Get Started with FT8 - An Introduction for Beginners

Get Started with FT8 - An Introduction for Beginners | WSJT-X Ham Radio

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FT8 is a mode in the WSJT-X software developed by Dr Joe Taylor K1JT. In this video I show how to get started and make contacts with FT8, introduction for new beginners and even a pro tip how I know from a quick glance if the bands are open.
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0:00 An Introduction for Beginners
0:28 What is FT8?
2:16 A QSO Example & How well does it work?
4:16 Get Your Timing Right!
5:12 Setting up WSJT-X for the FT8 Mode
8:29 My Waterfall settings
9:44 Transmitting and message sequencing
14:54 Setting your TX audio level and ALC drive
17:15 I've never worked that country before!
18:11 How much Power should you run?
19:48 A bonus tip to level up your DX abilities!
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@peterwei 2 жыл бұрын

As a Foundation, I've found that 10W with my IC-705 is really good. I've worked all of Europe, the US, Canada & Sth America as well as all of Asia. Thanks for the video Hadyn. Much appreciated. Peter W. VK1PDW

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff Peter! As Cycle 25 starts to increase it will get even better!

@DavidVine-DOCVIDPRO 6 күн бұрын

A really excellent tutorial video. Great voice and audio quality too, lighting is perfect. You are really a pro at this and I learned a lot about FT-8 watching your work.

@HamRadioDX 6 күн бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful and thanks for the feedback

@sockeatinggolden8316 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome presentation. I also encourage everyone on FT8 to check the box for hold TX FREQ. That way you can switch from calling cq to answering CQ calls while staying on your preselected freq that you saw was clear. Also if no one is answering you. Stop tx for a few cycles and see if anyone is tx a strong signal over you.

@goldennomad1022 2 жыл бұрын

I wish more people did this. Great comment.

@gregmihran8616 2 жыл бұрын

Nicholas, I completely agree! I have been using FT8 for almost a year and have always clicked 'Hold TX Freq' on a clear audio frequency in the waterfall. I will keep it there as long as it stays relatively open compared to others to ensure my TX signal has less interference whether I'm calling CQ or responding. 73 KJ6ER

@brentsecord3016 3 ай бұрын

New to WSJT-X and FT-8 Your videos are great for us newbies to digital. Keep 'em coming!👍

@HamRadioDX 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@oscarb9139 2 ай бұрын

Inherited a radio (FT-891) that was left behind by my worker when he left. Jammed for 3 days and took the Tech test. I finally set up the radio, but discovered that everyone else seems to have the General license and i cant jump into the conversation. My buddy keeps talking about FT8, so i landed here. Started studying for my General yesterday and I am ready for the test. My dual band radio got dropped on the porch today, so when I finish my work week, i am going to go set it up and start making contacts. Setting up FT8 will be my next project.

@jdm361psu 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just installed WSJT-X. Your timing could not have bee better!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Haha great! Have fun!

@W0KNI 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hayden! One of the best descriptions, how-to videos about FT8 I've watched. Keep up the great work!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen, I’m glad that it helped!

@alexandernevalainen Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm currently studying for my license and I immediately got hooked on FT8 even by only being able to listen, i have then experimented with antennas to get as strong signals into my radio as possible since starting this adventure.

@ernietech2256 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the better FT8 tutorials. Well done!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ErnieTech 👍

@andyM7XTT Жыл бұрын

Cheers hayden,after watching just 3 of your videos iam up n running on ft8 and iam terrible with computers!! Thanks loads n keep up the great work 👍

@Jim.Hummel 2 жыл бұрын

SUPERB! Thanks for this, Hayden. You've simplified a rather complex topic...not just the "here's what it is" but the "how?" & "why?" part. The actual operation isn't so difficult...if you've set everything up properly! And I really don't know why some people grouse about the digital modes. It's still a human using radio waves to communicate with another human; it's not an automatic beacon.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, you're welcome and I'm glad it helped. FT8 is good fun, in fact it was open to Europe on 10m last night from VK! The bands are hotting up. 73

