Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 - build 7752 and rig control

[Joe T. <jo...@pr...>]

Hi George,

On 6/30/2017 12:38 PM, George J Molnar wrote:
> The nut here seems to be with the use of the term “split.” It implies 
> two different frequencies are being used for the contact. This threw me, 
> and probably some others.

Yes, I understood what you took to be the meaning of "split".

The quoted text from the User Guide clearly states how "split" is being 
used there, and it does not mean two different frequencies are being 
used for the contact.

> We also use the “split” terminology to describe MSK144’s use of "CQ nnn” 
> to indicate a true split between calling and operating frequency. That 
> makes plenty of sense, but isn’t what we’re doing for FT8, for example.
> 
> As for “needing” a “solution.” it’s really neither a need, nor a 
> solution. I don’t want to see my dial frequency move without explicit 
> command by me. 

Then set "Split operation" to "None".

	-- Joe, K1JT