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

[Dan M. <dan...@gm...>]

FYI.  I just tried the “split” mode in WSJT-X for an FT8 QSO.  My Apache 100D seems to like it just fine.

 

From: Black Michael via wsjt-devel [mailto:wsj...@li...] 
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 12:04 PM
To: WSJT software development <wsj...@li...>
Cc: Black Michael <mdb...@ya...>
Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 - build 7752 and rig control

 

What if we just named that box "Audio Split Operation" and improve the tooltips?

 

Tooltip on groupbox: Special split ops for cleaner audio -- see help file

Tooltip on None: No split

Tooltip on Rig:  Use rig split capability

Tooltip on FakeIt:Split occurs on VFOA during transmit 

 

Might have to improve the help a bit to explain these things better.

 

de Mike W9MDB

 

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From: George J Molnar <Ge...@Mo... <mailto:Ge...@Mo...> >
To: WSJT software development <wsj...@li... <mailto:wsj...@li...> > 
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 11:40 AM
Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 - build 7752 and rig control

 

(Sorry Joe - posted this to you instead of the group - apologies for the double message)

 

Hi Joe,

 

I was just about to send an “amen” to Mike’s comments - he hit it on the head. 

 

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.

 

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. Personal preference, really. It’s not wrong either way, so technically doesn’t need a solution. Just a preference that I suspect others may share. Having CAT enabled for PTT and proper logging is very desirable, though, so I don’t want to disable it.

 

BTW, the manual is an excellent guide. I fear that most don’t read it line by line, or even at all. We can’t count on the very clear text (and it is) making it to all users before they get frustrated or vent their feelings on-line. The more we can make intuitive and transparent, the better for everyone.

 

/opinion

 

George J Molnar

Nevada, USA
KF2T  @GJMolnar

 

 

 

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