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Link file to hold all links Link file to hold all links
File Location: ./doc/common/links.adoc File Location: ./doc/common/links.adoc
Usage example: include::../common/links.adoc[] Usage example: include::../common/links.adoc[]
Syntax: [link-id] [link] [displayed test] Syntax: [link-id] [link] [displayed text]
Example: Example:
:pskreporter: http://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html[PSK Reporter] :pskreporter: http://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html[PSK Reporter]
[link-id] = :pskreporter: [link-id] = :pskreporter:
[link] http://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html [link] http://pskreporter.info/pskmap.html
[displayed test] PSK Reporter [displayed text] PSK Reporter
Perform searches from the doc root directory: C:\JTSDK-DOC\doc Perform searches from the doc root directory: C:\JTSDK-DOC\doc
Search: grep -rl --exclude-dir="*\.svn" {pskreporter} . Search: grep -rl --exclude-dir="*\.svn" {pskreporter} .
@ -56,13 +56,16 @@ d). Edit lines as needed. Keeping them in alphabetic order help see dupes.
:fmt_arrl: http://www.arrl.org/frequency-measuring-test[ARRL FMT Info] :fmt_arrl: http://www.arrl.org/frequency-measuring-test[ARRL FMT Info]
:fmt_group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FMT-nuts/info[FMT Group] :fmt_group: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FMT-nuts/info[FMT Group]
:fmt_k5cm: http://www.k5cm.com/[FMT Event Info] :fmt_k5cm: http://www.k5cm.com/[FMT Event Info]
:fmt_wspr: http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/FMT_User.pdf[here]
:gnu_gpl: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt[GNU General Public License] :gnu_gpl: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt[GNU General Public License]
:homepage: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/[WSJT Home Page] :homepage: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/[WSJT Home Page]
:hrd: http://www.hrdsoftwarellc.com/[Ham Radio Deluxe] :hrd: http://www.hrdsoftwarellc.com/[Ham Radio Deluxe]
:jt4eme: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/WSJT-X_for_JT4_v6.pdf[here]
:jt65protocol: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/JT65.pdf[QEX] :jt65protocol: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/JT65.pdf[QEX]
:jtalert: http://hamapps.com[JT-ALERT-X] :jtalert: http://hamapps.com[JT-ALERT-X]
:kvasd-installer: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/kv-installer.txt[here] :kvasd-installer: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/kv-installer.txt[here]
:launchpadki7mt: https://launchpad.net/~ki7mt[KI7MT PPA's] :launchpadki7mt: https://launchpad.net/~ki7mt[KI7MT PPA's]
:log4om: http://www.log4om.com[Log4OM]
:msys_url: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingwbuilds/files/external-binary-packages/[MSYS Download] :msys_url: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mingwbuilds/files/external-binary-packages/[MSYS Download]
:ntpsetup: http://www.satsignal.eu/ntp/setup.html[Network Time Protocol Setup] :ntpsetup: http://www.satsignal.eu/ntp/setup.html[Network Time Protocol Setup]
:osx_instructions: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/OSX_Readme[here] :osx_instructions: http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/OSX_Readme[here]

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@ -8,8 +8,8 @@ suggestions and advice that have greatly aided the development of
_WSJT_ and its sister programs. _WSJT_ and its sister programs.
For _WSJT-X_ in particular, we acknowledge contributions from *AC6SL, For _WSJT-X_ in particular, we acknowledge contributions from *AC6SL,
AE4JY, DJ0OT, G4KLA, G4WJS, K3WYC, KA6MAL, KA9Q, KB1ZMX, KI7MT, KK1D, AE4JY, DJ0OT, G4KLA, G4WJS, K3WYC, K9AN, KA6MAL, KA9Q, KB1ZMX, KI7MT,
PY2SDR, VK3ACF, VK4BDJ, W4TI, W4TV, and W9MDB*. Each of these KK1D, PY2SDR, VK3ACF, VK4BDJ, W4TI, W4TV, and W9MDB*. Each of these
amateurs has helped to bring the programs design, code, and amateurs has helped to bring the programs design, code, and
documentation to its present state. documentation to its present state.
@ -23,5 +23,5 @@ Collection from the Free Software Foundation, the "clang" compiler
from LLVM at the University of Illinois, and the Qt Project from Digia from LLVM at the University of Illinois, and the Qt Project from Digia
PLC. Other important resources include the FFTW library by Matteo PLC. Other important resources include the FFTW library by Matteo
Frigo and Steven G. Johnson; SLALIB, the Positional Astronomy Library Frigo and Steven G. Johnson; SLALIB, the Positional Astronomy Library
by P. T. Wallace; and a high-precision planetary emperis and by P. T. Wallace; and a high-precision planetary ephemeris and
associated software from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. associated software from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

