![]() “Philosophy,” says the leader, laughing, “which disappointed my father. He never went to university, which is fine with me. “What did you study?” Hafiz scratches his nose and looks around. The leader nods at Hafiz, times like this being what they are. I used to take my nieces there.” Hafiz glances back at me and then turns to the leader. “You know,” he starts up again, tapping ash off his cigarette, “I was surprised to hear there was a zoo in Gaza City. They hit part of the zoo and much of the grounds were destroyed. “Actually, they’re both that way now,” the leader goes on. ![]() But, you know, they mistreated her, so she’s skittish. They were charging families to take photos with her. Hafiz watches warily as the man lights one and gestures toward one of the bundles with the lit end. “The female was stolen.” The leader reaches into his pocket and pulls out a packet of cigarettes. We both watch the bundles as they start moving. Hafiz reaches back and starts to scratch my chin. I walk closer to him and stand at his shoulder. “The zoo was lucky to have them, you know.” Hafiz nods. They were in a little zoo in Beit Hanoun,” the leader says. He runs a hand over his beard, in the same measured rhythm he uses when he brushes me. “Have they been in a zoo before?” Hafiz stands with the leader and watches the others lay two enormous, rough cloth bundles on my hay. Like house cats.” The leader puts his hands on his hips as he watches the others, and smiles widely. He must be the leader, because he isn’t carrying anything. They crowd near me with two large bundles, several men to each bundle. I don’t like the way these strangers smell. I try to catch his eye so I can stare at him pointedly, but he’s busy smoothing the hay-my hay-into a round and even mound. He isn’t sure what to call me at this precise moment. There is a bed of hay that I like to lie on, and Hafiz has brought them to it. Here by my… over here.” Hafiz has led them to me. They all struggle through the main area of my stable, as though they aren’t used to carrying things. “Where do you want them?” asks another stranger. “Yes, yes, of course, bring them in.” Hafiz opens the doors wide. “Masha’Allah, it’s good that you are here and willing to take them in,” says another to Hafiz. “This is the man I was telling you about,” says one of the strangers. They speak in low voices, and every so often one of them grunts as though he is carrying something heavy. They’re gathered in clusters, some with their backs to me. This time he returns with several men I don’t recognize. He should be paying attention to me and to what he is doing, but he goes anyway. And so things around us tremble when anyone raps on it. We are in my little stable behind the house when the knocking starts. Hafiz has stopped in the middle, and knowing him, the paint will dry unevenly and I will look awful. He has hung two torches from the ceiling with strings, to use when the power is cut, and the one above me swings gently, pitching its light back and forth and making me dizzy. He is more than a father to me.Īnd so here I am, Hafiz painting me in black and white stripes. I don’t know much about borders, but I would do anything for Hafiz. I can’t afford the zebra in Damascus, and the one in Cairo is twice that price.” He gestured wildly, scattering my oats. “You’re a very good donkey, habibi,” he told me three days ago, “but the border is closed, and everyone says prices for using the smuggling tunnels have gone up. Paint is dripping down my hoof and the colors are muddled together.