@noelfarmer4858 2 жыл бұрын

This is certainly the best presentation with simple explanations for new users of FT-8 that I have seen on KZfaq. Well done Hayden.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noel, really appreciate the comment

@tonywalker2372 2 жыл бұрын

Your video has helped me to understand WSJT-X much better. Thankyou.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, glad it helped 👍

@mikeh8416 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!! Not a ham, but have been interested in radio for YEARS... Started LISTENING to shortwave back in the early 80's, and haven't been in it since the 90's. Thought MANY times about getting my license, but life happens. Recently I got back into listening when I picked up an SDR dongle. THINGS HAVE CHANGED since the 80's 🙂 I'm LEARNING as I go, and am enjoying every minute of it, but I get frustrated when I can't figure things out. FT8 was one of those things, and you explained it PERFECTLY!! GridTracker is AWESOME!! I'm semi-retired (meaning I'm working more hours now than I did), but if I had time, I'd be working towards my ticket. I have the electronics down, but just never took the time to get it... Maybe someday, but I expect to be working even MORE hours when I retire completely 🙂 Next project, figuring out packet radio... Again THANKS and 73's !!

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your comments 👍

@the_mad_swimbaiter455 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the best video I've seen to date explaining wsjt and ft8 operating. Thank you times 100!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped and thank you!

@judd_s5643 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, clearly stated and exactly what a new user needs.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Utahforrest 5 ай бұрын

Just got my FT-991A all configured with FT8 tonight before I really knew anything about it. This video got me excited to give it a go! Thanks!

@HamRadioDX 5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@marshallmcdonald7309 11 ай бұрын

Good morning! I've recently started using FT8. My setup is pretty basic as far as antenna goes, so this mode is good for me. I'm using a 706MKIIG, an Alpha-Delta Outpost tripod & an Opek HVT-600 antenna. I'm using a DigiRig with a CAT cable. I've got trees, a house, a garage & a neighbors metal garage all around me. Not the optimum conditions. Even though some may say this is computer to computer comms, you cannot do it without a radio & antenna. I wasn't getting much traffic input until i realized wsjt-x kept putting the radio on LSB when it switched bands. Switched it to USB. BOOM BAP POW! There it was! Made 4 qsos on 40 in a couple of minutes before work. Your videos have really helped me line things out. TNX 73s! N9PWW

@Steve_Wardley_G6JEF Жыл бұрын

Awesome video, I'm just getting started with FT8 and it's just what I needed.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks

@radiorob 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great presentation. I found your suggested settings for the waterfall display most helpful.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

@johnlapham9062 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very clear and simple example of a WSJT-X QSO!

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thanks John, glad it was helpful

@ronbean8684 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. Used WSJT-X several years ago, but have been away from the hobby for 5 years due to health issues. Now I'm back on the radio and this video really gave me a great refresher for setting up and working FT8 with the software. Well done! See you on the waterfall. 73, Ron - KJ5XX

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers and thanks Ron. See you on the bands!

@TeamYankee2 7 ай бұрын

I'm getting back into the hobby after several years and this is a brilliant video!!

@HamRadioDX 7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Glad it helped and welcome back!

@MrJimmy440 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this FT8, WSJT tutorial video. I have been looking for this info in detail which you just gave. I learned more here in 20 + minutes than from any other video in the past two weeks. One of my first contacts was that station from Ukraine that was on the list of stations in the beginning of your presentation. I also gave 30M a go tonight on a whim, and made contact with 2 stations. Thanks again. Jim K2WPA

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@K1STG-Fred 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'll be setting up on FT8 for my first time this weekend. Looking forward to it.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Good one Fred! Look forward to hearing you how go

@davidmackenzie5332 Жыл бұрын

Great video Just love your level-headed explanation of power needs towards the end.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ammocraft 2 жыл бұрын

Also worth noting for changing frequencies with the mouse, that whilst CTL-drag changes TX and RX, Shift-drag will do TX only.

