Please note that when using mmtty with n1mm logger, com port settings for ptt and fsk, if used are set up separately in mmtty setup. Be sure to download and read the getting started document. Single operator all band ea, high power singleop all high. Whether you are a casual contester who only makes a handful of qsos, or one of the big gun multiops that demands full networking and spotting support, writelog has the score improving. If you need help in downloading or installing file, go to the n1mm home page and click on the menu item documents and choose 1. Writelog contesting software contest logging software. N1mmdigital aegean rtty contest original message from. Setup dx, dxpedition, and general purpose contests. If you want the full monty contest logging software with rtty built in there is writelog for windows. For example, a contest defined with a udc file can only give a fixed number of points per qso. N1mm contest logger freeware, download it from com. Check it out here read chasing the chase, a blog about my arrl international grid chase experience in 2018 here to see my antennas, which mainly consist of steppir yagis, including pages on steppir repair and painting projects, check out my antenna page.
Like ft8, it uses fixedlength transmissions, structured messages with formats optimized for minimal qsos, and. Finally, ill conclude the document with a summary of contest operating tips that are appropriate to all contesting modes in general and rtty in particular. N1mm logger supports the mmtty engine, mmvari, 2tone andor an external tnc for rtty contesting. Note that data files are stored in a different location from the program itself. Qsoparty and select the correct state in the dropdown box which will appear. Winner of the standing ovation award for best powerpoint templates from presentations magazine.
When the download screen appears, you will have the option to either run or save. If you have any queries, give either malcolm or myself a call on the contest net, which is friday evenings at 2000 local on 145. This will include starting radio control if your radio is connected to your computer, selecting soundcard as your tu type for use with mmtty, and setting the path to mmtty. If your callsign does not appear in the latest version of the database and you would like to add it. The contest sponsors suggest using cq wpx template in their contest logging software for the ssb, cw and rtty events.
No other package matches writelogs support for cw, phone and rtty contesting, and now, in version 12, sdr spectrum display is built into the band map. Was a bit of a struggle with only the vertical antenna less than ideal for high angles was easier working ua0it just before the contest than some of my compatriots. Ppt getting started in digital contesting powerpoint. Using just one usb cable with the icom 7300 and also using virtual serial ports emulator. Super check partial database files for amateur radio contesting. Mmtty and 2tone can only be used for rtty, whereas fldigi supports a wide range of digital modes, most of which are not used for contesting. Only receiver and computer with a sound card are necessary truetty v. N1mm logger, rtty fsk, spectrum display using vspe and one. Ft4 protocol for digital contesting radio by k1jt, k9an. N1mm logger plus supports the mmtty engine, mmvari, 2tone andor an external tnc for rtty contesting. This writelog udp listener will work for wve stations and with older versions of writelog in round up but not for operations outside wve. N1mm loggers so2v interface is essentially identical to the so2r interface, but. Theres one thing that was annoying me about the new ic7300, and that was that the usb connection to the computer did it all. Rtty and psk63, the only ones, currently, that are suitable for contest operation.
Icom 7300 is in rtty mode using rtty filter in this video. Ill post a video clip in a week or so bringing this all together, ie. I started operating rtty in 1984 using a dragon 32 6800 cpu computer and g4bmk software and terminal unit. For additional help, see the instructional video for downloading and installing n1mm logger by larry gauthier, k8ut. I have a new k3s radio that uses the new usb for sound and radio control. If you are using microsoft internet explorer, clicking on the download link will bring up the standard download screen. I use mmtty for rtty, which interfaces very well with n1mm. Every weekend at saturday a 4 hour sprint sunday if conflict with other big rtty events see calendar times. Rtty by wf1b for rtty only, freeware, download it from this page. Ft4 is an experimental digital mode designed specifically for radio contesting.
All of the rsgb data contests require contacts to be made in one or both of two modes. Setup digital, rtty, and psk contests n1mm logger plus. In the past with my older k3 which used a standard serial port connection, i did not have to do this. A presentation written in icelandic by seli, tf3ao. With both n1mm and mmtty applications running, contesting on rtty is fast, easy and very efficient. If you have a radio with a subreceiver, each of the receivers gets assigned to each of the entry windows. In the following steps, we are going to set up the configuration for n1mm logger. I have updated my certificates gallery for those interesting in seeing my wallpaper.
The cq wpx rtty contest took place february 89, 2020. Cq ww ssb having transferred my log from n1mm to logger32. Both of these packages will log all your contacts and. Also, instructions are included in how to use both 2tone and gritty as receiveonly decoders.
N1mm logger udcs by vk4sn, and vkcl logger by vk3avv and rd logger by vk5dj. Vk4sn sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires contest vk7ze sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires contest vk4qh sh5 stats for 2011 vk shires. N1mm logger also supports single operator 2 vfos, or so2v. To install mmtty, simply choose the run option and follow the instructions on the screen. Worlds best powerpoint templates crystalgraphics offers more powerpoint templates than anyone else in the world, with over 4 million to choose from. Single operator all band ea low power singleop all low. Operating rtty and especially rtty contesting has quickly become my favourite facet of amateur radio. The n1mm logger is a freeware program designed to do contest logging and some general logging. If youre new to ham radio or just havent participated in a cw contest because you cant decipher 30wpm in your. All contests are supported both sides unless specifically mentioned. N1mm logger plus is free software featuring automatic cw generation, rotator and radio control, suport for so2r, cluster support, winkeyer interface, import export cabrillo and adif formats and many more features. Those stations will need to upgrade to writelog 12. Make sure you check the rules regarding operating frequencies. If your radio simply has 2 vfos, vfo ab will be assigned to each of the two entry windows.