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// Status=review
// Needs updating: GB Added 03-NOV-2015
// add other sections here
[[COMMAND_REF_LOGGING]]
.Choose any desired options from this group:
* Prompt me to log QSO
* Convert mode to RTTY
* db reports to comments
* Clear DX call and grid after logging
// more sections here

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@ -21,12 +21,17 @@ to left.) Check the box *Lock Tx=Rx* to make the frequencies always
track one another. The on-the-air frequency of your lowest JT9 or track one another. The on-the-air frequency of your lowest JT9 or
JT65 tone is the sum of dial frequency and audio Tx frequency. JT65 tone is the sum of dial frequency and audio Tx frequency.
IMPORTANT: In general we do not recommend using *Lock Tx=Rx* since it
encourages poor radio etiquette when running a frequency. With *Lock
Tx=Rx* checked, your own frequency will move around following your
callers.
* The *Report* control lets you change a signal report that has been * The *Report* control lets you change a signal report that has been
inserted automatically. Most reports will fall in the range 26 to +10 inserted automatically. Most reports will fall in the range 26 to +10
dB. Remember that JT65 reports saturate at an upper limit of -1 dB. Remember that JT65 reports saturate at an upper limit of -1
dB. dB.
IMPORTANT: When signals are close to or above 0 dB, you and your QSO IMPORTANT: Consider reducing power if your QSO partner reports your
partner should probably reduce power. The WSJT modes are supposed to signal above -5 dB. The WSJT modes are supposed to be weak signal
be weak signal modes! modes!

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@ -37,20 +37,6 @@ decreasing *Bins/Pixel*, increasing *Start*, or reducing the width of
the *Wide Graph*. You might also choose to re-center the filter the *Wide Graph*. You might also choose to re-center the filter
passband, if such control is available. passband, if such control is available.
My rig has only a single SSB filter, about 2700 Hz bandwidth. Can I use split mode?::
Set _Split Operation_ to *Rig* (or if necessary, *Fake It*) on the
*Settings | Radio* tab. To operate primarily in the JT9 frequency
range, check the *{plus}2 kHz* box. VFO-A will be moved up by that
amount, e.g., to 14.078 MHz on 20 meters. The JT9 sub-band now falls
between about 500 Hz and 2000Hz on the waterfall display. As
described above, VFO-B will be adjusted so as to keep your Tx audio
always between 1500 and 2000 Hz. To operate JT65, simply uncheck the
*{plus}2 kHz* option. If your rig has an IF shift control or
equivalent (``passband tuning''), you can operate as if you had 4 kHz
Rx bandwidth and use the IF shift control to focus on any 2.7 kHz
portion of the JT65 and JT9 sub-bands.
How should I configure _WSJT-X_ to run multiple instances?:: How should I configure _WSJT-X_ to run multiple instances?::
Start _WSJT-X_ from a command-prompt window, passing each instance a Start _WSJT-X_ from a command-prompt window, passing each instance a

