OpenWebRX FT8 receiver profiles
The initial frequencies are the standard FT8 dial frequencies. arrl.org Profile name Center frequency (MHz) Sample rate (kS/s) Initial frequency (kHz) Initial modulation* Tuning step 160m – FT8…
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OpenWebRX CW receiver profiles
with the same units as the phone table. These center and starting frequencies focus on the lower portions of each band where you commonly find CW activity. Profile…
OpenWebRX receiver profile settings for Phone/Voice
Here are some of the profile setting I am testing for the standard HF bands, using U.S. Amateur Extra privileges. Set the units beside the fields to MHz…
WSPR: Using Weak Signal Propagation Reporter to Analyze Antenna Performance and Radio Propagation
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