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The Control Panel has several sections and packs a wide range of information and functions into a small space. The Control Panel has several sections and packs a wide range of information and functions into a small space.
!["GridTracker Control Panel with each control/info area individually identified"](img/GT_ControlPanel.png) !["GridTracker Control Panel with each control/info area individually identified"](/img/GT_ControlPanel.png)
### **Operating Information** ### **Operating Information**
...@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ The first two lines beneath the GridTracker button show your current operating f ...@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ The first two lines beneath the GridTracker button show your current operating f
➤ **_Practice Tip:_** _Click on the line with date/time info to toggle between UTC and your local time._ ➤ **_Practice Tip:_** _Click on the line with date/time info to toggle between UTC and your local time._
**"Working Callsign / Location"** !["GridTracker Operating Info"](img/GT_OpInfo.png) **"Working Callsign / Location"** !["GridTracker Operating Info"](/img/GT_OpInfo.png)
The two lines after the date and time show the callsign and geographic location of the station you've most recently either sent a message to or received a message from, their grid square and the dB level of their Tx. It also shows their country, distance between your station and their station, and the azimuth. The two lines after the date and time show the callsign and geographic location of the station you've most recently either sent a message to or received a message from, their grid square and the dB level of their Tx. It also shows their country, distance between your station and their station, and the azimuth.
...@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ If you are offline or aren't connected to WSJT-X these lines are blank.   ...@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ If you are offline or aren't connected to WSJT-X these lines are blank.  
This button shows the status of WSJT-X operation. This button shows the status of WSJT-X operation.
!["GridTracker Red TRANSMIT status"](img/GT_OpInfo_TX.png) !["GridTracker Green RECEIVE status"](img/GT_OpInfo_RX.png) !["GridTracker Blue DECODE status"](img/GT_OpInfo_Decode.png) !["GridTracker Red TRANSMIT status"](/img/GT_OpInfo_TX.png) !["GridTracker Green RECEIVE status"](/img/GT_OpInfo_RX.png) !["GridTracker Blue DECODE status"](/img/GT_OpInfo_Decode.png)
!["GridTracker Green Waiting for Message status](img/GT_OpInfo_Wait.png) !["GridTracker Purple WSJT-X Closed status"](img/GT_OpInfo_Closed.png) !["GridTracker Grey IGNORE status"](img/GT_OpInfo_Ignore.png) !["GridTracker Green Waiting for Message status](/img/GT_OpInfo_Wait.png) !["GridTracker Purple WSJT-X Closed status"](/img/GT_OpInfo_Closed.png) !["GridTracker Grey IGNORE status"](/img/GT_OpInfo_Ignore.png)
Click on the Tx/Rx status button to ignore incoming messages from other GridTracker Users Click on the Tx/Rx status button to ignore incoming messages from other GridTracker Users
...@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Click on the Tx/Rx status button to ignore incoming messages from other GridTrac ...@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Click on the Tx/Rx status button to ignore incoming messages from other GridTrac
### **Band Activity** ### **Band Activity**
!["GridTracker Band Activity graph"](img/GT_BandActivity.png) !["GridTracker Band Activity graph"](/img/GT_BandActivity.png)
This bar graph shows data retrieved from PSK Reporter based on the grid square you use as your QTH. (_Note: the feed from PSK Reporter may be stopped or delayed if their servers are overwhelmed._) This graph shows: This bar graph shows data retrieved from PSK Reporter based on the grid square you use as your QTH. (_Note: the feed from PSK Reporter may be stopped or delayed if their servers are overwhelmed._) This graph shows:
...@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ If you want to see a display of spots where your Txs have been heard, use the [V ...@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ If you want to see a display of spots where your Txs have been heard, use the [V
### **QSO Status** ### **QSO Status**
!["GridTracker Logbook Status"](img/GT_Logbook_Counters2.png) !["GridTracker Logbook Status"](/img/GT_Logbook_Counters2.png)
* **RX Calls:** Number of callsigns received in WSJT-X in your current start up of Gridtracker. * **RX Calls:** Number of callsigns received in WSJT-X in your current start up of Gridtracker.
