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Review Summary For : JTAlert app WSJTX JT65HF
Reviews: 16MSRP: FREE
Description:
Main site for JT-Alert software for WSJT-X & JT65-HF:

http://hamapps.com/

For direct help from Laurie VK3AMA and other JTAlert users:

https://au.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamApps/info

HamApps (JTAlert & JTMacros) support by VK3AMA
HamApps (JTAlert & JTMacros) support by VK3AMA.

Useful helper applications for JT65-HF and WSJT-X.
JTAlert - Provides several alert types based on decoded callsigns within JT65-HF and WSJT-X.
JTMacros - Provides additional "free Text" macro buttons for JT65-HF and WSJT-X.
Product is in production
More Info: http://hamapps.com/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
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VA3VF Rating: 2016-12-30
Excellent add-on for JT65 and JT9. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I'm surprised there are so few reviews of this fabulous add-on. JT65 and JT9 are fantastic modes, add JTAlert, and the 'package' is complete.
N4ST Rating: 2016-12-30
Must Have Add On for WSJTX Time Owned: more than 12 months.
JTAlert is a must have add-on for working with WSJTX. There are other reviews here that list the massive features of this software. It makes WSJTX operating so convenient. I credit my 8-band WAS to JTAlert (still missing KL7 on 160M for 9-band).
I am however, very sorry to see that JTAlert will not be supporting Ham Radio Deluxe in the future.
KF4FC Rating: 2016-08-20
Excellent Product and Very Professional Support Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have just recently become involved with JT65 and am fascinated by the mode. During my journey towards discovery with this, one of my Elmer's (thanks Dave, AD4TJ) mentioned this software tool. I have recently built a computer for my ham shack and executed a dual partition between Windows 10 and Ubuntu Linux. I also dual partitioned a 256 Gig SSD for programs and app installation. I also did a dual partition of a 2 TB hard drive to divide between Linux and Windows. I am traditionally a Mac user and as such am used to having a "My Documents" folder which I can place anywhere. I defined a "My Documents" folder on my 1TB Windows 10 hard drive partition for use. I am also using ACLog for logging my contacts. Using this setup, JTAlert had trouble finding where ACLog had set up it's log file (which it turns out is more of an ACLog issue apparently).

My experience having this addressed by Laurie could not have been better. His response time was essentially immediate and he communicated with me during the resolution phase and even contacted the author of ACLog in order to facilitate a solution that could be incorporated into future versions of JTAlert. As you can see, my issue was rather specific in the way that I had setup my computer and yet Laurie was up for the challenge and had it fixed within days. One could not ask for a more responsive and professional approach to support. I highly recommend this very useful tool for this relatively new mode and again cannot say enough about the support. Thanks Laurie. Best, Fred KF4FC
WB4RFQ Rating: 2016-04-12
Must-have for JT ops Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Try using any of the JT65 apps without a JTAlert companion app -- then try using them with it. You'll never go back to flying solo.

Everyone who operates these weak signal modes has some sort of a workflow, especially if you operate using the original WSJT-X software. I used to have to manually keep tabs on which DXCC entities were needed, and to more or less operate blind with regard to working whoever showed up on the waterfall.

With JTAlert, I can:

- have my contacts logged directly into my logging program (N3FJP's ACLog)
- get notified whenever a needed call shows up
- get notified when my callsign appears (put down the sandwich and answer!)
- have contact info automatically logged

The JTAlert suite of apps has a lot of features. You'll want to sit down and spend about 30 minutes to an hour tweaking it to perform how you want, but once that's done, you have a great JT* workstation at your disposal.

Laurie (the author) is very responsive via the HamApps Yahoo group, and there's a vibrant support community in that list as well.

Highly recommended.
W6AAJ Rating: 2016-04-10
A MUST HAVE! Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
JTALERT is a "must have" tool for JT65 and JT9 usage. It tells you when someone new to your log is calling CQ, it beeps you when someone calls you, it can alert you to new stations your seek and it helps prevent you from adding duplicate contacts (if that's something you want do). Also, there's a separate window that shows you JT65 and JT9 activity by band. This is great for following the action. The product is well supported and is being enhanced regularly. What more do you need ! I highly recommend this software.
KB9UMT Rating: 2016-04-10
A must have for WSJTX/JT65HF users Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
For those digital ops using/interested in WSJT weaksignal HF modes here is an add on software that is a must have...hats off to Laurie VK3AMA for his great work creating FREE apps for all to enjoy/use (Laurie VK3AMA also creator of http://hamspots.net/ great spot page!)

Main site for JT-Alert software for WSJT-X & JT65-HF:

http://hamapps.com/

For direct help from Laurie VK3AMA and other JTAlert users:

https://au.groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/HamApps/info

HamApps (JTAlert & JTMacros) support by VK3AMA
HamApps (JTAlert & JTMacros) support by VK3AMA.

Useful helper applications for JT65-HF and WSJT-X.
JTAlert - Provides several alert types based on decoded callsigns within JT65-HF and WSJT-X.
JTMacros - Provides additional "free Text" macro buttons for JT65-HF and WSJT-X.

Audio and visual alerts for several alert conditions
Your Callsign decoded (someone calling you)
CQ & QRZ
Wanted Callsign
Wanted Prefix (by Ban/Mode)
Wanted Grid (by Band/Mode)
Wanted US State (by Band/Mode)
Wanted DXCC (by Band/Mode)
Wanted CQ Zone (by Band/Mode)
Wanted Continent (by Band/Mode)
Wanted CQ Marathon (by Band/Mode)

Automatic logging to these log types when QSO is logged in JT65-HF or WSJT-X
DXLab DXKeeper
Log4OM
HRD Log V5/6
Standard ADIF 2.2 file
MixW CSV file

Various Web Services Supported
Online XML Callsign Database lookup. QRZ.com (paid) and HamQTH (free)
Upload logged QSO to Online Logbooks. ClubLog.org and HRDLog.net
Upload all decoded Callsigns with frequency and Signal report to HamSpots.net

Works with DXLab applications
Automatic log to DXKeeper when JT65-HF or WSJT-X QSO is logged
Automatic post decoded Callsigns to SpotCollector (local spots)
DXKeeper lookup of previous QSOs with decoded Callsign
Send Callsign to Pathfinder for lookup

Supports user-selectable Sound Card
Each audio alert type has independent volume setting & wave file
LoTW and eQSL membership flagging of decoded callsigns
Band Tracking or alerts. 160m to 2m, including 60m
Disable audio alert for "Worked B4" stations on current Band
Automatic "Worked B4" flagging of previous QSOs
Scan your log to update needs lists for alerting (US State, DXCC, CQZones, etc)
Dockable to bottom or top of JT65-HF and WSJT-X window
Bring JT65-HF or WSJT-X window to front of other windows on alert activation
Auto start & close of JT65-HF, WSJT-X and other applications on JTAlert start & close
Send TX Power and current QSO partner data "Name, Callsign & No. Bands worked" to JTMacros for dynamic macros

What a great addition and must have for any serious WSJT mode digital op/user...TU Laurie VK3AMA.

Don KB9UMT
http://www.30MDG.org