For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. More recently ive used n3fjps vhf contest log as well as aclog and some of their other hf contest logs. As i get ready to write this i have my n1mm logger plus already setup to use in the volta rtty contest this weekend. My interest then waned until 2002 when i discovered mmtty and n1mm. For fsk rtty transmitting, i built the w3yy interface circuit. Icom 7300 n1mm logger plus setup k0pir icom 7300 sdr. So2r is definitely a learned skill that takes time to learn, and even longer to master. Icom 7300 is in rtty mode using rtty filter in this video. Anita ab1qb and fred ab1oc decided to enter the recent 20 cq wpx rtty contest in the multiop single transmitter, high power category. There are three separate connections needed for operation in data modes possibly four in fsk. Usb keying cw is set to dtr and usb keying rtty is set to dtr. The jakarta rtty contest committee can disqualify if there is a violation on these rules.
Ham radio k0pir live stream arrl rtty roundup, icom 7300. Feb 14, 2017 n1mm logger spectrum monitor display win 10 pro icom 7300 one usb cable. Setup digital, rtty, and psk contests n1mm logger plus. N1mm logger udcs by vk4sn, and vkcl logger by vk3avv and rd logger by vk5dj now output required logs in cabrillo v3. Is this still the case or if i want to switch from wsjtx qsos to rtty or psk does the wsjtx software automatically close if i open the digital window to work either rtty or psk. This works seamlessly with the n1mm logger software i prefer. Rtty ftdx 5000 and mmtty n1mm i have moved from a ftmp to a ftdx5000 radio and now i have to reconfigure all my software for the new radio. We decided to move to the n1mm logger and the mmtty rtty decoder for this contest.
You will need to open a rtty type of contest in n1mm i used the naqp rtty contest coming up this weekend and have your radio up and running first, then open n1mm second. I had woken up that morning and decided to get up and check out 10 meters as we were at the top of the solar cycle and i thought i would see what i could hear. It looks like youre now well equipped for modern rtty operation. If you are using this contest type for the 10 meter rtty contest, which uses the same rules, you should change the contest. K0pir in pierre, sd operating a little in the arrl rtty roundup contest. I also use soundcard software called digital master 780 which is included in ham radio deluxe. Writelog for windows comprehensive contesting software for ssb, cw, rtty and psk. Spdx rtty contest uba dx contest ukrainian dx contest volta rtty ww contest. Although gritty is designed to decode rtty signals in. Operating rtty and especially rtty contesting has quickly become my favourite facet of amateur radio. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens.
Then select rtty roundup messages and enter your proper contest exchange in the field rtty ru exch. This was our first use of this software and we did some precontest setup and testing work using this combination to learn. Rtty and psk63, the only ones, currently, that are suitable for contest operation. Writelog contesting software contest logging software for. Operating rtty since 2001 awardsdxccwaswaz rtty operationfsk typically so1v so2v software prejudicesd x4win for dxing n1mm logger for contesting mmtty and 2tone major rtty contest achievementsparticipated in many1st place in none station configuration one transceiver, one amplif ier, one tower a little pistol antennas. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contest optimized features is unmatched. Power requirements for rtty are really not that much greater than they are for psk31.
How to add udc user defined contest ybdx contest rtty or another contest to n1mm logger. N1mm logger, mmtty, extfsk are the software programs for rtty fsk being used with the icom 7610. Mar 20, 2010 n1mm vs writelog still prefer writelog, especially for rtty and vhf contests. Just want to make sure i know what to do and can try and practice this prior to field day.
I had n1mm all setup for 20m cq wpx rtty contest started on 20m ran for 6 hours no issues, then i wanted to change bands due to losing signals on 20 i qsy to 40m and all hell broke loose the n1mm software lost connection to the radio i could get it back by selecting retry and the radio. Freeware dosbased vhf contesting program for rover and singleop classes. Once your station is set up, youll want to get on the air and work stations. This software combination has made rtty contesting a point and click operation and combined with the increase in rtty operators can create high qso rates during contests.
N1mm logger, rtty fsk, spectrum display using vspe and one. Ill be the first to admit, i have only scratched the surface when it comes to using this software, but it is. My high points in rtty contesting was setting new records in the cq ww rtty contest for the w5 area low power assisted single band 15 meters in 20 moxon driven and w5 area low power assisted single. It is really a software dsp system that was written before the term really became well known or popular. Im working in the wpx rtty contest and here is a description of how i do rtty contests. Jun 04, 2019 in the past, one had to close wsjtx if one wanted to work either rtty or psk. Let zip2taxs professionals handle the sales and use tax updates. 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.
All of the rsgb data contests require contacts to be made in one or both of two modes. 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. The ability to decode multiple psk signals simultaneously and multiple rtty decodes are available. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contest. Using just one usb cable with the icom 7300 and also using virtual serial ports emulator. I have a new k3s radio that uses the new usb for sound and radio control.