* **QSO:** Your total number of contacts to date. By default this is the total number of contacts reflected in your current, working WSJT-X log. If you elect to import QSO data from additional logs then that number will increase accordingly. * **QSO:** Your total number of contacts to date. By default this is the total number of contacts reflected in your current, working WSJT-X log. If you elect to import QSO data from additional logs then that number will increase accordingly.
...@@ -80,13 +80,13 @@ See the[GridTracker Data Files](GridTracker-File-Storage)Storage section at the ...@@ -80,13 +80,13 @@ See the[GridTracker Data Files](GridTracker-File-Storage)Storage section at the
### **Map View Filters** ### **Map View Filters**
!["The Map View Filters section of the Control Panel](img/GT_MapViewFilters.png) !["The Map View Filters section of the Control Panel](/img/GT_MapViewFilters.png)
This section allows you to decide what type and how much information to be shown on the GridTracker Map in the master grid overlay. (Other overlays such as time zones and grayline are handled separately in the GridTracker Features menu.) This section allows you to decide what type and how much information to be shown on the GridTracker Map in the master grid overlay. (Other overlays such as time zones and grayline are handled separately in the GridTracker Features menu.)
➤ **_Important Practice Tip:_** the options in this box affect how much and what type of data is shown in not only the "day-to-day" working grid map but **_also in the award overlays and Statistics table!_** The colored grid omap viewverlay for your logbook data reflects the band, mode, and propagation options you've picked. If you want to see a grid overlay with **all** of your contacts regardless of band, mode or data then choose "Mixed" on all three of those Map View Filters options. ➤ **_Important Practice Tip:_** the options in this box affect how much and what type of data is shown in not only the "day-to-day" working grid map but **_also in the award overlays and Statistics table!_** The colored grid omap viewverlay for your logbook data reflects the band, mode, and propagation options you've picked. If you want to see a grid overlay with **all** of your contacts regardless of band, mode or data then choose "Mixed" on all three of those Map View Filters options.
!["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting band options"](img/GT_MapBandFilter.png) !["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting band options"](/img/GT_MapBandFilter.png)
**Band** **Band**
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**_NOTE_**_: Each of these choices is further refined by the **Data** stream you select: Logbook, Live, or Logbook & Live, see below._ **_NOTE_**_: Each of these choices is further refined by the **Data** stream you select: Logbook, Live, or Logbook & Live, see below._
!["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting mode options"](img/GT_MapModeFilter.png) !["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting mode options"](/img/GT_MapModeFilter.png)
**Mode** **Mode**
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* **Mixed:** shows the grid status of all the contacts you've loaded into Gridtracker regardless of mode. SSB, CW, all digital or individual digital modes all mixed together. There are over 100 modes to choose from! * **Mixed:** shows the grid status of all the contacts you've loaded into Gridtracker regardless of mode. SSB, CW, all digital or individual digital modes all mixed together. There are over 100 modes to choose from!
* **Digital, CW, FT-4, FT-8, PSK31, WSPR, etc.** Shows your QSO grid for the specific mode you select. * **Digital, CW, FT-4, FT-8, PSK31, WSPR, etc.** Shows your QSO grid for the specific mode you select.
!["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting prop options"](img/GT_MapPropFilter.png) !["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting prop options"](/img/GT_MapPropFilter.png)
**Prop\[agation\]** **Prop\[agation\]**
Select Propagation Mode to display. The **_default _**value is Mixed however you can also choose "unknown" along with 18 others. Select Propagation Mode to display. The **_default _**value is Mixed however you can also choose "unknown" along with 18 others.
!["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting data options"](img/GT_MapData.png) !["GridTracker Map View Filters highlighting data options"](/img/GT_MapData.png)
**Data** **Data**
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### **GridTracker Features Menu** ### **GridTracker Features Menu**
!["GridTracker Features Menu in the Control Panel"](img/GT_Features_CP.png) !["GridTracker Features Menu in the Control Panel"](/img/GT_Features_CP.png)
The screen grab above shows you the default version of the GridTracker Features Menu. If you choose certain options in the Settings submenus you'll see additional buttons for additional features. The screen grab above shows you the default version of the GridTracker Features Menu. If you choose certain options in the Settings submenus you'll see additional buttons for additional features.
