Hands-on Tutoring for FT8 & FT4 Digital Modes
If you are new to the digital modes FT8 & FT4 and want to learn the basics of making contacts, this session is for you. We will be offering 1-hour of hands-on based learning covering the following:
- Introduction to WSJT-X software and JT Alert software
- Basics of making contacts
- Logging software basics
- Using PSK Reporter website
You will be instructed by an Extra class amateur radio operator at the Highland Road Park Observatory, operating W5GIX. After you learn the basics of the WSJT-X software, you will make digital FT8 & FT4 contacts with other hams around the country using the ICOM-7300 transceiver and the Yagi tribander.
Reserve your time slot on this spreadsheet.
Station Equipment:
The Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club maintains an amateur radio station at the Highland Road Park Observatory. We run an ICOM-7300, 100 W transceiver, with an antenna tuner, to a tribander Yagi and wire antenna.
Operating Frequencies, Dates and Times:
FT8: 7.074, 14.074, 21.074, 28.074 MHz
FT4: 7.047, 14.080, 21.140, 28.180 MHz
Tuesday, 8 October 2024 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
We recommend that radio operators / members wear their BRARC badges or club apparel to help identify them to the BREC staff and visitors as representatives of our club and the amateur radio community.
