The so2r box software or equivalent is required to communicate with the hardware. Building a contest station norfolk amateur radio club. Contest logging software refers to specialized computer software programs designed for use by. Most handle microham, wintest handles ezmaster as well. 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. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. For you new to dxlog it is a developed wintest like software with unique. Please note that by downloading this software you agree that 5b4wn is. See supported accessories integrated so2r boxes for more details. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn. It has switching for headphones and microphone, a builtin keyer, and auxiliary lptstyle outputs. Basics of so2r operation randy farmer, w8fn dfw contest group presented at hamcom 2014 plano, tx june, 2014 w8fn hamcom 2014.
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. The board has three surfacemount parts which we solder before we ship them. So2r box utility is intended for setup functions without a logging program and so2r box is for runtime control with a logger. The so2r box plus allows an operator to listen and transmit on two or four radios, transmitting on one and listening on another, or listening on two radios at the same time. If no new multipliers are found, use the windows to find new qsos. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment communicating with wintest via a usb port, com. Dx log has some nice features for so2r with scripts and flexible. Advanced audio switching must be part of the logging programme if home brew controller, assertion of lpt pins 14. Wintest is the new contest logging software written by olivier f5mzn, the author. Something i actually need to see how to do using win test.
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. The connectors on the other ends of the cable will depend on your radios. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. You can change which leds are lit by using the two switches. Other standard so2r boxes may be used with somewhat reduced capability, because the standard lpt port stereo bit only allows a choice of 2 states, versus three provided by win test both ears on radio 1, both on radio 2, and one on each. For software, my local host, jim, w4rx, uses win test. I am considering the microham micro2r and the top ten dx doubler. 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. 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. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. This is the last version which works with windows xp or vista. Dont be surprised if the relays switch a few times when you connect the so2rduino to the computer. Software for so2r must cater for tworadio operation wintest, n1mm and writelog all do this must interface with so2r controller. In addition you can train morserunner in so2r mode as well.
This video is intended for people joining us at m4a for the. 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. The definitive contest software not only another contest logging software. 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. Im not sure about their program naming choices but the programs do the job. Describe your experience with the wintest contest logging software and tell us why you give it the rating you did required. Pin 22 is the fsk txd line for radio 1, pin 23 is the fsk txd line for radio 2, and pin 9 is the return for both radios. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with wintest via a usb port. But i dont want to change my software and their site says that ezmaster supports writelog. Dx log has some nice features for so2r with scripts and flexible switching functions for audio from radios in different ears. Once the software is loaded the arduino will become an so2r box.
Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. The programs features are continually changing, and the manual may sometimes fall behind the code when this happens. Anyone tried to use dx log and so2r with 6000 series. If that doesnt work reliably, you may instead select classic auto control, and use lpt pins or virtual com port pins to control txrx focus and stereo mode. N1mm logger is the worlds most popular ham radio contest logging program. Below is how to setup win test for rtty operation in the quickest and simplest way. The primary purpose of contest logging software is to record the details of twoway radio contacts made during amateur radio contests. 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. Has anyone got it to play well with flex 6000 series. The support software consists of two simple programs that work alone or with your logger. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, wintest, and writelog. The station is built for so2r contesting, but allows to operate some multioperations as well. A simple so2r contest station zs6aa 2 conventional approaches to so2r use either two multiband antennas, one for each radio, or a set of monobanders that can be switched between radios. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r interfaces ezmaster from ham radio solutions i4ufh and mk2r from microham om7zz with only one usb cable.
After a few challenging weeks, two breakthroughs occurred. Reuploaded in hd an introduction on how to use the wintest contest logging software. This information is provided on a single pin on the acc2 socket by varying the voltage from 08v see figure below. Contest program for ham radio contesting events, list of contest software category is a curation of 68 web resources on, super check partial database files, cqx, arrl 10 meter contest log. I had been looking for a way to upgrade and simplify my so2r contesting station that consisted of aging icom and yaesu radios and a rats nest of wiring and interfaces.
Some software programs include specific features for single operator two radios so2r operations. Live spots from dxlite last 25 hf spots updates every minute. When the wrtc survey indicated that the majority of contestants were using win test, i decided to start down that path and joined the win test support group reflector. Turning out the lights in dos national contest journal. In dx log you may choose radio as flexradio but nothing more with respect to any model number. Having won several major rtty contests, i can relate to what it takes to win. Recommended by organizers rdxc by ua1aaf free software new version 2010 year is available.
Ezmaster so2r box, which uses a single usb port for all data. In order to win at rtty contesting, you must be able to put yourself in a position to win. I have only tested it in remote mode with 4g 30 ms latency and i can see the difference. Windows installable file with the so2r box interface program, so2r box utility, and so2r box manual. I downloaded trial version and dropped a message on the yahoo group to see who had used this software and if there were advantages over using win test. Wintest er et fransk loggprogram som er veldig popul. So to all cw so2r flex users christmas seems early this year. The purpose of this presentation is not to recommend logging software.
Software and manuals nn1c blog, products, and productions. Oct 18, 2011 reuploaded in hd an introduction on how to use the win test contest logging software. Advanced so2r mode and setting up scenarios requires external so2r control equipment of the last generation, communicating with win test via a usb port. It connects to the computer through a usb interface. I had tinkered with some softwaredefined radio sdr dongles and realized that sdrs were definitely here to stay. To select and activate a scenario, click the corresponding radio button, or use altgr1. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. For cw, phone and digital modes, its combination of contestoptimized features is unmatched. There are a lot of factors involved in winning a rtty contest. I must say i failed in that respect, as i did not make a single spot.
Icom rigs have their own unique way of providing information to external rigs based on the current band. It works with major contest logging software including n1mm logger, win test, and writelog. Close win test, the so2r box interface or utility, and mmtty. I want to try out s02r, and need some inputs on so2r controllers. Wintest manages all features included in the advanced mode of the so2r. The user can configure up to eight different scenarios. The scenarios can be simple or complicated, matching the so2r skills of the operator. One transmit led and one receive led should be lit. At a minimum, these details include the time, band or frequency of operation, the call sign of the other station, and the received exchange data. Consult the n1mm update history notes for information on. Software, i toyed with the fact of using n3fjp over win test.
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