I would like to add to my previous post and discuss splatter. I like many watch the waterfall and choose a transmit frequency where there is no activity. Pretty easy to see on the waterfall. I

Since the FT-710 has an FT8 preset in the menu.If that doesn't adjust the power down to 50W than Yaesu has made a huge mistake with that rig.There is an HF MAX POWER setting.  Can somebody check to

The statements that I am about to make are a big generalization.I operate my radios at 100% power. All my radios run cool on SSB. If I operate a CW contest, they all start to get slightly warm. If I

Thanks for the reply Willie. If that happened, it was by accident and I am not aware of it. I haven't noticed such a change in another window/s but will take a close look. It is a very subtle change

I am pretty sure that when you use the ssb the rig is a little overdriven compared to the cw or fm. There is no risk for the final. Real power is hard to measure with voice. Try with a wattmeter

OK Jeff, so what is the “best“ way of picking a transmit frequency? Dice roll? Uncheck Hold TX? Or is your contention that it doesn’t matter? You’re not wrong, but it’s unconventional

I use Network Time Sync and it works well. https://www.timesynctool.com/ I was very frustrated with FT-8 and had only received a good QSO or two over a two month period. It is really necessary to

I seem to have been able to confirm that with the MSK144 tones in SH mode for TX 4 and TX 5 are corrupt. While operating in auto seq in this mode on my Mac mini once I get to TX 4 the tones are messed

You know this has bothered me for a long time. FT-8 transmits for just under 15 (13) seconds at a time. Then it listens for 15 (17) seconds. That is less than 50% duty cycle in my book. And a QSO

As I stated, definition of the signals. It is easier to tell when a weak signal is there. You will also more easily see potential interference sources. You can tell if what you are seeing is an actual

I very rarely use the waterfall.   We only need about 7-10 Hz separation between stations, so over lapping signals work just fine.  There is no need to have a perfect "clear" space to begin

The load for finals in FT8 or FT4 or any other digital mode is at least double then in SSB. So I imagine your rig became too hot. However, immediately turning off the rig is not a good idea if the fan

Did you change the font size? Maybe it no longer fits in the appropriate space. 73, Willie N1JBJ

Windows 10 WSJT-X v 2.5.0 When a QSO is completed the "Check OK to Confirm" window pops up and is correctly propagated. However, for some reason the "Start Time" and "End Time" has stopped showing

My IC – 7100 will turn up the fan when it starts to get warm, but it’s never gotten hot enough to be a problem it’s just gotten a little noisy as the fan runs. Of course different radios will

Good morning I have a Yaesu FTDX1200. I run FT8 at 40 watts. On the couple occasions when I have pushed it higher I felt like the radio was not happy. Cannot recall exactly what it did, but I

Thanks guys!! Robert K5TPC

Well, yes, that email is specific to this radio, but it is also generally applicable to any radio that cannot do full power at one hundred percent duty cycle. My IC-7100 has never had a problem at

even the rtty, years ago, was always suggested as a duty cycle of 50%. but interpretation changes. 50% , so 2 minutes on 2 minutes should be off.. its a matter of keeping the finals cool enough

You think that is bad? How about sitting in a cw pileup for a rare one for hours and then having some local op with bad ears blow away your reply when the DX finally calls you? I gave up on