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@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions. They use nearly identical
message structure and source encoding. JT65 was designed for EME message structure and source encoding. JT65 was designed for EME
(“moonbounce”) on the VHF/UHF bands and has also proven very effective (“moonbounce”) on the VHF/UHF bands and has also proven very effective
for worldwide QRP communication on the HF bands. JT9 is optimized for for worldwide QRP communication on the HF bands. JT9 is optimized for
the LF, MF, and lower HF bands. It is about 2 dB more sensitive than the LF, MF, and lower HF bands. It is 2 dB more sensitive than
JT65 while using less than 10% of the bandwidth. JT4 offers a wide JT65 while using less than 10% of the bandwidth. JT4 offers a wide
variety of tone spacings and has proved very effective for EME on variety of tone spacings and has proved very effective for EME on
microwave bands up to 24 GHz. All three of these modes use one-minute microwave bands up to 24 GHz. All three of these modes use one-minute
@ -34,12 +34,15 @@ internet access can automatically upload their reception reports to a
central database called {wsprnet} that provides a mapping facility, central database called {wsprnet} that provides a mapping facility,
archival storage, and many other features. archival storage, and many other features.
Echo mode allows you to detect and measure your own lunar echoes,
even when they are far below the threshold of audibility.
_WSJT-X_ provides spectral displays for passbands up to 5 kHz, _WSJT-X_ provides spectral displays for passbands up to 5 kHz,
flexible rig control for nearly all modern radios used by amateurs, flexible rig control for nearly all modern radios used by amateurs,
and a wide variety of special aids such as automatic Doppler control and a wide variety of special aids such as automatic Doppler control
for EME QSOs. The program runs equally well on Windows, Macintosh, for EME QSOs and echo testing. The program runs equally well on
and Linux systems, and installation packages are available for all Windows, Macintosh, and Linux systems, and installation packages are
three platforms. available for all three platforms.
_WSJT-X_ is an open-source project released under the {gnu_gpl} _WSJT-X_ is an open-source project released under the {gnu_gpl}
(GPL). If you have programming or documentation skills or would like (GPL). If you have programming or documentation skills or would like

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@ -2,8 +2,14 @@ A basic logging facility in _WSJT-X_ saves QSO information to flies
named +wsjtx.log+ (in comma-separated text format) and +wsjtx_log.adi+ named +wsjtx.log+ (in comma-separated text format) and +wsjtx_log.adi+
(in standard ADIF format). These files can be imported directly into (in standard ADIF format). These files can be imported directly into
other programs, for example spreadsheets and popular logging prgrams. other programs, for example spreadsheets and popular logging prgrams.
More elaborate logging capabilities are supported in cooperation with As described in the <<INSTALL,Installation>> and <<PLATFORM,Platform
{jtalert}, {hrd}, or the {dxlsuite}. Dependencies>> sections, different operating systems may place your
local log files in different locations. You can always navigate to
them directly by selecting *Open log directory* from the *File* menu.
More elaborate logging capabilities are supported by third party
applications like {jtalert}, which can log QSOs automatically to other
applications including {hrd}, {dxlsuite}, and {log4om}.
The program option *Show DXCC entity and worked before status* The program option *Show DXCC entity and worked before status*
(selectable on the *Settings | General* tab) is intended mostly for (selectable on the *Settings | General* tab) is intended mostly for

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@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ for decodability are around 24 dB for JT65, 26 dB for JT9.
Users often add some friendly chit-chat at the end of a QSO. Users often add some friendly chit-chat at the end of a QSO.
Free-format messages such as ``TNX ROBERT 73'' or ``5W VERT 73 GL'' Free-format messages such as ``TNX ROBERT 73'' or ``5W VERT 73 GL''
are supported, up to a maximum of 13 characters, including spaces. In are supported, up to a maximum of 13 characters, including spaces. In
general you should avoid the character / in free-text nessages, as the general you should avoid the character / in free-text messages, as the
program may then try to interpret your construction as part of a program may then try to interpret your construction as part of a
compound callsign. It should be obvious that the JT9 and JT65 compound callsign. It should be obvious that the JT9 and JT65
protocols are not designed or well suited for extensive conversations protocols are not designed or well suited for extensive conversations
@ -148,9 +148,9 @@ will be generated that best suit your needs.
=== Pre-QSO Checklist === Pre-QSO Checklist
Before attempting your first QSO with JT9 or JT65, be sure to go Before attempting your first QSO with one of the WSJT modes, be sure
through the <<TUTORIAL,Basic Operating Tutorial>> above, as well as the following to go through the <<TUTORIAL,Basic Operating Tutorial>> above as well
checklist: as the following checklist:
- Your callsign and grid locator set to correct values - Your callsign and grid locator set to correct values

