How to use Log4OM V2, WSJTX, Gridtracker and JTAlert together with digital modes as FT8 and FT4
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2021
- Learn how hams doing digital modes now can use Log4Om v2, WSJTX, Gridtracker and JTAlert together at the same time to make Dx'ing and Grid and Awards chasing much easier and effective.
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✅ Download Log4OM v2, here: www.log4om.com/download/
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Thank you, even though this is a year old video. I finally found a video to help this old guy get LOG4OM to work with all these applications
Thanks for watching and for the feedback. Glad to help. 73 De Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
Thank you. After several attempts to get this working with no success, you explained it precisely and accurately. My installations all work together now. God bless and 73.
Thank you very much for watching and for the nice feedback. Glad to be helpful. 73 de Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
Great job of going step by step and explaining what you are doing. Keep making these great videos. 73
Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it. If you want to see any particular video or software review just let me know and I’ll include them on future videos. 73 De Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
I just stumbled acroos your site and this video. It was EXACTLY what I needed TODAY. Santiago, thank you for your time and efforts. I appreciate it. 73!
Thank you very much for the feedback Gene. Happy to help. 73 De Santiago HI8O
Got me going again thank you de W6leo 😎
+Terry Murphy glad to be of help. Thank you for watching. 73 de Santiago
Thank you for this very well explained video! Finally I understand how each of those programs interact… I use GT, WSJT and Log4OM. Very good video Thanks !!
You did a good job. Will follow your setup. Tnx WD6EDT
Wow! A clear to understand guide to get these programs to work together. Thank you so much. AA7MO
Thank you very much for watching and for your feedback. Glad to be of help. 73 De Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
that was you informative ive learn a lot new supporter here
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Thanks Santiago. Good one!
Glad you liked it. 73.
Top job, thank you.
Thanks for the feedback and for watching! 73 De Santiago, HI8O
Great informative video. I was struggling with the setup and understanding of connections. Thanks G4ZEO
Thank you for watching and for your kind feedback. 73 de Santiago
Excellent job! 73
Thank you - W5SBP
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated and thanks for watching. 73 De Santiago HI8O + KB8SM
hi nice video, on the software clients, also this will also work without the need to put an IP address in wsjt-x (Local Host), i have all the programs running which will automatically in the settings upload your QSO's to eQSL automatically then just open eQSL Inbox. 73 2E0HCE
Thanks Mike for the comment and sharing the information. 73 De Santiago
I'm trying to follow your setup and in the very 1st screen in WSJTX settings/reporting I cannot change the "outgoing interface" to "ethernet". The ONLY choices I have are "Loopback_0" and "Wi-Fi". Any suggestions??
Santiago, HI8O - Thank you so much for working out the connections between these programs. I have been struggling with them for over a year and never found settings that would connect all four of these popular programs. Anxious to implement these settings and testing. QUESTION: Is there a sequence to starting the four programs? Thanks again for putting this video together. Assume Windows 10 would handle this but... 73, KE0ABA.
Thanks Tom! I’m happy that you found it useful and thanks for the feedback. There’s no need for any particular order, personally I open Log4OM, Gridtracker, Wsjtx and JTAlert. And everything works find. Lately I’m operating without JTAlert.
Thanks for your support and 73. De Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
@@hamworldonline Got it all working perfectly. The only glitch I had was JT Alert. It didn't respond. Found /Settings/WSJT-X UDP Multicast on Loopback was checked. Unchecked and everything worked fine. Thanks again for a great video. If you want ideas on more vids, how about a deeper dive into Log4OM V2? There are so many features that many hams haven't tapped, including me, even though I've been using it for years. 73, KE0ABA
Great video. I stumbled upon your video while trying decide what logging software I want to start using. I am dumping HRD. I think you sold me on Log4OM2. I am happy to see that you are actively responding to posted questions. Thanks for that. So here are a few questions for you: Will Log4OM also interface with FLDigi? I assume it will have similar UDP setting to configure. Since I do not anticipate running FLDigi and WSJT at the same time, can I share the same incoming UDP inbound connections or should I create separate connections and ports for FLDigi? Thanks and 73
Thank you for watching and for your comments. Unfortunately, FLDiGI and FLRIG are the only programs I haven’t been able to get working since I started ham radio long time ago. For unknown reasons all my attempts to get FLDIG working have failed. If I do I’ll make a video. 73 De Santiago HI8O + KB8SM
Thanks for the tutirial..its very informative. I am 3 years old and new to logging interface of log4om and wstjx/Gridtracker. I am using Log4om and WSJTX but separately. I changed the settings as per the video. I am using Cat cable to connect with the radio. When the wsjtx is running, the log4om does not connect, i think its because I am using the same cable for both. I dont know how to create a virtual port separately for log4om or wsjtx. Will be grateful for helping me out. 73 de vu2eii
Hello Santiago. I am so glad I found your video because I was stumped on how to do the UDP connections. I am using WSJTX LOG4OM and JT Alert, but no grid tracker. Can you make a video showing all the settings without gridtracker? Thank you so very much for your consideration.
