From b6214fb89367f3fe1a65918980d28dff0fe7fbca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "github-actions[bot]" Date: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:34:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] chore: rebuild website [skip ci] --- website/_site/about/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/contact/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/download/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/faq/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/features/airscout/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/features/dual-chat/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/features/dx-cluster/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/features/index.html | 20 +- website/_site/features/log-sync/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/features/macros/index.html | 14 +- .../_site/features/priority-score/index.html | 14 +- .../_site/features/sked-reminder/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/features/timeline/index.html | 14 +- website/_site/index.html | 187 ++++++++++++------ website/_site/legal-notice/index.html | 4 +- .../manual/de/airscout-integration/index.html | 6 +- .../manual/de/benutzeroberflaeche/index.html | 6 +- website/_site/manual/de/changelog/index.html | 4 +- .../manual/de/dx-cluster-server/index.html | 6 +- website/_site/manual/de/funktionen/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/manual/de/home/index.html | 121 ++++++++---- website/_site/manual/de/index.html | 108 +++++----- .../_site/manual/de/installation/index.html | 4 +- .../_site/manual/de/konfiguration/index.html | 4 +- .../manual/de/log-synchronisation/index.html | 6 +- .../manual/de/makros-und-variablen/index.html | 4 +- .../manual/en/airscout-integration/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/manual/en/changelog/index.html | 4 +- .../_site/manual/en/configuration/index.html | 4 +- .../manual/en/dx-cluster-server/index.html | 6 +- website/_site/manual/en/features/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/manual/en/home/index.html | 123 ++++++++---- website/_site/manual/en/index.html | 108 +++++----- .../_site/manual/en/installation/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/manual/en/log-sync/index.html | 6 +- .../manual/en/macros-and-variables/index.html | 4 +- .../_site/manual/en/user-interface/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/manual/index.html | 4 +- .../index.html | 10 +- .../news/2026-07-15-AUR-Packages/index.html | 10 +- .../news/2026-07-website-launch/index.html | 10 +- website/_site/news/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/privacy/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/roadmap/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/screenshots/index.html | 4 +- website/_site/sitemap.xml | 48 ++--- website/_site/support/index.html | 4 +- 47 files changed, 595 insertions(+), 390 deletions(-) diff --git a/website/_site/about/index.html b/website/_site/about/index.html index b1f794e..a12f9e8 100644 --- a/website/_site/about/index.html +++ b/website/_site/about/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/contact/index.html b/website/_site/contact/index.html index 27d8df5..5d973f9 100644 --- a/website/_site/contact/index.html +++ b/website/_site/contact/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/download/index.html b/website/_site/download/index.html index 7fc25f8..6e96f7a 100644 --- a/website/_site/download/index.html +++ b/website/_site/download/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -260,7 +260,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/faq/index.html b/website/_site/faq/index.html index bacf0c8..4759bd9 100644 --- a/website/_site/faq/index.html +++ b/website/_site/faq/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -139,7 +139,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/airscout/index.html b/website/_site/features/airscout/index.html index 96e8802..a718534 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/airscout/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/airscout/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ AirScout Integration - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Aircraft Scatter · since 1.26

AirScout Integration

-

Use aircraft scatter awareness directly inside your ON4KST contest workflow.

+

Use AirScout AP predictions in candidate evaluation, the timeline and sked planning.

@@ -176,7 +176,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "AirScout Integration", - "description": "Use aircraft scatter awareness directly inside your ON4KST contest workflow.", + "description": "Use AirScout AP predictions in candidate evaluation, the timeline and sked planning.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/airscout/", "author": { @@ -194,7 +194,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/dual-chat/index.html b/website/_site/features/dual-chat/index.html index 091321d..def4e6d 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/dual-chat/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/dual-chat/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Dual Chat Categories - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

ON4KST Chat · since 1.26

Dual Chat Categories

-

Operate in two ON4KST categories at once, for example VHF/UHF and microwave.

+

Log in to two ON4KST categories and handle both message streams in one station list and interface.

