TUTORIALS PAGE
Updated 07/06/2010

Over the years, I written a series of tutorials to assist WriteLog users get the most out of the program and to understand some of the finer details of important functions.  As WriteLog progresses and gets updated, so do these tutorials.  The tutorials are divided into two groups - WriteLog and non-WriteLog.  If you see something that doesn't look or work right in any of these tutorials, please contact me at aa5au@bellsouth.net.

WriteLog Tutorials

• WriteLog RTTY Starter Index
  • This tutorial is the granddaddy of them all.
  • A step-by-step procedure in setting up WriteLog for RTTY contesting for the beginner or experienced operator.
  • Delve into the finer details which makes WriteLog the premier contesting program for RTTY.
  • 16 pages.
  • Updated on December 8, 2007.
  • Also available in PDF format here.
     
• MMTTY Plug-in for WriteLog
  • This tutorial walks you through installing and using the MMTTY Plug-in for WriteLog.
  • Learn the important differences between the Setup screens of MMTTY and the Plug-in.
  • 7 pages plus an Index page.
  • MMTTY Plug-in troubleshooting guide - updated December 30, 2005.
     
• Installing 3rd Party Contest Modules using WriteLog's Legacy Installer Helper
  • Step by step procedure on how to install 3rd party contest modules such as SM6SRW, DL1EFD and DC3HB modules.
  • The latest SM6SRW module package can be downloaded from the Downloads Page.
  • There are links to the DL1EFD and DC3HB modules on the Downloads Page.
  • These modules allow you to operate contests that are not included with WriteLog like EA RTTY, SP RTTY, DLDX, etc.
     
• Changing the CommSlot in WriteLog
  • Used when you need to configure COM ports higher than COM4 for CW or Radio Control.
  • Step by step procedure for adding CommSlots.
  • A link to instructions on editing the Writelog.ini file.
     
• Software-generated FSK
  • New starting in version 10.58, use software-generated FSK to key FSK from a USB-to-serial port adapter.
  • Can be used with the MMTTY plug-in or WriteLog's RTTY decoder WinRTTY.
  • Can be used through a home brew or commercial interface.
     
• Using WriteLog on 75 baud RTTY
  • How to use WriteLog on 75 baud RTTY or other baud rates other than 45 baud.
  • The BARTG Sprint 75 contest is a 75 baud RTTY contest.
     
• The NEW microHAM USB micro KEYER
  • microHAM announces their new USB Device.
  • Tested by Don, AA5AU (read my report).
  • Keys FSK, CW and does radio control through a single USB port - and works!
  • Also does CW, Audio switching & lots more.
  • Tutorial on setting up Virtual Ports in the included Router Device software.
  • Tutorial on setting up Radio Control with WriteLog.
  • Tutorial on setting up FSK using WriteLog and the MMTTY Plug-in.
  • Tutorial on setting up CW using WriteLog.
  • Coming Soon - tutorials on installing & configuring the Device Router software, setting up audio switching.
     
• Setting the DTA file for Super Check Partial
  • Using the Super Check Partial feature of WriteLog makes RTTY contesting much easier. 
  • This tutorial shows how to set up Super Check Partial to use with the latest RTTY Callsign Database so that nearly all callsigns that come across the Rttyrite screen will highlight.
     
• LSB is really FSK...
  • Important instructions for those running AFSK with their radio in the LSB mode.
  • Explains why you need to tell WriteLog you are running RTTY instead of LSB.
     
• Using the Preset Exchange from ADI file tool
  • Learn how to use the WriteLog Preset Exchange tool to pre-fill contest information like QTH, Name, etc. using the previous year's log.
  • Using pre-fill contest information saves keystrokes, mouse-clicks and time.
  • Step-by-step example with detailed explanation and screenshots.
  • Lists which contests benefit from this valuable tool.
  • Shows how to filter QSO's with DXbase and save as ADI to use with Preset Exchange from ADI file.
  • Easy instructions on how to merge ADI files using a text editor like Notepad.
  • All on one page with a Table of Contents.
     
• Sound Board Check
  • Check your sound board for compatibility with WriteLog.
  • Screenshots showing expected results.
     
• OK DX RTTY Contest Cabrillo Log Preparation
   
• ANARTS Log Preparation with WriteLog
  • Step-by-step procedure for preparing your ANARTS log for submission.
  • Shows how to save your WriteLog log to ASCII by band.
  • Use Notepad to separate logs by band & E-mail to the contest manager.

Non-WriteLog Tutorials

• Getting Started on RTTY
  • Excellent step-by-step procedure on how to set up to operate RTTY for the beginner
  • Uses the MMTTY program by Mako JE3HTT as the example program to learn RTTY
  • Instructions on downloading, installing and running MMTTY
  • Discussions on receiving & transmitting RTTY as well as specifics such as Serial Port pinouts, USB-to-Serial adapters & EXTFSK.
  • Information on commercial interfaces such as RIGblasters, MFJ Sound Card Interfaces, RASCAL & SignalLink SL-1 interface.
  • Excellent technical discussion on the advantages of using diddles by Kok Chen W7AY
  • Receive & transmit troubleshooting pages
  • RTTY sub-bands and RFI pages
  • This tutorial is located on the AA5AU website.