diff --git a/lib/ft8/DXpedQuickStart.txt b/lib/ft8/DXpedQuickStart.txt new file mode 100644 index 000000000..a1123644b --- /dev/null +++ b/lib/ft8/DXpedQuickStart.txt @@ -0,0 +1,109 @@ + Quick Start for DXpedition Mode + ------------------------------- + +These notes are intended for operators already familiar with WSJT-X +and FT8 mode. QSOs between the Dxpedition ("Fox") and other stations +("Hounds") are completed with as little as one transmission per Hound, +as in the following examples: + +---------------------------------------------------------------------------- + Fox (300-600 Hz) Hounds +---------------------------------------------------------------------------- +1. CQ KH1DX AJ10 +2. KH1DX K1ABC FN42, KH1DX W9XYZ EN37, ... +3. K1ABC KH1DX -13 +4. KH1DX K1ABC R-11 +5. K1ABC RR73; W9XYZ -17 +6. KH1DX W9XYZ R-16 +7. W9XYZ RR73; G4AAA -09 +8. ... +---------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +Everybody sets dial frequency to an agreed number and uses CAT control +with Split Operation (either *Rig* or *Fake It*). Fox transmits *N +Slots* signals simultaneously, at audio frequencies 300, 360, ... 540 +Hz. Hounds make initial calls (e.g., line 2 above) anywhere in the +range 1000 - 4000 Hz. They send "R+rpt" 350 Hz above the frequency +where Fox called them. + + +INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOX +-------------------- + +1. Start WSJT-X in FT8 mode. Select *Fox* on the *Settings -> +Advanced tab*. On the main window, check *Tx even/1st*, *Auto Seq*, +and *Hold Tx Freq*; uncheck *Call 1st*. Set *Tx 300 Hz* and select +Tab 3. + +2. In Fox mode the left window (called "Band Activity" in normal FT8 +mode) is labeled "Stations calling DXpedition ". It will be +filled with a sorted list of calling Hounds. You can sort by Call, +Grid, S/N, Distance, or Random order by using the comboBox at top +right of Tab 3. You can limit the displayed Hound callsigns to those +no stronger than *Max dB*. Fox might use this feature to discourage +Hounds from engaging in a QRO arms race. + +3. *N Slots* sets the number of simultaneous Fox signals to be used. +Fox carries out as many as *N Slots* QSOs simultaneously. + +4. *Repeats* sets the maximum number of repeat transmissions of the +same message. A QSO is aborted when this number would be exceeded. + +5. The *CQ* comboBox on Tab 3 offers a selection of directed CQ +messages. *Reset* clears the QSO queue. + +6. The Fox operator's main task is to select Hounds to be called and +worked. The text box on Tab 3 holds the "QSO queue": a list of Hound +calls to be worked. Hit Enter to select the top callsign from the +sorted list of callers (left window), or double-click on any +particular call. Either actiion moves that Hound into the "QSO +queue". + +7. The right window displays decodes of signals below 1000 Hz. +Normally these should include only Hound messages containing "R+rpt" +and Fox's own transmissions. + +8. To get things started, toggle *Enable Tx* to red. If a Hound call +is available in the QSO queue, that station will be called. If the +QSO queue is empty, Fox calls CQ. + +The following features are not yet implemented for Fox: + +1. Enforce all required settings +2. Tx message timeout +3. Manual removal of selected call from QSO queue +4. Manual abort of selected QSO +5. All Tx and Rx messages to all.txt +6. Additional sort criteria for Hound calls +7. Selectable timeout for keeping Hounds in the sorted list +8. Display number of active callers +9. Display QSO rate +10. QMap of logged QSOs (by band), to avoid dupes + + +INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUND +---------------------- + +1. Start WSJT-X in FT8 mode. Select *Hound* On the *Settings -> +Advanced* tab. On the main window check *Auto Seq* and uncheck *Tx +even/1st*, *Call 1st*, and *Hold Tx Freq*. Set *Tx nnnn Hz* to some +frequency between 1000 and 4000 Hz, and select *Tab 1*. Enter Fox's +callsign and locator in DX Call and DX Grid, select Tx1, and start +*Monitor*. + +2. When you have copied Fox, hit *Enable Tx* to call him. You may +keep calling until he answers. You may wish to move your TxFreq +around, hoping to find a clear calling frequency. + +3. When you are called by Fox with a signal report, your next +transmission will automatically be sent as Tx3 ("R+rpt"). When Fox +receives that message he responds with "RR73", and your QSO is +complete! + + +The following features are not yet implemented for Hound: + +1. Force all required settings +2. React properly to directed CQs from Fox +3. Disable Tx2, 4, 5, 6 +4. For Tx1, enforce TxFreq >= 1000 Hz