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Dual Chat Categories", - "description": "Operate in two ON4KST categories at once, for example VHF/UHF and microwave.", + "description": "Log in to two ON4KST categories and handle both message streams in one station list and interface.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/dual-chat/", "author": { @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/dx-cluster/index.html b/website/_site/features/dx-cluster/index.html index ad240f6..4740dbc 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/dx-cluster/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/dx-cluster/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ DXCluster Server - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Radio Workflow · since 1.23

DXCluster Server

-

Use DXCluster information as part of the wider contest operating workflow.

+

Send direction warnings as DX Cluster spots to compatible logging software when a usable QRG is known.

@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "DXCluster Server", - "description": "Use DXCluster information as part of the wider contest operating workflow.", + "description": "Send direction warnings as DX Cluster spots to compatible logging software when a usable QRG is known.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/dx-cluster/", "author": { @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/index.html b/website/_site/features/index.html index 5202f6f..782819e 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -80,7 +80,7 @@
✈️

Aircraft Scatter

AirScout Integration

-

Use aircraft scatter awareness directly inside your ON4KST contest workflow.

+

Use AirScout AP predictions in candidate evaluation, the timeline and sked planning.

Learn more → @@ -88,7 +88,7 @@
💬

ON4KST Chat

Dual Chat Categories

-

Operate in two ON4KST categories at once, for example VHF/UHF and microwave.

+

Log in to two ON4KST categories and handle both message streams in one station list and interface.

Learn more → @@ -96,7 +96,7 @@
📡

Radio Workflow

DXCluster Server

-

Use DXCluster information as part of the wider contest operating workflow.

+

Send direction warnings as DX Cluster spots to compatible logging software when a usable QRG is known.

Learn more → @@ -112,7 +112,7 @@
🔄

Logger Integration

Log Synchronization

-

Connect ON4KST chat workflow with Win-Test, UCXLog and contest logging state.

+

Import worked stations and current frequencies from supported contest loggers so filters and band information follow the log.

Learn more → @@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
⚡

Operator Speed

Macros and Variables

-

Send recurring contest messages faster with configurable macros and variables.

+

Build recurring chat messages from configurable text blocks and variables such as the current QRG or locator.

Learn more → @@ -128,7 +128,7 @@
🎯

Contest Workflow

Priority Score System

-

Find the most promising stations faster using contest-aware candidate scoring.

+

Rank active stations from known context such as direction, activity, band, QRG, AP and sked information.

Learn more → @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@
🔔

Sked Management

Sked Reminder

-

Keep scheduled contacts visible and avoid missing time-critical skeds.

+

Store planned contacts and issue configurable chat messages plus local alerts before the agreed time.

Learn more → @@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
⏱️

Contest Awareness

Timeline View

-

See upcoming AP windows and candidate timing in a compact contest timeline.

+

Show AP-based priority candidates and scheduled contacts on a shared timeline.

Learn more → @@ -155,7 +155,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/log-sync/index.html b/website/_site/features/log-sync/index.html index 417b497..4dc4531 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/log-sync/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/log-sync/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Log Synchronization - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Logger Integration · since 1.31

Log Synchronization

-

Connect ON4KST chat workflow with Win-Test, UCXLog and contest logging state.

+

Import worked stations and current frequencies from supported contest loggers so filters and band information follow the log.

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Log Synchronization", - "description": "Connect ON4KST chat workflow with Win-Test, UCXLog and contest logging state.", + "description": "Import worked stations and current frequencies from supported contest loggers so filters and band information follow the log.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/log-sync/", "author": { @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/macros/index.html b/website/_site/features/macros/index.html index a256a8f..3df15d3 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/macros/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/macros/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Macros and Variables - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Operator Speed · since 1.0

Macros and Variables

-

Send recurring contest messages faster with configurable macros and variables.

+

Build recurring chat messages from configurable text blocks and variables such as the current QRG or locator.

@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Macros and Variables", - "description": "Send recurring contest messages faster with configurable macros and variables.", + "description": "Build recurring chat messages from configurable text blocks and variables such as the current QRG or locator.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/macros/", "author": { @@ -169,7 +169,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/priority-score/index.html b/website/_site/features/priority-score/index.html index 9e93492..d166d6c 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/priority-score/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/priority-score/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Priority Score System - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Contest Workflow · since 1.40

Priority Score System

-

Find the most promising stations faster using contest-aware candidate scoring.

+

Rank active stations from known context such as direction, activity, band, QRG, AP and sked information.

