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Re: [VHFcontesting] Changing from WSJT to SSB

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Subject: Re: [VHFcontesting] Changing from WSJT to SSB
From: jon jones <n0jk@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:06:26 +0000
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My setup for WSJT-X is pretty basic. FT-991a (built in USB port) and lap top PC 
for portable. To switch from WSJT-X (FT8 or MSK144) to SSB I use the A/B dual 
VFOs. VFO B is on 50.125 MHz. Hit VFO A and back to the 6 Meter WSJT-X 
frequencies. Use CAT control for WSJT-X. Easy to go back and forth.  Noted very 
little SSB activity in the recent VHF Contest on 6 Meters. No local SSB or CW 
ops, and even during the Es opening;  only a couple of weak ops on SSB. FT8 was 
hopping.

 -- Jon N0JK  EM28

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> I suspect the radio is not their source of difficulty. If others have a > 
> setup like mine (radio with built-in USB port) then the trouble comes from > 
> sharing the CAT control. My logger that I use during SSB wants exclusive > 
> use of the port, until I switch to WSJT which then itself wants exclusive > 
> use of the USB port. The changeover can take a little care and attention to > 
> keep the computer happy. It sounds like you've avoided that by going to > 
> manual frequency control (actually manual radio presets), but as for me I > 
> like to let WSJT and my logger always stay in sync with (and control) the > 
> radio's frequency. > 73 Barry K7BWH > Seattle, WA CN87us

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