On 21/07/2017 10:49, R Edward wrote:
In JT65/JT9, I often will try to find a clear transmit frequency, and by
turning off TX/RX lock, work other stations split-frequency.
In the hectic waterfall of FT8, that is something I would especially like to do in this
mode - I don't want to step on other callers to a CQ'ing station, and would like to
"homebase" myself on one sliver of the bandwidth to use for calling other
stations or CQ'ing.
No matter if TX/RX lock is on or off, my initial calls to other stations are
moved to their transmit frequency. I can move away after the first call and my
subsequent calls can be on a different frequency, but I can't figure out how to
keep my initial call to a station on my chosen transmit frequency.
Am I missing something, or is there not a way to lock my transmit frequency as
there is in JT65/JT9?
Kudos to all who have done such a great job with the software, and especially
the new features in 1.8!
Aloha Bob,
firstly I should say that if everyone worked split on a busy band then
the overall capacity would probably be reduced. Maybe it wouldn't due to
the strictly timed sequences but coordination of everyone would be
tricky. So I think that using two different frequencies for a QSO should
be reserved for only when it is necessary for example when using less
power than most users or when calling a popular and busy station.
All that "Lock Tx=Rx" does is ensure that both frequencies are the same
i.e. if you or the program changes one then the other will follow.
Un-checking the option reverts to normal behaviour where it is expected
that a CQ caller stays on one frequency and stations calling move to
his/her frequency.
As part of a review of the sequencing logic I am going to add a modified
mouse click action, probably ALT+double-click on a decoded message to
only move the Rx frequency to a CQ caller. This should meet your
requirement.
73
Bill
G4WJS.
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