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Priority Score System", - "description": "Find the most promising stations faster using contest-aware candidate scoring.", + "description": "Rank active stations from known context such as direction, activity, band, QRG, AP and sked information.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/priority-score/", "author": { @@ -198,7 +198,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/sked-reminder/index.html b/website/_site/features/sked-reminder/index.html index 9f3881d..792edb0 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/sked-reminder/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/sked-reminder/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Sked Reminder - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Sked Management · since 1.40

Sked Reminder

-

Keep scheduled contacts visible and avoid missing time-critical skeds.

+

Store planned contacts and issue configurable chat messages plus local alerts before the agreed time.

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Sked Reminder", - "description": "Keep scheduled contacts visible and avoid missing time-critical skeds.", + "description": "Store planned contacts and issue configurable chat messages plus local alerts before the agreed time.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/sked-reminder/", "author": { @@ -192,7 +192,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/features/timeline/index.html b/website/_site/features/timeline/index.html index 7d4d97a..6a01bc8 100644 --- a/website/_site/features/timeline/index.html +++ b/website/_site/features/timeline/index.html @@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ Timeline View - + - + @@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ - + - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

Contest Awareness · since 1.40

Timeline View

-

See upcoming AP windows and candidate timing in a compact contest timeline.

+

Show AP-based priority candidates and scheduled contacts on a shared timeline.

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TechArticle", "headline": "Timeline View", - "description": "See upcoming AP windows and candidate timing in a compact contest timeline.", + "description": "Show AP-based priority candidates and scheduled contacts on a shared timeline.", "about": "KST4Contest", "url": "https://kst4contest.hamradioonline.de/features/timeline/", "author": { @@ -170,7 +170,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/index.html b/website/_site/index.html index d805811..9485d60 100644 --- a/website/_site/index.html +++ b/website/_site/index.html @@ -2,15 +2,15 @@ - KST4Contest – Contest-Optimized ON4KST Chat Client + KST4Contest – ON4KST Contest Client for VHF, UHF and SHF - + - - + + @@ -19,11 +19,11 @@ - - + + - + @@ -69,25 +69,32 @@
-

The contest-optimized ON4KST client

+

ON4KST contest workflow for 144 MHz and above

KST4Contest

+

- Work smarter. Make more QSOs. KST4Contest brings priority candidates, - AirScout workflow, sked reminders, dual chat categories and log synchronization - into one contest-focused ON4KST client. + ON4KST shows you the traffic. KST4Contest helps turn it into an operating + decision by combining chat, candidate prioritisation, sked planning, + AirScout data and logger integration in one desktop client. +

+ +

+ The available information is filtered, related to active stations and + presented in a contest-oriented workflow. The final decision still + belongs to the operator.

Download KST4Contest - View on GitHub - Read manual + Read the manual + View source code
- KST4Contest workflow + Functions sharing the same station context
@@ -95,21 +102,21 @@
✈️ AirScout Integration - Use aircraft scatter awareness directly inside your ON4KST contest workflow. + Use AirScout AP predictions in candidate evaluation, the timeline and sked planning.
💬 Dual Chat Categories - Operate in two ON4KST categories at once, for example VHF/UHF and microwave. + Log in to two ON4KST categories and handle both message streams in one station list and interface.
📡 DXCluster Server - Use DXCluster information as part of the wider contest operating workflow. + Send direction warnings as DX Cluster spots to compatible logging software when a usable QRG is known.
@@ -123,14 +130,14 @@
🔄 Log Synchronization - Connect ON4KST chat workflow with Win-Test, UCXLog and contest logging state. + Import worked stations and current frequencies from supported contest loggers so filters and band information follow the log.
⚡ Macros and Variables - Send recurring contest messages faster with configurable macros and variables. + Build recurring chat messages from configurable text blocks and variables such as the current QRG or locator.
@@ -146,10 +153,52 @@
-

Powerful features

-

Everything you need for contest success

+

The operating problem

+

The useful station is rarely the only station in the chat

- Every feature is designed to reduce operator workload and improve decision speed during real contest operation. + During an active contest, messages, sked requests, frequency information + and band changes arrive continuously. The task is to identify which part + of that traffic matters now, which candidate should be monitored and + which contact is better scheduled for later. +

