On 08/10/2019 18:02, Tim Goeppinger via wsjt-devel wrote:
Today I would like to propose changes to the user manual, and to the
instructions for Fox/Hound mode
that instruct the user to enter the frequencies for the DXpedition.
This is an unnecessary complication in the way WSJT is used. I also
propose a slight modification to WSJT that makes it easier for the
users to QSY with their radio knob, rather than using the frequency
list for DXpeditions.
The usefulness of the default Frequency List that is provided by the
software team is that the user can switch modes (like from FT8 to FT4)
and bands easily, and the WSJT software will change the frequency
automatically via CAT on the radio.
I don't know if the Software Team knows this, but a DX station can be
easily worked in F/H mode by turning the radio knob to their
frequency, and without relying on the Frequency List. As long as CAT
control is enabled, the QSO proceeds perfectly. I have made dozens
of F/H QSOs like this since the Baker Is expedition a year ago June.
Why do you need to enter their frequency into the list? This is
unnecessary work, and clutters the Frequency List. This also comes
into play during Field Day and during the ARRL RTTY Roundup, where
alternative frequencies need to be used. No need to enter them into
the list, just spin the dial! It is ridiculous to enter the vast
range of frequencies for the RTTY Roundup.
I posed a question why I shouldn't use the "spin the dial" approach to
frequencies a few months ago here. The only reason I was told is
that WSJT inherently QSYs you back to the standard frequencies, like
to 14074 for FT8.
I propose that the WSJT software stop QSYing to the standard freqs in
all cases EXCEPT band or mode change. For example, when I go to a
DXpedition's F/H frequency with my dial, like 14090, I then switch
from Normal to Hound mode. At that point, WSJT QSYs my rig via CAT
to 14074. I think that most changes in the settings menu do that QSY
to the standard frequency. I ask that this QSY be removed from the
WSJT software in all cases except band and mode changes.
To sum up, I propose:
1. Remove this practice of frequency entry for alternative
frequencies from the user guide, and the F/H instructions.
2. Make the software change to remove unnecessary QSYs back to
standard frequencies
I think that the WSJT users will appreciate the KISS approach on this.
Thank you for your consideration,
Tim N6GP
Tim,
there's nothing stopping you from deleting all the stored working
frequencies if you don't like the way they work. WSJT-X does not jump to
a predefined working frequency unless one is explicitly chosen or if
something (which can include making settings changes) causes a CAT reset.
With respect to FT8 DXpedition mode, many users maintain a separate
configuration with only the currently sought DXpedition working
frequencies stored, this allows very quick QSYs when DXpeditions decide
to switch bands. Doing this means that the "normal" working frequencies
are not augmented with temporary DXpedition slots and vice versa.
WSJT-X has always worked perfectly well without using the stored working
frequencies, QSYing using your rig's VFO dial or by one of the several
ways of directly entering a frequency into WSJT-X is not precluded.
73
Bill
G4WJS.
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