Below is how to setup win test for rtty operation in the quickest and simplest way. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, win test, and writelog. Wintest is a contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. This is a new version of rdxc software for operating in russian dx contest, for postcontest logging qsos and for play in the contest for training yourself in cw russian oblasts are detected automatically. This is the last version which works with windows xp or vista. If no new multipliers are found, use the windows to find new qsos. One transmit led and one receive led should be lit. So2rduino a usb so2r box paul young, k1xm while most so2r boxes connect with a computer via traditional parallel lpt. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. Below is how to setup wintest for rtty operation in the quickest and simplest way. Inside the hamschack theres operating position equipped with yaesu ftmp markv radios and om power amplifiers and so2r system with wintest logging software and microham mk2r so2r device. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with wintest via a.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the cqww dx. Most handle microham, wintest handles ezmaster as well. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r interfaces ezmaster from ham radio solutions i4ufh and. If home brew controller, assertion of lpt pins 14 rig select, 16 ptt and 117 cw essential. In addition you can train morserunner in so2r mode as well. Win test, n1mm, sd and writelog all do this some better than others. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r interfaces ezmaster from ham radio solutions i4ufh and mk2r from microham.
Other useful information would include your experience with similar products, infomation on a product that you would purchase instead of this one, and so on. Writelog contesting software contest logging software for. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. I am new to wintest and i am moving to it because of comments i received from k3lr and other contesters. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the cqww dx ssb contest for the first time this year or our other. Mar 20, 2010 logging software wintest made everything easy. Dx log has some nice features for so2r with scripts and flexible switching functions for audio from radios in different ears. Ppt single operator two radio powerpoint presentation. Logging software windows on same side as radios dedicated antenna. Since wintest version 3 was released it now has the added support for rtty contests using the mmtty engine which is used in most windows based contest logging programs. Im not sure about their program naming choices but the programs do the job. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Contest logging software refers to specialized computer software programs designed for use by.
Oct 18, 2011 reuploaded in hd an introduction on how to use the win test contest logging software. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. You may want to check out more software, such as comodo firewall pro, securecrt or vmware server console. With win test contesting software and only one usb cable i have control of two radios, two band decoders they are part of the box for sixpak wx0b antenna switch, dvk triggered by any popular contesting software, k1el winkey and advanced so2r capabilities. The full version of the program contains all the tests and utilities. Although winlog32 is general purpose logging software, it has a definite slant on dxing on both hf and vhf with comprehensive tracking of various awards programs like dxcc, iota, waz etc. The so2r box interface program uses open two radio switching protocol otrsp commands for radio switching and winkey commands for the keyer. Project leader olivier le cam, f5mzn is a very active contester, deeply involved with fy5ke contest efforts.
In win 10, if the title bar is grayed, then the window is inactive. Software for so2r must cater for tworadio operation wintest, n1mm and writelog all do this must interface with so2r controller. Listed under the softwarecontesting category that is about ham radio contest software. This is a new version of rdxc software for operating in russian dx contest, for postcontest logging qsos and for play in the contest for training yourself in cw. Multiple antennas available flexible antenna switching flexible audio switching more automation is better compatible logging software identical or similar radios ergonomic station layout high quality comfortable headphones. Contest logging software for winning cw, ssb, and rtty. So2r box software installation 43 fsk installation 49 rtty interface 50 interface 50. The station is built for so2r contesting, but allows to operate some multioperations as well. Most contest logging software packages will also compute a running score for the contest during operation and will help track which multipliers have been worked and which have not. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, wintest, and writelog. Cw via comlpt, ssbrtty via soundcard, trcvrsteuerung 2tx for so2r etc.
An introduction on how to use the wintest contest logging software. Im not sure about their program naming choices but. Writelogrunmode automates both dual cq operating as well as cq on one while search and pounce on the other. This will work with writelog, n1mm logger, and wintest. The yccc box provides sixteen outputs and wintest can take advantage of this. While contesters in france and elsewhere in europe have. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r. You can change which leds are lit by using the two switches. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset.
