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Bob McGraw - K4TAX
 

I'm running two instances of WSJT-X on one computer.  I'm using two
different radios and two different antenna systems.  Either or both work
correctly.  The issue, after making a contact on either one and prompted
to log the QSO, each instance has its own log file.  Is there any way
for both instances to use and log to a common file?

Thanks in advance

73

Bob, K4TAX
Michael Black
 

What you can do is use "mklink" from a cmd window.
e.g.cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTX rig2
mklink /h wsjtx_log.adi ..\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
You probably want to combine the two log files first -- just remove the header from the second one and add it to the first log file in notepad or such.
Mike W9DMB

Move or combine your log files into one place -- DO NOT USE ONEDRIVE as it's synchronizing capability is NOT real time at all...Dropbox works without fail and is nigh-on to immediate.  If you are combining files you just need to remove the header from the additional files you combine....just grab the logging records from the additional files.
So...for example do this on first computer
cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmove wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Then on the 2nd computercd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Mike W9MDB

On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 05:23:01 PM CST, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...> wrote:

I'm running two instances of WSJT-X on one computer.  I'm using two
different radios and two different antenna systems.  Either or both work
correctly.  The issue, after making a contact on either one and prompted
to log the QSO, each instance has its own log file.  Is there any way
for both instances to use and log to a common file?

Thanks in advance

73

Bob, K4TAX
John P
 

I use 2 instances of JTAlert, which in addition to having a lot of other neat features is setup to use the DxLab DxKeeper logging program. Both instances of the WSJT/JTAlert combinations will log to DxKeeper. DxKeeper also makes it easy to log non-digital contacts as well.

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John P.
WA2FZW
Bob McGraw - K4TAX
 

Thanks Mike, but only one computer being used.

For now, using Notepad, I'll just copy and paste.   PITA but it works.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 2/3/2023 5:32 PM, Michael Black via groups.io wrote:
What you can do is use "mklink" from a cmd window.
e.g.cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTX rig2
mklink /h wsjtx_log.adi ..\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
You probably want to combine the two log files first -- just remove the header from the second one and add it to the first log file in notepad or such.
Mike W9DMB

Move or combine your log files into one place -- DO NOT USE ONEDRIVE as it's synchronizing capability is NOT real time at all...Dropbox works without fail and is nigh-on to immediate.  If you are combining files you just need to remove the header from the additional files you combine....just grab the logging records from the additional files.
So...for example do this on first computer
cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmove wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Then on the 2nd computercd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Mike W9MDB




On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 05:23:01 PM CST, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...> wrote:

I'm running two instances of WSJT-X on one computer.  I'm using two
different radios and two different antenna systems.  Either or both work
correctly.  The issue, after making a contact on either one and prompted
to log the QSO, each instance has its own log file.  Is there any way
for both instances to use and log to a common file?

Thanks in advance

73

Bob, K4TAX
Sam Birnbaum
 

Hi,
Just an FYI, one of the functions in the Alltext program that I wrote and that is available for free from https://groups.io/g/ProgramsByW2JDBis a merge function that can append any ADIF file to any other ADIF and makes sure that there are no duplicates in the target ADIF file.While it is written for Windows (any version), it does run under various windows translators/emulators such as WINE.It can also generate ADIF records from selected records in the All.txt file.
73, 
Sam W2JDB

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...>
To: main@WSJTX.groups.io
Sent: Sat, Feb 4, 2023 10:39 am
Subject: Re: [WSJTX] Dual Instance logging #Logging

Thanks Mike, but only one computer being used.

For now, using Notepad, I'll just copy and paste.   PITA but it works.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 2/3/2023 5:32 PM, Michael Black via groups.io wrote:
What you can do is use "mklink" from a cmd window.
e.g.cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTX rig2
mklink /h wsjtx_log.adi ..\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
You probably want to combine the two log files first -- just remove the header from the second one and add it to the first log file in notepad or such.
Mike W9DMB

Move or combine your log files into one place -- DO NOT USE ONEDRIVE as it's synchronizing capability is NOT real time at all...Dropbox works without fail and is nigh-on to immediate.  If you are combining files you just need to remove the header from the additional files you combine....just grab the logging records from the additional files.
So...for example do this on first computer
cd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmove wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Then on the 2nd computercd \Users\[username]\AppData\Local\WSJTXmklink /H wsjtx_log.adi \Users\[username]\Dropbox\WSJTX\wsjtx_log.adi
Mike W9MDB




      On Friday, February 3, 2023 at 05:23:01 PM CST, Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcgraw@...> wrote:

  I'm running two instances of WSJT-X on one computer.  I'm using two
different radios and two different antenna systems.  Either or both work
correctly.  The issue, after making a contact on either one and prompted
to log the QSO, each instance has its own log file.  Is there any way
for both instances to use and log to a common file?

Thanks in advance

73

Bob, K4TAX
Bob McGraw - K4TAX
 

Thanks Sam. I'll give it a try.
73
Bob, K4TAX
Dave Buckwalter - K3SK
 

Bob,


When I VHF contest I use 3 or 4 instances simultaneously, each on a different rig. Eachg instance is set up direct to the rig with full CAT control of that rig. I then use the UDP & ADIF broadcast functions under the "SETUP -- REPORTING tab of each instance to send the logged contact direct to my Ham Radio Deluxe log program. I do the same with individual instances for EME and other single rig operating events. It has never failed to log a contact and I have thousands of them logged.
Bob McGraw - K4TAX
 

Thanks, Dave. Good to know, I'll look into it.

73
Bob, K4TAX
Phil Honer
 

Hi Bob question doe your work off of one computer with multiple radios ?? interested in the set up

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*From:* k3sk@...
*Sent:* Monday, February 6, 2023 9:13 AM
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*Subject:* Re: [WSJTX] Dual Instance logging

Bob,

When I VHF contest I use 3 or 4 instances simultaneously, each on a different rig.   Eachg instance is set up direct to the rig with full CAT control of that rig.   I then use the UDP & ADIF broadcast functions under the "SETUP --  REPORTING tab of each instance to send the logged contact direct to my Ham Radio Deluxe log program.    I do the same with individual instances for EME and other single rig operating events.  It has never failed to log a contact and I have thousands of them logged.
Bob McGraw - K4TAX
 

Both radios are connected via USB to one computer. To configure, right-click on the WSJT-X icon and In the Properties line of WSJT-X, one will need to add the specific radio name using the following: -rig-name=K3S for my K3S and -rig-name=599 for my Tentec Eagle. Then I launch the application for the specific radio and configure WSJT-X via the Setup menu for the required parameters of that radio. Then do the same, launching the other occurrence of WSJT-X for the 2nd radio.

The K3S has its own internal interface and only requires one USB cable. The Tentec Eagle has one USB cable from the radio. I use a Signalink USB to handle the audio between the radio/USB Signalink and the computer. Actually, all of these USB connections and others connect to my 7 port tp-link which connects to my computer with only ONE USB cable.

It takes a bit of patience to get it all running. The result is two WSJT-X screens on the computer display and the ability to control 2 different radios via CAT commands.

I still have my logging preferences to resolve, but that will come in time.

73
Bob, K4TAX
Reino Talarmo
 

one will need to add the specific radio name using the following: -rig-name=K3S
for my K3S and - rig-name=599 for my Tentec Eagle.
Note that above there is a 'minor' error there should be '--rig-name=K3S' and
'--rig-name=599', note the double '--'. See User Guide 16. Frequently Asked Questions bullet 2.

73, Reino OH3mA
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