+
+ +
+
+

Observe

+

+ Messages, locators, detected frequencies and known band activity are + assigned to stations across as many as two ON4KST chat categories. +

+
+ +
+

Evaluate

+

+ Direction, distance, worked status, NOT-QRV information, chat activity, + sked context and aircraft scatter data feed filters and candidate scores. +

+
+ +
+

Act

+

+ Candidates can be contacted, scheduled or monitored. Skeds remain + visible, while supported loggers and station interfaces receive the + information required for the next operating step. +

+
+
+
+ +
+
+

Functions

+

One workflow, shared context

+

+ The individual functions are not isolated tools. They use the same + station, message, band and timing information, so that a change in one + part of the workflow can also affect filters, priorities and reminders.

@@ -159,24 +208,24 @@
✈️

Aircraft Scatter

AirScout Integration

-

Use aircraft scatter awareness directly inside your ON4KST contest workflow.

- Learn more → +

Use AirScout AP predictions in candidate evaluation, the timeline and sked planning.

+ Read how it works →
📡

Radio Workflow

DXCluster Server

-

Use DXCluster information as part of the wider contest operating workflow.

- Learn more → +

Send direction warnings as DX Cluster spots to compatible logging software when a usable QRG is known.

+ Read how it works →
🔄

Logger Integration

Log Synchronization

-

Connect ON4KST chat workflow with Win-Test, UCXLog and contest logging state.

- Learn more → +

Import worked stations and current frequencies from supported contest loggers so filters and band information follow the log.

+ Read how it works →
⚡

Operator Speed

Macros and Variables

-

Send recurring contest messages faster with configurable macros and variables.

- Learn more → +

Build recurring chat messages from configurable text blocks and variables such as the current QRG or locator.

+ Read how it works →
🔔

Sked Management

Sked Reminder

-

Keep scheduled contacts visible and avoid missing time-critical skeds.

- Learn more → +

Store planned contacts and issue configurable chat messages plus local alerts before the agreed time.

+ Read how it works →
⏱️

Contest Awareness

Timeline View

-

See upcoming AP windows and candidate timing in a compact contest timeline.

- Learn more → +

Show AP-based priority candidates and scheduled contacts on a shared timeline.

+ Read how it works →
@@ -232,39 +281,61 @@
-

Open Source

-

Built by contesters for contesters.

+

Limits

+

A priority score is not a propagation forecast

- KST4Contest is developed around real VHF/UHF/SHF contest workflows: - ON4KST chat, aircraft scatter, skeds, logging and fast operator decisions. + KST4Contest can only evaluate the information it knows. Scores, AP + windows, filters and path profiles support the operator's decision; they + do not guarantee a contact. If the input data is incomplete or outdated, + the result can be incomplete or outdated as well.

+
- Download KST4Contest - Explore features - ❤️ Support development + Explore the functions + Read the technical details +
+
+
+ +
+
+

Project status

+

Stable for operation, Nightly for testing

+

+ KST4Contest is open-source software. The current stable release is the + normal choice for contest operation. Nightly builds follow ongoing + development and are useful when a particular fix or feature needs + testing. A few minutes before a contest is not the ideal time to discover + what changed. +

+ +
+ Download the stable release + Development status + Support development
- +
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project @@ -289,7 +360,7 @@
- + diff --git a/website/_site/legal-notice/index.html b/website/_site/legal-notice/index.html index a8639d0..9ecb888 100644 --- a/website/_site/legal-notice/index.html +++ b/website/_site/legal-notice/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -106,7 +106,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/manual/de/airscout-integration/index.html b/website/_site/manual/de/airscout-integration/index.html index 3e69852..35b5ee1 100644 --- a/website/_site/manual/de/airscout-integration/index.html +++ b/website/_site/manual/de/airscout-integration/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

← Back to manual overview

-

AirScout Integration

+

AirScout-Integration

AirScout-Integration

🇬🇧 English version | 🇩🇪 Du liest gerade die deutsche Version

@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/manual/de/benutzeroberflaeche/index.html b/website/_site/manual/de/benutzeroberflaeche/index.html index 2e79bab..ed98a5b 100644 --- a/website/_site/manual/de/benutzeroberflaeche/index.html +++ b/website/_site/manual/de/benutzeroberflaeche/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

