WSJT-X changes for future contests I have a few suggestions for changes to the present WSJT-X 2.0.0-rc2 software. These changes would allow the FT8 mode to be easily incorporated into the dozens of State and regional QSO parties and other worldwide contests. This change would remove the need to create an individual setup for specific contests as is presently being done for the ARRL FD, RTTY RU and VHF contests.
The suggests are: 1) Supplement or replace the present 'ARRL RTTY Roundup' bullet with one marked 'Other Contest'. Associated with this selection would be a box into which a multi-letter contest Identifier (EUFD, CQP, PODX, SARL, 1010, FQP, etc.) would be typed. This Contest ID would be incorporated into the TX6 'CQ' message, such as 'CQ NJQP K1JT'. 2) With this 'Other Contest' selection, associate an 'Exch:' box into which is typed the alpha-neumeric characters of the exchange (59 VA, SDGO, NYC, etc.). This box would be left blank if only an incrementing number is the only exchange required (see #3 below). 3) Add an optional bullet, if checked, would add an incrementing number to the exchange, as used by DX stations operating in the recent mock 'ARRL RTTY Roundup' test. Making these additions to WSJT-X would allow FT8 to be more easily incorporated into many future operating contests/competitions. 73, Rich - K1HTV
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