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For quick reference, here's a short list of features and capabilities For quick reference, here's a short list of features and capabilities
added to _WSJT-X_ since Version 1.5.0: added to _WSJT-X_ since Version 1.5.0:
- *WSPR* mode, including automatic coordinated band-hopping and an - *WSPR* mode, including coordinated automatic band-hopping and a
two-pass decoder that can decode overlapping signals. two-pass decoder that can decode overlapping signals.
- EME-inspired features including *JT4* (submodes *A-G*), *Echo* mode, - EME-motivated features including *JT4* (submodes *A-G*), *Echo*
and automatic *Doppler tracking*. (Note that submodes *JT65B* and mode, and automatic *Doppler tracking*. The JT4 decoder is more
*JT65C* are also present in Version 1.6, but the high-sensitivity sensitive than that in the latest WSJT, and message averaging is fully
decoder required for EME is not yet included.) automated. (Note that submodes *JT65B* and *JT65C* are also present
in Version 1.6, but the high-sensitivity decoder required for EME is
not yet included.)
- Tools for accurate *frequency calibration* of your radio, so you can - Tools for accurate *frequency calibration* of your radio, so you can
be automatically ``on frequency'' to within about 1 Hz. be automatically on-frequency to within about 1 Hz.
- Mode-specific working frequencies accessible from the drop-down - Mode-specific working frequencies accessible from the drop-down
band selector. band selector.
- Many corrections of balky rig-control features implemented through
the hamlib library, and removal of a few unreliable features peculiar
to particular radios.
=== Future releases === Future releases

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computer's default audio device, be sure to turn off all system sounds computer's default audio device, be sure to turn off all system sounds
to prevent transmitting them over the air. to prevent transmitting them over the air.
IMPORTANT: If necessary, be sure that your audio device in configured to
sample at 48000 Hz, 16 bits.
- _Save Directory_: _WSJT-X_ can save its received audio sequences as - _Save Directory_: _WSJT-X_ can save its received audio sequences as
+.wav+ files. A default directory for these files is provided; you +.wav+ files. A default directory for these files is provided; you
can select another location if desired. can select another location if desired.
@ -21,4 +24,3 @@ program for automatic tracking of the Sun or Moon, as well as
predicted Doppler shift for the specified EME path. The file is predicted Doppler shift for the specified EME path. The file is
updated once per second. updated once per second.

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@ -22,7 +22,8 @@ the desired mode (or leave the Mode selection blank). Then click
configuration. configuration.
_Frequency Calibration_: If you have calibrated your radio with the _Frequency Calibration_: If you have calibrated your radio with the
technique described (...here...), enter the measured values for technique described {fmt_wspr}, or simply by measuring against WWV or
another reliable frequency reference, enter the measured values for
Intercept and Slope. Frequency values sent to the radio and received Intercept and Slope. Frequency values sent to the radio and received
from it will then be adjusted accordingly so that frequencies displayed from it will then be adjusted accordingly so that frequencies displayed
by _WSJT-X_ will be correct. by _WSJT-X_ will be correct.

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[[FIG_CONFIG_RPT]] [[FIG_CONFIG_RPT]]
image::images/reporting.png[align="center",alt="Reporting Screen"] image::images/reporting.png[align="center",alt="Reporting Screen"]
- _Logging_: Choose any desired options from this group. For detailed - _Logging_: Choose any desired options from this group.
descriptions of their effects, see
<<COMMAND_REF_LOGGING,Logging Command Reference>> section.
- _Network Services_: Check *Enable PSK Reporter Spotting* to send - _Network Services_: Check *Enable PSK Reporter Spotting* to send
reception reports to the {pskreporter} mapping facility. reception reports to the {pskreporter} mapping facility.

