How To Setup GridTracker To Win, At FT8, FT4 And Other Digi Modes!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
  • Setting up GridTracker and a quick demonstration how it works.
    I forgot to mention that once setup the QSO's can be instantly uploaded to the various web logging sites.
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  • @nwokobia
    @nwokobia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Solid overview. Thank you!!!

  • @barndweller4573
    @barndweller4573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the very good info! Just started using it a few days ago.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome. Have fun and enjoy.

  • @MW6PNW
    @MW6PNW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent explanation on how to use this. Thank you.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a brilliant program. I just detailed how I use it.

  • @tony2wheelz408
    @tony2wheelz408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HOPEFULLY ILL GET THIS GOING IN A FEW MONTHS

  • @TerryGrahamx1b
    @TerryGrahamx1b ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video nice pace, many thanks.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @jss2005
    @jss2005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many Thanks, have been using since end of March 21, best info so far, helped me set up some additional items that I did not know about.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Glad it helped.

  • @RingwayManchester
    @RingwayManchester 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff John

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. The program get's updated regularly so be sure to check for new settings when this happens.

  • @timmartin1395
    @timmartin1395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John, Good info ! Thanks !!
    Almost fall asleep between your sentences.😬 Keep it going buddy !

  • @ChrisDP1644
    @ChrisDP1644 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really good video where you take your time to explain. Excellent Thankyou. Only thing I can not get is the audio Obviously in the settings somewhere.
    Using Win 10 WSJT-X 991A.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks.
      GridTracker should use the PC's default sound card and have nothing to do with the radio. WSJX-X on the other hand should be set to a dedicated sound card for the radio only (a second sound card, a USB sound card or a radio's internal sound card).

  • @SherwoodR631
    @SherwoodR631 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the video.

  • @4X4-RADIO
    @4X4-RADIO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great step by step walkthrough
    You have most of the on-line log books set-up
    How do keep those in sync with your station logbook..??
    What I mean is reconciling the Worked and the Confirmed
    I think you briefly mentioned it..?? Before starting...
    You need to do an initial import of your log / adif file
    Cheers...

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Before using this GridTracker I was uploading my logs to the various sites manually.
      GridTracker automates this process (start at 20:42).
      Selecting the "Log?" for each online logger you wish to use will attempt to upload each contact in real time.
      QRZ, ClubLog & LoTW are the only 3 that GridTracker can use to access confirmed contacts. Either at Startup or by clicking the icons at the bottom of the menu (Startup and Menu need to be selected).
      The WSJT-X "wsjtx_log.adi" file can be found by typing "%appdata%\..\Local\WSJT-X" into your file browser (a shortcut is available on my Discord Server).

  • @dieterbuschbaum6904
    @dieterbuschbaum6904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    totally fantastic

  • @dlabyer
    @dlabyer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for you coverage of gridtracker. It is the most detailed I've been able to find. I've been using it for about 40 days and really need your more detailed explination. I have one big problem, my monitor is 1320 x760. The program doesn't scale correctly and cuts off the bottom of the control panel. I can't see the the columns where logs, grids and 🚩 flag is. Any ideas how to get it to resize? The computer I use will do high def and on an hd monitor I get the full Gridtracker screen. I've been through all Windows 10 settings and drivers including scaling. Other programs automatically scale but not Gridtracker. Any ideas?

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hmm. My monitor does 1600x900 so I haven't tried lower resolutions. The only thing I can think of would be using the maximise button at the top right corner. Failing that you could search on discord for GridTracker as the developers have developers do keep a Server on there for support.

  • @alanholdsworth8468
    @alanholdsworth8468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great and informative Video well done AlanH g8oo

  • @deszczykrobert4290
    @deszczykrobert4290 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please explain how you are using CAT connection for both: FLrig and wsjt-x ? flrig dosnt support omnirig - must occupate the com port so how is it possible ? :) thnx in advance

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      FLrig is setup in WSJT-X as the radio (WSJT-X does not cover my radio). Thus the CAT commands are sent from WSJT-X to FLrig (in software) and then forwarded to to radio from there.
      All my settings for WSJT-X are in the following video.
      th-cam.com/video/wjT-c2FwHsI/w-d-xo.html

  • @tony2wheelz408
    @tony2wheelz408 ปีที่แล้ว

    when I hit monitor, I don't get any stations. at least your video started with that. Now I need to know why its not working.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  ปีที่แล้ว

      The monitor must be green to show active also look at you waterfall to see if there is activity on the band.