Thanks for watching and for your comments. I would do my best to have a video about it but for the moment I’ll put a stet by step for you if you like, please write me an email, I’m good on QRZ. 73 de Santiago
Santiago Thank you so much - Three questions 1) when your video is one year old do you have any concerns about your solution still working? 2) in two videos concerning log4OM configurations there are outbound UDP settings that you do not discuss in the videos what do they do? Other than that I am good with anything you can do to help me! I am going to try to set up Grid tracker 3)but can you show me a solution where you do log to jtalert instead of a standard adif file?
I could not find your email address.
I have been looking for a way to populate the callsign that I am working into log4om for months. Thanks for making this video. One question: when running wsjt-x without gridtracker the qso no longer logs to log4om. How would I get it to still log when gridtracker is not running?
Sorry for the long delay on replying. In case you havent fixed the issue yet: in WSJTX in the Reporting tab, check on Secondary UDP to allow QSO info to go to Log4OM and set the IP address and UDP port to Log4OM. This will send the QSO's to the log when not using Gridtracker.
Personally, I prefer to always run GT when doing FT8/FT4. 73 de Santiago HI8O
Gran trabajo Santiago, me estaba fundiendo el cerebro y no lograba conectar el GridTracker, tengo una pregunta que no veo en el video, en el JtAlert que coloco en el menú de aplicaciones en la parte de WSJTX?. Gracias. 73 EA5IZK.
do you need to add the outbound in connections if so what do i need to enter many thanks
wht outbound conection u have and what is that for
Thank you for putting this together! I've been looking for a way to integrate these tools, and this is perfect. Although I am having a problem. Everything worked when I first set it up. But when I came back the next day (after shutting everything off for the night), WSJT-X was no longer connecting to Gridtracker. Gridtracker keeps waiting for a UDP message. All the settings are unchanged (UDP, Multicast, etc).
After some troubleshooting, I noticed that I needed to go into Log4OM settings (Connections), and resave the settings (without doing anything else - just open settings and save/apply), then everything works again. Any idea why this is happening?
Thanks for the comment. It’s strange. I don’t know if it has anything to do but I always open the programs in this order: Log4OM, Gridtracker, Wsjtx and then JTAlert. Try it that way and let me know.
@@hamworldonline I open the programs in that order, too. I was able to repeat the issue (and solution) again today.
Michael, have you solved the issue?
@@hamworldonline Not yet, but the workaround is working. All I need to do open "Program Configuration" in LOG4OM2, and then "Save/Apply" to close the Config window. Then everything seems to work.
So it looks like it is an issue with the linking to/from LOG4OM2.
Please forgive me everyone but this topic is completely new to me. How is the radio (FT-5DR for example) connected to the pc to be able to use this software?
Hi Santiago,
I'm coming back to Radio after Big Health issue
If I want to use a "2nd" instance of WSJTX... Do I uses same Multicast IP/Ports as in the 1st instance
Best 73
Glad to hear you’re back on the air. Yes, you can use the same multicast for all your Wsjtx instances. 73 and good luck! Santiago HI8O + KB8SM
@@hamworldonline Many Thanks... Best 73
@@hamworldonline 4e
The only missing part is the connection at Log4OM...i am stucks at tht part...i am using XieguG90 and use FLrig to connect to WSJT..should i use Hamlib and forced ICOM CI-V address??
i just use Xiegu X5105 and CAT connected
I’m a newbie to digital modes. Near the end you said the downside to this config was you have to update the audit file every few days or so. Why? What do you mean by “update”? Please explain in more detail. for us newbies.