← Back to manual overview

-

Benutzeroberflaeche

+

Benutzeroberfläche

Benutzeroberfläche

🇬🇧 English version | 🇩🇪 Du liest gerade die deutsche Version

@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/manual/de/changelog/index.html b/website/_site/manual/de/changelog/index.html index 95c9cad..0124f63 100644 --- a/website/_site/manual/de/changelog/index.html +++ b/website/_site/manual/de/changelog/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -317,7 +317,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

Project diff --git a/website/_site/manual/de/dx-cluster-server/index.html b/website/_site/manual/de/dx-cluster-server/index.html index 3c56dc0..494a0ca 100644 --- a/website/_site/manual/de/dx-cluster-server/index.html +++ b/website/_site/manual/de/dx-cluster-server/index.html @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ - + @@ -67,7 +67,7 @@

← Back to manual overview

-

DX Cluster Server

+

Integrierter DX-Cluster-Server

Integrierter DX-Cluster-Server

🇬🇧 English version | 🇩🇪 Du liest gerade die deutsche Version

@@ -144,7 +144,7 @@
KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

+

ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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KST4Contest – Handbuch

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KST4Contest (auch bekannt als PraktiKST) ist ein Java-basierter Chat-Client für den ON4KST-Chat, der speziell für den Contest-Betrieb auf den VHF/UHF/SHF-Bändern (144 MHz und aufwärts) entwickelt wurde.

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Entwickelt von DO5AMF (Marc Fröhlich), Operator bei DM5M.

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KST4Contest ist ein Desktop-Client für den ON4KST-Chat, der für den Contest-Betrieb auf den VHF-, UHF- und SHF-Bändern entwickelt wurde. Er verbindet Chat, Stationsauswahl, Sked-Planung, Aircraft-Scatter-Daten und die Anbindung an weitere Programme in einer gemeinsamen Arbeitsoberfläche.

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Wozu braucht man einen eigenen ON4KST-Client?

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Der ON4KST-Chat liefert während eines Contests eine große Menge an Informationen: aktive Stationen, Locator, Frequenzen, Sked-Anfragen und Hinweise auf aktuelle Aktivität. Das eigentliche Problem besteht nicht darin, diese Daten zu sehen. Man muss daraus rechtzeitig die nächste sinnvolle Verbindung ableiten.

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KST4Contest wertet die verfügbaren Informationen aus, ordnet sie und stellt sie in einem contestgerechten Arbeitsablauf dar. Dabei werden unter anderem Antennenrichtung, Entfernung, bekannte Bänder und Frequenzen, bereits gearbeitete Stationen, Chat-Aktivität und Aircraft-Scatter-Zeiten berücksichtigt.

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Das Programm entscheidet jedoch nicht, welches QSO tatsächlich möglich ist. Der Prioritätsscore, die AP-Timeline und die verschiedenen Hervorhebungen sind Entscheidungshilfen. Die endgültige Beurteilung bleibt beim Operator – schon deshalb, weil auch ein recht überzeugender Computerbildschirm noch keine Funkverbindung herstellt.

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Was KST4Contest im Contest unterstützt

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    Chat beobachten und einordnen: KST4Contest kann zwei ON4KST-Chat-Kategorien gleichzeitig darstellen. Nachrichten, Frequenzangaben und bekannte Bandaktivitäten werden den jeweiligen Stationen zugeordnet.

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    Skeds vorbereiten und im Blick behalten: Sked-Erinnerungen, automatische Vorwarnungen und die AP-Timeline helfen dabei, vereinbarte Verbindungen nicht zwischen Chat, Log und laufendem CQ-Betrieb zu verlieren.

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    Log und Funkstation anbinden: KST4Contest synchronisiert gearbeitete Stationen und Frequenzinformationen mit unterstützten Logprogrammen. Zusätzlich stehen Schnittstellen zu Win-Test, PSTRotator und ein integrierter DX-Cluster-Server zur Verfügung.

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Die Funktionen greifen ineinander. Eine erkannte Frequenz kann beispielsweise einem aktiven Band zugeordnet werden, der Worked-Status stammt aus dem Log, Aircraft-Scatter-Daten ergänzen die zeitliche Bewertung und der daraus berechnete Score beeinflusst die Prioritätsliste. Fehlende oder veraltete Eingangsdaten können deshalb auch das Ergebnis beeinflussen.

