[bars] PSA for FT8/FT4 users - HOLD TX FREQ

[Verhulst]

The makers of Easylog ham software (which I REALLY like) have created an 
FT8 book. I have not seen it but some here may be interested.
https://tinyurl.com/57s8h3jc

Tony W1DYS

On 5/1/2025 10:16 AM, Tim - K1DC via bars wrote:
>
> For those of you that may be new to the FT8/FT4 digital modes - Welcome!
>
> Please, PLEASE, make sure that you *check (enable) that 'Hold TX Freq' 
> check box *within WSJT-X (or the equivalent in your software of 
> choice).  This will prevent you from changing your TX frequency to the 
> TX frequency of the station you are calling.  The result is that all 
> callers will be spread out over the 3khz passband rather than all 
> bunched up on the TX frequency of the station they are calling.  This 
> is especially important when trying to contact special event stations 
> or a rare DX station.
>
> Also, try to set your FT8 TX frequency on an even 50hz increment 
> (500hz, 1150hz, 2200hz, etc) within the passband.  This will maximize 
> the use of the resource and preventing potential QRM with signals 
> overlapping.
>
> 73 & Good DX!
>
> Tim/K1DC
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