[WT-support] ARRL RTTY RoundUp

[Iain MacDonnell - N6ML]

Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote:
> On Tue, Dec 23, 2008 at 7:36 PM, Iain MacDonnell - N6ML <ar at dseven.org 
> <mailto:ar at dseven.org>> wrote:
> 
>     I want to create a message that confirms a Q with one station, then
>     immediately sends an exchange to another (both of them responded to my
>     CQ, and so I have both calls). Do to this, I need a message symbol
>     of the previously-logged call, so I can log one Q, then send a message
>     of the form:
> 
>        $13 $PREVCALL TU NOW $LOGGEDCALL $RST $STATE
> 
>     Is there a symbol like "$PREVCALL"?
> 
> 
> Not yet, only $PREVSERIAL (current QSO number minus 1).  See this link 
> <http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Message_variables> for all the available 
> message variables.
>  
> 
>     If not, could this be added?
> 
> 
> Probably not soon enough for the contest (Jan 3), but it seems like a 
> good idea, though you'll have to press [Enter] to log station 1 before 
> sending the "TU" message and working station 2.

Right, that's the idea. Is there some way to formally submit a
Request For Enhancement?



>     I'd really like a way to automatically clear RIT on my K3 when I call
>     CQ - perhaps by another special message symbol, but I don't see it... ?
> 
> 
> We have been asking for $CLEARRIT or a 
> $RADIO1/$RADIO2=hexstring variable that would allow you to send any hex 
> string to a radio, for a long time, but they don't exist yet.

The idea of allowing arbitrary commands to be set to the radio in
messages occurred to me too. Would definitely be nice to have...


>     How do I get W-T to assert PTT via the serial port to my K3? I have
>     it setup for RTS=PTT and DTR=CW, but the only way I can get RTTY
>     transmit is with VOX.
> 
> 
> Assuming you're using MMTTY, PTT is configured within the TX tab of 
> MMTTY.  See this link 
> <http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/RTTY#Setup_MMTTY_PTT_Comport> in the 
> Win-Test documentation.

But I only have one serial connection to the radio, and Win-Test is
using it. I need Win-Test to send the PTT, not MMTTY..... unless I'm
missing something...?


>     Is there an out-of-the-box way to do state/province pre-fill for
>     the RTTY RU contest? It doesn't appear to work using CTY_WT.DAT -
>     maybe I need another data file?
> 
> 
> Pre-fills are done via a database file 
> <http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Database_Files>, not the Country File 
> CTY_WT_MOD.DAT (that's the best one to use by the way).  But there does 
> not appear to be a database file that will pre-fill the ARRL RTTY RU.

:( Thanks for confirming that.


>  Instead, if you have the data, you can use the "Extra Data Files 
> <http://docs.win-test.com/wiki/Menu:Windows#Extra_Information> " feature 
> to view a pop-up window.  Just create a text file with one callsign per 
> line and the expected exchange, and Win-Test will display the it in the 
> Extra Data window.  But, it does not get pre-filled.

That's what I had to do for SweepStakes too. I found it ... of limited
value.


> By the way, did you get my private email about using CBS.EXE for 
> generating statistics for the OK DX RTTY?  I sent the message to your 
> k6iam address yesterday.

I did, thanks ... I just haven't gotten around to following up yet -
I thought this was going to be a quiet week, but it's turning out to
be quite hectic!

Tnx,

     ~Iain