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Voraussetzungen

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Für die Anmeldung ist ein registrierter ON4KST-Account erforderlich. Registrierung und Login sind über die offizielle ON4KST-Anmeldeseite erreichbar.

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Die offizielle Sprache im ON4KST-Chat ist Englisch. Das gilt auch für Nachrichten an Stationen aus dem eigenen Land. Übliche Amateurfunk-Abkürzungen wie pse, agn, qrg, dir, rrr, tnx oder 73 sind dabei normal und meistens erheblich schneller als ausformulierte Prosa.

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Download, unterstützte Betriebssysteme und Installationswege sind im Kapitel Installation beschrieben.

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Versionsstand dieses Handbuchs

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Dieses Handbuch beschreibt die stabile Version v1.41.1.

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Für einen Contest ist grundsätzlich die stabile Version zu empfehlen. Nightly-Builds enthalten neuere Korrekturen und Funktionen, können sich aber zwischen zwei Builds verändern. Sie sind sinnvoll, wenn eine bestimmte Änderung getestet werden soll – weniger sinnvoll ist der erste Versuch zehn Minuten vor Contestbeginn.

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InstallationDownload, Java-Voraussetzungen, UpdateON4KST-Account, Download, Installation und Updates
KonfigurationAlle Einstellungen im DetailLogin, Station, Bänder, Benutzeroberfläche und externe Schnittstellen
Log-SynchronisationUCXLog, N1MM+, QARTest, DXLog.net, WinTestSimplelogfile, UCXLog, N1MM+, QARTest, DXLog.net und Win-Test
AirScout-IntegrationFlugzeug-Scatter-ErkennungVerbindung zu AirScout und Auswertung von Aircraft-Scatter-Zeiten
DX-Cluster-ServerIntegrierter DX-Cluster für das Log-ProgrammÜbergabe erkannter Möglichkeiten an das Logprogramm
FunktionenAlle Features im ÜberblickArbeitsweise, Herleitung und Grenzen der einzelnen Funktionen
Makros und VariablenText-Snippets, Shortcuts, VariablenWiederverwendbare Texte, Shortcuts und automatisch ersetzte Werte
BenutzeroberflächeUI-Erklärung und BedienungAufbau der Oberfläche und Bedienung im Contest
ChangelogVersionsgeschichteReleases, Nightly-Änderungen und behobene Fehler
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Was ist KST4Contest?

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Der ON4KST-Chat ist der De-facto-Standard für Skeds auf den 144-MHz-und-höher-Bändern. KST4Contest erweitert die Chat-Nutzung um contest-spezifische Funktionen:

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Vor dem Hochladen sollte die Datei kurz geprüft werden. Ein Fehlerprotokoll enthält überwiegend technische Informationen, kann abhängig vom Fehler aber beispielsweise lokale Dateipfade oder weitere Kontextdaten enthalten.

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In Datei- und Verzeichnisnamen wird teilweise noch der technische Name praktiKST verwendet. Gemeint ist dasselbe Programm.

Danksagungen

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Besonderer Dank gilt: Gianluca Costantino (IU3OAR), Alessandro Murador (IZ3VTH), Reczetár István (HA1FV), OM0AAO (Viliam Petrik, DX-Cluster-Idee), DC9DJ (Konrad Neitzel, Projektstruktur), DO5ALF (Andreas, Webmaster funkerportal.de), PE0WGA (Franz van Velzen, Tester) sowie allen weiteren Testern und Ideengebern.

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KST4Contest wurde durch Rückmeldungen aus dem praktischen Contest-Betrieb wesentlich verbessert.

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Besonderer Dank gilt Gianluca Costantino (IU3OAR), Alessandro Murador (IZ3VTH), Reczetár István (HA1FV), Viliam Petrik (OM0AAO, Idee zum DX-Cluster), Konrad Neitzel (DC9DJ, Projektstruktur), Andreas (DO5ALF, Webmaster von funkerportal.de), Franz van Velzen (PE0WGA, Tester), DN9APW als neuem Entwickler im Team und Master über die CI/CD pipelines sowie allen weiteren Testern und Ideengebern.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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KST4Contest – Handbuch

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KST4Contest ist ein Desktop-Client für den ON4KST-Chat, der für den Contest-Betrieb auf den VHF-, UHF- und SHF-Bändern entwickelt wurde. Er verbindet Chat, Stationsauswahl, Sked-Planung, Aircraft-Scatter-Daten und die Anbindung an weitere Programme in einer gemeinsamen Arbeitsoberfläche.