@Markste-in 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks already for the first 5 seconds! You taught me something I didn't know yet! :)

@Rocky-eu3ru 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Big fan of FT8. I use it to evaluate my HF vertical antenna and propagation at various bands. Also fun to QSO with stations I would have zero chance of contacting from DN70 with my HOA antenna limitations on conventional HF modes. Not only is the presentation accessible with useful information, but very professionally done. Thanks!! WC0R.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the kind comments and good to hear you're enjoying FT8. It really is a pretty cool mode, I enjoy from the propagation aspect of things too

@tekmakerUK 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, now I understand what I am looking at!

@DonzLockz 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation Hayden. A bit of a learning curve but you make it look easy. 😉

@thuff3207 Жыл бұрын

I am not a JT8 fan but grid tracker is awesome makes it more fun. Thank you for sharing.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@Triumph_Explorer Жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve been on ft8 this evening. For the first time. Vid is helpful on clearing up some of my ‘what’s this & that’ do. Cheers M7AHE. 73

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Great overview Hayden!! It was a big help, I just setup a separate laptop on the FT991A

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Chuck!

@user-gj2ji9zb8w 6 ай бұрын

I congratulate you on your excellent presentation ...Keep up the good work all the best from Montreal Canada

@HamRadioDX 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mikeaustin4749 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I'm just waiting on my FT8 hardware to arrive for my new (and first) rig! Looking forward to getting on the air, and it will make a lot more sense now.

@nativetexan9776 2 жыл бұрын

How much has all of this hardware prep for FT8 cost you? Be honest.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

No problem Mike 👍 hope to see you on the air soon

@fieldofscreams Жыл бұрын

Finally, the video I needed. Very nice!

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@tekdragon Жыл бұрын

this video helped me so much. i was only able to copy a handful of stations despite seeing tons of stuff on the waterfall and then i heard you say "computer time syncronization is really important for this". i went into windows settings and did a manual time sync AND BOOM!! station callsigns are scrolling passed faster than I can read :D that was a huge pro tip. thanks alot. 73

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it helped. Make sure you download NetTime or Dimension 4 to keep your clock up to date

@martindrury9740 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I've been using FT8 since getting my licence last year. You have highlighted some things I never knew. As a UK M7 I am restricted to 10W but I have worked Japan and Australia. 73 M7MGD

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and awesome working Japan and Australia on 10W! Great stuff, more good openings to come. 73

@user-ss6zt2mo1l 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent basic walk thru.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it and it was helpful, thanks!

@MaxlineMr Ай бұрын

Really nice and verry informative video, many thanks. In the right hand side of the receiving panel theres country names, how do you get those to be there.

@mattmattb421 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff as always mate.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt

@yobuddi 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation and demo. Thanks!

@HamRadioDX 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, good to hear it was helpful

@Steve-GM0HUU 2 жыл бұрын

Good intro 👍. Thanks for taking the time to do this.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 Glad you enjoyed it

@yv6eda 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Thanks!

@s6a6n6d6m6a6n 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great instructional video, everything works as expected for me using the same setup, i however do not get the countries listed next to the Rx call. What settings can i tweak to make that work? (it shows NA where it shows country for you)

@bryanw4sce 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Hayden. Great walkthrough even for someone who has used WSJT-X for several months, always learn something new from each video I watch and yours is no different. Would love a couple of videos on a Gridtracker and how you have yours configured. 73

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Bryan. Gridtracker did take me a little while to get it how I like it, so I might just do that!

@VK7DBX Жыл бұрын

Great introduction for FT8.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@K7AGE 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video. Enjoyed it. You covered everything except for Hold TxFreq and selecting an open area to operate split. 73, Randy

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy 👍

@ekbanjosworld4926 4 ай бұрын

Last night around 1am I made my 1st ever QSO ! HyEndFed EFHW set up as a sloper, 20m, FT8, WSJT-X, QRP, Yaesu FT-817 w/Signalink USB, 4,599 mi!!! Flatwoods Ky to Bologna Italy !!! Had a rough time getting set up due to Rig Failures and Hamlib Errors ?!?!

