Always to do great weak decode for pskoliviamfsk hell, but i look for be better decoder for cw rtty. Tutorial video on the reception and details of the radioteletype digital signal on shortwave. Thanks to marek, sp7dqr, who has written swl log check software and to dan, i112387, who will lead the swl log checking. The most popular versions among the software users are 25. Ive archived a copy that i believe could be usefull for beginners. Rtty software, digital mode ham radio amtor, psk31, ax25. After the contest, open your cabrillo file with a text editor and check for proper header entries and qso line format. Rtty data using the rtlsdr, an upconverter and multipsk. After pressing ok to exit the cabrillo setup dialog, the program will prompt for a. After the contest i just import the mixw log to my main logger. Mixw2 im contest mixw multimode software for radio amateurs. Here you may download users manuals in different languages. There are some missing, and other programs support some of them, but.
Getting started on rtty introduction everyday more and more amateur radio operators are operating on the hf digital modes, in particular, rtty. View all scores from earlier years at the online score database. It may interest ham radio enthusiasts, hardware hackers, tinkerers and anyone interested in rf. Here are the steps for using mixw in cq ww rtty and creating a correct cabrillo 2. Mixw multimode operating software for hams mixw is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and contests. Here is a selection of popular free to use rtty programs, many more links to rtty software can be found on our dedicated links category.
Added the ability to check the contest log for errors using new stats. To illustrate these differences, i made a few audio recordings of rtty signals, played them back via the vbaudio cable, and decoded them with gritty. The ea rtty contest module for writelog is part of the sm6srw third party module package. Violation of the rules of the contest or unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disciplinary action by the committee. Wpx rtty contest and i really enjoyed it very much. Unregistered version is fully functional, it only shows the unregistered window to the user. Modes that utilize the inversion feature are qpsk31, mfsk16, rtty. Da alcuni anni questo programma, ormai in disuso, e freeware e puo essere liberamente scaricato ed installato senza piu necessita di password e di registrazione. Rtty ns practices will be held on each thursday afternoonevening. Mixw supports all types of contest for digital modes even and ssb, cw. Mixw4 has a 15day evaluation period, so you may try it before you buy it. User can select optimal or wide filters via filters menu in rtty and ascii modes. Mixw2 im contest mixw multimode software for radio. Nov 10, 2012 data contesting the anatomy of an ideal qso, how to make a good, quick rtty contest qso or psk contest qso using optimized macros.
Before the contest, make sure your logger will produce a proper cabrillo 2. There is a new dll for cq ww rtty that must be used. There are other programs out there that do an acceptable job with rtty, but mmtty is still the best, in my books. Plaques will be awarded for the top score in the specified category and region listed below.
The rtlsdr can be used as a wide band radio scanner. For the latest mixw software and related information, visit the mixw website at. In each rtty contest i operate, i find about 810% new calls that ive not seen before. This is not intended to be an etched in stone indication of how to operate a rtty contest, so please dont. Gritty demo gritty is a new generation rtty decoding software, it differs from the traditional decoders, such as mmtty, truetty, mixw, fldigi, 2tone and others in several important ways. A rtty tutorial for beginners iw5edi simone hamradio.
Other mixw features include a voice keyer for ssb, fm, and am phone modes. The results for 2011 were not divided by categories, thus no records are recorded. The contest rules are available in multiple languages on the rules page. Set up for the contest using mixw s view contest mode or logging contest mode menu item. Here you may check and register desired version of mixw software. This applies to any single operator with a top ten placing in any bartg contest during the previous 3 years. Rtty starter page 1 writelog is the best rtty contest software available on the market today. Observance of established band plans is strongly encouraged. Take into consideration that when you select rtty or amtor mode via the mode menu, speed and shift are reset to the default values 45 baud170 hz and 100 baud170 hz respectively.
History of mixw mixw multimode software for radio amateurs. Apr 29, 2018 if you enjoyed this video please help me out by subscribing and help me get to my dream of 10,000 subscribers, thank you so much, matt like my video content. It has many useful features that make your qso logging process almost a 100% automatic procedure. Entrants follow the regular rules for a singleop, except they are logging the received qso and not transmitting. Wide filters can be useful to decoding signals corrupted by polar flutter. The main category is rtty software that is about rtty programs, software for ham radio rtty emission mode. Power requirements for rtty are really not that much greater than they are for psk31.
Mixw digital mode contest logging software electronic logbook. It is really a software dsp system that was written before the term really became well known or popular. Mixw is a paid program but it also works without being purchased with mixw version 2. Thanks to marek, sp7dqr, who has written swl log check software and to dan. The most frequent installation filenames for the program are. The all new multimode digital software mixw 4 from. Mixw is a very functional program for digital modes psk31,psk63,psk125, rtty,sstv and other. Rtty ns start time is 0145 utc 45 minutes before the regular cw ns begins maximum operating time 30 minutes i. Now, lets set up the software for a real contest lets use the cq wpx rtty contest. Review of mixw multimode amateur radio software, does bpsk psk rtty thor and many other modes. Download virtual network adapter drivers and ax25inet program.