#### **_Open Call Roster - Hotkey ➔ R_** !["The Call Roster button"](img/GT_OpenCallRoster.png) #### **_Open Call Roster - Hotkey ➔ R_** !["The Call Roster button"](/img/GT_OpenCallRoster.png)
The [Call Roster](Making-GridTracker-Work-For-You/Using-Call-Roster) function is so extensive it has its own section in this manual. But, in short, it's a mult-function feature that you can use to track and pounce on stations calling CQ. The [Call Roster](Making-GridTracker-Work-For-You/Using-Call-Roster) function is so extensive it has its own section in this manual. But, in short, it's a mult-function feature that you can use to track and pounce on stations calling CQ.
#### **_Push-Pin Mode - Hotkey ➔ P_** !["Push-Pin/Grid toggle button"](img/GT_PushPinMode.png) #### **_Push-Pin Mode - Hotkey ➔ P_** !["Push-Pin/Grid toggle button"](/img/GT_PushPinMode.png)
This feature turns the grid color legend off and places a "push pin" in the center of every grid where you've made a contact instead. If you are in Live mode there will be a gold pin in every active grid (i.e. a grid with an active station.) In Logbook mode there will be a red pin in the grids where you have made a QSO. In Logbook & Live mode you'll see a mix of gold and red pins This feature turns the grid color legend off and places a "push pin" in the center of every grid where you've made a contact instead. If you are in Live mode there will be a gold pin in every active grid (i.e. a grid with an active station.) In Logbook mode there will be a red pin in the grids where you have made a QSO. In Logbook & Live mode you'll see a mix of gold and red pins
#### **_Open Callsign Lookup Window - Hotkey ➔ R_** !["Callsign lookup button"](img/GT_Lookup.png) #### **_Open Callsign Lookup Window - Hotkey ➔ R_** !["Callsign lookup button"](/img/GT_Lookup.png)
You can look up who owns a callsign any time -- whether you have WSJT-X running or not -- by clicking this button, typing the call into the Callsign box and either clicking on the “Lookup” button or typing the “Enter” key on your keyboard. You can look up who owns a callsign any time -- whether you have WSJT-X running or not -- by clicking this button, typing the call into the Callsign box and either clicking on the “Lookup” button or typing the “Enter” key on your keyboard.
...@@ -152,35 +152,35 @@ You can look up who owns a callsign any time -- whether you have WSJT-X running ...@@ -152,35 +152,35 @@ You can look up who owns a callsign any time -- whether you have WSJT-X running
**➤ Practice Tip:** The amount and type information shown in the Callsign Lookup window is dependent on the website you choose for your lookups. **➤ Practice Tip:** The amount and type information shown in the Callsign Lookup window is dependent on the website you choose for your lookups.
#### **_Show Stats - Hotkey ➔ I (the letter i)_** !["Stats/Logbook button"](img/GT_Stats.png) #### **_Show Stats - Hotkey ➔ I (the letter i)_** !["Stats/Logbook button"](/img/GT_Stats.png)
This is your GT logbook and statistics window. The data it contains can be filtered and sorted in nearly innumerable ways. While the Awards button lets you see a visual representation of the extent of your contacts; the Statistics feature lets you see them in list form. This is your GT logbook and statistics window. The data it contains can be filtered and sorted in nearly innumerable ways. While the Awards button lets you see a visual representation of the extent of your contacts; the Statistics feature lets you see them in list form.
➤ **_Practice Tip:_** The information shown on the Statistics page(s) depends on the options selected in both the [**Map View Filter**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#map-view-filters) and the [**Settings>Logbook**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#user-logbook-tab) submenu. ➤ **_Practice Tip:_** The information shown on the Statistics page(s) depends on the options selected in both the [**Map View Filter**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#map-view-filters) and the [**Settings>Logbook**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#user-logbook-tab) submenu.
