[LOGic] WSJT <> LOGic functionality

[Bill W5WVO]

Mel Martin wrote:
> If DM780 is going to include WSJT it could be that Joe has the
> necessary code encapsulated in a DLL which means that it could be
> incorporated into Logic at some point. I really can't see
> re-inventing the wheel

Aw, heck, Mel, people do it all the time!

> ... Maybe there is hope ;-)

I think so! Hopefully it will be available about the time I get my new K3 
(April or so). Waiting with bated breath...

Bill


>
> Bill W5WVO wrote:
>> Mel,
>>
>> I don't know for sure -- but I assume not. I've never been aware of
>> Joe saying anything about a DDE interface in his code. This is why
>> I'm not holding out too much hope.
>>
>> However, Simon Brown's (HB9DRV) DM780 multi-mode digital control
>> program is going to be sporting WSJT capability soon. My
>> understanding is that Simon is working on it, or possibly even
>> final-testing it, at this time. This program interfaces seamlessly
>> with his Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) software. If this all works as well
>> as Simon's stuff usually does, I'll move over to that system for my
>> VHF WSJT work. My sense is that Simon's implementation is a completely 
>> original code
>> set supporting the WSJT modes, rather than a port of Joe Taylor's
>> code. Could be wrong, don't quote me. Joe's WSJT software works
>> exceedingly well, so it would be a high bar to cross.
>>
>> BTW -- FSK441 definitely benefits from QRO power, as do all
>> weak-signal modes where you're running at or just above the noise
>> floor -- but I know a lot of guys who run FSK411 on 6m very
>> successfully with 100W and a low, simple beam. I run 400W to
>> 5-over-5 at 40 ft, and wouldn't mind running more, but this is by no
>> means "necessary" to make contacts using this mode.
>>
>> And it is really fun. :-)
>>
>> Bill W5WVO
>>
>>
>> Mel Martin wrote:
>>> Do you know if WSJT has a functional DDE interface, Bill? That's
>>> prerequisite for Dennis to do anything.
>>>
>>> Bill W5WVO wrote:
>>>> I used the wrong word, or didn't explain myself well enough. Yes,
>>>> DDE interoperability is what I'm looking for. WSJT already has a
>>>> rudimentary (very!) logging capability, and it should be capable of
>>>> being connected to LOGic fairly easily.
>>>>
>>>> Bill W5WVO
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Mel Martin wrote:
>>>>> ...but that doesn't explain why he would be logging manually.
>>>>>
>>>>> James C. Hall, MD wrote:
>>>>>> Mel:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think he means DDE function as with Hamscope.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73, Jamie
>>>>>> WB4YDL
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>>>>> [mailto:logic-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mel Martin
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 1:04 PM
>>>>>> To: LOGic is open to all radio amateurs for discussion of LOGic
>>>>>> logging program
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [LOGic] WSJT <> LOGic functionality
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi Bill... it's not clear what information you require... why do
>>>>>> you have to log manually. Is it just a question of adding the
>>>>>> modes (easily done)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bill W5WVO wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lately I've gotten heavy into VHF meteor-scatter and tropo/EME
>>>>>>> digital
>>>>>> modes (FSK441, JT6M, JT65). These modes are supported exclusively
>>>>>> in the WSJT software by Joe Taylor, K1JT. It would sure be nice
>>>>>> if WSJT and LOGic would work together. Right now I'm logging all
>>>>>> my WSJT contacts manually. Anybody else using WSJT with LOGic?
>>>>>> Any plans for tighter integration? Dennis?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bill
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