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@ -8,6 +8,6 @@
device for T/R switching, or CAT control, or VOX, as required for device for T/R switching, or CAT control, or VOX, as required for
your radio-to-computer connections your radio-to-computer connections
- Audio input and output devices supported by the operating system and - Audio input and output devices supported by the operating system and
capable of 48 kHz sample rate configured for sample rate 48000 Hz.
- Audio or equivalent USB connections between transceiver and computer - Audio or equivalent USB connections between transceiver and computer
- A means for synchronizing the computer clock to UTC within ±1 second - A means for synchronizing the computer clock to UTC within ±1 second

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@ -54,3 +54,10 @@ will be a good level for audio drive.
digital slider labeled *Pwr* at the right edge of the main window. digital slider labeled *Pwr* at the right edge of the main window.
* Toggle the *Tune* button once more to stop your test transmission. * Toggle the *Tune* button once more to stop your test transmission.
IMPORTANT: Windows Vista and later incorrectly configure audio devices
using the Texas Instruments PCM2900 series CODEC for microphone input
rather line input. (This chip is used in many radios with built-in
USB CODECs, as well as various other audio interfaces.) If using such
a device, be sure to set the mic level in the Recording Device
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// Status=review // Status=review
Utility programs *+jt9code+* and *+jt65code+* let you explore the The _WSJT-X_ packages include program *+rigctl-wsjtx[.exe]+*, which
conversion of user-level messages into channel symbols or ``tone can be used to send CAT sequences to a rig from the command line, or
numbers,'' and back again. These programs can be useful to someone from a batch file or shell script; and program *+rigctld-wsjtx[.exe]+*,
designing a beacon generator for JT9 or JT65, for understanding the which allows other compatible applications to share a CAT connection
to a rig. These program versions include the latest Hamlib rig
drivers -- the same ones used by _WSJT-X_ itself.
Additional utility programs *+jt4code+*, *+jt9code+*, and *+jt65code+*
let you explore the conversion of user-level messages into channel
symbols or ``tone numbers,'' and back again. These programs can be
useful to someone designing a beacon generator, for understanding the
permissible structure of transmitted messages, and for studying permissible structure of transmitted messages, and for studying
behavior of the error-control codes. behavior of the error-control codes.
Channel-symbol values for JT4 run from 0 to 3. The total number of
symbols in a transmitted message is 206. To run +jt4code+, enter the
program name followed by a JT4 message enclosed in quotes. In Windows
the command and program output might look like this:
C:\WSJTX> jt4code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN42"
Message Decoded Err? Type
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1. G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 1: Std Msg
Channel symbols
2 0 0 1 3 2 0 2 3 1 0 3 3 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0
2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 3 0 3 1 0 3 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 3
2 2 3 0 2 1 3 3 3 3 2 0 2 1 2 3 0 0 2 3 1 1 1 0 3 1 2 0 3 2
0 2 3 3 0 1 2 1 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 3 0 3 0 3 2 3 3 0 3 0 1 0
3 3 3 0 0 3 2 1 3 2 3 1 3 3 2 2 0 2 3 3 2 1 1 0 2 2 3 3 1 2
3 1 1 2 1 1 1 0 2 1 2 0 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 3 3 1 1 1 1
2 0 3 3 0 2 2 2 3 3 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 2 1 1 1 3 2 3 0 3
Channel-symbol values for JT9 run from 0 to 8, with 0 representing the Channel-symbol values for JT9 run from 0 to 8, with 0 representing the
sync tone. The total number of symbols in a transmitted message is sync tone. The total number of symbols in a transmitted message is
85. To run +jt9code+, enter the program name followed by a JT9 85. Enter the program name followed by a JT9 message enclosed in
message enclosed in quotes. In Windows the command and program output quotes:
might look like this:
C:\WSJTX> jt9code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN42" C:\WSJTX> jt9code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN42"
Message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 Message Decoded Err? Type
Channel symbols: -------------------------------------------------------------------
1. G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 1: Std Msg
Channel symbols
0 0 7 3 0 3 2 5 4 0 1 7 7 7 8 0 4 8 8 2 2 1 0 1 1 3 5 4 5 6 0 0 7 3 0 3 2 5 4 0 1 7 7 7 8 0 4 8 8 2 2 1 0 1 1 3 5 4 5 6
8 7 0 6 0 1 8 3 3 7 8 1 1 2 4 5 8 1 5 2 0 0 8 6 0 5 8 5 1 0 8 7 0 6 0 1 8 3 3 7 8 1 1 2 4 5 8 1 5 2 0 0 8 6 0 5 8 5 1 0
5 8 7 7 2 0 4 6 6 6 7 6 0 1 8 8 5 7 2 5 1 5 0 4 0 5 8 7 7 2 0 4 6 6 6 7 6 0 1 8 8 5 7 2 5 1 5 0 4 0
Decoded message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN42
For the corresponding program *+jt65code+* only the For the corresponding program *+jt65code+* only the
information-carrying channel symbols are shown, and the symbol values information-carrying channel symbols are shown, and the symbol values
range from 0 to 63. Sync synbols lie two tone intervals below data range from 0 to 63. Sync symbols lie two tone intervals below data
tone 0, and the sequential locations of sync symbols are described in tone 0, and the sequential locations of sync symbols are described in
the <<JT65PRO,JT65 Protocol>> section of this Guide. the <<JT65PRO,JT65 Protocol>> section of this Guide.
@ -32,13 +59,16 @@ displays the packed message of 72 bits, shown here as 12 six-bit
symbol values, followed by the channel symbols: symbol values, followed by the channel symbols:
C:\WSJTX> jt65code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN42" C:\WSJTX> jt65code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN42"
Message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 Message Decoded Err? Type
Packed message, 6-bit symbols: 61 36 45 30 3 55 3 2 14 5 33 40 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Information-carrying channel symbols: 1. G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 G0XYZ K1ABC FN42 1: Std Msg
Packed message, 6-bit symbols 61 36 45 30 3 55 3 2 14 5 33 40
Information-carrying channel symbols
56 40 8 40 51 47 50 34 44 53 22 53 28 31 13 60 46 2 14 58 43 56 40 8 40 51 47 50 34 44 53 22 53 28 31 13 60 46 2 14 58 43
41 58 35 8 35 3 24 1 21 41 43 0 25 54 9 41 54 7 25 21 9 41 58 35 8 35 3 24 1 21 41 43 0 25 54 9 41 54 7 25 21 9
62 59 7 43 31 21 57 13 59 41 17 49 19 54 21 39 33 42 18 2 60 62 59 7 43 31 21 57 13 59 41 17 49 19 54 21 39 33 42 18 2 60
Decoded message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN42
For an illustration of the power of the strong error-control coding in For an illustration of the power of the strong error-control coding in
JT9 and JT65, try looking at the channel symbols after changing a JT9 and JT65, try looking at the channel symbols after changing a
@ -46,14 +76,19 @@ single character in the message. For example, change the grid locator
from +FN42+ to +FN43+ in the JT65 message: from +FN42+ to +FN43+ in the JT65 message:
C:\Users\joe\wsjt\wsjtx_install>jt65code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN43" C:\Users\joe\wsjt\wsjtx_install>jt65code "G0XYZ K1ABC FN43"
Message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN43 Message Decoded Err? Type
Packed message, 6-bit symbols: 61 36 45 30 3 55 3 2 14 5 33 41 ----------------------------------------------------------------------
Information-carrying channel symbols: 1. G0XYZ K1ABC FN43 G0XYZ K1ABC FN43 1: Std Msg
Packed message, 6-bit symbols 61 36 45 30 3 55 3 2 14 5 33 41
Information-carrying channel symbols
25 35 47 8 13 9 61 40 44 9 51 6 8 40 38 34 8 2 21 23 30 25 35 47 8 13 9 61 40 44 9 51 6 8 40 38 34 8 2 21 23 30
51 32 56 39 35 3 50 48 30 8 5 40 18 54 9 24 30 26 61 23 11 51 32 56 39 35 3 50 48 30 8 5 40 18 54 9 24 30 26 61 23 11
3 59 7 7 39 1 25 24 4 50 17 49 52 19 34 7 4 34 61 2 61 3 59 7 7 39 1 25 24 4 50 17 49 52 19 34 7 4 34 61 2 61
Decoded message: G0XYZ K1ABC FN43
You will discover that every possible JT65 message differs from every You will discover that every possible JT65 message differs from every
other possible JT65 message in at least 52 of the 63 other possible JT65 message in at least 52 of the 63
information-carrying channel symbols. information-carrying channel symbols.