#### **_Online/Offline Mode_** !["GridTracker Online button"](img/GT_OnLine.png)!["GridTracker Offline button"](img/GT_OffLine.png) #### **_Online/Offline Mode_** !["GridTracker Online button"](/img/GT_OnLine.png)!["GridTracker Offline button"](/img/GT_OffLine.png)
Toggles the Online/Offline status of GridTracker. When offline, online maps are not available and the default offline map is used. Also GridTracker will not attempt to log QSOs to or sync from online logging services and OAMS and Spotting services are not available. This mode optimizes GridTracker for use when Internet connection is not available or highly unreliable (such as Field Day and POTA activities). Toggles the Online/Offline status of GridTracker. When offline, online maps are not available and the default offline map is used. Also GridTracker will not attempt to log QSOs to or sync from online logging services and OAMS and Spotting services are not available. This mode optimizes GridTracker for use when Internet connection is not available or highly unreliable (such as Field Day and POTA activities).
#### **_Grayline On/Off - Hotkey ➔ N_** !["GridTracker Grayline On"](img/GT_GraylineOn.png)!["GridTracker Grayline Off"](img/GT_GraylineOff.png) #### **_Grayline On/Off - Hotkey ➔ N_** !["GridTracker Grayline On"](/img/GT_GraylineOn.png)!["GridTracker Grayline Off"](/img/GT_GraylineOff.png)
Choose to show or not show the grayline between daylight and night. Choose to show or not show the grayline between daylight and night.
#### **_GridTracker Map Legend On/Off_** !["GridTracker Map Legend On"](img/GT_LegendOn.png)!["GridTracker Map Legend Off"](img/GT_LegendOff.png) #### **_GridTracker Map Legend On/Off_** !["GridTracker Map Legend On"](/img/GT_LegendOn.png)!["GridTracker Map Legend Off"](/img/GT_LegendOff.png)
See [**Settings>Grids**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#grids-tab) for details on the map legend. See [**Settings>Grids**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#grids-tab) for details on the map legend.
#### **_Share On-Air Status_** !["On-Air Status Sharing On"](img/GT_ShareOn.png)!["On-Air Status Sharing Off"](img/GT_ShareOff.png) #### **_Share On-Air Status_** !["On-Air Status Sharing On"](/img/GT_ShareOn.png)!["On-Air Status Sharing Off"](/img/GT_ShareOff.png)
Do or don't share your on-air status with other GridTracker users. However you won't be able to use the [**View GridTrackers Users**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#view-gridtracker-users) function unless you are sharing your status. Do or don't share your on-air status with other GridTracker users. However you won't be able to use the [**View GridTrackers Users**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#view-gridtracker-users) function unless you are sharing your status.
#### **_HotKey List - Hotkey ➔ F1_** !["GridTracker Hotkeys-Help button](img/GT_Hotkeys-Help.png) #### **_HotKey List - Hotkey ➔ F1_** !["GridTracker Hotkeys-Help button](/img/GT_Hotkeys-Help.png)
_See_ [**_Appendix C_**](Appendices/Appendix-C:-Hotkeys) _for a full list of the HotKey options._ _See_ [**_Appendix C_**](Appendices/Appendix-C:-Hotkeys) _for a full list of the HotKey options._
**➤ Practice Tip:** GridTracker must be your active computer window for this or any other HotKeys to work. **➤ Practice Tip:** GridTracker must be your active computer window for this or any other HotKeys to work.
#### **_Cycle Award Overlays - Hotkey ➔ = (equal sign)_** !["Grid Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardGrid.png) !["CQ Zone Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardCQZ.png) !["ITU Zone Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardITUZ.png) !["Continents Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardWAC.png) !["US States Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardWAS.png) !["DXCC Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardDXCC.png) !["US Counties Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardUSC.png) !["US Lower 48 Grids Award Overlay"](img/GT_AwardUS48.png) #### **_Cycle Award Overlays - Hotkey ➔ = (equal sign)_** !["Grid Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardGrid.png) !["CQ Zone Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardCQZ.png) !["ITU Zone Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardITUZ.png) !["Continents Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardWAC.png) !["US States Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardWAS.png) !["DXCC Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardDXCC.png) !["US Counties Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardUSC.png) !["US Lower 48 Grids Award Overlay"](/img/GT_AwardUS48.png)
* Press this button (or its HotKey equivalent) to cycle through a series of overlays to show your status towards various awards. * Press this button (or its HotKey equivalent) to cycle through a series of overlays to show your status towards various awards.
