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FT8 also supports messages for -*ARRL Field Day* and the *ARRL RTTY Roundup*. The decoders recognize -and decode these messages at any time. Configure the program to -automatically generate the required message types by selecting a -supported operating activity on the *Settings | Advanced* tab. Model -QSOs then proceed as follows, for each event type: +for *NA VHF* and *EU VHF* contests. FT4 and FT8 also support messages +for *ARRL Field Day*, *ARRL RTTY Roundup*, and the *WW Digi* contest. +The decoders recognize and decode these messages at any time. +Configure the program to automatically generate the required message +types for contest exchanges and carry out suitable auto-sequencing by +selecting a supported operating activity on the *Settings | Advanced* +tab. Model QSOs then proceed as follows, for each event type: *NA VHF Contest* @@ -131,6 +132,31 @@ to upgrade _WSJT-X_ if you will use *EU VHF Contest* messages. W9XYZ K1ABC R 589 MA K1ABC W9XYZ RR73 +*WW Digi Contest* + + CQ K1ABC FN42 + K1ABC S52XYZ JN76 + S52XYZ K1ABC R FN42 + K1ABC S52XYZ RR73 + + +Contest QSOs are generally treated as invalid when they appear in one +station's log and not the supposed QSO partner's. To avoid Not-in-Log +(NIL) penalties for yourself and others, we recommend the following +guidelines for contest logging with FT4, FT8, and MSK144: + + - Activate and learn to use the alternate F1-F6 bindings selectable + on the *Settings | General* tab. + + - Always log a QSO when you have received RRR, RR73, or 73 from a + station you are working. + + - Log a QSO when you send RR73 or 73 if you are reasonably confident + it will be copied. But be sure to watch for any indication that it + was not copied, and then take appropriate action. For example, if + you receive the Tx3 message (R plus contest exchange) again, hit F4 + to re-send your RR73. + [[COMP-CALL]] === Nonstandard Callsigns diff --git a/doc/user_guide/en/tutorial-example4.adoc b/doc/user_guide/en/tutorial-example4.adoc index dc22e78a5..d2de04219 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/en/tutorial-example4.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/en/tutorial-example4.adoc @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ when double-clicking. .Best S+P Button -The FT4 user interface includes a new button labeled *Best S+P*. +The FT4 user interface includes a button labeled *Best S+P*. image::Best_S+P.png[align="center"] diff --git a/doc/user_guide/en/vhf-features.adoc b/doc/user_guide/en/vhf-features.adoc index 88ec55db8..ed24ff33b 100644 --- a/doc/user_guide/en/vhf-features.adoc +++ b/doc/user_guide/en/vhf-features.adoc @@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ propagation - *Doppler tracking*, which becomes increasingly important for EME on bands above 1.2 GHz. -- Optional *Auto-Sequencing* in JT4, JT9, and JT65 as well as FT8 and QRA64. - [[VHF_SETUP]] === VHF Setup @@ -160,18 +158,16 @@ image::JT4F.png[align="center",alt="JT4F"] In many ways JT65 operation on VHF and higher bands is similar to HF usage, but a few important differences should be noted. Typical VHF/UHF operation involves only a single signal (or perhaps two or -three) in the receiver passband. You may find it best to check -*Single decode* on the *Settings -> General* tab. There will be -little need for *Two pass decoding* on the *Advanced* tab. With VHF -features enabled the JT65 decoder will respond to special message -formats often used for EME: the OOO signal report and two-tone -shorthand messages for RO, RRR, and 73. These messages are always -enabled for reception; they will be automatically generated for -transmission if you check the shorthand message box *Sh*. - -*Deep* on the *Decode* menu will be automatically selected. You may -optionally include *Enable averaging*, *Enable Deep search*, and -*Enable AP*. +three) in the receiver passband. We recommend that you check *Single +decode* on the *Settings -> General* tab, and do not check *Two pass +decoding* on the *Advanced* tab. With VHF features enabled the JT65 +decoder will respond to special message formats often used for EME: +the OOO signal report and two-tone shorthand messages for RO, RRR, and +73. These messages are always enabled for reception; they will be +automatically generated for transmission if you check the shorthand +message box *Sh*. *Deep* on the *Decode* menu will be automatically +selected. You may optionally include *Enable averaging*, *Enable Deep +search*, and *Enable AP*. The following screen shot shows three transmissions from a 144 MHz EME QSO using submode JT65B and shorthand messages. Take note of the @@ -275,8 +271,6 @@ this number is well below 100%, you may increase the decoding depth from *Fast* to *Normal* or *Deep*, and increase *F Tol* from 100 to 200 Hz. -+ - NOTE: Most modern multi-core computers can easily handle the optimum parameters *Deep* and *F Tol 200*. Older and slower machines may not be able to keep up at these settings; at the *Fast* and *Normal*