Winlink - tips for QRP success

Learn a few tips and tricks to help maximize success sending Winlink messages with a QRP rig. The video includes a successful Winlink session with a station 1000Km away using a Yaesu FT-818 at 5 watts into a moonraker SPX-100 antenna while operating indoors.

[@baconwhiskey821]

Nothing is more satisfying than making connections on low power, indoors. Great video, because it shows what is capable. I use the tune option in the Vara modem window, under settings, soundcard.

[@johncooper6894]

Thank you. Good point regarding the VARA modem tune option.

[@Dennis-kf7iq]

Great video. Am confused that some videos on VARA ham show 857D in USB mode on 20m and yours shows it in DIG mode? Can you clarify

[@johncooper6894]

Hi Dennis, thank you. The radio in the video is an ft-818. It does however operate just like the ft-857d. DIG mode switches the radio to accept audio input from the rear 6 pin mini din connector. Is is possible others have their audio interface connected via the mic input,in which case you would then use USB.