@HamRadioDX 4 ай бұрын

Awesome work!

@esoxlucius2649 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant mate, just a note to anyone using some older radios like my Icom 706 MK1. The audio auxiliary input doesn't quite have the same input audio frequency response. So anything under 500hz and over 2400 hz, you'll notice that your power output is down, as it is attenuated. Cheers Al M0UTA.

@Bartok_J Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! About ten minutes later, I made my first FT8 QSO. I had just built a QDX digital transceiver kit from QRP Labs, and this made setting up the WSJT-X so much easier. First QSO was only from UK to Spain on 20 metres, so not massive DX, but I'm sure that greater distances will soon happen. Best 73, Mark G0OIW

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Glad it helped you get on the air quick and easy. 73

@d.jensen5153 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully I'm just a few weeks behind you, Mark. QDX on its way.

@Bartok_J Жыл бұрын

@@d.jensen5153 You'll like it. Winding the coils is a bit fiddly, but otherwise it's reasonably straightforward to build, especially if you've constructed other kits from Hans Summers (in my case, the U3 WSPR beacon and all three versions of the QCX CW transceivers).

@jonathansharp5817 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video - hope to have a go at getting this setup.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

No worries at all! Thanks

@tonyridlen 2 жыл бұрын

Great video about FT8 KC9QVE Marion,Indiana

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony 👍

@rodchisholm4790 2 жыл бұрын

Great presentation, thanks.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rod 👍

@mharrison557 Жыл бұрын

I've really boosted my logbook thanks to FT8.. worked various countries with my lowly 10 Watts 😞👍

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@sparky2008sparky 2 жыл бұрын

With regard to power, I might add that power output usage depends on the antenna you are using. A directional antenna might require less pwr than a multi wavelength loop for similar performance in a given direction.

@aeron-mw7ofs 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff , when ill get my new radio and antenna its something id like to try 👍👍

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff thanks Aeron

@M0RMY 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Hayden. That is one of the most easy-to-follow intros to FT8 I have seen. I may actually be persuaded to try it! Like Grid Tracker very much. Cheers mate. Tom M0RMY

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, appreciate it!

@kwilde1131 2 жыл бұрын

This video is a great help in getting my 7300 working on FT8. Thanks for producing and posting it.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@DonDegidio 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hayden, Great demo of WSJT-X. When you first noticed Isreal I'm saying to myself, make the contact. Luckily you did later in the video. I need to give Grid Tracker a try. I have already downloaded it, just need to stop sitting on my hands and install it. :-) You and the family stay safe. 73 WJ3U

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don! Yes he popped up and was very strong. Glad I could work him. 73 mate

@tangoseal1 2 жыл бұрын

I love FT8 - use it on my IC705 all the time and now I have a Flex 6400 so I will be using it on that. However, in response to you comment about using as little power as possible, I agree since that is the main goal of amateur radio, but FT8 is a weak signal but not a weak power mode. Though I tend to start at 10w and work my way up to 100 but I will not be ashamed to admit I have used 500 watts for those really far away and hard to reach stations. But only for that contact then I dial back down.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, Yes as I mentioned sometimes you need to run extra power to get those contacts, but not all the time. Cheers!

@georgealbertacanadaeh1038 2 жыл бұрын

Got everything connected ok I am so fascinated with this technology, so interesting. Thanks brother! George Alberta Canada 27 Jan 2022 +5c beginning to sweat!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks George!

