[wsjt-devel] FT8: Three extra bits are available

[Palle Preben-H. O. <pa...@oz...>]

FT8 sounds promising. Joe wrote:
*Three extra bits are available in the message payload, with uses yet to
be **defined.  We have in mind special message formats that might be used
in **contests, and the like.  Your considered suggestions for use of these
bits **are very welcome!*


   1. VHF contests in Europe needs the full 6 digit WWL locator like JO55
   *ul*. A QTH locator has always had 6 digits (or more for microwave),
   using only 4 digits comes from eme and has spread to HF
   2. Many contests needs a report and a serial number like 59*001* and
   even sometimes a 4 digit serial number 59*1001* when more than 1.000
   QSO's has been worked in the contest
   3. Sometimes a state/area/membership/IOTA number or similar free text
   needs to be transmitted. Most contest exchanges can be found in the N1MM
   contest program https://n1mm.hamdocs.com


73, Palle, OZ1RH.
www.oz1rh.com