There are other software packages that will work for rtty contesting, but none come close to the features and support offered by writelog. All our contests contain the class soe single operator expert allband. Download mixw multimode software for radio amateurs. Rtty contests with software are almost like a ham radio computer game. The rtlsdr is an ultra cheap software defined radio based on dvbt tv tuners with rtl2832u chips. Mexican international rtty contest records 19992019 in 2004, single operator classes were divided into so1r and so2r. They are both designed for contesting and can do contesting related things that i dont think fldigi can although i havent used fldigi in a long time.
All features above plus two waterfalls for main and sub receiver able to received on two different bands or frequencys at the same time working along ftmpmkv, ftdx9000, ic7800. The all new multimode digital software mixw 4 from rigexpert. Identical wording is used for both the rtty and cwssb rules where the intent. Otherwise, extensive text editing will be required to transform the cabrillo file that mixw produces after the contest. The authors of the mixw software, nick and dennis, have. English nederlands deutsch here you may download interface setup examples in different languages. Eigene cqzone in view statistics settings menu setzen contest mode. At present i only have a 2x10m inverted v dipole, apex at about 7. The cq ww rtty dx contest committee is responsible for checking and adjudicating the contest entries. About mmtty mm hamsoft the resource is currently listed in in a single category. Please report any errors to the contest director so they can be corrected before the final results are released listing shows rank, call, score, and operators. Mixw is also the best program i have ever used for rtty contesting, bar none, and around 4000 other users agree if the membership of the yahoo mixw support group is any indicator. Decoding rtty with digital master and a sdrplay rsp1a sdr receiver duration.
Set up for the contest using mixw s view contest mode or logging contest. This plaque is sponsored annually by cq ww advisory committee for the cqww rtty contest in memory of paolo cortese, i2uiy. You might like to define an f2 macro for the rtty mode like this. I have mixw software more 10 years since 1999 year and now have version 3. It easy and simple for operation, great cat support and modebad changes. Excellent logging, qso scheduling and reminding, and even auto cqing of scheduled events through the fully configurable macros. The wf1b software for organizing rtty contest, allows for, among the things, the ari dx. If you enjoyed this video please help me out by subscribing and help me get to my dream of 10,000 subscribers, thank you so much, matt like my video content. Mixw is a multi mode multi functional software for every day logging and contests. Mixw is an old, and unsupported program, save for the yahoo mixw group.
Many of the cabrillo format problems in submitted logs are from mixw users. Rtty programs, software for ham radio rtty emission mode category is a curation of 23 web resources on, extfsk by mm hamsoft, mmtty mm hamsoft, gmfsk. Even more modes can be accessed by configuring mixw to call other software packages from within mixw. Entrants are expected to follow the rules and good amateur radio practices. If you already know how, skip the downloading and installing section and move directly to the setting up mixw for a contest section. In 1992, the ms dos program called mix 221 for rtty was written by nick. The aim of a contest qso is to be as minimal as possible yet accurate at the same time, while everyone has their preference the typical contest rtty qso follows a similar structure. There is also a sophisticated contest mode facilitating competitive digital mode contest. Am i registered with mixw mixw multimode software for. Sep 27, 2006 rtty tutorial this document was originally posted by k4ww on but this domain has expired since some months at time writing.
Set up for the contest using mixws view contest mode or logging. Writelog is the best rtty contest software available on the market today. Contests mixw multimode software for radio amateurs. Bk log installation instructions user define contest udc to n1mm logger if you are n1mm logger user, you can download user define contest udc file below. This link is listed in our web site directory since thursday aug 23 2001, and till today mmtty mm hamsoft has been followed for a total of 87797 times. Mixw 4 is a new multimode, multiplatform software for radio amateurs. For amateurs around the world to contact as many other amateurs in as many cq zones, countries, and wve qths as possible. Data rttypsk contesting the anatomy of an ideal qso qso365. For a calendar list of all rtty contests, click the. Weather rtty is broadcast by weather services such as the deutscher wetterdienst dwd which is broadcast from hamburg, germany. I run the mp with 7075 watts in rtty no problem even in prolonged contest sessions. List of available awards and sponsors for the cq wpx rtty contest.
The ea rtty contest module does not come standard with writelog. Beginners guide to rtty contesting feb 11, 2014 the dx will also be happy to work you too because youre another point during a slow part of the contest. To get an impression of the capability of the ftmp with the hal pci3000 and this poor antenna see my swl results in the recent jarts rtty contest. Here are the steps for using mixw in cq wpx rtty and creating a correct cabrillo 2. While primarily an amateur radio contest, wpx rtty is also popular with swl enthusiasts. Nov 28, 2012 tutorial video on the reception and details of the radioteletype digital signal on shortwave. There are several reasons for wanting to be a rtty op.