* Your award achievements can be filtered using the Map View Filters to show all your contacts or narrowed down to contacts by any combination of band or mode. * Your award achievements can be filtered using the Map View Filters to show all your contacts or narrowed down to contacts by any combination of band or mode.
...@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ If you would like to see any of the Award Layers **_in addition to (or on top of ...@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ If you would like to see any of the Award Layers **_in addition to (or on top of
This will add the _active_ Grid Status map data underneath the Award Later. **Note:** Grid Status may be Live, Logbook, or Logbook & Live. And you can independently cycle through those three states. This will add the _active_ Grid Status map data underneath the Award Later. **Note:** Grid Status may be Live, Logbook, or Logbook & Live. And you can independently cycle through those three states.
!["GridTracker Lightening Strike Toggle button and information"](img/GT_Lightening.png) !["GridTracker Lightening Strike Toggle button and information"](/img/GT_Lightening.png)
#### **_Lightning Strikes On/Off_** #### **_Lightning Strikes On/Off_**
...@@ -215,41 +215,41 @@ If you have this function turned on you will get an audio alert of any lightning ...@@ -215,41 +215,41 @@ If you have this function turned on you will get an audio alert of any lightning
You'll also get a message in the History section of the Control Panel that advises the date, time, distance, and bearing of the strike referenced to your QTH. _(source ??? or is a source needed??)_ (Is this using [https://www.lightningmaps.org](https://www.lightningmaps.org) ? Whatever the source, probably needs to be referenced in the copyright ist on P6) You'll also get a message in the History section of the Control Panel that advises the date, time, distance, and bearing of the strike referenced to your QTH. _(source ??? or is a source needed??)_ (Is this using [https://www.lightningmaps.org](https://www.lightningmaps.org) ? Whatever the source, probably needs to be referenced in the copyright ist on P6)
#### **_Moon Position Tracking - Hotkey ➔ D_** !["Moon Display On"](img/GT_MoonOn.png)!["Moon Display Off"](img/GT_MoonOff.png) #### **_Moon Position Tracking - Hotkey ➔ D_** !["Moon Display On"](/img/GT_MoonOn.png)!["Moon Display Off"](/img/GT_MoonOff.png)
Shows the position of that big ball of cheese on your GT map. Shows the position of that big ball of cheese on your GT map.
#### **_Maidenhead Grid Size - Hotkey ➔ W_** !["4 Character Maidenhead Grid Size"](img/GT_MH4.png)!["6 Charcter Maidenhead Grid Size"](img/GT_MH6.png) #### **_Maidenhead Grid Size - Hotkey ➔ W_** !["4 Character Maidenhead Grid Size"](/img/GT_MH4.png)!["6 Charcter Maidenhead Grid Size"](/img/GT_MH6.png)
Switch between Maidenhead 4 and Maidenhead 6 grids.[^footnote-grids] Switch between Maidenhead 4 and Maidenhead 6 grids.[^footnote-grids]
#### **_GridTracker Settings - Hotkey ➔ S_** !["GridTracker Settings button](img/GT_Settings.png) #### **_GridTracker Settings - Hotkey ➔ S_** !["GridTracker Settings button](/img/GT_Settings.png)
There are extensive menu options under the Settings Sub-Menu that allow users to optimize GridTracker to suit their specific preferences. Each of these submenus is discussed in it's own [section](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus). This button toggles the settings pane on and off. There are extensive menu options under the Settings Sub-Menu that allow users to optimize GridTracker to suit their specific preferences. Each of these submenus is discussed in it's own [section](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus). This button toggles the settings pane on and off.