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Nach dem ersten Start öffnet sich das Einstellungsfenster – dieses ist der zentrale Ausgangspunkt für alle Konfigurationen. Es empfiehlt sich, das Einstellungsfenster während des Betriebs geöffnet zu lassen (z. B. um den Beacon schnell ein- und auszuschalten).

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Übersicht aller Hauptfunktionen von KST4Contest.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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KST4Contest (also known as PraktiKST) is a Java-based chat client for the ON4KST Chat, specifically designed for contest operation on the VHF/UHF/SHF bands (144 MHz and above).

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KST4Contest is a desktop client for the ON4KST Chat, developed for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation. It brings chat, candidate selection, sked planning, aircraft scatter data and external station software together in a single operating interface.

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KST4Contest is developed by DO5AMF (Marc Fröhlich), operator at DM5M and (since May 2025) DN9APW (Philipp Wagner). The source code is publicly available on GitHub.

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Why use a dedicated ON4KST client?

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During a contest, the ON4KST Chat provides a considerable amount of information: active stations, locators, frequencies, sked requests and indications of current activity. The actual problem is not seeing this data. It is turning it into the next useful contact in time.

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KST4Contest evaluates the available information, puts it into context and presents it as part of a contest-oriented workflow. This includes antenna direction, distance, known bands and frequencies, worked status, chat activity and aircraft scatter timing.

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The program does not decide which QSO is actually possible. Priority scores, the AP timeline and visual highlights are decision aids. The final judgement remains with the operator – not least because even a very convincing computer screen cannot complete a radio contact.

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How KST4Contest supports contest operation

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    Observe and organise chat activity: KST4Contest can display two ON4KST chat categories at the same time. Messages, frequency information and known band activity are assigned to the corresponding stations.

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    Reduce the station list: Direction, distance, worked and NOT-QRV filters help limit the user list to stations that are relevant to the current operating situation.

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    Display stations and radio paths: The station map shows active chat members, locator squares, antenna directions and the path to the selected station. A terrain profile can also be calculated for selected paths.

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These functions share information. A detected frequency can indicate an active band, worked status comes from the logger, aircraft scatter data adds timing information and the resulting score affects the priority list. Missing or outdated input data can therefore affect the result as well.

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A registered ON4KST account is required. Registration and login are available from the official ON4KST login page.

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English is the official language of the ON4KST Chat. This also applies when communicating with stations from your own country. Common amateur radio abbreviations such as pse, agn, qrg, dir, rrr, tnx and 73 are normal and usually considerably faster than carefully written prose.

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Downloads, supported operating systems and installation methods are described in Installation.

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InstallationDownload, Java requirements, updateON4KST account, downloads, installation and updates
ConfigurationAll settings in detailLogin, station, bands, user interface and external connections
Log SynchronisationUCXLog, N1MM+, QARTest, DXLog.net, WinTestSimplelogfile, UCXLog, N1MM+, QARTest, DXLog.net and Win-Test
AirScout IntegrationAircraft scatter detectionConnecting AirScout and evaluating aircraft scatter timing
DX Cluster ServerBuilt-in DX cluster for your logging softwarePassing detected opportunities to logging software
FeaturesAll features at a glanceOperation, reasoning and limitations of individual functions
Macros and VariablesText snippets, shortcuts, variablesReusable messages, shortcuts and automatically substituted values
User InterfaceUI explanation and operationInterface layout and operation during a contest
ChangelogVersion historyReleases, Nightly changes and resolved issues
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What is KST4Contest?

