[WT-support] SO2R

[Olivier F5MZN]

Larry Menzel wrote:
> Larry,
>  
> I'm baffled as to why WT, unlike TR or other software, will not offer a 
> "que-up" window where an operator can put in the call on second radio, 
> hit the spacebar or other key, and have the software switch rigs, send 
> the call, allow the contact and then go back to the run radio.
>  
> Hitting * every time is a major problem.  Am I missing something here?  
> This is not an easy thing to do, and opening a secondary radio window, 
> and having to HOLD DOWN the shift key (numbers at the top of the 
> keyboard don't work that way either) and push F4 is just not a quick and 
> easy way to work S02R.  TR was automatic...nothing to it, other than to 
> copy the other station, que it up, and execute.
>  
> I don't think I can use it this way.  WT works beautifully with my 
> EZMaster.  Perfect radio control, but Larry, trying to effectively 
> operate SO2R with WT is a very difficult thing.
>  
> Perthaps you can refer me to someone who is actively using WT for SO2R 
> and I can learn from him.

Hi Larry,

Sorry for the lack of information regarding the advanced SO2R mode. Most 
of the information are available in the release.txt file only, which is 
not the most confortable way to learn how it works! I'll try to give 
some tips here to help getting started using WT in SO2R mode with EZMaster.

With EZMaster, you should switch to "Advanced SO2R mode", in menu 
"Operating | Technique".

Then, open the scenario configuration window (in "Operating" menu), and 
select, say, "Plain pile up" as scenario 1 and "Alternate CQ" as 
scenario 2. You can have up to 8 different scenarios.

Still in "Operating" menu, tick "Shift binds to the secondary radio". 
You can also tick the "The second footswitch binds to the secondary 
radio" as well. This second footswitch must be connected on the EZMaster 
(but I must confess that I don't remember which pin of the whichport).

Then, open the "Secondary radio" Window (in "Windows" menu).

Now, you are ready for advanced SO2R operation.

First, try each scenarios you defined before, sending CQ for example. 
After that, you are welcome to try other predefined scenarios and modify 
them according to your need.

If you want to access the secondary radio window to log a callsign, send 
CQ, or whatever, just press SHIFT and the key you want to be redirected 
into the secondary window. SHIFT+F1 will transmit CQ on the secondary 
radio. SHIFT+N0XB will enter your call in the secondary radio window. 
Pressing SHIFT+INSERT, WT will send the report on as well, etc. The 
EZMaster will also switch the headphone according to the moment of the 
QSO (this is defined in the scenarios).

A second footswitch can mimic the "SHIFT" key behaviour if you think 
that it is more suitable.

You will maybe find anoying to have pressing SHIFT to access the 
secondary window. IMO it is just a problem of practice! After the first 
contest with a huge SO2R operation, this will be as a reflex ;)

In SO2R advanced, I strongly suggest to tick "Tools | Data Entry | 
Exchange guessing | Automatically".

I hope that these few tips will help you being happy with the advanced 
SO2R mode of WT. Feel free to get in touch with us if needed.

Enjoy!

73,
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Olivier / f5mzn