[wsjt-devel] Hints for MSK144 operation

[Marco C. <PY...@ou...>]

     Hello,

     I'm totally new to MSK world and I would like to get some hints by 
experienced users about right settings to use with WSJT-X, as well as 
additional directions.

     Let's see the settings first:




 1. *Decoding*: FAST, NORMAL, DEEP (what is the format used normally?)
 2. *F Tol: *I let this always to 200*
    *
 3. *RX*: here I would like to ask: why program start with 160 Hz if the
    majority of ham operators use 1500 Hz?
 4. *T/R*: here we have to set to 15 or 30 seconds?

     Other doubt is related to monitoring local stations that are not 
coming trough scatter reflection, in this case (direct propagation to 
nearby station) normally the decoding fails and WSJT-X         doesn't 
show any message, is this normal?

   *     What are the best hours to expect a possible MSK144 propagation
    (of course considering the availability of a meteor shower), I mean
    during the day or during the night?

   *     Is it necessary to use an AZ/EL antenna to operate MSK or not?


     Many thanks for your kindest attention!



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*73 de Marco, PY1ZRJ (former IK5BCU)*
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