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=== VHF Setup === VHF Setup
V1.6.0 is the first _WSJT-X_ version to include features specifically V1.6.0 is the first _WSJT-X_ version to include features specifically
designed for use on VHF and higher bands. These features include *JT4*, designed for use on VHF and higher bands. These features include
a mode particularly useful for EME on the microwave bands; *Echo* mode, *JT4*, a mode particularly useful for EME on the microwave bands;
for detecting and measuring your own lunar echoes; and automatic *Echo* mode, for detecting and measuring your own lunar echoes; and
*Doppler tracking* for the EME path. (Note that sub-modes JT65B and automatic *Doppler tracking* for the EME path. The accuracy of
JT65C are present in v1.6.0, but are not yet fully implemented for EME Doppler calculations is better than 1 Hz at 10 GHz. (Note that
purposes.) sub-modes JT65B and JT65C are present in v1.6.0, but are not yet fully
implemented for EME purposes.)
- To activate the VHF-and-up features check the box labeled _Enable - To activate the VHF-and-up features check the box labeled _Enable
VHF/UHF/Microwave features_ on the *Settings | General* tab. VHF/UHF/Microwave features_ on the *Settings | General* tab.
@ -32,23 +33,30 @@ image::images/VHF_controls.png[align="center",alt="VHF Controls"]
- On the *View* menu, select *Astronomical data* to display a window - On the *View* menu, select *Astronomical data* to display a window
with important information for tracking the Moon and performing with important information for tracking the Moon and performing
automatic Doppler control. automatic Doppler control. Check the box labeled _Doppler tracking_
to ensure that the right-hand portion of the window is visible.
image::images/Astronomical_data.png[align="center",alt="Astronomical data"] image::images/Astronomical_data.png[align="center",alt="Astronomical data"]
IMPORTANT: Note that two different types of Doppler control are provided. IMPORTANT: Note that two different types of Doppler control are provided.
- Select _Full Doppler to DX Grid_ if you know your QSO partner's locator - Select _Full Doppler to DX Grid_ if you know your QSO partner's locator
and he/she is not using Doppler control. and he/she will not be using any Doppler control.
- Select _Constant frequency on Moon_ to correct for your own (one-way) - Select _Constant frequency on Moon_ to correct for your own (one-way)
Doppler shift to or from the Moon. If your QSO partner does the same Doppler shift to or from the Moon. If your QSO partner does the same
thing, both stations will have the required Doppler compensation. thing, both stations will have the required Doppler compensation.
Moreover, anyone else using this option will hear both of you Moreover, anyone else using this option will hear both of you
without the need for manual frequency changes. The hypothetical ``man without the need for manual frequency changes. The hypothetical ``man
in the moon'' will copy all of you on the selected nominal frequency: in the moon'' will copy all of you on the selected nominal frequency.
in the example depicted above, this is 100 kHz above the stated band
edge, e.g., 10368.100 MHz for the 10 GHz band. - In the example depicted above, the moon-based nominal frequency is
100 kHz above the stated band edge, or 10368.100 MHz for the 10 GHz
band. The home station two-way self Doppler shift is +6193 Hz, so the
one-way shift is +3096.5 Hz. Therefore, the receive frequency is set
to 10,360.103097 Hz. When a transmission is started, the frequency
is reset to 3096.5 Hz below the nomial frequency.
- Spinner controls at top right of the Astronomical Data window let you - Spinner controls at top right of the Astronomical Data window let you
set a working frequency above the nominal band edge. The frequency above set a working frequency above the nominal band edge. The frequency above
@ -61,21 +69,21 @@ band edge is the sum of the numbers in these two controls (kHz + Hz).
- Select the desired submode, which determines the tone spacing. - Select the desired submode, which determines the tone spacing.