@pasixty6510 2 жыл бұрын

Nice introduction. Thank you. One thing should be mentioned: Before starting to transmit, listen to the current traffic and watch the waterfall. Find a frequency slot of 50 Hertz that‘s not in use and set your TX frequency there (input the TX frequency or set it by -clicking there. In FT8 it is important to have your ‚own’ frequency, not only when you call CQ. FT8 is designed to have all operators work split. Otherwise it is very probable that you interfere with someone else’s signal in the frequency slot and neither signal can be decoded. Operating simplex might help to get heard by a rare station. You will find out, what those opportunities are. WSJT-X operates split automatically (it’s recommended setting is ‚fake it‘ for good reasons). Whenever you doubleclick a call, the RX frequency shifts there while your TX frequency stays the same. The software does the rest of the magic for you, hitting the right frequency and the 8 right tones.

@Steve-GM0HUU 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Operating split is always the best approach and one that many operators seem to be unaware of. Especially, problematic when a desirable DX station appears. Without fail, many operators will start calling on the DX station's TX "slot". End result is, as you say, most of them will not even be copied by the DX station because they are all transmitting on top of each other.

@SerdarMutlu Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, mate. 73, learned a lot.

@peredavi Жыл бұрын

Great content. I’ve been FT8 curious. Going to use this tutorial to jump in. 73

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍

@pale_2111 2 жыл бұрын

I've been doing FT8 since the tail end of August 2021 with my IC-705 using a USB cable and Ferrite Torrids. Made more than 100 contacts from Ukraine to the west coast of Australia, just running 10w. Got a few QSL cards in the mail since then. Great mode to work if one is looking for DX, grid squares, counties and such. I use it with Grid Tracker software to see where my propagation is going and where the stations are located. It does get boring at times, but I sure do get a kick at seeing all those call signs coming across my screen. Being a QRPp operator, it's a great mode to work and make contacts. Working SSB is a bit of a challenge at times, but FT8 isn't too much of a challenge. Thanks for the video and hope to work you someday on FT8. 73, W4ISB.

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Great stuff, glad you're having fun and enjoying it

@ronjones4069 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you. You saved me hours in trial and error and embarrassing myself on the air. Hope to see you on the air. 73

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@janetwinslow2039 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting and helpful info. Thanks. (And quite good looking for a radio ham!)

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Shucks thanks Janet, glad you liked the video

@t2000kw Жыл бұрын

I found a few FT-8 operating guides online. Do you recommend the ZL2IFB one for your main reference (I downloaded this one to help me understand operation better)? Do you recommend any other FT-8 operating guide that covers certain aspects of HF operation, like DX work, etc.?

@weshowe51 2 жыл бұрын

This was the key I needed to get my engine started. I find a lot of DX on both FT4 & FT8 modes, I'm wondering if that might be that this mode has helped break the language barriers for some foreign Hams. I can't speak for them, but it is an interesting question. I appreciate the work you put into this. Your seeds fell on fertile ground. - Wes

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wes!

@dangermandave67 2 жыл бұрын

FT8 is useful for confirming that the system is working, so that I can then switch over to JS8. I find JS8 much more interesting, but the lack of operators on this mode is a drawback and makes it difficult to know whether you've got everything set up properly.

@TruthVSLies Жыл бұрын

Exactly. JS8Call is actually useful. FT8 has very little purpose.

@dangermandave67 Жыл бұрын

@@TruthVSLies It depends on your interest. If you just want to log contacts, for instance on a SOTA or POTA activation, and are not interested in having an actual conversation, FT8 is fine. Most of my SOTA QSOs are a quick exchange of signal reports anyway. The chasers are often piled up and I don't want to keep people waiting while I chat. But I like to have the option to chat.

@toddpagliarulo753 Жыл бұрын

@mdblack98 2 жыл бұрын

You don't disconnect the antenna for the 30dB measurement -- that gets rid of all the noise. You just tune down or up 4KHz to find a quiet spot.

@user-ss6zt2mo1l Жыл бұрын

Many newcomers don’t get confused at 17:15 of so. When he says “I’m sending him”. The computer is automatically doing this for you. The computer goes thru this 1 minute (4-15 second transmissions-by itself.) Think of it as once you double click on a CQ’ing station, your computer is connected to another computer in a digital “handshake” of responses back and forth. You personally are not “pushing” individual buttons responding. Just wanted to add that clarification.

