[Trlog] 2BSIQ update

[Tree]

One correction - it seems George came in 2nd in the CQP out of state.  Darn
K9CT!

On Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 6:24 PM Tree <tree at kkn.net> wrote:

> All -
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> I just realized I haven't posted much of an update on the new 2BSIQ
> features.
>
> This journey started for me six months ago when I started working with the
> SO2R mini and my own Arduino firmware.  The first contest that really
> started showing how powerful this could be was the August NAQP CW contest.
> Since then, I have used the new operator interface for a handful of
> contests - including the recent JARTS RTTY contest.  I had the rate meter
> around 150/hour running JAs on 15 and 10 meters!
>
> Yes - it is working in RTTY as well as SSB and CW.
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> George, K5TR, used it for his CQP effort where he had the top score
> outside of W6.
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> I feel that the code is mature enough to encourage other people to start
> using it.  It can be found in the tr2b branch.
>
> For me personally, I will be using this interface for all of my contesting
> efforts, including the CW Sprint.  We had an area wide power outage due to
> high fire danger in September, so operating the Sprint QRP was a good way
> to test the new interface without the pressure of a high-power effort.  I
> am excited to be using it in the upcoming SS CW and CQ WW contests and
> can't wait for the January NAQP contest.
>
> Basically, the program looks the same - except for the six or so lines
> below the editable log window.  Here, the screen is split into half and
> each side is dedicated to one radio.  Two USB keyboards are used - so that
> each keyboard is also dedicated to one radio. The basic look of the half
> screen is the same as the "classic" interface - just compressed a bit.
> There is full lockout to prevent simultaneous transmissions and a message
> cueing process on CW that works really nice.  Dualing CQs are supported in
> all three modes (if using K3/K4 radios).
>
> The band map pretty much works the same as it does in the classic mode -
> with whichever radio is S&Ping getting the focus.
>
> Full automatic audio switching is supported although I find for me, just
> leaving one radio in each ear works better.  You can use your existing YCCC
> SO2R box - or the SO2R mini with my own firmware.
>
> One limitation is that some of the SSB/RTTY features will require you to
> be using Elecraft radios (K3/K4).  There hasn't been any work done to make
> things work smoothly with other radios.  Perhaps that will be added in the
> future.
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