Moving Up on the Technical Side
Today’s Article Count is 16 — Most Recent Update: July 08, 2023
Articles in this area address topics that may be of interest once you have mastered the basics of setting up and operating your Ham Radio Station.
FTDX-1200
CAT Control
Posted January 31, 2022
This is what you need to know when setting out to connect your Yaesu FTDX-1200 transceiver with WSJT-X, N3FJP, and FLRIG application software. Updated content.
Keywords: FLRIG, JTALERT, WSJT-X, YAESU FTDX-1200, N3FJP, CAT, COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCEIVER
What is Winlink?
Posted June 23, 2023
A few words on the topic of Winlink Express — the eMail Client that works well with Amateur Radio transceivers. With Winlink and your Amateur Radio license you can send and receive eMail from places that are not connected to the Internet.
Keywords: EMAIL CLIENT, SOUND CARD, RADIOGRAM
Advanced CAT Control
Posted January 31, 2022
Our author takes a deeper dive into the topic of CAT Control. This has nothing to do with herding cats. In this case, CAT is the acronym for Computer Assisted Transceiver.
FTDX-1200 CAT Control ADVANCED topics [PDF]
Keywords: COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCEIVER, WSJT-X, FLDIGI, PERSONAL COMPUTER, SOUND CARD
Bandpass Filters
Posted July 03, 2023
When two or more station are being used in close proximity of each other you may experience inter-station interference. The powerful signal produced by a transmitter can overload the nearby receiver. A bandpass filter may be helpful in preventing overload.
How Do I-Bandpass Filters [PDF]
Keywords: LOW PASS, HIGH PASS, BANDPASS, BAND PASS, ATTENUATE,
FT-991-A Digital Settings
Posted December 26, 2020
Captured in one place and presented as an authoritative reference for those who wish to configure a Yaesu FT-991-A transceiver to operate using the popular digital modes.
How Do I-FT991A For Digital [PDF]
Keywords: YAESU, FT-991A, DIGITAL MODES, SOUND CARD, MENU SETTINGS
PSK31
Posted July 08, 2023
A look at the original computer sound card mode for HF.
Keywords: PSK31, BPSK31, QPSK31, DIGITAL, SOUND CARD
Keeping Accurate Time
Posted December DD, 2018
If your Ham Radio interests have drawn you into operating the Digital Modes you will achieve the best results through having very accurate time settings on your PC.
Keywords: DIMENSION 4, WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO, GPS, NIST, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS
JTAlert Software
Posted March 30, 2019
Cumberland Amateur Radio Club is preparing itself for a very digital Field Day 2019. We have some of the greatest minds working on our FT8 Field Day strategy and execution plans.
Keywords: N3FJP, LOGGING, LOTW, LOGBOOK OF THE WORLD, EQSL
Tune It Up
Posted February 23, 2019
Why is that device called an Antenna Tuner since it does absolutely nothing about tuning the antenna? Find out…
Keywords: IMPEDANCE, REACTANCE, SWR, STANDING WAVE RATIO, INDUCTIVE, CAPACITIVE
WSJT-X Waterfall +
Posted April 13, 2019
Some tips on using WSJT-X and operating FT8 digital mode. What possible reasons were on Joe Taylor’s mind when he created the waterfall?.
Keywords: WEAK SIGNAL, K1JT, JOE TAYLOR, CLEAR FREQUENCY, HINSON, FT8 OPERATING GUIDE
Rig Control with FLRIG
Posted April 07, 2019
I bet you consider a PC to be an essential part of your station. In this article you will learn ways in which that PC can perform Rig Control to simplify the way you use various ham radio applications.
Keywords: TIGERTRONICS, SIGNALINK, WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO, RIGBLASTER
Update: FLRIG with N3FJP
Posted April 13, 2019
FLRIG and N3FJP make a great team. Here is an easy way to semi-automate contact logging with digital modes. FLRIG. . . WSJT-X. . . N3FJP. . .
Keywords: CORRECTION, FLRIG, N3FJP, WSJT-X, JTALERT
How Much Power Do I Really Need?
Posted Month DD, 20YY
Take a moment and think about the Voyager 2 deep space probe. The spacecraft is located about 12.57 billion miles away and is equipped with a 22.4 watt transmitter. Its signal strength upon arrival at Earth is less than one-quadrillionth of a watt, yet the data and images are being copied and decoded.
How Much Power Do I Need? [PDF]
Keywords: FEMTO, VOYAGER,
New Digital Modes…
Posted April 21, 2019
At first, this sounded like alphabet soup. This article talks about a new Narrow Band Emergency Management System digital mode… and more!
Keywords: FLDIGI, NBEMS, THOR, MFSK32, RSID, JS8CALL,
What is the Difference…?
Posted May 12, 2019
The Weak Signal digital modes (WSJT-X) change and grow rapidly. It is easy to spend unproductive time using one of the older products when a newer product might be exactly what you need. Here are tips we wish to share.
Keywords: FT8, FT4, K1JT, HINSON, JT65, JT9,
Fun With VHF
Posted August 06, 2020
We have a document about interfacing Headsets with Mobile Rigs.
How Do I… Headset for VHF Mobile [PDF]
Keywords: ELECTRET, DYNAMIC, HEIL AD-1, HEADSET, BM-10, BM-17,
FT-857 D Digital Modes
Posted February 24, 2020
In this How Do I… article, Frank Mellott KB3PQT describes his efforts to configure the FT-857D to work in conjunction with FLRig, FLDigi and his antenna tuner. He was successful and achieved victory.
Keywords: YAESU, SCU-17, USB, FLRIG, CT62
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