-devel] clock offset / fudge adjustment, automatic/manual

2021-03-04 Thread Mark Spencer
I will say I agree with the concerns expressed by Alan G0TLK about USB enumeration. For that and other reasons I am hesitant to use additional USB devices while engaging in portable operation or roving. Mike W9MDB, thanks for making TimeFudge available I shall have to try that. Thanks all and

Re: [wsjt-devel] clock offset / fudge adjustment, automatic/manual

2021-03-04 Thread Mark Spencer
A few comments regarding this topic from the perspective of someone who does most of their WSJT-X operating from portable locations. It is nice to be able to operate without needing an automated means of keeping the computer clock synced to an external source. Most of the time an initial manual

[wsjt-devel] Intermittent ICOM 706 MkiiG CAT issue with WSJT-X 2.2.1

2020-06-11 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi. Thanks for all the efforts that the dev team has put into the latest version of WSJT-X. I have started doing my pre June VHF contest preparations and noted some odd behaviour at times when using CAT control with one of my Icom 706MkiiG's.When switching between 50 Mhz and 144 and 432 Mhz,

[wsjt-devel] Frequency stability requirements for "slow modes"

2019-04-30 Thread Mark Spencer
be reasonable, excessive or inadequate ? (I realize in addition to any frequency drift from my equipment the drift from the radio at the other end of the link and any Doppler shift introduced by the propagation mode will also be relevant.) Thanks in advance for any comments. 73 Mark Spencer

Re: [wsjt-devel] Potential RC4 bug ? Auto Seq setting not sticky Off List

2018-11-19 Thread Mark Spencer
drilling into email delivery and search issues to this address is low on my to do list.) I don't want to take up more list bandwidth going forwards. Thanks to you and the rest of the team for your efforts. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com >> On Nov 19, 2018, at 4:28 PM, J

Re: [wsjt-devel] Potential RC4 bug ? Auto Seq setting not sticky

2018-11-19 Thread Mark Spencer
. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Nov 17, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Mark Spencer wrote: > > Hi: > > While running FT8 I have noticed that the setting of the Auto Seq > radio button is not sticky after the program has been restarted. If I > enable Auto Seq, th

[wsjt-devel] Potential RC4 bug ? Auto Seq setting not sticky

2018-11-17 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: While running FT8 I have noticed that the setting of the Auto Seq radio button is not sticky after the program has been restarted. If I enable Auto Seq, then exit WSJT-X and re start WSJT-X Auto Seq is not enabled. Not a huge issue but thought I would mention it. Other than that, at first

Re: [wsjt-devel] 5 minute mouse timeout

2018-11-16 Thread Mark Spencer
to keep transmitting. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Nov 16, 2018, at 10:40 AM, WB5JJJ wrote: > > This 5 minute mouse timeout is not a problem for me (most of the time) as my > WD timer is usually set for 5 minutes. But occasionally the mouse timer hits > befo

[wsjt-devel] Possible V 2.0 rc3 issue ?

2018-10-28 Thread Mark Spencer
could do some more testing (ie with a radio with a built in "sound card" interface, and / or other versions of WSJT-x.) I don't recall ever having this issue in the past, but have never explicitly looked for it either. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...

[wsjt-devel] V 2.0 RC 3 issue

2018-10-26 Thread Mark Spencer
While running JT65B Selecting: "View" "Message averaging" Results in the: "WSJT-X Contest Log" Dialog box being displayed Running on a Windows 7 PC 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com ___ wsjt

Re: [wsjt-devel] possible MSK144 auto sequencing issue v2.0 rc-3 ?

2018-10-21 Thread Mark Spencer
s. (My self and two other stations also experienced some "odd issues" and if I can either work out how to replicate them or clearly explain them I will pass them onto the list.) 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Oct 21, 2018, at 11:33 AM, Joe Taylor wrote: >

[wsjt-devel] possible MSK144 auto sequencing issue v2.0 rc-3 ?

2018-10-21 Thread Mark Spencer
e to TX5 even though the message wasn't directed to me. I was also prompted to log the QSO (even though the QSO wasn't complete.). Is this normal ? Thanks Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com ___ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.s

[wsjt-devel] Strange MSK144 Decode with V2.0 rc-3

2018-10-20 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: Over two hours after an un successful MSK144 attempt with KE0LLH on 144 Mhz, this decode showed up on my screen. 040445 -8 2.4 1704 & R+03 Normally I wouldn't pay much attention to this but in this case I had decode set to "Normal" (rather than "Deep".) The other station had previously

Re: [wsjt-devel] Testing WSJT-X 2 rc-3 on VHF from CN89

2018-10-20 Thread Mark Spencer
from CN89. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Oct 18, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Mark Spencer wrote: > > Hi: > > I have switched my home VHF station over to the latest RC version of WSJT-X. > I am hoping to be able to test the NA VHF contest and rover functionally ov

