Moving Up on the Technical Side

Today’s Article Count is 16 — Most Recent Update: July 08, 2023

Articles in this area address topics that may be of interest once you have mastered the basics of setting up and operating your Ham Radio Station.

FTDX-1200
CAT Control

Posted January 31, 2022

This is what you need to know when setting out to connect your Yaesu FTDX-1200 transceiver with WSJT-X, N3FJP, and FLRIG application software. Updated content.

FTDX-1200 CAT Control [PDF]

Keywords: FLRIG, JTALERT, WSJT-X, YAESU FTDX-1200, N3FJP, CAT, COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCEIVER

What is Winlink?

Posted June 23, 2023

A few words on the topic of Winlink Express — the eMail Client that works well with Amateur Radio transceivers. With Winlink and your Amateur Radio license you can send and receive eMail from places that are not connected to the Internet.

What is Winlink? [PDF]

Keywords: EMAIL CLIENT, SOUND CARD, RADIOGRAM

Advanced CAT Control

Posted January 31, 2022

Our author takes a deeper dive into the topic of CAT Control. This has nothing to do with herding cats. In this case, CAT is the acronym for Computer Assisted Transceiver.

FTDX-1200 CAT Control ADVANCED topics [PDF]

Keywords: COMPUTER ASSISTED TRANSCEIVER, WSJT-X, FLDIGI, PERSONAL COMPUTER, SOUND CARD

Bandpass Filters

Posted July 03, 2023

When two or more station are being used in close proximity of each other you may experience inter-station interference. The powerful signal produced by a transmitter can overload the nearby receiver. A bandpass filter may be helpful in preventing overload.

How Do I-Bandpass Filters [PDF]

Keywords: LOW PASS, HIGH PASS, BANDPASS, BAND PASS, ATTENUATE,

FT-991-A Digital Settings

Posted December 26, 2020

Captured in one place and presented as an authoritative reference for those who wish to configure a Yaesu FT-991-A transceiver to operate using the popular digital modes.

How Do I-FT991A For Digital [PDF]

Keywords: YAESU, FT-991A, DIGITAL MODES, SOUND CARD, MENU SETTINGS

PSK31

Posted July 08, 2023

A look at the original computer sound card mode for HF.

How Do I – PSK31 [PDF]

Keywords: PSK31, BPSK31, QPSK31, DIGITAL, SOUND CARD

Keeping Accurate Time

Posted December DD, 2018

If your Ham Radio interests have drawn you into operating the Digital Modes you will achieve the best results through having very accurate time settings on your PC.

Keeping Accurate Time [PDF]

Keywords: DIMENSION 4, WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO, GPS, NIST, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS

JTAlert Software

Posted March 30, 2019

Cumberland Amateur Radio Club is preparing itself for a very digital Field Day 2019. We have some of the greatest minds working on our FT8 Field Day strategy and execution plans.

JTalert [PDF]

Keywords: N3FJP, LOGGING, LOTW, LOGBOOK OF THE WORLD, EQSL

Tune It Up

Posted February 23, 2019

Why is that device called an Antenna Tuner since it does absolutely nothing about tuning the antenna? Find out…

Tune It Up [PDF]

Keywords: IMPEDANCE, REACTANCE, SWR, STANDING WAVE RATIO, INDUCTIVE, CAPACITIVE

WSJT-X Waterfall +

Posted April 13, 2019

Some tips on using WSJT-X and operating FT8 digital mode. What possible reasons were on Joe Taylor’s mind when he created the waterfall?.

WSJT-X Waterfall [PDF}

Keywords: WEAK SIGNAL, K1JT, JOE TAYLOR, CLEAR FREQUENCY, HINSON, FT8 OPERATING GUIDE

Rig Control with FLRIG

Posted April 07, 2019

I bet you consider a PC to be an essential part of your station. In this article you will learn ways in which that PC can perform Rig Control to simplify the way you use various ham radio applications.

Rig Control with FLRIG [PDF]

Keywords: TIGERTRONICS, SIGNALINK, WEST MOUNTAIN RADIO, RIGBLASTER

Update: FLRIG with N3FJP

Posted April 13, 2019

FLRIG and N3FJP make a great team. Here is an easy way to semi-automate contact logging with digital modes. FLRIG. . . WSJT-X. . . N3FJP. . .

FLRIG Update [PDF]

Keywords: CORRECTION, FLRIG, N3FJP, WSJT-X, JTALERT

Coming Soon…

Posted Month DD, 20YY

This space has been reserved in anticipation of new content being developed by our creative staff. Watch this space for new developments

Coming Soon…

Keywords: x

New Digital Modes…

Posted April 21, 2019

At first, this sounded like alphabet soup. This article talks about a new Narrow Band Emergency Management System digital mode… and more!

NBEMS RSID Digital [PDF]

Keywords: FLDIGI, NBEMS, THOR, MFSK32, RSID, JS8CALL,

What is the Difference…?

Posted May 12, 2019

The Weak Signal digital modes (WSJT-X) change and grow rapidly. It is easy to spend unproductive time using one of the older products when a newer product might be exactly what you need. Here are tips we wish to share.

WSJTX Modes [PDF]

Keywords: FT8, FT4, K1JT, HINSON, JT65, JT9,

Fun With VHF

Posted August 06, 2020

We have a document about interfacing Headsets with Mobile Rigs.

How Do I… Headset for VHF Mobile [PDF]

Keywords: ELECTRET, DYNAMIC, HEIL AD-1, HEADSET, BM-10, BM-17,

FT-857 D Digital Modes

Posted February 24, 2020

In this How Do I… article, Frank Mellott KB3PQT describes his efforts to configure the FT-857D to work in conjunction with FLRig, FLDigi and his antenna tuner. He was successful and achieved victory.

857D Ready For Digital [PDF]

Keywords: YAESU, SCU-17, USB, FLRIG, CT62