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JTAlert Makes FT8 Logging Simple! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I jumped right into the FT8 fray. I setup a Flex 6500 specifically for use in the digital modes. FT8 in particular. Like everyone else, I heard a lot about the mode and decided to give it try. It wasn’t long before I realized that logging my FT8 contacts manually was not only cumbersome, it created opportunities for data entry errors. I use DXLab’s DXKeeper for logging, and a quick google search revealed that JTAlert provided connectivity with several popular logging programs, including DXKeeper. The main feature of interest to me is JTAlert’s ability to link WSJT-X to the DXLab Suite<\/a> of programs. Using JTAlert as a bridge, I could connect my FT8 operations directly to the DXKeeper logbook!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Setting up the Flex to work with WSJT-X<\/a> was relatively easy. I was making contacts and having a blast. The Flex 6500 is using a multiband antenna (CHA-250B vertical<\/a>) so I can change bands with a click to be wherever the action is. I also have a second instance of WSJT-X<\/a> running in order to monitor a second band. So the logging can get fairly complex. After the first two data entry errors, I knew I had to find a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JTAlert Setup and Configuration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I downloaded JTAlert and followed the installation instructions found here<\/a>. I installed on a Windows 10 Home Edition PC and used the version designed to fix the ‘missing menus’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JTAlert has a lot of features that I am not currently taking full advantage of. As I get more adept at working FT8 I’m sure I’ll find a use for some of these extra<\/em> features. There are filters to help you find contacts you need<\/em> so that may be a useful feature down the road, as I currently need everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I followed these JTAlertX Configuration Instructions,<\/a> and had it connected to DXKeeper in a matter of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I Was Doing It Wrong!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It turns out that despite all the fun as I was having, I was doing it wrong. I would soon find out that my FT8 operating skills left a lot to be desired. After reading the article Hinson’s Tips for FT8<\/a> and in particular the section that explained the “Hold TX Freq” feature, I quickly realized what I was doing wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It turned out that under certain operating conditions I had been unintentionally QRMing stations that I had just made contacts with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If “Hold TX Freq” is not selected the TX frequency changes to the calling frequency for every CQ call you reply to.. For example, let’s say I replied to a station that was calling CQ, and after the contact was complete, I changed over to calling CQ myself. I was then transmitting in the previous stations ‘slot’ and QRMing them. Bad practice! Needless to say, I’m very happy to have read Hinson’s tips! I think the “Hold TX Freq” should be the default setting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Software “Automation”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One could say that JTAlert has claimed a legitimate place in the station automation scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back To The Front<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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