[WT-support] Config question: Two Ops, One Radio.

[Juha Rantanen]

John Warburton G4IRN wrote:

> I want the Mult-Op (VFOb) to be able to enter spots on the bandmap, so 
> that the Run-Op (VFOa) can click on them, QSY to work them, then return 
> to the Run frequency or wherever.
>  
> The problem is that I have not found a way for the Mult-Op's laptop to 
> know what the VFOb frequency is - the frequency does not transfer across 
> the network onto the bandmap as far as I can figure out.

The workaround is first find the mult e.g. on 14248 using the second 
receiver. The Mult-Op's laptop now shows whatever frequency on the 
bandmap. Write 14248 to the callsign field of Mult-Op's laptop, this 
will QSY the bandmap to the correct frequency. Enter the callsign to the 
callsign field and press Ctrl-Enter and voilà there the multiplier lies 
in the bandmap for Run-Op to work it.

The other way we have used the second receiver on CW is that both 
laptops are connected to the radio so that one can send CW from either 
one of them. Once Mult-Op finds a multiplier, he notifies the Run-Op to 
take a short brake while Mult-Op calls the new station/multiplier. TX 
focus between VFO A and VFO B is changed from the front panel buttons of 
FT-1000MP. A bit of learning and the Mult-Op can easily call and work 
stations while the Run-Op can still hold his frequency . This is quite 
effective way if done properly. This works on SSB too if you make some 
kind of a switch box for microphone switching. The Mult-Op's laptop is 
set to Support (it really doesn't matter what it is, but it sounds fancy)

Juha OH6XX