[WriteLog] FT8 in 2019 RTTY Roundup

[Keith Beebe W3KB]

I do not use the radio interface on FT8 for that exact reason. WSJT will run without it.  Use FT8 on one side of the screen with no radio control and a logging program on the other side of the screen with radio control.

It can be done.

Keith W3KB


From: wk6i.jeff at gmail.com
Sent: October 22, 2018 1:23 PM
To: keith at w3kb.net
Cc: wa1fcn at charter.net; writelog at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] FT8 in 2019 RTTY Roundup


FYI all - the RTTY Roundup rules now officially include FT8 as an allowed mode, and they added a new rule (7.4 I think) to clarify which FT8 is allowed and how it affects your Unlimited status.

I haven't yet tried to run Writelog and WSJT at the same time but I expect it won't go well, because they both want to run the radio.

73 jeff wk6i

On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM Keith Beebe W3KB <keith at w3kb.net<mailto:keith at w3kb.net>> wrote:
My Yaesu FT1000MP Mark V works just fine on FT8.

Driven with RigBlaster audio interface and use Upper Side Band (USB) to transmit.

Keith W3KB


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From: WriteLog <writelog-bounces at contesting.com<mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com>> On Behalf Of robert f beaudoin
Sent: October 22, 2018 8:56 AM
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Subject: Re: [WriteLog] FT8 in 2019 RTTY Roundup


GM Randy

         This idea of FT8 and RTTY Roundup got my interest. I just might get

         in it this year.  My main rig FT1k Mark5 will not do FT8.  My second

         rig  TS870 and computer will operate FT8 just fine.  they both have

         Writelog on them.  Maybe I could do a merge from second radio/computer

         to main computer ?  Then again maybe Writelog will give us a real update

         including FT8 support.

                 73 BoB WA1FCN


On 10/12/2018 1:17 PM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> It is my understanding that ARRL intends to permit FT8 QSOs to count
> during the 2019 ARRL RTTY Roundup in January. The ARRL web site still
> has the 2018 rules, so can't confirm this has been announced, but I
> have seen communication from W9JJ that it will happen.
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> This could have some rather interesting side effects and strategy impacts.
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> It may also have an impact on WL users.  What will be the best way to
> integrate RTTY and FT8 into Writelog for the contest?
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> Randy, K5ZD
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