[Skimmertalk] WSJT-X skimming load balancing?

[Ted Gisske]

Andy,

I've been load-sharing the output of an RP-16 between two computers with no
difficulty for many months. You don't even have to go thru the whole
SkimServ.ini/SkimServ2.ini gymnastics to make it work. Each computer only is
running one instance of SkimServ, so no gymnastics are necessary. You do
have to reference each half of the RP16 by MAC address on each computer.

 

You will need to have Gigabit Ethernet between the RP and both computers. 

73,

Ted

K9IMM

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Andy KU7T
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2020 7:23 PM
To: skimmertalk at contesting.com
Subject: [Skimmertalk] WSJT-X skimming load balancing?

 

HI, 

 

I am running the Red Pitaya 16 bit.

 

I noticed that my computer does not seem to be up to the task to run all CW
bands and 5 FT8 bands. FT8 via WSTR-X with the FT8Start.exe seems  to cause
CPU intensive spikes. I also, noticed that the spikes occur every 30 s and I
am spotting FT8 spots every 30s. It really should be every 15s. I also
noticed that others that spot send spots every 15s. 

 

Does anyone know how to balance this better?  Is there some setting to make
WSJT-X instances less power hungry?  Can I offload some of the WSJT-X
instances to another computer (since data comes via ethernet)?  Any ideas
are appreciated. Trying not to invest into a branch new computer yet.

 

73

Andy

KU7T

 

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