WSJT Primer

History of changes:

10/16/2004 Original document written and published Ver 1.0
10/17/2004 Made section for XP issue and links to WB5APD & W8WN webpages
10/18/2004 Change to Dimension 4 Section - added alternative application NMEATime
10/18/2004 Added to setting ALC for Tx "some rigs need a little more tx audio, like the FT-847. You can set the ALC to mid-scale without any fear of overdriving"
10/18/2004 Changed the name from WSJT for Dummies to WSJT Primer
10/18/2004 Added to Setting The Rx Level a link for Laptop users who need an attenuator for the Microphone Input. (Link includes circuit and explanation)
10/18/2004 Added an overivew to "Setting the Tone Level Adjustment" (explains why this is necessary and what the user is trying to accomplish.
10/18/2004 Added to The Best Time to Operate section, a link to a list of the major meteor showers
10/18/2004 Added to the Where to Operate section, a note schedules are usually made off the calling frequencies.
10/18/2004 Added a "Header" for the table of equipment being used on WSJT
10/18/2004 Version number Updated to Ver 1.10
10/19/2004 Section on Rx Audio too low added wiring both computer audio lines together for additiona 3dB of gain.
10/19/2004 Section on Rx Audio too low added transistor circuit powered from PTT 12VDC for additional gain
10/19/2004 RxAudioLevel Picture added to show proper position of Green Line and where to Read Audio Level
10/19/2004 Under Camaraderie Section : Gentle Reminder about exchanging information during contacts considered "Valid Contacts"
10/19/2004 Version number Updated to Ver 1.11
10/20/2004 In the Simplified SOP added the use of the "F5" Key top of page
10/20/2004 In the Simplified SOP Reports Section mention that 26 or 27 standard expected reports & necessary for Sh messages
10/20/2004 Version number Updated to Ver 1.12
10/20/2004 WSJT Primer added to the "Six Club" <Weak Signal Button> http://6mt.com/club.htm (First Publishing of WSJT Primer on webpage)
10/21/2004 WSJT Primer added to the WSJTGROUP Webpage
10/23/2004 List of Most Common Mistakes Made added below FAQ link
12/29/2004 Added Link to K1SIX Screen Captures under the "Final Steps" topic.

This document is evergreen. If you see something that is wrong, not clear or needs to be added please let us know. wa5ufh@ykc.com