Tom, first day on FT8 and data modes in general. Thanks for your video…. First 9 minutes I worked Germany, Slovenia and Spain from the USA on 10M with an EFHW lazily like 5ft off the ground.
Just a quick note: in Windows 10, the connection for the "Add clocks for different time zones" is where you will find that Internet tab he is talking about. This option to "add clocks......" is in the right upper portion, under "Related Settings" (2nd option).
At 3:34 you say TNR, but mine does not turn blue. How do I do that? Also, I'm trying WSJT-X on 14.074.000, but each time I TX, it transmits on 14.073.500. Why does it jump down like that to TX?
when I test my Cat I get absolutely nothing. I have checked all the settings exactly as you have them with the exception of I have COM3. Upon computer restart I got a Rig Failure from WSJT-X
VARA HF recommends 1/3 of scale. I’m not quite sure of that, but I think 1 bar is too low. I’ve had a neighbor monitor me while sending and no splatter until you get much higher.
I think there are plenty of modes available and while not conversational, FT8 does meet the basic requirements for a 2 way QSO. BTW - JS8Call (see my video on it here - th-cam.com/video/N_Agbsywyi0/w-d-xo.html) uses the FT8 waveform for rag-chews. Not a lot of people using it, but still... 73 de Tom, ND3N
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Tom, first day on FT8 and data modes in general. Thanks for your video…. First 9 minutes I worked Germany, Slovenia and Spain from the USA on 10M with an EFHW lazily like 5ft off the ground.
Congrats.... You'll have DXCC before you know it.
this is the first ft8 video that's explained it well enough to make me want to try it.
I really appreciate your videos. They are so clear and well produced. Thank you! Mike, M0MTJ 🎉
Thank you very much!
Tom, an absolutely great video. I followed your instructions and I was on the air (FT8) with my FT-891 and Signalink. Thank you. 73 KI5KGT
Very informative and helpful video. Thank you
Just a quick note: in Windows 10, the connection for the "Add clocks for different time zones" is where you will find that Internet tab he is talking about. This option to "add clocks......" is in the right upper portion, under "Related Settings" (2nd option).
Thanks
Great video, very detailed, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks great information M7HIH
At 3:34 you say TNR, but mine does not turn blue. How do I do that? Also, I'm trying WSJT-X on 14.074.000, but each time I TX, it transmits on 14.073.500. Why does it jump down like that to TX?
@ND3N I didn’t see you adjust the volume setting on the mic and speaker for the drivers, is there a particular setting?
You do want to adjust your ALC to read between 1/3 and 1/2 full scale, and the signalink has a front panel adjustment for that…
Have you looked at a Digirig interface yet? Any thoughts?
It works great on my 891
I need anything else for my FT 891 for FT 8 like a separate box or sound card ? Or just a usb cable
You’ll need an external sound card. I recommend the SignaLink, but a few others have had success with the digirig
when I test my Cat I get absolutely nothing. I have checked all the settings exactly as you have them with the exception of I have COM3. Upon computer restart I got a Rig Failure from WSJT-X
I assume you've confirmed your com port settings in the rig, on the computer, and in your WSJT-x settings?
@@ND3N absolutely
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Could not follow, too fast
your alc is to high.. it should be on the border of no bar to one very smal bar. otherwise you are splattering
VARA HF recommends 1/3 of scale. I’m not quite sure of that, but I think 1 bar is too low. I’ve had a neighbor monitor me while sending and no splatter until you get much higher.
well done video, but honestly FT8 is the death of ham spirit.
I think there are plenty of modes available and while not conversational, FT8 does meet the basic requirements for a 2 way QSO. BTW - JS8Call (see my video on it here - th-cam.com/video/N_Agbsywyi0/w-d-xo.html) uses the FT8 waveform for rag-chews. Not a lot of people using it, but still... 73 de Tom, ND3N
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