@dhansel4835 2 жыл бұрын

Let's try FT8 on the CB bands....

@jimisan1911 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@stephenwade8093 2 жыл бұрын

Its also a propagation check, and a good test of your antenna, to see how well its working,

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 100% Stephen. Thanks for watching

@w2ymhamradio 2 жыл бұрын

Great and yes very inspiring content watching here from Niagara Falls Ny. This is W2YM

@HamRadioDX 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ingussilins6330 Жыл бұрын

I pick up this sound with regenerative receiver :)

@Berzdex 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting. My question: How do you get the software to show country names? Mine does not and I can't find that option.

@Photomanguru Жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@jackperson3626 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@HamRadioDX 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack, I appreciate it! Hope it helped 👍

@kg5pte Жыл бұрын

How about setting up an Icom 7300 using ham radio deluxe. Someone said with HRD you let that control the com port and not the radio. Thanks

@barrystamper528 Жыл бұрын

Nice video but I was hoping to also see the hardware setup. How do you get the data from your radio to your computer?

@petersavage3339 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your help with FT8 all up and running your Utube FT8 introduction for beginers WSJT-X was fantastic and very helpful . .Is there a video on grid Tracker Peter VK6YV

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Yes, we did one on GridTracker here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJukdqt9xpvWfnU.html

@danielkingshott2659 2 жыл бұрын

If you set DHCP Option 42 on your router, it can automatically set the NTP servers for clients on your network, no additional software should be required.

@DontM8-__- Жыл бұрын

can tech tx on their CW HF zones or only where they are allowed to tx data?

@tittiger 5 ай бұрын

Can FT8 be used with an non CAT controlled radio like the Yaesu FT2900R - 2 meter rig? Thanks in advance

@nsoter1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video, I am just getting started in FT8, one question please, how do I log QSO's directly into DX labs (DX Keeper), I notice Grid tracker has this listed with a standard IP. Any help here would be great. Thank you.

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

I'm not familiar with DX Labs (DX Keeper). Gridtracker listens on the local machine (127.0.0.1) using a specific port for WSJT-X to output data to. The software you're using may work the same?

@markrowell7242 Жыл бұрын

Nice explaination of the mode. I have been using it a while now but I noticed something on your video that is not present when I use FT-8 on mine. Your left display add the country to the right side. How do you accomplish that?

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Hi mate I think I cover how to add countries and continents in this video around 13:41 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mrWIldl8s9uUk2g.html

@DARTHDANSAN Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@o2bnov0307 11 ай бұрын

Will QRP be adequate? I see that the new QRP-Labs' QMX has digital capability. But, max is 5 watts.

@fpaolo63 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the bellyful video, very useful for intermediate ! 73

@allanjones4283 Жыл бұрын

HAM radio is fun 😀

@highlandkraftwerks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the videos explaining FT8. It's been super helpful. One thing I haven't found an answer to is if we need to turn off NB or NR on the radio? What about the preamp? I just got an IC-7300 and I love it! ATB K7HKW

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Noise blanker or reduction shouldn't be required as all of that is done in the software. Preamp On or off doesn't matter, just make sure you're radio isn't overloaded by close signals.

@agustiana1247 2 жыл бұрын

Good.....mr

@colinrotchell95 Жыл бұрын

hi, thanks for the info, I was running ver 2.6.pre release, i downloaded 2.5.4. and installed it but it would not run puzzling back om 2.6 for now keep the videos coming great....

@grahamjones5885 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation. Just a suggestion for another presentation: show how PSK Reporter works in concert with FT-8. I keep Grid Tracker on one monitor with PSK Reporter tabs for received and transmitted indications. WSJT-X runs on a main laptop screen. W5AAG

@HamRadioDX Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great idea mate!