There is a workaround for 2computer 2radio so2r, explained below. The logger then accomplishes all the rig control while wsjt runs the audio inputoutput and the digital contact. Sep 19, 2018 the main display associated with the digital station will run decoders for all psk and rtty modes. When a contest has a specific mode ssb, cw or rtty then the mode category is automatically changed to that mode. The n1mm logger is a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. I started operating rtty in 1984 using a dragon 32 6800 cpu computer and g4bmk software and terminal unit. 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. N1mm has too many macros builtin, and uses up too much real estate on the screen. The decision of the jakarta rtty contest committee is final. A maximum of two radios are supported with n1mm logger using a single computer. The program s features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. This is the home of the new makrothen rtty contest. Log the qso and it automatically moves into the contest logbook. It works with your sound card to decode the distinctive bleebleeblee sounds of rtty into text, and it generates rtty sound for transmission as well.
This section assumes that you have used data modes either rtty, psk or others before and are thus familiar with the basics. In the past with my older k3 which used a standard serial port connection, i did not have to do this. Windows users will want to check out mmtty or fldigi. Initially switched to n1mm to assist in so2r operation, but switched back to writelog. For detailed help getting your software set up for a contest, see the very good n1mm and mmtty tutorial. All logs must be received no later than 7 days after the contest. Icom 7610 n1mm rtty fsk cw how to ham radio with k0pir. Features common to both so2v and so2r are discussed in this section. Fridays 16, 23, 30 august 1920 utc eu evening saturdays 17, 34, 31 august 0102 utc na friday evening wwdigi contest home page. The cq wpx rtty contest took place february 89, 2020.
The check multi code was broken for dxcc multipliers. The best way to troubleshoot is to close n1mm and open the standalone mmtty program. 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. Only 19 is now allowed in the rcvd field when logging nonea stations. Im working in the wpx rtty contest and here is a description of how i do. I know the ic7410 plays well on fsk rtty as i have won 1st place in the missouri section in the solp category in the rtty roundup for the last two years in a row. Wincuphf contest manager programa for ref, arrl 10m, arrl dx, cq ww, cq wpx. Qsoparty and select the correct state in the dropdown box which will appear. Ill be the first to admit, i have only scratched the surface when it comes to using this software, but it is incredible stuff. Feb 15, 2011 n1mm is free, full featured, very well supported, and is used by many serious contesters.
Sep 29, 2018 what i like about rtty today is its rapid qsos that are mostly handled by the software rather than my weak brain trying to decode cw. But ive also used n1mm primarily for hf rtty contesting and the great integration it offers between decoding, transmitting, and getting the qsos in the log. You can see the mmtty and 2tone rtty decoder windows in the right middle of the screen in operation on a rtty signal that we are receiving. Let us do what we do best so you can do what you do best. There are other programs out there that do an acceptable job with rtty, but mmtty is still the best, in my books. I personally use the popular and free mmtty software for rtty contesting. I entered the cqww wpx ssb contest on a whim at 07. All contests are supported both sides unless specifically mentioned. Whats new with the n1mm contest logging software duration. California qso party in state california qso party out of state colorado qso party. It is based on the technology developed for the rtty skimmer server project. Please read the rules revised 14th march 2018 for full details please check the bartg experts list to see if you are in our experts category for 2020.
For information about rtty and rtty conesting, see the excellent web sites built by aa5au. Writelog contesting software contest logging software. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Configurer settings are remembered by the program in the n1mm i file. N1mm contesting software loosing connection to the radio. It is not a general logging program with award tracking etc.
Installation instructions user define contest udc to n1mm logger if you are n1mm logger user, you can download user define contest udc file below. Ill post a video clip in a week or so bringing this all together, ie. Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. How to add udc n1mm logger ybdx rtty contest youtube. 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. Only az is now allowed in the rcvd field when logging ea stations. Although gritty is designed to decode rtty signals in 3 khz of bandwidth, it also works well in narrower bandwidths such as those used in rtty contesting. The linking to mmtty works as it should, the radio keys and sends rtty when i hit any of the predefined f keys. I will be doing part time effort in rtty cqww on 20m soa low power to try to set another gw record. Wincontest italian contesting logging program from windows by i8vkb.
The features now in that software just boggle my mind. Rttyrite is a very good program, not as fussy as mmtty. When a contest has a specific mode ssb, cw or rtty then the mode. If you have not done so already, download n1mmplus. Ive only used it with mmtty so i cant comment on the others. There are 11,000 tax jurisdictions across the united states that might change their sales tax or use tax rates each month. Feb 16, 2016 cq world wide rtty contest 2019 video showing the art of making contacts during a pileup duration. If you want to contest, use software designed for contesting. Cq world wide rtty contest 2019 video showing the art of making contacts during a pileup duration. N1mm is free, full featured, very well supported, and is used by many serious contesters.
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