#### **_Load ADIF Log - Hotkey ➔ L_** !["ADIF Load button"](img/GT_LoadADIF.png) #### **_Load ADIF Log - Hotkey ➔ L_** !["ADIF Load button"](/img/GT_LoadADIF.png)
Clicking this button opens a directory window for the folder where your local GridTracker_QSO.adif file is stored. All you need to do is click on that file name (or actually any other .adi/adif file you've stored there) and it will be uploaded into GridTracker, (i.e., it doesn't _have_ to be the GridTracker file.) Clicking this button opens a directory window for the folder where your local GridTracker_QSO.adif file is stored. All you need to do is click on that file name (or actually any other .adi/adif file you've stored there) and it will be uploaded into GridTracker, (i.e., it doesn't _have_ to be the GridTracker file.)
See the [_GridTracker Data Files_](GridTracker-File-Storage#gridtracker-data-files) section for info on where your operating system stores the GridTracker_QSO.adif file. See the [_GridTracker Data Files_](GridTracker-File-Storage#gridtracker-data-files) section for info on where your operating system stores the GridTracker_QSO.adif file.
#### **_View Current Solar-Terrestrial Conditions - Hotkey ➔ C_** ![](img/GT_Solar.png) #### **_View Current Solar-Terrestrial Conditions - Hotkey ➔ C_** ![](/img/GT_Solar.png)
Source: [http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html](http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html) Source: [http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html](http://www.hamqsl.com/solar.html)
#### **_Donations_** !["GridTracker Donations button"](img/GT_Donate.png) #### **_Donations_** !["GridTracker Donations button"](/img/GT_Donate.png)
Clicking on this button takes you to GridTracker's website where you can give a little back to the folks who've made GT a free download. Clicking on this button takes you to GridTracker's website where you can give a little back to the folks who've made GT a free download.
#### **_Audio On / Off - Hotkey ➔ M_** !["Audio On"](img/GT_AudioOn.png)!["Audio Muted"](img/GT_AudioOff.png) #### **_Audio On / Off - Hotkey ➔ M_** !["Audio On"](/img/GT_AudioOn.png)!["Audio Muted"](/img/GT_AudioOff.png)
You can choose to receive audible alerts from GridTracker when a variety of events occur. This button allows you to turn the audio on or mute. You can choose to receive audible alerts from GridTracker when a variety of events occur. This button allows you to turn the audio on or mute.
#### **_View PSK Spot Reports - Hotkey ➔ O_** !["Spots Enabled"](img/GT_SpotOn.png)!["Spots Disabled"](img/GT_SpotOff.png) #### **_View PSK Spot Reports - Hotkey ➔ O_** !["Spots Enabled"](/img/GT_SpotOn.png)!["Spots Disabled"](/img/GT_SpotOff.png)
Clicking on this button will give you a map of PSK Reporter data for your transmissions. Clicking on this button will give you a map of PSK Reporter data for your transmissions.
When you turn on PSK Spot Reporting a new tool opens at the bottom of the Control Panel that allows you to select the length of time for which data is reported by moving the orange slider button. !["Spot information area/time slider"](img/GT_SpotSpot.png) When you turn on PSK Spot Reporting a new tool opens at the bottom of the Control Panel that allows you to select the length of time for which data is reported by moving the orange slider button. !["Spot information area/time slider"](/img/GT_SpotSpot.png)
**➤ Practice Tip:** Given the size of the slider it can be difficult to "fine tune" the time reporting period by clicking and moving the slider. However if you simply click on the button you can then use your left arrow (**⇦**) and right arrow (**⇨**) keyboard keys to set the time period to your preference. **➤ Practice Tip:** Given the size of the slider it can be difficult to "fine tune" the time reporting period by clicking and moving the slider. However if you simply click on the button you can then use your left arrow (**⇦**) and right arrow (**⇨**) keyboard keys to set the time period to your preference.
...@@ -263,19 +263,19 @@ There are several options available for PSK data: ...@@ -263,19 +263,19 @@ There are several options available for PSK data:
**NOTE:** You can narrow down the PSK data reported by using the Map View Filters to select a specific band or or mode. **NOTE:** You can narrow down the PSK data reported by using the Map View Filters to select a specific band or or mode.
