The GCARC TechNet
ZOOM Meeting
Check-Ins Start @ 1945 Hours
1st & 3rd Mondays of the Month
Meeting Start @ 2000 Hours
January 2 & 16, 2023
Plus a 5th Monday, January 30, 2023
February 6 & 20, 2023
The PDF below is the ZOOM log-on information for the January 30 and the February 6 & 20, 2023 TechNet Meetings
Current Training Class : WSJT-X/FT8
Training Instructor : Steve Farney, W2SEF
Training Instructor : Steve Farney, W2SEF
Topics include, but not limited to :
- LoTW/TQSL
- WSJT-X
- Time Synchronization - Dimension 4
- Logging Programs
- JS8Call — Phone style FT8
- YouTube videos on how to use WSJT-X
The PDF below contains information you need to get started using WSJT-X (FT8 software) LoTW-TQSL (Logbook Of The World), logging programs
FT8 Basic Goals and Outline.PDF
LoTW / WSJT-X / FT8 Information Resources
LoTW in a Second or New Computer.PDF
Moving LoTW to Another Computer.PDF
Hypertext for Basic FT8 training session.PDF
WSJT-X Software Old Website http://pulsar.princeton.edu/wsjtx.html
WSJT-X Software New Website https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html
FT8 Operating Guide By Gary Hinson ZL2IFB
Below are some FT8 YouTube videos suggested by Steve Farney, W2SEF
Moving LoTW to Another Computer.PDF
Hypertext for Basic FT8 training session.PDF
WSJT-X Software Old Website http://pulsar.princeton.edu/wsjtx.html
WSJT-X Software New Website https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html
FT8 Operating Guide By Gary Hinson ZL2IFB
Below are some FT8 YouTube videos suggested by Steve Farney, W2SEF
- Getting started with FT8 : https://youtu.be/XkoQ9FD5KX8
- Playing on FT8 and WSPR HF Digital Modes : https://youtu.be/EimvUVWsGI4
- FT8 Intro & Tutorial : https://youtu.be/ZmXQs17Mi5I
- 15 Things I’ve Learned About FT8 : https://youtu.be/BcInFASJUd4
The "DigiNet" RTTY Training Class
ZOOM Meeting
Monday, December 12, 2022 @ 2000 Hours
Special DigiNet for RTTY on December 12, 2022
In preparation for this contest, GCARC will host a special DigiNet meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 to get members up to speed on this “old-fashioned” operational mode. RTTY is natively supported in FLDigi so anyone who’s already set up on this program should need no additional steps to run RTTY.
This session will be via Zoom using the 2 Meter repeater for testing the mode (although the actual contest will be on HF). The session will begin at 2000 Hours with the meeting room opening at 1930 Hours so that attendees can get their configurations right prior to the meeting start time. Jon Pearce WB2MNF will be the presenter.
Please consider attending this meeting so that you can get familiar with - or for the old hands, get a refresher on - the RTTY methodologies. It will be a huge help for those who decide to participate in the January contest.
In preparation for this contest, GCARC will host a special DigiNet meeting on Monday, December 12, 2022 to get members up to speed on this “old-fashioned” operational mode. RTTY is natively supported in FLDigi so anyone who’s already set up on this program should need no additional steps to run RTTY.
This session will be via Zoom using the 2 Meter repeater for testing the mode (although the actual contest will be on HF). The session will begin at 2000 Hours with the meeting room opening at 1930 Hours so that attendees can get their configurations right prior to the meeting start time. Jon Pearce WB2MNF will be the presenter.
Please consider attending this meeting so that you can get familiar with - or for the old hands, get a refresher on - the RTTY methodologies. It will be a huge help for those who decide to participate in the January contest.
FLDIGI Information Resources
Source Forge FLDIGI Download Site
Another source of FLDIGI software is from the software
author David Freese, W1HKJ
W1HKJ.COM
Below are documents authored by Gary Mirkin, WA3SVW
Please contact Gary at mirkin3 <at> gmail <dot> com for more information
FLDIGI 2014 Course Part One.PDF
FLDIGI 2014 Course Part Two.PDF
FLDIGI_FLMSG_Mac_Auto_Start_Handout.PDF
FLDIGI_Training_Guide_Main_Screen_Handout.PDF
FLMSG_Auto_Hand_Out_Sheet.PDF
Digital_Watering_Hole_Frequencies.PDF
MMSSTV Information Resources
MMSSTV Primer 2021.PDF
With Alphabetized Index
MMSSTV Main Screen Layout.PDF
Separate Sheet For Easy Reference
Hamsoft Main Screen.PDF
Web Page Image Showing What & What Not To Click On
MMSSTV Help.PDF
Help Document By The Original MMSSTV Author
Training Instructor : Mike Thompson, KG4JYA
Current Training Class : Introduction To VARA (HF & FM)
This training class will include the setup and use of VARA (FM & HF) and the use of WinLink with both.
Current Training Class : Introduction To VARA (HF & FM)
This training class will include the setup and use of VARA (FM & HF) and the use of WinLink with both.
VARA (FM & HF) and WinLink® Information Resources
WinLink Website : https://winlink.org
Installing WinLink And Creating Your Account - A Quick Start Guide YouTube Video : https://youtu.be/qSLghO6RgFU
Quick Setup Guide For VARA FM PDF :
https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/RMSE_FORMS/vara_fm_for_winlink_with_signalink_on_windows_v4_0.pdf
Quick Setup Guide For VARA FM PDF :
https://winlink.org/sites/default/files/RMSE_FORMS/vara_fm_for_winlink_with_signalink_on_windows_v4_0.pdf
Bob KD2NEC suggests viewing K4REF videos on YouTube for information about WinLink : https://www.youtube.com/user/K4REF/videos
Wednesday Weekly WinLink Exercise
Southern New Jersey Section EmComm Forum
https://arrlsouthernnewjerseysection.boardhost.com/index.php