Re: [wsjt-devel] Red 'indicators' not showing on main window

2018-10-18 Thread Mark Spencer
couldn't run MSK144 on most of the HF bands (with the exception of 30M and possibly 60M ?) if I could find some one to run with. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Oct 18, 2018, at 5:40 PM, K5GZR - Rick wrote: > > Joe, > Thanks for the quick response. > I did lea

[wsjt-devel] Testing WSJT-X 2 rc-3 on VHF from CN89

2018-10-18 Thread Mark Spencer
and feeding spots to the PSK reporter. Ideally I'd like to test the NA VHF contesting and rover functionality on VHF but I can't see any reason why testing on HF wouldn't work as a plan B ? For the time being I have set my call to VE7AFZ/R and turned on NA VHF Contest mode. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ

Re: [wsjt-devel] Strange decodes

2018-10-01 Thread Mark Spencer
Sorry re my last message.. I shold also have mentioned the Deep and AP decode options were also selected. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ On Mon, Oct 1, 2018 at 4:05 PM Mark Spencer wrote: > Saw the following two decodes on the screen. > > 222645 -24 1.9 3254 ~ BZ0KJH RG3YPR/P RR17 > > 2234

[wsjt-devel] Strange decodes

2018-10-01 Thread Mark Spencer
Saw the following two decodes on the screen. 222645 -24 1.9 3254 ~ BZ0KJH RG3YPR/P RR17 223415 -16 0.6 2304 ~ TU; 2D2AGX GZ3IZJ 569 5554 I'm inclined to ignore the decode from 222645, but the subsequent decode at 223415 seems reasonable in terms of, S/N ratio, timing, and audio frequency, yet

Re: [wsjt-devel] /SOTA call

2018-09-30 Thread Mark Spencer
Thanks Ryan. I appreciate you answering my question (and thanks for the QSO.) 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Sep 30, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Ryan Quagliata wrote: > > Hi, my name is Ryan I'm AA7AO. > > I went in to file, settings, general tab and actually

[wsjt-devel] /SOTA call

2018-09-30 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: Earlier today I was able to complete a random QSO with AA7AO/SOTA who was calling CQ on 14.078 I was using FT8 in 77 bit mode. I'm just curious how this call was sent ? Not a huge issue by any means. Thanks for the bandwidth (: 73 Mark S VE7AFZ

[wsjt-devel] Program Crash with V2.0 rc2

2018-09-30 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: Running FT8 on 7.078. Both the always generate 77 bit messages and the the Only decode 77 bit messages dialog boxes were selected. Neither Fox nor Hound mode was enablled. Using a lenovo lapton running windows 10. Finished a QSO with WY4D, Then decoded a CQ from WY4D Immediately after

[wsjt-devel] V 2.0 rc2 crash

2018-09-29 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: Left my computer / radio monitoring 7.078 FT8. Both the always generate 77 bit messages and the the Only decode 77 bit messages dialog boxes were selected. Came back to the computer and observed the folloing error indication: *Subprocess Error* *Subprocess failed with exit code 2*

Re: [wsjt-devel] Odd Tx power behaviour

2018-09-26 Thread Mark Spencer
To recap things began working again when I double clicked on a CQ message (as opposed to calling CQ my self.) Subsequently I was able to call CQ and another station responded to my CQ message. I have been unable to reproduce the error. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On

[wsjt-devel] Odd Tx power behaviour

2018-09-26 Thread Mark Spencer
sues noted. Please advise if more info is needed. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com ___ wsjt-devel mailing list wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wsjt-devel

Re: [wsjt-devel] Observation / Question

2018-09-26 Thread Mark Spencer
I also saw CQ RU RU N5YH at 020945 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Sep 26, 2018, at 7:25 PM, August Treubig wrote: > > Take the RU out. It gets automatically generated.Like you have it, no > one can respond > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep

Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 on 222 MHz and an aircraft scatter / Doppler shift observation

2018-09-26 Thread Mark Spencer
e're waiting to hear from you about the "/R" (rover) > capabilities in WSJT-X 2.0. This facility is there because you (and others) > asked for it. We would appreciate your feedback. > > -- 73, Joe, K1JT > >> On 9/26/2018 12:25 PM, Mark Spencer wrote: >> Hi: &g

[wsjt-devel] FT8 on 222 MHz and an aircraft scatter / Doppler shift observation

2018-09-26 Thread Mark Spencer
e stations were reporting to PSK reporter. Managed to make two extra contacts by using FT8 including a CN93 to CN89 contact that I suspect wouldn't have been possible with SSB/CW.) I hope this is of some interest to at least a few people (: 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...