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First, thanks for watching and for commenting. What I meant is that because in this set up, JTAlert is not used for logging (I use Gridtracker to send qso to logger), then JTAlert won´t updated automatically the confirmed contacts I have. Therefore to keep JTAlert being useful I must manualy update the adif file (with the worked and confirmed contacts).
Please note that this set up was for educational purposes, currently I am not using JTAlert and just kept Gridtracker, Log4OM and WSJTX.
Hope I clarified your question, if not please let me know. 73 de Santiago, HI8O + KB8SM
Hi dear om !for this moment udp not worked correct because Log4om update the Udp connections.pse Help❤
Hi, Do you have a video detailing the linkages between WSJT-X and Log4OM to the rig frequency. My Wsjt-x works fine but Log4OM show off-line.
73
Andre ZL2AWW
+Andre Wessels thanks for watching. Links between radio and Log4OM is done with Omnirig or Hamlib. I have not used Hamlib before but I’ve been using Omnirig for years. Set up is pretty easy. If you need more info drop me an email and I’ll be happy to assist.
Hello, I watched your video with great interest, but you are not talking about the connection to your transmitter with these 3 programs! Can you tell me if there is only WSJTX which is connected to the transmitter? If not can you tell me how are the cat settings to use the transmitter?
Thank you in advance for your response.
My cordial 73's ON4LME.
Thanks Claude for watching and for the important feedback, I will make sure to remember next time. As for your question, I´ll do my best to explain.
My main rig is a Flex 6300, and I have created the following ports (on SmartSDRCAT):
- One Serial Port (Com X) to allow Omnrig to connect to the Flex
- Two TCP Ports (one for each Slice) to allow Wsjtx to connect to the Flex
Then, once Ominirig is connected to the Flex, I use Omnirig to connect to Log4OM and it get´s the radio info. Remember that Log4OM uses Ominirig or Hamlib (which I never tried it) for CAT Control.
In other words, Log4OM uses Omnirig to connect to Flex and WSJTX connects directly to radio.
On the secondary rig (Yaesu 991), I use the Software Win4Yaesu to operate and control de radio and it allows me to creat virtual ports to connect Wsjtx and other softwares that needs to communicate with the radio.
Hope this answers your question, if not please let me know.
Again, thanks for letting me know of the missing information and for watching.
73, Santiago HI8O + KB8SM
Thanks for your reply. I am using a Yaesu FT-991A with a USB cable. I was able to tune WSJTX and grid tracker without problem but when I wanted to run Log40M2, there is no connection with the radio.
I will still read your connections with the 3 programs, I hope to get there.
A good day to you and to the pleasure of reading you.
73'S ON4LME.
On WSJTX not see a Multicast filed why?
What version of Wsjtx are you running? Make sure you are using latest version. In Sertings - Reporting make sure the IP address is a multicast IP for the program to display the different lines.
Great explanation. Mine worked great for months but has suddenly stopped reporting to LOG4OM... haven't found a solution yet.
+Stewie Stewart Thanks for watching. It happens on rare moments; I just change udp back and forth and reboot the computer.
After applying those new IP addresses, nothing working correctly anymore. WSJT-X does not communicate with GridTracker, and I stopped messing to get even worse. Reinstalling all softwares again. :(
I am sorry for your troubles. Let me know if you fixed the issues. 73 de Santiago, HI8O
Hi...
I already have wsjtx working stand alone.. there are about 1,800 QSO's
I plan to install LOG4OM and import the 1,800 QSO's
Then I will install GRIDTRACKER and follow your configuration
How do I get GRIDTRACKER to see the 1,800 existing QSO's
I won't be using JT Alert
Many Thanks.. Best 73
Hello Dave. Thanks for watching and for your comment. The best way is to sync GT with LOTW. Once you have the Qsos imported in Log4OM, I’m almost sure you will upload to LOTW, so you just need to configure GT to download from LoTW, in Settings.
If you need any help just let me know.
73, Santiago HI8O + KB8SM
@@hamworldonline Hi Santiago,
Many thanks for the reply, If you use LoTW does that not only download "confirmed"
What about worked, "Not Confirmed"..??
Best 73 Dave G8LIY
The need to update the ADIF file every now & than makes this configuration useless.
That’s is one of the drawbacks as I mentioned on the video yes. But for some people that’s not an issue if we don’t rely on JTAlert for the log. Also we can just leave JTAlert out of the equation. There’s several ways to address it. Thanks for watching and your feedback. 73