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JS8Call is a derivative of the WSJT-X application, structured and redesigned for message passing. It is not supported by, nor endorsed by, the WSJT-X development group.

This Help topic covers use of JS8Call in RSS.

Radio Connection

RSS and JS8Call both use the Hamlib radio control library. Using the Hamlib "Net rigctl" radio selection in JS8Call it is possible to have both RSS and JS8Call control the radio.

Connect RSS to your radio in SETTINGS>Radio. Go toJS8Call File>Settings>Radio. Select Hamlib NET rigctl for Rig and localhost:<RSS Port> for Network Server. You can now control frequency from JS8Call or RSS.

The RSS port is determined by the account you wish to use in RSS. Use the port number shown in RSS SETTINGS>Radio>Rigctl Port.

Logbook Connection

Contact logged in JS8Call are automatically transferred to the active log in RSS for the account specified by the sync option in RSS SETTINGS>Users>Edit>Sync WSJTX Log. Log data are transferred using the N1MM Logger+ Broadcasts options in JS8Call12060 File>Settings>Reporting. RSS expects a connection on N1MM Server port number 12060.

Audio Connection

RigPi Audio or a radio CODEC is used for input and output audio for JS8Call. Since Audio is limited to one application at a time, make sure Mumble used for VoIP is not running. Choose default in the Input and Output drop-down lists in JS8Call File>Settings>Audio>Soundcard.