Re: [wsjt-devel] Cabrillo File Generation

2018-09-19 Thread Mark Spencer
If anyone in or around the Pacific North West wants to try the VHF contesting related features prior to the next contest let me know. I have a reasonably good path into the metro Seattle area and beyond on 144 MHz from my home QTH in greater Vancouver. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn

Re: [wsjt-devel] Simple question

2018-08-04 Thread Mark Spencer
ot;DT" reports of .5 of a second or more. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Aug 4, 2018, at 8:15 AM, Claude Frantz > wrote: > > On 08/04/2018 04:45 PM, DG2YCB, Uwe wrote: > > Hi Uwe, Mike & All, > >> when you are operating portable from fieldd

Re: [wsjt-devel] A strange signal seen on the air

2018-08-01 Thread Mark Spencer
should typically be able to deal with this type of issue but I can see some one who perhaps paying a lot of attention or had a built in meter set to say SWR (as opposed to power out or ALC) getting tripped up by this. I don't have these types of issue with my IC7300. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ

Re: [wsjt-devel] Plans for WSJT-X Version 2.0

2018-07-26 Thread Mark Spencer
Same here. Schedule permitting I'd be happy to help test if needed. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 26, 2018, at 9:40 AM, Gary Rogers wrote: > > Schedule permitting, happy to be one of the testers. 73 KO3F > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 26

Re: [wsjt-devel] Contest mode CQ VHF

2018-07-24 Thread Mark Spencer
Thank you Joe. This is great news. I apreciate the effort by the team. I look forwards to being able to try out the new software in due course. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 1:32 PM, Joe Taylor wrote: > Hi Mike and all, > > On 7/23/2018 7:37 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > >>

Re: [wsjt-devel] Contest mode CQVHF

2018-07-24 Thread Mark Spencer
SJT-x team for their efforts. Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 24, 2018, at 9:51 AM, Mark Spencer wrote: > > I'd support using an extra FT8 bit to explicitly indicate contest mode (using > another extra bit to explicitly indicate a "/R" call wou

Re: [wsjt-devel] Contest mode CQVHF

2018-07-24 Thread Mark Spencer
quot;extra bits" that FT8 has) but in practice I don't believe MSK144 has nearly as many contest mode / vs non contest mode issues. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 24, 2018, at 9:38 AM, wrote: > > I also was more than a bit frustrated with the contest mo

Re: [wsjt-devel] Observation on Expedition Mode

2018-07-05 Thread Mark Spencer
That approach seemed to work for me. 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 5, 2018, at 9:59 AM, Black Michael via wsjt-devel > wrote: > > So let's change the double-click on the Band Activity and tell them that > rather than processing it. > "You mu

Re: [wsjt-devel] Manually entering a frequency enables TX in Hound mode

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
Perfect. Thanks 73 Mark S VE7AFZ On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Bill Somerville wrote: > On 03/07/2018 23:46, Mark Spencer wrote: > > While running in Hound mode, if I manually enter a frequency into the into > the frequency dialog box (above the RX level indicator) the program

[wsjt-devel] Manually entering a frequency enables TX in Hound mode

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
Hi: Thanks again for a great program. While running in Hound mode, if I manually enter a frequency into the into the frequency dialog box (above the RX level indicator) the program enables TX mode (as soon as I press the enter key.) If I disable Hound mode, this behavior disappears. The radio

Re: [wsjt-devel] Tuning in Hound mode

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
s. The free message function along with the power slider meets my needs. To recap the "free message" function doesn't seem to be available in hound mode. Not a big issue but I thought I would mention this for future consideration. 73 and thanks again Mark S VE7AFZ Mark Spen

Re: [wsjt-devel] Tuning in Hound mode

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
Yes I am aware of the tune button. My comment concerns sending my call sign for station ID purposes. Thanks 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 3, 2018, at 11:13 AM, August Treubig wrote: > > There is a Tune button on the far right > > Sent from my iPad

[wsjt-devel] Tuning in Hound mode

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
sage being sent. (The free message option is not available in "message set number 1") 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most

Re: [wsjt-devel] Icom IC-700/RS-BA1/WSJT-X

2018-07-03 Thread Mark Spencer
. According to a brochure I found on the Internet the 7700 has a CI-V port but I haven't looked at the manual re this. 73 and good luck. Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jul 3, 2018, at 7:16 AM, John Zantek wrote: > > You would think it’s that simple, but no. Icom’s requi

Re: [wsjt-devel] Observation on Expedition Mode

2018-07-02 Thread Mark Spencer
I've been watching them (KH1/KH7Z) work various stations on 14 Mhz for the last 30 Minutes or so. I have yet to see a single CQ from them. 73 Mark S VE7AFZ On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 7:38 AM, Bill Turner via wsjt-devel < wsjt-devel@lists.sourceforge.net> wrote: > I have seen kh7z answering

Re: [wsjt-devel] WSJT-X 1.9.1 strange indication

2018-06-24 Thread Mark Spencer
ffice much on my ham radio laptops hence I use older versions of Office on those PC's.) 73 Mark Spencer VE7AFZ netsyn...@gmail.com > On Jun 23, 2018, at 12:56 AM, DG2YCB, Uwe wrote: > > Pat, just a small technical note: Pasting a screenshot taken with "print" in >