SOFTWARE INTEGRATION 

Original Release: 30 November 2020
Rev. 01- 23 Dec 2020 (Clarification only.)
Rev. 02- 01 Feb 2021 (Modified Startup order comments)
Rev. 03 -04 Mar 2021 (Added statement for clarification)
Rev. 04 -14 April 2021 (Note about problems with JT-Alert version 2.50.0)
Rev. 05 -23 April 2021 (Resolution of JT-Alert version 2.50.0)
Rev. 06 -22 May 2021 (Make a change to RADIO settings in WSJT-X)
Rev. 07- 16 June 2021 (Note about need for Windows Runtime update to 5.0.7)
Rev. 08 - 14 October 2021 (Revision about what order to open software.
Rev. 09 - 17 November 2021 (Revised to all latest software versions*)
Rev. 10 - 19 February 2022 (Verification with all latest software versions)
Rev. 11 - 13 September 2022 (Verification with all latest software versions)
Rev. 12 - 25 February 2023 (Verification with all latest software versions)
Rev. 13 - 04 August 2023 (Verified settings are good plus stable with upgrade to Windows 11)
Rev. 14 - 23 December 2023 (Verified all programs with updates still work fine)

Rev 15 - 22 March 2024: Verify all software updates and compatibility. (Windows 11)

The purpose of this page, "Software Integration" is the method I finally figured out on how to run WSJT-X, OMNIRIG, JTALERT, Log4OM2 & GRIDTRACKER simultaneously. I've been told there are possible better ways to do what I've achieved, but I'm not a software guy or into writing code, so this suffices. I continually update these five pieces of software to ensure compatibility, and there have been some problems along the way, but as long as you have the latest update to the Windows Runtime, you should be ok and everything will talk to each other.

These settings may not be "orthodox" or the best way to configure this combination of software,  but these have worked for me using FT8 & FT4. With a single click on the WSJT-X left hand incoming-stream, the signal shows up also in: PSK Reporter, HamSpots and ARRL's LOTW...nothing like one-click operation!

Revision 09--Note: I just updated all software. You should have no problems communicating between software as long as you keep the Network Runtime updated. Either version of the Windows software works well. See software update links below.

Please note that the setup shown is for running all five applications simultaneously: WSJT-X, Omnirig, JTAlert, Log4OM and Gridtracker. WSJT-X is the primary program feeding the others. Omnirig allows basic rig configuration and also allows Log4OM to work with the other programs. JTAlert helps to tie everything together. If you fail to start/open an individual program, (except for Gridtracker) everything gets messed up.

One of the great features of Omnirig is one can configure two rigs in Omnirig. I currently run my TS-570S on WSPR while running FT8 on the IC-7300. I'm sure there are different ways to accomplish what I've shown...all I know is...IT WORKS!

 

Revision 13: I just updated my system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and all of the settings work well with the new OS.  (04 August 2023)

The images below show the settings necessary to run WSJT-X, Omnirig, JT Alert, Log4OM2 and Gridtracker simultaneously. Some of the settings reflect the IC-7300 and may have to be modified for your specific transceiver.

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD LINKS

		* Indicated latest change to software as of 23 Mar 2024 ie. change from last update		LATEST VERSION AVAILABLE (*UPDATED 22 March 2024))
		OMNIRIG		1.20
		WSJT-X		2.6.1
		JTALERT		2.62.0*
		LOG4OM		2.32.1.0*
		GRIDTRACKER		1.24.0104*
		.NET6		6.0.420* * (Note:  32 bit and 64 bit versions available) Latest Release 7.0.3 * available. Preview Version .NET 8.0 Available

NOTE: JTALERT must be configured, and running in order for all settings to work as shown. If it's a problem or you don't use JTALERT, just minimize it and run it in the background.

Note: OMNIRIG always remains open and running in the background. It is a multi-threading program which allows multiple programs, written by different authors in different languages to control the radio via Omni-rig at the same time.

If you have any questions or suggestions for changes, please feel free to email me at the contact link or: k7uv at k7uv dot com. If you do run into problems with your Windows setup after making the software changes on this page, try startup of the various software in this order:

 1.) WSJT-X
 2.) JTAlert
 3.) Log4OM2
 4.) Gridtracker

 

Revision 8: You can open the software in any order, but realize that  JTAlert will not open wihout WSJT-X running. You can run this software combination without Log4OM.

I have found that if individual parts of this software do not work initially, after making changes, it is sometimes necessary to close all the software and reopen.

SUGGESTION: Please backup or copy all of your existing settings before you incorporate any of these settings. Also...follow the settings closely, or you may end up with double-logging in LOTW &/or Log4OM. (This created many hours of debugging.)


MAY I ASK JUST ONE FAVOR? Could you just drop me a quick note to let me know of any problems that you encounter as well as successes you have had?  EMAIL

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OMNIRIG SETTINGS




WSJT-X SETTINGS

RADIO
 

AUDIO



REPORTING




JT ALERT SETTINGS

APPLICATIONS-WSJTX/JTDX
 


LOGGING-LAST QSO API
 


LOGGING-LOG4OMV2
 



Log4OM SETTINGS

HARDWARE CONFIGURATION - CAT INTERFACE
 



SOFTWARE INTEGRATION - CONNECTIONS
 



SOFTWARE INTEGRATION - ADIF FUNCTIONS





Grid Tracker SETTINGS

GENERAL
 


LOGGING
 



SCREEN SHOTS SHOWING SOFTWARE INTEGRATION