Set the keyer and so2r ports to one of each port pair. By collecting metrics, events, and logs from more than 250 technologies, datadog provides endtoend visibility across dynamic, highscale infrastructure. Writelog contesting software contest logging software. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, qsorder, vkcl contest log, lm log post processor. Win test is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. The support software consists of two simple programs that work alone or with your logger. Basics of so2r operation randy farmer, w8fn dfw contest group presented at hamcom 2014 plano, tx. In addition, writelog has a plug in software interface for high level automation that is exploited by the writelogrunmode component that is published as open source on github.
Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control. Overall it is a robust contesting software package. Oct 16, 2011 an introduction on how to use the win test contest logging software. Writelog can make contesting more fun and help improve your scores. Recommended by organizers rdxc by ua1aaf free software new version 2010 year is available. What inspired this change is that win 10 is particularly bad at visual cues to show you which window is active. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. The purpose of this presentation is not to recommend logging software. The definitive contest software not only another contest logging software. Since various contests have different cabrillo output format requirements that are contest specific and because ac log is designed with general logging in mind, ac log doesnt have a cabrillo output function. Once the software is loaded the arduino will become an so2r box.
Some software programs include specific features for single operator two radios so2r operations. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author. In dx log you may choose radio as flexradio but nothing more with respect to any model number. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a. Wintest, n1mm, sd and writelog all do this some better than others. Must interface with so2r controller most handle microham, wintest handles ezmaster as well. Since win test version 3 was released it now has the added support for rtty contests using the mmtty engine which is used in most windows based contest logging programs. I want to try out s02r, and need some inputs on so2r controllers. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with win test via a usb port. Wintest and similar logging programs some terminology the open tworadio switching protocol.
Listed under the software contesting category that is about ham radio contest software. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. I am considering the microham micro2r and the top ten dx doubler. Inside the hamschack theres operating position equipped with yaesu ftmp markv radios and om power amplifiers and so2r system with win test logging software and microham mk2r so2r device. Wintest a french twist on contest logging wintest is a relatively new entry in the windows contest logging field. Using logging software to record example is from wintest others briefly recording to mp3 using the fraunhofer codec builtin to windows, but hidden compressed audio files win test. Posted by k6gep on march 24, 2010 win test not listed. This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the cqww dx ssb contest for the first time this year. You should now be able to control the so2r box plus from the logging program. Check out the features of writelog compared to the competition. Can i use ac log to create a cabrillo file for contest submission. File without a win test file opened file with a win test file opened edit. Anyone tried to use dx log and so2r with 6000 series.
Collected funds by wintest sales are exclusively dedicated to the nonprofit association rack. Building a contest station norfolk amateur radio club. With wintest contesting software and only one usb cable i have control of two radios, two band decoders they are part of the box for sixpak wx0b antenna switch, dvk triggered by any popular contesting software, k1el winkey and advanced so2r capabilities. Mar 26, 2020 win test is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. With one exception, usbtoparallel adapters will not work here. Were confident you will agree that it truly is the next generation of high performance contest logging software. Windows installable file with the so2r box interface program, so2r box utility, and so2r box manual. Typical contest logging software includes features for postcontest processing of the log to prepare it for submission to the contest sponsor. I am new to win test and i am moving to it because of comments i received from k3lr and other contesters.
Wintest contest logging software resource detail the. Win test is a contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author of editest a reference in french contests logging software, now deprecated, and of dxnet, an open source dx cluster system. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Describe your experience with the wintest contest logging software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Datadog is the essential monitoring service for hybrid cloud environments. Has anyone got it to play well with flex 6000 series. N1mm loggers so2v interface is essentially identical to the so2r. As i have heard other flex owners say, it is like operating in the dark, when trying to use a rig without the visual interface. Dont be surprised if the relays switch a few times when you connect the so2rduino to the computer. Advanced audio switching must be part of the logging programme if home brew controller, assertion of lpt pins 14. File without a wintest file opened file with a wintest file opened edit. Datadog log management accelerates troubleshooting efforts with rich, correlated.
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