#### **_Your PSK 24 Hour Report_** !["Load PSK Spots button"](img/GT_LoadPSK.png) #### **_Your PSK 24 Hour Report_** !["Load PSK Spots button"](/img/GT_LoadPSK.png)
Clicking this button will retrieve PSK data from the past 24 hours and plot it on your Grid Map by marking the relevant grids in the same color used to mark current, real time QSX / Station-2-Station contacts. The shading for this added "PSK info" will fade out over time and eventually disappear according to the time limit you set in **Settings > Grids** for live grid decay. Clicking this button will retrieve PSK data from the past 24 hours and plot it on your Grid Map by marking the relevant grids in the same color used to mark current, real time QSX / Station-2-Station contacts. The shading for this added "PSK info" will fade out over time and eventually disappear according to the time limit you set in **Settings > Grids** for live grid decay.
This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._
#### **_Load Local Log_** !["Load Local Logs button"](img/GT_LoadLocal.png) #### **_Load Local Log_** !["Load Local Logs button"](/img/GT_LoadLocal.png)
This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._
Clicking on this button loads specified ADIF files that you have stored on your computer. "Specified" means that you have told GridTracker where to find one or more .adif (or .adi) files stored on your computer or a network you can access. You do that by going to the **Settings > Logging** menu, clicking on the "Add File" button, and entering the path and file name of each individual .adif file. Clicking on this button loads specified ADIF files that you have stored on your computer. "Specified" means that you have told GridTracker where to find one or more .adif (or .adi) files stored on your computer or a network you can access. You do that by going to the **Settings > Logging** menu, clicking on the "Add File" button, and entering the path and file name of each individual .adif file.
#### **_Download LoTW Log_** !["Load LoTW Logs button"](img/GT_LoadLoTW.png) #### **_Download LoTW Log_** !["Load LoTW Logs button"](/img/GT_LoadLoTW.png)
This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._
...@@ -288,27 +288,27 @@ This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel.  ...@@ -288,27 +288,27 @@ This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. 
But that's not a problem because it's only a **temporary** file which is being deleted. Your files at the LoTW website remain untouched. But that's not a problem because it's only a **temporary** file which is being deleted. Your files at the LoTW website remain untouched.
#### **_Download QRZ Log_** !["Load QRZ Logs button"](img/GT_LoadQRZ.png) #### **_Download QRZ Log_** !["Load QRZ Logs button"](/img/GT_LoadQRZ.png)
This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ Using this button to load a log works just the same way as the process described above for LoTW. This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ Using this button to load a log works just the same way as the process described above for LoTW.
#### **_Download ClubLog_** !["Load ClubLog Logs button"](img/GT_LoadClubLog.png) #### **_Download ClubLog_** !["Load ClubLog Logs button"](/img/GT_LoadClubLog.png)
This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ Using this button to load a log works just the same way as the process described above for LoTW. This button has to be turned on before it will show up in your Control Panel. _See the_ [**_Sections>Logging_**](GridTracker-Overview/Settings-Sub-Menus#logging-tab) _menu._ Using this button to load a log works just the same way as the process described above for LoTW.
#### **_Time Zones - Hotkey ➔ 9_** !["Show Time Zones button"](img/GT_TimeZones.png) #### **_Time Zones - Hotkey ➔ 9_** !["Show Time Zones button"](/img/GT_TimeZones.png)
Add an overlay to your GT map to show global time zone lines. But more than that: if you let your mouse hover in any zone you'll get a popup window that gives you the local offset to GMT and the local date and time of day. Add an overlay to your GT map to show global time zone lines. But more than that: if you let your mouse hover in any zone you'll get a popup window that gives you the local offset to GMT and the local date and time of day.
