[K3S] WSJT-X MSK144

[MaverickNH]

So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200, T/R
15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
immediately during the Perseids meteor shower.

Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
Dunno how!

Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?

Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)

Thanks, 73,

Bret/N4SRN



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[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

As a long time MS advocate,  "more power.....more antenna".     I run
500 watts to a 4 element HyGain Yagi at 55 ft.

You can reduce "F Tol to 100 Hz" to reduce the burden on the CPU, and
use Deep Decode.  The software will configure the radio correctly.  It
may set the radio to split if and as needed.

Be sure to use Data A mode with the K3S and set the audio levels to
attain 4 bars indicated on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing. 
Unless "others" have a K3 or K3S, .......ignore what they say about
setting the audio for no ALC.   Elecraft radios do not work nor handle
audio the same way as "others".

As to other hams, there is provision in the software to work other
frequencies in the split mode.   This is the small box "TX CQ xxx" 
Again, the software handles things correctly.     This should alleviate
any concerns with regard to QRM.    As to transmitting,   TX even /
1st,  I'm not aware of any specific convention.  I've done it both ways
with equally good results. Again the software will set the correct
sequence when answering a CQ.

The frequency table in WSJT has 2 different frequencies for MS being 
50.260 and 50.360.    Either have been very productive for me in the
past 3 days with more than 50 contacts.   I intend to push into the
first of the week for both daylight showers and evening showers.   This
morning there is LOTS of activity.

Good luck, this is a great shower to get ones feet wet in the MS domain.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 8/12/2018 8:48 AM, MaverickNH wrote:

> So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
> AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200, T/R
> 15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
> local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
> K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
> RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
> immediately during the Perseids meteor shower.
>
> Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
> which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
> Dunno how!
>
> Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
> havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?
>
> Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
> Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)
>
> Thanks, 73,
>
> Bret/N4SRN
>
>
>
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[Randy Lake]

On the east coast 99% of your contacts should be on 2nd/odd (if calling
CQ). If you are on the east coast and you are TX on 1st be aware of who is
trying to listen locally while you are TX'ing. Just listen and be
considerate.
O another note I would orient the AO-50 horizontal. I used to use a pair of
them here in Keene.
Reach out if you have more questions !
Randy N1KWF

On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:49 AM MaverickNH <[hidden email]> wrote:

> So I'm trying WSJT-X MSK144 first time on my K3S - running 150W into a PAR
> AO-50 vertical loop at 30ft in Southern NH. Settings Rx 1500, F Tol 200,
> T/R
> 15s on Fast Decode (older 8 core CPU won't do Deep). By doing it wrong my
> local HAMs have kindly let me know to TX Odd on East Coast. I also had the
> K3S set on split for a while and got that fixed (off). Tx was at 50.313 in
> RED (how I didn't notice is beyond me). Now, set Tx 50.260.00, I got a QSO
> immediately during the Perseids meteor shower.
>
> Yesterday, despite wrong settings, I managed 3 QSOs from a 43ft vertical,
> which is a good bit less efficient than the loop, to GA, MO & IA from NH.
> Dunno how!
>
> Does a 6m loop or vertical, dipole tuned to 6m via base rATU) cause much
> havoc with nearby HAMS on MSK144 if we're all TXing Odd?
>
> Any other MSK144/K3S tips & tricks appreciated - short of "install a good
> Yagi on a beam" - wife says negative ;-)
>
> Thanks, 73,
>
> Bret/N4SRN
>
>
>
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