Very useful video. I've just started exploring JS8 Call and have not used most of the features you covered but wondered about them. Now I'll be able to use them with less fumbling through the learning process.
Glad it helped Marvin. JS8 is a fantastic digital mode packed with features. Things can be a bit confusing at first but you will be a pro in no time. I also have an updated version of this vid th-cam.com/video/xuMjf-YXQu0/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching! de KM4ACK
Very nice video. Tks fer all information. At this time I only have a little problem about spotting callsign in pskreport. Works very fine. All the best.
Fantastic job on the explanation the controls and basic functions of JS8 =) Thank you very much for using 2M SSB for your demo with 5 watts inside your state =) Yes it can be done on 2 Meters people =) de N5VMO Pat EM25TJ
Just wait Pat. We were running more tests over 2M this morning. Won't say how little, but we were able to use VERY little power during the testing this morning. I think most people will be surprised. Video coming soon.
@@KM4ACK VERY VERY GOOD 8-) I'm trying to get the techs around here interested in digital modes and how little power is needed to communicate =) All they hear around here is POWER POWER POWER ...... I cannot hear you /-) HI HI
I am wondering if this would be useful for SSB CB for extending the range beyond your typical 5miles. My non ham people that would likely be in my Emergency group could possibly use this in the SHTF scenario.
It would probably extend the range at least by a bit. The bigger question is how you would interface the Pi to the radio. Not sure CB radios typically have cat control and audio ports? Also, is digital legal on 11 meters? I have never looked into it.
@@KM4ACK You don't need the above to do digital on a radio. All you need is a mic connector for the radio wired to the signalink. I have done digi modes on old radios so long as they are stable. An experiment could probably be done on local 10m to see what the range is like. WSPR seems to go pretty far on ground wave. I live about 100km from LA, and I seem to reach there without skywave propagation on 10m. That is pretty impressive.
@@kq6up The signalink will certainly work. I use a couple of them for the Yaesu 2980 radios that don't have the needed ports for digital. 10M would be a great test 🙂
Ok, I have some basic, basic questions. 1.) when you use the log button does it just log the contact inside this program, or one of those automated logging programs like QRZ or LBotW, or both?
I don't play with the logging much. I do know it logs inside of JS8Call. I also think you are able to connect some FD logging software as well. Not sure about everyday logging though. 73, de KM4ACK
JS8Call is pretty cool, but man it is soooo slooooow.. it takes over a minute to send a sentence? I used to use FSQCall which is much faster, can send and receive images, and has "sounding" which is similar to the heartbeat feature.. I've been monitoring 40m FSQ freq (7104mHz) but no sigs there anymore. Pretty sure people suffer through the slowness of JS8Call just so they can be part of the whole FT8 crowd.
If you are AWAY from your station, as you mentioned, and you are TX, you are in violation of FCC rules. Cannot relay, or any transmit without a control OP present. Do not send this false info to new hams. You MUST be at the station, or else disable auto until you return.
Terrific video, I'm all set to go now. Jason I appreciate your teaching style, no ad libs, you get right down to it.
Excellent overview! I’m looking forward to experimenting with JS8Call over the next few days.
Very useful video. I've just started exploring JS8 Call and have not used most of the features you covered but wondered about them. Now I'll be able to use them with less fumbling through the learning process.
Glad it helped Marvin. JS8 is a fantastic digital mode packed with features. Things can be a bit confusing at first but you will be a pro in no time. I also have an updated version of this vid th-cam.com/video/xuMjf-YXQu0/w-d-xo.html Thanks for watching! de KM4ACK
Thanks for taking the time to enlighten us on JS8. Your videos are quite helpful and easy to understand. 73
Thank you J, Excellent content as usual.
Great video. You have sparked my interest in JS8. Hope to you work you down the log.
Very nice video. Tks fer all information. At this time I only have a little problem about spotting callsign in pskreport. Works very fine. All the best.
Is there a frequency that I should use in VHF-UHF? I know there is digital parts of HF, is there a Digital part of the VHF-UHF?
I would use the frequency listed in the application.
Fantastic job on the explanation the controls and basic functions of JS8 =) Thank you very much for using 2M SSB for your demo with 5 watts inside your state =) Yes it can be done on 2 Meters people =) de N5VMO Pat EM25TJ
Just wait Pat. We were running more tests over 2M this morning. Won't say how little, but we were able to use VERY little power during the testing this morning. I think most people will be surprised. Video coming soon.
@@KM4ACK VERY VERY GOOD 8-) I'm trying to get the techs around here interested in digital modes and how little power is needed to communicate =) All they hear around here is POWER POWER POWER ...... I cannot hear you /-) HI HI
Just watched this video, might have to give it a try 👍
Thank you very much for this great and inspiring video
73 de Roman, HB9XBK
I am wondering if this would be useful for SSB CB for extending the range beyond your typical 5miles. My non ham people that would likely be in my Emergency group could possibly use this in the SHTF scenario.
It would probably extend the range at least by a bit. The bigger question is how you would interface the Pi to the radio. Not sure CB radios typically have cat control and audio ports? Also, is digital legal on 11 meters? I have never looked into it.
@@KM4ACK You don't need the above to do digital on a radio. All you need is a mic connector for the radio wired to the signalink. I have done digi modes on old radios so long as they are stable. An experiment could probably be done on local 10m to see what the range is like. WSPR seems to go pretty far on ground wave. I live about 100km from LA, and I seem to reach there without skywave propagation on 10m. That is pretty impressive.
@@kq6up The signalink will certainly work. I use a couple of them for the Yaesu 2980 radios that don't have the needed ports for digital. 10M would be a great test 🙂
Ok, I have some basic, basic questions.
1.) when you use the log button does it just log the contact inside this program, or one of those automated logging programs like QRZ or LBotW, or both?
I don't play with the logging much. I do know it logs inside of JS8Call. I also think you are able to connect some FD logging software as well. Not sure about everyday logging though. 73, de KM4ACK
Super video!
Thanks for taking the time and publishing it for us.
73
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Agreed ... Excellent Job! 73, Jerome WD4CWG
great mode to confuse people and it works.
Hello! What type and model of transmitter you used? And how it connection with rapsberry or PC?
Any modern HF rig will work. I personally have used the Yaesu 857, 817, 891 and Icom 705
@@KM4ACK Thank you!
would be nice to know who makes the software, what it it called and where to download it.
Download here - js8call.com/ I have several other vids on my channel covering this software. Check out my playlists. Thanks for watching. de KM4ACK
THANKS JASON 73
I connect my radio via CAT and seds a message on 7.078 but when im sending it jumps to 7077 ??
So you basically need internet in order to do all this correct?
Internet isn't needed.
Excellent video! TNX
Thanks.
JS8Call is pretty cool, but man it is soooo slooooow.. it takes over a minute to send a sentence? I used to use FSQCall which is much faster, can send and receive images, and has "sounding" which is similar to the heartbeat feature.. I've been monitoring 40m FSQ freq (7104mHz) but no sigs there anymore. Pretty sure people suffer through the slowness of JS8Call just so they can be part of the whole FT8 crowd.
tnx for the informative video !
73 N8AUM
If you are AWAY from your station, as you mentioned, and you are TX, you are in violation of FCC rules. Cannot relay, or any transmit without a control OP present. Do not send this false info to new hams. You MUST be at the station, or else disable auto until you return.
How is this any different from an APRS digipeater which hears digital packets and repeats them? Many digipeaters run 24/7 from unmanned locations.