[TVARC] FT-8 frequencies

[Karen Erickson]

Yes, thanks so much! I can’t wait until my Elmer has me set up and ready to go. Ha!
73,
Karen 

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> On Jun 26, 2018, at 2:36 PM, George Briggs <k2dm at att.net> wrote:
> 
> Thank you to Pete and Tony for providing all this helpful information about using FT-8 to
> contact the Baker Island DXpedition.
> Good luck everyone!
> 73,
> George K2DM
> 
> 
> From: Anthony Hackenberg <anthony.w.hackenberg at gmail.com>
> To: "TVARC MailList at QSL.net" <tvarc at mailman.qth.net> 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 2:07 PM
> Subject: [TVARC] FT-8 frequencies
> 
> Hi Members of TVARC's Maillist,
> 
> Pete's on the  right track.  I just tried his idea to use the "cloning" feature in WSJT-X software to enter the unusual FT8 frequencies that the Baker Island 2018 DXpedition will be using.  This cloning feature is definitely the way to go.  Unfortunately, I don't have time to provide all the details; so here are the hightlights:
> 
> Start WSjT-X (be sure your are using version 1.9.1 & NOT a beta);
> 
> Select "Configurations" > "Default" > "Clone" to make a backup of your current setting BEFORE you do anything you might regret not having a backup before your did it;
> 
> Select "Configurations" > "Default Copy" > "Rename" [to rename your backed-up copy of your original settings to say "BackupCopy20180626 at 1356" (a filename that will mean something to you; here I've timestamped it);
> 
> Select "Configurations" > "Default" > "Clone" again;
> 
> Select "Configurations" > "Default" > "Rename" again & rename this configuration settings set to something meaningful (like "BakerIsland");
> 
> Select "Configurations" > "BakerIsland" & NOW start making the various changes Pete documented so well in his earlier \posting to this Maillist (i.e. add the unique Baker FT8 frequencies, toggle ON the "Hound" mode", etc).
> 
> When you finished making all the necessary changes to that "BakerIsland" settings set, you'll have at least 2 configurations (your "Default" and your new "BakerIsland").  So, the cloining feature is the cats meow for getting ready for Baker!
> 
> For additional help, see the WSJT-X 1.9.1 online documentation (Users Guide) at:
> https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.9.1.html
> 
> [For Cloning Feature, see this section of that manual:] 10.1.3. Configuration Menu
> 
> For how to add frequencies, see this section of that manual: 4.6. Frequencies
> https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.9.1.html#BAND_SETTINGS
> 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Tony/K4QR
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Anthony W. Hackenberg
> Email: anthony.w.hackenberg at gmail.com
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