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Initial WSJT/JT44 Software Setup

1. Start WSJT Software.

2. Click SETUP/SET COMM PORT and put in the serial port you are using.

3. Next click SETUP/OPTIONS

4. In options page put in
    MY CALL = your call sign
    GRID LOCATER = your 6 digit grid locator (Put in you grid like this EM84ak not EM84AK)
    UTC OFFSET = leave at zero (default) to have WSJT display local time, or put in your UTC
                                difference to have it display UTC time in WSJT software. Best to put in for UTC
                                time so the new JT44 mode moon tracking will work correctly. 
    TX MESSAGE FORMAT = for North America click on NA DEFAULTS
    TONE AMPLIFIERS = you can leave the A-B-C-D defaults at 1.000 if all 4 of your WSJT
                                tone levels put out the same power out. See here to test by using TUNE
                                A-B-C-D buttons on WSJT software below TX STOP button.
    FREQ MHZ = If you will be doing JT44 EME then you need to put in the freq mhz for the band you
                                you will be susing so that the WSJT/JT44 will display correct doppler etc for that band.

    AUDIO OUTPUT = You can select left-right-both which will allow you (depending on your setup) to not
                                have to hear your xmit audio while you are transmitting. You can just leave on "both" if
                                in doubt.
    Click DONE and exit options page 
 

Setting Up For A Sked

5. Set your receive noise level to 0db in WSJT/FSK441 software. You normally use your rig ext spkr out
    to your sound card LINE IN.  In WSJT/FSK441 software click RECORD then STOP. Look at very
    bottom in the middle of WSJT/FSK441 software. It will tell you the receive noise level there. You can
    adjust it to 0db by your rig AF gain control, and also by WSJT  SETUP/ADJUST RX VOLUME CONTROL.
    Be sure in the mixer that your LINE IN is not muted and use the sliders there to adjust to get your 0db receive
    noise level.

6. Next you need to test to be sure you are not overdriving tour rig audio input. This can be controlled by your
    Mic Gain control ( if you are feeding your sound card output into rig mic input ) also can be adjusted by
    WSJT SETUP/ADJUST TX VOLUME CONTROL if you are using a packet input to the rig. Also works
    if you are using the Mic input. Use the WAVE slider to adjust the TX gain. See also this information to know
    how to test to be sure you are not overdriving rig transmit audio. Also be sure you Mixer/ WAVE does not have
    Mute box checked.

Before you try to run a sked be aware your PC clock needs to be as close to WWV as possible. If you download
and install Dimension 4 software it should keep your PC clock to within .01 sec of WWV. You can see how I have my
Dimension 4 setup here. Also if you use Windows XP you need to read this.

Now Switch To JT44 MODE

7. Now that the software is all setup you are ready to run a sked. To run a sked with a station you need to click
setup/options and put in the FREQ MHZ box the freq you will be running EME on then click DONE.
Next click MODE and select JT44. OK now that you are in JT44 mode you need to put in  THEIR CALL SIGN in
"To Radio" box, and then either check or un-check the box that says EME Msgs then click Generate Std Texts.  
Check or Un-Check "TX First" depending on if you are the staion that will TX 1st 30 seconds.

Note - check or un-check the box that says EME Msgs will pick either standard EME message format or JT44 tropo
format.

 8. Click on AUTO PERIOD OFF to change it to AUTO PERIOD ON to start running the sked. This will trigger
    the WSJT software to start the automatic T/R sequencing.

Note - if you receive a message off the moon the DT (display time) on your received signals should be +2.5 seconds.
It will show DT= +0 for tropo non EME signals. That is if both stations clocks are set properly to WWV. Some time
variance from these values will be OK. If you have any questions about the functions in WSJT/JT44 point your mouse
at any of the buttons and a window will pop up to tell you waht it is for. Also READ the documentation for JT44!