[ADXA] ARRL 222 and up contest

[Steven Rutledge]

Well, we made a Q, easily, on 432, FT8.  Thanks Dennis.

Steve, QQ

On 8/7/2021 2:20 PM, Steven Rutledge wrote:
> I can point your way, I heard VY on, I’m in EM55BD.  Text me when you are calling 901 849 7449
>
>> On Aug 7, 2021, at 1:19 PM, Dennis Schaefer <dennisw5rz at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 
>> I set things up for 432 Mhz for this contest.  The rules specify exchanging 6 character grid designators.  I can put this in on the WSJT-X setup screen but it still transmits only EM35.  I manually added the other two characters in the exchange block on the main screen but it still sends EM35, not EM35ki.
>>
>> I'm sure it's just some little piddly thing that is right in front of me and I missed it.
>>
>> Two questions:
>> 1.  Can someone tell me how to do a proper grid exchange?
>> 2.  Is anyone going to be on 432 Mhz SSB, CW, or FT8?
>>
>> I have 100 watts and 22 elements up 12 feet, so I feel like I could work out at least as far as Memphis or KC in the early morning.  I'm not that familiar with propagation on 432 except for EME, so I might be overly optimistic.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dennis, W5RZ
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