Higher spacings are used on the higher microwave bands, to allow for Higher spacings are used on the higher microwave bands, to allow for
larger Doppler spreads. For example, JT4F is generally used for EME on larger Doppler spreads. For example, JT4F is generally used for EME on
the 10 GHz band. the 10 GHz band.
- If using a transverter, set the appropriate offset on the - If using a transverter, set the appropriate offset on the *Settings
*Settings | Frequencies* tab. Offset is defined as (desired | Frequencies* tab. Offset is defined as (desired transceiver dial
transceiver dial reading) minus (desired on-the-air frequency). For reading) minus (desired on-the-air frequency). For example, when
example, when using a 144 MHz radio at 10368 MHz, using a 144 MHz radio at 10368 MHz, offset = (144 - 10368) =
offset = (144 - 10368) = -10224.000. Right-click anywhere inside the -10224.000. If the band is already in the table, you can edit the
_Station Information_ box, select the desired band, and enter the offset by double clicking on the offset field itself. Otherwise a new
offset number. band can be added by right clicking in the table and selecting _Insert_.
image::images/Add_station_info.png[align="center",alt="Station information"] image::images/Add_station_info.png[align="center",alt="Station information"]
- The JT4 decoder in _WSJT-X_ includes optional facilities for - The JT4 decoder in _WSJT-X_ includes optional facilities for
averaging over successive trandmissions and also correlation decoding, averaging over successive transmissions and also correlation decoding,
sometimesknown as ``Deep Search''. The *Decode* menu appears to sometimes known as ``Deep Search''. The *Decode* menu appears to
provide options to set different decoding behavior. However, in JT4 mode provide options to set different decoding behavior. However, in JT4 mode
this program version always behaves as if you have selected _Include this program version always behaves as if you have selected _Include
correlation_. correlation_.
@ -87,9 +95,8 @@ activate automatic generation of these messages, check the box labeled
_Sh_ on the main window. _Sh_ on the main window.
IMPORTANT: Many additional hints for using JT4 and Echo mode on the IMPORTANT: Many additional hints for using JT4 and Echo mode on the
EME path are available here: EME path are available {jt4eme}. (Thanks to G3WDG for preparing this
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/WSJT-X_for_JT4_v6.pdf. Thanks useful document.)
to G3WDG for preparing this document!.
=== Echo Mode === Echo Mode
@ -99,7 +106,7 @@ from the *Mode* menu, aim your antenna at the moon, pick a clear
frequency, and toggle click *Tx Enable*. _WSJT-X_ will then cycle frequency, and toggle click *Tx Enable*. _WSJT-X_ will then cycle
through the following loop every 6 seconds: through the following loop every 6 seconds:
1. Transmit a fixed tone for 2.3 s 1. Transmit a 1500 Hz fixed tone for 2.3 s
2. Wait about 0.2 s for start of the return echo 2. Wait about 0.2 s for start of the return echo
3. Record the received signal for 2.3 s 3. Record the received signal for 2.3 s
4. Analyze, average, and display the results 4. Analyze, average, and display the results

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[[CONFIG]] [[CONFIG]]
== Settings == Settings
Select *Settings* from the *File* menu or by typing *F2* (on Select *Settings* from the *File* menu or by typing *F2*. (On
Macintosh, *Command* or *Cmd*). The following sections describe setup Macintosh select *Preferences* from the WSJT-X menu, or use the
optiions available on each of seven tabs selectable near the top of the keyboard *Command* or *Cmd* key.) The following sections describe
window. setup optiions available on each of seven tabs selectable near the top
of the window.
[[GENERAL]] [[GENERAL]]
=== General === General
@ -137,8 +138,7 @@ include::vhf-features.adoc[]
include::make-qso.adoc[] include::make-qso.adoc[]
[[COMMAND_REF]] [[COMMAND_REF]]
== Command Reference == On-Screen Controls
include::command-reference.adoc[]
[[CONTROLS_WIDE]] [[CONTROLS_WIDE]]
=== Wide Graph === Wide Graph