[VHFcontesting] WSJT-Xand FT-8

[Mark Spencer]

Thanks Alan.  I believe I have a solution to the "need to look at the computer problem" (I can get audible alerts from the computer.)  Once I detect a band opening I expect I will stop and park in a safe place before operating.


73


Mark S
VE7AFZ

mark at alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099

On May 28, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Alan Larson <wa6azp at gmail.com> wrote:

>> Interesting..   Comments like this present me with a minor dilemma about
> what frequency to "listen for band openings" on 50 MHz while driving when
> roving (:   At this point I'm expecting there will be more activity on FT8
> and hence a greater likelihood of detecting a band opening.  It will
> interesting to see what happens during the contest.  A good problem to have
> I suppose.
> 
>  I would suggest listening 50.125 or 50.095, perhaps with scanning around
> there.
> 
>  That way you can hear when there is an opening, and you don't need to
> keep looking at the computer while driving.
> 
>  Remember, though, that in some states it is illegal to operate while
> driving.
> 
>        Alan
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