NEW Mode FT8 And HRD V6 Logging Is Again Supported by JTAlert
I know, I know, not another digital mode! Well this time it is pretty exciting. The transmission/receive duration on FT8 is only 15 seconds. So the ability to make a lot of contacts, DX contacts too, quickly is pretty exciting to me. It's a little like contesting, but no contest 🙂
Join The FT8 Excitement
WSJT-X makes it easy with auto sequencing. If it wasn't for automatic sequencing, I don't think I would have tried it. It's so fast at first! "Check Auto Seq in WSJT-X software to have the computer make the necessary decisions automatically, based on messages received." - WSJT-X User Guide
WSJT-X also generates the standard messages for you.
If you already have WSJT-X, just upgrade to the latest and the same goes for JTAlert, get v2.10 if you want to use logging to HRD v6 or if you want the FT8 mode.
Icom 7300 Software Tutorials
If you are new to this, I have a article on getting everything installed and working. See WSJT-X JTAlert Automatically Logs To HRDLog.
Also, have a look at Icom7300 WSJT-X Combined With HRD and JTAlert.
In the video above: Icom 7300 settings, NR & NB settings, turning AGC off, increasing FIL1 to 3.6k, split mode operation, USB driver date, WSJT-X settings and JTAlert settings.
In this video: Calling CQ and making FT8 contacts. This is using automatic sequencing. WSJT-X does all the work. Using JTAlert, it logs right into HRD logbook v6.4. From there it is uploaded to QRZ.com, HRDLog.net and eQSL.
Note:
- Sometimes the other person sends the same transmission over and over. They are either not able to decode my message (poor prop, QRM) or it's user error. They may not be using auto sequencing.
Questions or comments? Please make them below.
Links:
WSJT-X ( Scroll down to see version 1.8)
JT Alert Hamapps official site
Installing MySQL (MariaDB) for your HRD Logbook
Update: I got a message that HRD v6 support in JTAlert will be discontinued after v2.10.
Why do you operate in split mode? Is it because you are using both WSJT-X and HRD at the same time?
Hi John,
Great question. Split mode is better because the transmitted signal is not degraded.
From the website: “Split will result in a cleaner transmitted signal, by keeping the Tx audio always in the range 1500 to 2000 Hz so that audio harmonics cannot pass through the Tx sideband filter.”
I just trust what the authors of the program say 🙂
If you’ve worked PSK, you may have noticed when you transmit out of the 1500 to 2000 Hz window, the transmit power goes down a little. I used to see that when I operated PSK. The same principle as above I believe.
Thanks for asking, best 73 and hope to hear you on.
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich,
Thank you very much for this excellent video. In the video you mention changing your HRD database to SQL. I think you said there were instructions on your site for how to do this, but I can’t seem to locate them. Did I misunderstand? Thanks!
Hi John,
Nice to see you here and thanks for the comment. I used a video on YT. It is an HRD video. See: https://youtu.be/C7f-RZOnmDs
One of the links on there is not correct (dead link), but it is not hard to find the correct one. Read the comments too. Okay?
I enjoy your videos so much I an thinking of getting a ICOM I now have ft2000d the support is not there .Your videos explaine cover then very well.i would like to know the video number or date for setting sound card to the proper level. I use hrd ,wsjt and jtalert. Windows 19 pro.
Hi Bill,
Nice to hear from you and thank you so much for commenting here. That’s a very good question.
I have a couple, one for TX and one for RX. You can see them here: Adjusting RF Power for Digital Modes
Easy TX Settings for Icom 7300 Digital
Icom 7300 Receiver Settings for Digital Modes
I hope those are what you are looking for and there are associated videos.
Thank you again, best to you and yours, 73!
Rich, K0PIR