#### **_US Nexrad On/Off - Hotkey ➔ Ø (the number zero)_** !["Show US Nexrad Radar button"](img/GT_Nexrad.png) #### **_US Nexrad On/Off - Hotkey ➔ Ø (the number zero)_** !["Show US Nexrad Radar button"](/img/GT_Nexrad.png)
This overlay shows weather radar feeds over the United States (only). [**NEXRAD**](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/radar/next-generation-weather-radar) (Next Generation Weather Radar) is a network of 160 high-resolution [S-band](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-band) [Doppler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-Doppler_radar) [weather radars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_radar) operated by the [National Weather Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Weather_Service) (NWS), and other U.S. Government Agencies. This overlay shows weather radar feeds over the United States (only). [**NEXRAD**](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/radar/next-generation-weather-radar) (Next Generation Weather Radar) is a network of 160 high-resolution [S-band](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-band) [Doppler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse-Doppler_radar) [weather radars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_radar) operated by the [National Weather Service](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Weather_Service) (NWS), and other U.S. Government Agencies.
#### **_Maidenhead Grid Overlay On/Off - Hotkey ➔ B_** !["Show GridLines Overlay button"](img/GT_GridLines.png) #### **_Maidenhead Grid Overlay On/Off - Hotkey ➔ B_** !["Show GridLines Overlay button"](/img/GT_GridLines.png)
This overlay will show the actual grid lines for Maidenhead grid code for MH4, (e.g. DM78). The grids will be labeled with the two initial alphabet locators, ("**DM"**) or the first four characters ("**DM78**") depending on the map resolution you're using. If you want to drop down to a higher resolution click on the MH6/MH4 button to switch to MH6 grids and increase the GridTracker map resolution to make them visible. Note: these much smaller grids are not labeled, (e.g., DM78pf). This overlay will show the actual grid lines for Maidenhead grid code for MH4, (e.g. DM78). The grids will be labeled with the two initial alphabet locators, ("**DM"**) or the first four characters ("**DM78**") depending on the map resolution you're using. If you want to drop down to a higher resolution click on the MH6/MH4 button to switch to MH6 grids and increase the GridTracker map resolution to make them visible. Note: these much smaller grids are not labeled, (e.g., DM78pf).
**_View GridTracker Users - Hotkey ➔ G_** !["GridTracker Users Flags Off"](img/GT_Users_Off.png)!["GridTracker Users Flags Current Band/Mode Only"](img/GT_Users_All.png)!["GridTracker Users Flags All"](img/GT_Users_BandMode.png) **_View GridTracker Users - Hotkey ➔ G_** !["GridTracker Users Flags Off"](/img/GT_Users_Off.png)!["GridTracker Users Flags Current Band/Mode Only"](/img/GT_Users_All.png)!["GridTracker Users Flags All"](/img/GT_Users_BandMode.png)
This button cycles through three options that will show an overlay with flags in the locations of GridTracker users. This button cycles through three options that will show an overlay with flags in the locations of GridTracker users.
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➤ **Practice Tip**: This function isn't available unless you have turned on the [**Share On Air Status**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#share-on-air-status) function. ➤ **Practice Tip**: This function isn't available unless you have turned on the [**Share On Air Status**](GridTracker-Overview/Control-Panel#share-on-air-status) function.
#### **_Messaging Window_** !["Toggle OAMS Chat button"](img/GT_Chat.png) #### **_Messaging Window_** !["Toggle OAMS Chat button"](/img/GT_Chat.png)
Clicking on this button opens a chat window. You'll see a long list of callsigns in arranged in alphanumeric order in a column on the right side of the page. These are GridTracker users who have elected to share their on-air status. Clicking on this button opens a chat window. You'll see a long list of callsigns in arranged in alphanumeric order in a column on the right side of the page. These are GridTracker users who have elected to share their on-air status.
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### **History** ### **History**
!["Screen grab of the GridTracker history area showing decode messages, log events and band changes"](img/GT_History1.png)!["Screen grab of the GridTracker history area showing decode messages, log events and band changes](img/GT_History2.png) !["Screen grab of the GridTracker history area showing decode messages, log events and band changes"](/img/GT_History1.png)!["Screen grab of the GridTracker history area showing decode messages, log events and band changes](/img/GT_History2.png)
The bottom section of the Control Panel shows different information depending on whether you're actively using WSJT-X or not. The bottom section of the Control Panel shows different information depending on whether you're actively using WSJT-X or not.
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