Depending on the model of radio you are using, you may need to make some changes to its settings. The most common problems occur when Windows does a software update, or you start WSJT-X software before your radio is turned on or USB cables are not plugged in. Proper Soundcard and Radio Configuration: It is essential that your radio or interface soundcard is not set as the Windows default soundcard or that the wrong soundcard is chosen in WSJT-X. No Internet access, I suggest using a USB GPS Dongle to synchronize your Ideally, you will want less than 0.5 seconds of variation from time standards.Īre operating in the field (for more than a day or two) or at a location with Synchronization in Microsoft Windows operating systems is not sufficient. Time is Critical: WSJT-X software requiresĬlose time synchronization of your computer. Installation and configuration during the setup process to get started with FT8 The first two tips have to do with proper Understanding Special Operating Activity Options.Working DXpeditions and Other Rare Stations.Proper Soundcard and Radio Configuration.Here are my top ten tips for succeeding in FT8: I often get asked, “Why am I having trouble making contacts?” and “What can I do to be more successful?”īefore we get started, please review the links to I give many presentations and help a lot of Hams get started with FT8 and FT4.
