Updates to User Guide.

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@ -83,12 +83,13 @@ fully automated QSOs.
=== Contest Messages
The FT4, FT8, and MSK144 protocols support special messages optimized
for *NA VHF* and *EU VHF* contests. 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

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@ -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"]

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@ -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.
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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*