Ppt getting started in digital contesting powerpoint. For example, a contest defined with a udc file can only give a fixed number of points per qso. I started operating rtty in 1984 using a dragon 32 6800 cpu computer and g4bmk software and terminal unit. If you have any queries, give either malcolm or myself a call on the contest net, which is friday evenings at 2000 local on 145. When a contest has a specific mode ssb, cw or rtty then the mode category is automatically changed to that mode. N1mm contest logger freeware, download it from com. For additional help, see the instructional video for downloading and installing n1mm logger by larry gauthier, k8ut. The contest sponsors suggest using cq wpx template in their contest logging software for the ssb, cw and rtty events. The n1mm logger is a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. Was a bit of a struggle with only the vertical antenna less than ideal for high angles was easier working ua0it just before the contest than some of my compatriots.
In the past with my older k3 which used a standard serial port connection, i did not have to do this. Ft4 protocol for digital contesting radio by k1jt, k9an. Ill post a video clip in a week or so bringing this all together, ie. Finally, ill conclude the document with a summary of contest operating tips that are appropriate to all contesting modes in general and rtty in particular. My interest then waned until 2002 when i discovered mmtty and n1mm. I use mmtty for rtty, which interfaces very well with n1mm. Hi don, for rtty contesting, i use the n1mm application to control my flex 6400, send canned contest messages and log qsos. Like ft8, it uses fixedlength transmissions, structured messages with formats optimized for minimal qsos, and. N1mm logger, rtty fsk, spectrum display using vspe and one. Check it out here read chasing the chase, a blog about my arrl international grid chase experience in 2018 here to see my antennas, which mainly consist of steppir yagis, including pages on steppir repair and painting projects, check out my antenna page. Single operator all band ea low power singleop all low.
Setup digital, rtty, and psk contests n1mm logger plus. All contests are supported both sides unless specifically mentioned. N1mm logger also supports single operator 2 vfos, or so2v. If your callsign does not appear in the latest version of the database and you would like to add it. If you are using microsoft internet explorer, clicking on the download link will bring up the standard download screen. The user defined contest udc editor n1mm logger plus. Also, instructions are included in how to use both 2tone and gritty as receiveonly decoders. Qsoparty and select the correct state in the dropdown box which will appear. Super check partial database files for amateur radio contesting. Both of these packages will log all your contacts and. N1mm loggers so2v interface is essentially identical to the so2r interface, but. Please note that when using mmtty with n1mm logger, com port settings for ptt and fsk, if used are set up separately in mmtty setup. Single operator all band ea, high power singleop all high. Writelog contesting software contest logging software.
Theyll give your presentations a professional, memorable appearance the kind of sophisticated look that todays audiences expect. N1mm logger udcs by vk4sn, and vkcl logger by vk3avv and rd logger by vk5dj. This section assumes that you have used data modes either rtty, psk or others before and are thus familiar with the basics. Be sure to download and read the getting started document. Rtty by wf1b for rtty only, freeware, download it from this page. Operating rtty and especially rtty contesting has quickly become my favourite facet of amateur radio. To install mmtty, simply choose the run option and follow the instructions on the screen.
When the download screen appears, you will have the option to either run or save. Ft4 is an experimental digital mode designed specifically for radio contesting. Setup dx, dxpedition, and general purpose contests. Note that data files are stored in a different location from the program itself. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine. Only receiver and computer with a sound card are necessary truetty v. Using just one usb cable with the icom 7300 and also using virtual serial ports emulator. Ft4 is a specialpurpose mode designed for rapidfire contest qsos. With both n1mm and mmtty applications running, contesting on rtty is fast, easy and very efficient. Cq ww ssb having transferred my log from n1mm to logger32. If you have a radio with a subreceiver, each of the receivers gets assigned to each of the entry windows. Vk4sn sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires contest vk7ze sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires contest vk4qh sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires. This will include starting radio control if your radio is connected to your computer, selecting soundcard as your tu type for use with mmtty, and setting the path to mmtty. If youre new to ham radio or just havent participated in a cw contest because you cant decipher 30wpm in your.
If you need help in downloading or installing file, go to the n1mm home page and click on the menu item documents and choose 1. Icom 7300 is in rtty mode using rtty filter in this video. I have updated my certificates gallery for those interesting in seeing my wallpaper. Whether you are a casual contester who only makes a handful of qsos, or one of the big gun multiops that demands full networking and spotting support, writelog has the score improving. Mmtty and 2tone can only be used for rtty, whereas fldigi supports a wide range of digital modes, most of which are not used for contesting. If you dont already have mmtty installed go ahead and do that. N1mmdigital aegean rtty contest original message from. Rtty and psk63, the only ones, currently, that are suitable for contest operation. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. N1mm logger now support our contest rtty operators. To avoid confusion in the n1mm root directory, i created a subdirectory under \n1mm called \macros. If your radio simply has 2 vfos, vfo ab will be assigned to each of the two entry windows. Theres one thing that was annoying me about the new ic7300, and that was that the usb connection to the computer did it all. N1mm logger plus supports the mmtty engine, mmvari, 2tone andor an external tnc for rtty contesting.
Every weekend at saturday a 4 hour sprint sunday if conflict with other big rtty events see calendar times. No other package matches writelogs support for cw, phone and rtty contesting, and now, in version 12, sdr spectrum display is built into the band map. Make sure you check the rules regarding operating frequencies. The cq wpx rtty contest took place february 89, 2020. If you want the full monty contest logging software with rtty built in there is writelog for windows.
I have a new k3s radio that uses the new usb for sound and radio control. This writelog udp listener will work for wve stations and with older versions of writelog in round up but not for operations outside wve. N1mm logger supports the mmtty engine, mmvari, 2tone andor an external tnc for rtty contesting. Getting started in rtty contesting in icelandic by seli, tf3ao in powerpoint. Those stations will need to upgrade to writelog 12. A presentation written in icelandic by seli, tf3ao. Rtty programs, software for ham radio rtty emission mode category is a curation of 23 web resources on, extfsk by mm hamsoft, mmtty mm hamsoft, gmfsk. Download the zip file to get all of the files, or click on. In the following steps, we are going to set up the configuration for n1mm logger. N1mm logger plus is free software featuring automatic cw generation, rotator and radio control, suport for so2r, cluster support, winkeyer interface, import export cabrillo and adif formats and many more features. All of the rsgb data contests require contacts to be made in one or both of two modes.