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The ON4KST Chat is the de-facto standard for skeds on the 144 MHz and higher bands. KST4Contest enhances the chat experience with contest-specific features:

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Contact and support

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  • Worked marking: Stations already worked are highlighted visually, synchronised directly from your logging software via UDP.
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  • Sked direction detection: When a station calls another one from your direction, it is highlighted green and bold.
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  • QRG detection: KST4Contest automatically reads frequencies from the chat traffic and shows them in the user list.
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  • AirScout interface: Reflectable aircraft are shown directly in the user list.
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  • Built-in DX cluster server: Spots are sent directly to your logging software.
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  • Dark mode (from v1.26): Easy on the eyes during night-time operation.
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  • Multi-channel login (from v1.26): Simultaneously logged into two chat categories.
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  • Download: Current stable release
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  • Source code: praktimarc/kst4contest
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  • Bug reports and feature requests: GitHub Issues
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  • Email: praktimarc+kst4contest@gmail.com
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Contact & Support

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Reporting a bug (creating an issue)

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When reporting a bug, please always attach the log file. KST4Contest automatically writes an error log (error messages only, no personal data):

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Reporting a bug

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A problem is considerably easier to reproduce when the report contains at least:

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  1. the KST4Contest version,
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  2. the operating system and installation method,
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  3. the exact steps leading to the problem,
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  4. the expected and observed behaviour,
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  5. a screenshot where appropriate,
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  6. the error log file.
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The error log is stored at:

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Operating systemLog file locationPath
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When opening an issue on GitHub, a template is provided that guides you through all relevant fields.

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Please inspect the file briefly before uploading it. An error log mainly contains technical information, but depending on the problem it may also include local file paths or other contextual data.

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Some file and directory names still use the technical name praktiKST. They refer to the same program.

Acknowledgements

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Special thanks to: Gianluca Costantino (IU3OAR), Alessandro Murador (IZ3VTH), Reczetár István (HA1FV), OM0AAO (Viliam Petrik, DX cluster idea), DC9DJ (Konrad Neitzel, project structure), DO5ALF (Andreas, webmaster funkerportal.de), PE0WGA (Franz van Velzen, tester) and all other testers and contributors.

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KST4Contest has benefited considerably from feedback gathered during actual contest operation.

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Special thanks go to Gianluca Costantino (IU3OAR), Alessandro Murador (IZ3VTH), Reczetár István (HA1FV), Viliam Petrik (OM0AAO, DX Cluster idea), Konrad Neitzel (DC9DJ, project structure), Andreas (DO5ALF, webmaster of funkerportal.de), Franz van Velzen (PE0WGA, testing), and all other testers and contributors.

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KST4Contest -

Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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AirScout Integration

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Open the AirScout Integration manual page.

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Changelog

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Open the Changelog manual page.

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Configuration

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Open the Configuration manual page.

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DX Cluster Server

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Open the DX Cluster Server manual page.

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Features

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Open the Features manual page.

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Home

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Open the Home manual page.

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KST4Contest – User Manual

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KST4Contest is a desktop client for the ON4KST Chat, developed for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation. It brings chat, candidate selection, sked planning, aircraft scatter data and external station software together in a single operating interface.

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Installation

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Open the Installation manual page.

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An resolution of 1200px by 720px is recommended

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Log Sync

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Open the Log Sync manual page.

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Configuration

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After the first start, the settings window opens – this is the central starting point for all configuration. It is recommended to keep the settings window open during operation (e.g. to quickly toggle the beacon on and off).

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Log Synchronisation

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KST4Contest automatically marks worked stations in the chat user list. Two basic methods are available:

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AirScout Integration

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AirScout (by DL2ALF) is a program for detecting aircraft for aircraft scatter operation. KST4Contest is tightly integrated with AirScout and shows reflectable aircraft directly in the user list.

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Built-in DX Cluster Server

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From version 1.23, KST4Contest includes a built-in DX cluster server. It sends spots directly to the logging software whenever a direction warning is triggered.

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Features

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Overview of all main features of KST4Contest.

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Macros and Variables

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Open the Macros and Variables manual page.

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KST4Contest offers a flexible system of text snippets, shortcuts and built-in variables that significantly speed up the chat workflow during contests.

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User Interface

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Open the User Interface manual page.

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The main window consists of several areas:

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Changelog

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Version history of KST4Contest / PraktiKST.

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Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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Log Sync

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Log Synchronisation

Log Synchronisation

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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Contest-optimized ON4KST workflow for VHF/UHF/SHF operators.

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ON4KST chat, candidate selection and sked planning for VHF, UHF and SHF contest operation.

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