[VHFcontesting] Changing from WSJT to SSB

[jon jones]

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