    • @tony2wheelz408
      @tony2wheelz408 ปีที่แล้ว

      The monitor button is green, but nothing shows up in band activity@@A.R.O.T.A.

  • @obrienaj
    @obrienaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I watch a lot of ham related TH-cam videos and this is the best I have seen in ages . Perfectly paced . 73 de K3UK .

  • @stevenbale8636
    @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just noticed that your power slide is at the top that's well over 10wats what radio are you using m8

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Although the slider is in the top position it does not directly control the power on my G90 I manually set that between 5 and 10 wats. Although the G90 is capable of 20 wats my licence only allows me a maximum of 10 wats.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The PWR slider only affects the volume of the audio to be used with my setup. So while it can effectively reduce the power of the signal on SSB it does not increase it. Because it is only the audio that is being affected some people can get a clearer signal by setting this level at 80% to reduce any distortion that can be introduced by poor quality sound cards.

    • @stevenbale8636
      @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@A.R.O.T.A. My Icom -7300 is set at 10w and slider is not even half way up I control mine by radio or computer . im after a G90 for my 2nd computer are they good radios.

    • @stevenbale8636
      @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I past my test 6 years ago i have been on wsjt-x since that day lol

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevenbale8636 While me experience with other radios is very limited, I have only used the UbitX and the G90 on HF. I can not foresee a time when I would ever let my G90 go. It is a great radio especially for the price. But it is limited to 20 wats max output without an amp and covers 160m - 10m.

  • @penzman
    @penzman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha. The opening lyrics.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's all about winning! LOL

  • @stevenbale8636
    @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi john how do I get my eqsl's in to award Tracker which i have many . I have only my qrz in there

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The program can only upload contacts to eQSL. For that all you have to do is enter your logon details under the logging tab and highlight the "Log?" option.
      Currently GridTracker does not track eQSL awards or download logs from eQSL.

  • @SteveG4YTK
    @SteveG4YTK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi John, how do you get your eqsl cards into GT. If you can do a video that be great Steve

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go to settings and select "eQSL,cc" then enter your login details for eQSL (QTH Nickname if used). Then simply click "Test". If it responds with "Passed" then every QSO you log will automatically be uploaded. Please note that the logging for this is not !00% and you are best uploading the "wsjtx_log.adi" file on a regular basis anyway.

    • @SteveG4YTK
      @SteveG4YTK 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A.R.O.T.A. Hi John, I found that out so i waiting to see if that works. I have a years worth of eqsl's to get into GT thats what I am struggling with. I have edif file from eqsl I wanted to try and load it. Having no luck so far.

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you're trying to import your old log files from eQSL. You can download this via the eQSL website and store it on your local pc. Then go to "settings" & "logging" select "Local File(s)"/"Startup?" Then "Add File" locate & select the file stored on your pc and it will load this file each time you start the program and mark up the map as unverified contacts only (yellow). Verification is only accepted from QRZ.com, ClubLog & LoTW.
      If you're after downloading all the eQSL card graphics in one go GridTracker will not do this and the programs that will are kept quiet in order to stop too many people trying to download massive amounts from the server in one go. As this could cause the server to crash.

  • @jackK5FIT
    @jackK5FIT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best video on Gridtracker I've seen. Details I was unaware of. Thanks!! Jack K5FIT

  • @stevenbale8636
    @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can any one tell me why I
    can only get male voice on gridTracker even if I change to female please

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have mine set in "settings"-"audio" to the following "Text-to-speech Voice"="MicrosoftGeorge-English(UnitedKingdom)" and "Speech Rate"+"Speech Pitch"+"Speech volume" all = 1 and Phonetics turned on that gives me a fairly good computerised female voice.

    • @stevenbale8636
      @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A.R.O.T.A. HI have tried every thing on audio. but still not getting female voice

    • @A.R.O.T.A.
      @A.R.O.T.A.  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How have you got your settings on the "Audio" & "Alerts" tabs?

    • @stevenbale8636
      @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      no I have tried every thing

    • @stevenbale8636
      @stevenbale8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@A.R.O.T.A. all I getting is George even if I put Susan or Hazel on audio. and on Alerts every thing texted to speech.