2.
With your 802 on and your computer running, note the frequency your radio is on. (Press
[FREQ/CH] if need be to obtain the frequency display. Receive Frequency over the Transmit
Frequency.)
3.
Open Airmail
4.
Select
Module
, then
HF Terminal
.
5.
Does your frequency change on the 802?
6.
If so, the computer is directly or via the modem controlling the IC M802.
a.
If not you need to figure out how to get the computer to control the radio.
b.
IF the radio’s frequency is being controlled go to the next step.
7.
Press [F8] on your computer to display the frequency
Propagation
chart
a.
or select
View
and then
Propagation (F8)
via the menu.
b.
If Propagation does not work, you are missing at least the Icepac propagation program
files. Icepac is very important. You may also be missing other modes so get a complete
download and start over.
8.
If the chart comes up, make sure the correct Latitude and Longitude are displayed in the
From
our location
section.
9.
The best stations for your location should be at the top of the list, but it may not be the best so
you will have to do some looking at other locations to make sure you have the best frequency
for your location.
10.
Look for a frequency that is indicating 100% reliability for your UTC time. (The time is marked at
the top in UTC with a dark blue coloring of the hour block.)
11.
Note which frequencies are at 100% then change the display to SNR by clicking on
SNR
in the
upper right corner of the display.
12.
Note the frequencies that were 100% when you were in the
Reliability
display and has the
largest number for SNR.