Gridtracker/WRL Cat passthrough [HOW TO]

[KQ4SFG]

So I have been trying to find a way to get Gridtracker and WRL Cat to both see the UDP feed from WSJT-X to enable logging to LOTW and QRZ through Gridtracker and also log to WRL.

I have had a eureka moment.

Gridtracker has the ability to forward the UDP feed from WSJT-X to another host. I thought, well, WRL Cat is another host. Gridtracker sets up forwarding on port 2238 vs. 2237 from WSJT-X. So, I enabled the UDP forwarding:

Set WRL CAT to listen on port 2238:

And what do you know? I now get logging via Gridtracker for LOTW and QRZ. And for WRL through WRL CAT.

[K4AZE]

@KQ4SFG Alex,

EUREKA! i LOVE it!!! Way to go!!!

Cheers & 73
Brad K4AZE

[KJ5FWC]

KQ4SFG,

Thank you for the insight, I had been experiencing the same issue.

Your Information on the G90 setup for WSJT-X was the catalyst for me being able to do FT8.
Just on FT8, I currently have > 3500 contacts, and 106 DX. This was instrumental in me achieving WAS (QRZ, LOTW), QRZ’s Master of North America, Europe, South America, Worked all Continents. Also got the POTA Hunter WAS.

All without Grid Tracker, the Grid Tracker addition will greatly help in pursuing other awards and goals.

73
Rodney
KJ5FWC [E] [VE] [RACES]
Member #890, Beta-Tester

[KQ4SFG]

Awesome job, Rodney. Glad to hear that you are doing well and glad I was able to help with the G90 setup. Good hunting and enjoy the Gridtracker addition.

73
Alex
KQ4SFG

[K4AZE]

@KQ4SFG Alex,

This helped me as well!! We also have another user having a similar issue that I think this will help them too!!! GREAT JOB!

Thanks & 73
Brad K4AZE

[KQ4ALK]

Thank you!