Ft8 Helper

Operators with large monitors who want a visual "radar" of activity.

: FT8 uses 15-second time slots (12.64s for transmission, 2.36s for decoding). Message Format ft8 helper

to automatically display the profile of the station you are currently contacting. FT8 Context & Constraints Operators with large monitors who want a visual

For operators with limited mobility or vision, automation simplifies the technical "nitty-gritty" of maintaining rapid-fire digital exchanges. Ethics and Best Practices FT8 Context & Constraints For operators with limited

The program was originally developed by as a series of macros for use with Quick Macro (a commercial automation software). It acts as a "robot" or assistant to streamline the process of making FT8 contacts by automatically handling standard message sequences. Key Features & Functions:

Set your helper to log exactly 3 seconds after you send "73." This prevents duplicate logs. Some helpers will also listen for the other station's "73" before logging, ensuring the QSO is complete.