DXLab Suite Winwarbler PSK31 Configuration
Installing WinWarbler
I installed the DXLab Suite using the automatic method and DXLab Launcher. This is the easiest method and I have a couple of other articles. I won't go into detail here. Please visit my last article: DXLab Suite Winwarbler MMTTY RTTY FSK Configuration.
Configuring WinWarbler for PSK31 Operation
When I first got WinWarbler working with PSK31 I wasn't very impressed. The default waterfall is black and white. The hidden gems lie in the WinWarbler PSK Configuration tab. I am not saying this is perfect and will suit everyone, but give it a try.
- Changing the waterfall display from mono to synthetic added the color. Increasing the waterfall gain, baseline clipping and FFT averaging made it even better.
- In the General tab I added some preset frequencies and edited the operating Mode selection.
- I left the Display tab alone. The defaults are colorful and look great.
- I made minor changes, which are not completely necessary, to the Broadband Decode (BBD) tab. I'll have to revisit that one again because I notice duplicate signals in the BBD window.
- PTT and the Soundcard tabs remained the same since I have been using WinWarbler for RTTY operation.
Screenshots of WinWarbler Configuration
Configuring Macros for PSK31
At first I honestly believed it was too hard to configure Macros in WinWarbler, but once I finished reading the Help files, it is actually very easy. I'll show you how I did it in the video below.
If you like, you can download my PSK31 Macro file here (right click, save link as) and use it in WinWarbler. It's easy to edit.
A couple of nice macro commands (see WinWarbler macros):
- <greeting> Displays Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening or Good day. Depending on the time of day. Some conditions apply.
- <lastqso> Sends a string of text when the last QSO was. Some conditions apply.
Video
If you have any questions please comment below. This will help others as well. Thank you for dropping by and I hope you found this article informative and useful.
Best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
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I followed your directions for setting up WinWarbler but the screen image is too large and I cannot see the waterfall display. I tried adjusting the message boxes but can’t make that part smaller so I can see the waterfall. Any ideas?
Hi Bill,
The waterfall shows up when in digital modes like PSK and RTTY. When the radio is in SSB there isn’t a waterfall. I mention this just in case, hi!
You should be able to grab the top of the window with your mouse and shrink the size of the window. If that doesn’t work, you could try right-clicking in the Microsoft Windows taskbar and select “Cascade windows”. See if that brings it to a manageable size. Size it with the mouse.
Rich, K0PIR
Thanks for your response. I did get it fixed by changing (reducing) the resolution on my display which made the image fit with the waterfall showing. When I reset my resolution to normal (high) the image did not change back so the waterfall was still showing. For some reason I am not getting any audio input into the WW so I am rechecking the settings. Heavy snow here in MN interfered with my antenna so I getting set to try it again. Bill
Hi Bill,
Good to hear from you. Yes, sometimes my Windows get misconfigured and I have to reset things. Recently, when I got a new monitor I had a little trouble getting everything to look right.
At times my audio will get misconfigured too and I need to go back and look at the Soundcard tab, Reception and Transmission. That’s usually where the problem lies. It happens to me in other programs too.
Take care and 73,
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Bill,
Tnx for explaine the working of WinWarbler
I have configurate the same as you But 1 thing I have
In my log page of Winwarbler also the fields User define And I see in youre video that you do not have this
so I how can I’m dissable this ? tnx
Rien, PA7RA
Hi Rein,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for the question. I am not sure if I understand it, but I’ll try.
If you have a column showing in the log as user-defined you can define it by going to Config and then the Log tab. Under Log Page Display use the Item and drop down list to define it as something.
The way to remove a column while viewing your log is to use your mouse on the separating lines.
Have a look at this video: DXKeeper Getting Started
I hope this helps and answers your question. It’s a little hard to describe.
Rich, K0PIR
Rich I downloaded your macro file but cannot see where to place it in WinWarbler. Can you point out where please?
Another great video!
73 de NB2A
Tom
Hi Tom,
Thanks for commenting here and nice to hear from you.
The location is at the top of the WinWarbler Macros window. Mine is c:\DXLab\WinWarbler\scripts, put it there and from the WinWarbler Macros window click on the “Load” button. You can load it from there.
Okay?
Rich, K0PIR
P.S. To modify a macro, depress the Ctrl key while clicking on the macro’s associated button or striking its associated function key. WinWarbler will display its macro definition window.
I actually just found it as well. Thanks again
73 de NB2A
Tom