Here is everything you need to know to get on the air using FT8, really any of the WSJT-X modes — and with a little extrapolation any other computer based digital radio mode. Let the Fun Begin!
Links:
👉 WSJT-X Software: https://wsjt.sourceforge.io/wsjtx.html
👉 Check your clock: https://time.is/
👉 Get Your Grid Square: https://www.levinecentral.com/ham/grid_square.php
👉 Who Heard Me? https://pskreporter.info
Gear:
👉 Icom IC-7100 NEW: https://geni.us/DJnM
👉 Icom IC-7100 eBay: https://geni.us/pxWA8e5
👉 Mini-USB Cable: https://geni.us/eTX3A
👉 Raspberry Pi 3 or better: https://geni.us/pikits
Radio Settings:
👉 Notch Off
👉 Pre-Amp Off
👉 Filter Bandwidth 3.6k Wide
👉 AGC Off
👉 ALC to near zero or at least "in the zone"
👉 Set – Connectors – DATA MOD – USB (port, not sideband)
👉 Set- Connectors- ACC/USB AF Level (mine was about 25)
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:39 Physical Connections
1:09 Radio Settings
3:57 Get Your Software
5:01 Time!
6:00 Simple Linux Install
6:16 Remove About Screen
6:39 Name Configuration
6:58 General Tab
7:11 Grid Square
7:41 Other General Settings
8:32 Audio Tab
9:00 Radio Tab
11:10 Reporting Tab
12:37 Main Window
17:39 Left Side DB Meter
18:23 Right Side Power Slider (ALC)
19:50 Make a Contact (QSO)
20:20 Can You Hear Me Now? (PSKReporter)
20:29 Logging
22:03 Outro
22:22 Thanks for Being Awesome