FT-8 DXpedition guidance for working 9LY1JM
WSJT-X Fox / Hound
To avoid confusion please use WSJT-X Version 2.0.0
We will use DX-pedition mode for all bands
Configure the software and radio per the WSJT-X and your radio’s installation instructions.
Your operating frequency control should be under CAT (rig) control from the program – NOT manually from your VFO.
Your WSJT-X software must be configured as a Hound.
Call us ONLY if you are able to decode 9LY1JM responding to other Hounds or if you decode a CQ from 9LY1JM
You may initiate a calling sequence by double clicking on any 9LY1JM response.
Examples of 9LY1JM responses
CQ 9LY1JM
F8XXX 9LY1JM R-03
F8XXX RR73; F4ZZZ <9LY1JM> R-01; F5XXX <9LY1JM> -05
F4ZZZ RR73; F5XXX <9LY1JM> RR73
You must configure your WSJT-X frequency table to match our planned FT8 frequencies.
9LY1JM will be transmitting BELOW 1,000 Hertz. You MUST select an open calling frequency between 1,000 – 4000 Hertz.
Once 9LY1JM replies to a Hound with RR73 the QSO is completed and logged.
The Hound does not need to send 73 to complete the QSO.
Note 1 This assumes you have WSJT-X configured for Double Click on call sets Tx enable
Note 2 If you don’t complete a QSO within five minutes after being called by 9LY1JM that you should restart a new QSO .