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![]() However, Scrivener is more than a place for typing. If you’ve used tools like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, you are likely to be ahead of the curve already when it comes to the basics of using Scrivener’s interface. The first video is the basics of Scrivener, which is fairly straightforward, but still useful. What worked well for me was to have Scrivener open and go back and forth between the tutorials and the Scrivener tools. Each video has marker points for all the training modules, and it’s very easy to skip back and forth if you miss a detail. I will explain each section of the training in a little more detail as we go through. ![]() There are four total sessions, each running for about 1-2 hours (60-120 minutes) each. The pace is quick, informative, but not overwhelming. It feels little like visiting the Apple store and having an expert personally guide through using Scrivener. The first thing you will notice is that Joseph is friendly and easy to listen to. The visuals are crisp, there is smooth music playing in the background, and the tone of the training is encouraging. The video training in the program is pre-recorded from a webinar, but the videos are still high quality. It’s like having a personal Scrivener coach sitting next to you. If you are looking at this Learn Scrivener Fast program as a way to shortcut your learning, you’re in the right place. What’s Included in the Learn Scrivener Fast Program? If you have an older version of Scrivener 2, you can also upgrade for a discounted (or for free) depending upon when you bought it. After 30 days, the entire cost of Scrivener is $49 for regular users and $41.65 for an educational license. The Scrivener tool is also available on Windows for a free 30-day trial. The version I chose for training was Scrivener 3 for Mac. Meaning if you use the tool one day a week, you could have access for 30 weeks! Instead, Scrivener offers you the chance to use the tool for 30 total days. The best part is that the trial doesn’t run out after 30 calendar days. If you’re considering buying this training, then it’s likely you already own Scrivener.īut if you don’t, you can still access the complete software tool with a free 30-day trial. As the host, Joseph Michael says, Scrivener can be your ‘secret weapon to accelerating your writing career’. This review will take a look at the training program in-depth, and help you discover not only how it helps to use Scrivener quickly, but much more effectively. With just a few hours, you can overcome the steep learning curve that is part of starting to use Scrivener features and start cranking out some high-quality writing projects. In this article, we will look at the Learn Scrivener Fast course and how it has helped people to learn Scrivener. Publish Google Docs to your blog in 1-clickĬheck out Wordable now → Getting The Most From Scrivener ![]() When the missing items turn into unambiguous threats, and as the circle of those she can trust continues to dwindle, Jillian knows only one thing for sure: she will do anything to protect her baby. a sisterhood that begins to unravel when the secrets between the women come unwillingly to light.Īs things in Jillian's home begin to escalate, she's forced to ask herself: Is one of her supposed friends not as trustworthy as she seems? Could Rochelle be gaslighting her in order to claim full custody of their daughter? Or, worst of all-is Jillian turning into her own mother, and imagining all of it in some sort of subconscious sabotage against her unborn child? Bree, Camille, Maggie, and Jillian vowed to not only support each other in motherhood but in their sobriety, careers, and maintaining their independence after their babies are born. Even her mommies-to-be group isn't the solace it once was. ![]() Her wife, Rochelle, has left her while Jillian is pregnant with Rochelle's biological child, and she feels constantly unsettled in her now-empty house-items missing from their usual place, burning candles she can't remember lighting, the screen from her bedroom window removed. But nearly a decade later, things are once again going downhill for Jillian. She escaped her toxic upbringing at the hands of her religious zealot mother as a teenager, and after hitting rock bottom due to alcoholism in her twenties, she not only got sober, she built a successful marriage and medical career, even if she wasn't able to make amends for all the mistakes she made during her drinking days. From the author of Stolen Things comes a twisty thriller that asks how tightly we are bound to our pasts, how much we can trust those around us, and how far a mother will go to protect her child. ![]() Some fans noted that the process reminded them of how the Inklings transitioned from their squid form when Splatoon was first demonstrated, with early footage showing the inklings’ eyes popping out of their orbits before returning to their default state. This work of art was seen before the launch of the game, but that didn’t stop players from commenting on how creepy it looks at first glance. The image of the squid transformation on the back of the case is actually terrifying from splatoon. Once Inking’s child form is completed, his clothes also appear on them out of ink, along with their hairstyle and weapons. The Inkling’s head also looks more like a squid, as does the shape it is transitioning from, although the lower tentacles are also still hanging down. In any case, the middle stage of inklings transformation shows that they are being restored from ink, with all four limbs also present. This intermediate stage is present in some copies of Splatoon 3, with some noting that the image may be missing depending on which region or version of the game was purchased. Splatoon 3 shows how they transform between the two, and also shows the middle stage of the transition from one to the other. The inklings’ development process was also shown in the first game, showing that they grow from a tiny squid into a full-fledged inklings. Inklings’ ability to switch between baby or squid form is an integral part of the game, but characters can usually be seen covered in ink before they transform into one form or another. The process of going through these two forms has already been shown in past Splatoon games with the help of concept art, but some fans are seeing the transformation for the first time and call this process creepy. Inklings and octopuses can change shape between squid and baby, allowing players to either swim on ink on the ground or run on land. At least, before you slaughter it.Some Splatoon 3 fans are scared by the Inking transformation process depicted on the back of the game box. ConclusionĪnd that’s the glow squid! No, it isn’t a moobloom, and no, it doesn’t emit light, but it tries its best, ok! It’s a super nice looking mob, with a cool animated texture, and a nice glowing ink sac that can be used to make item frames glow! You may have to dive a long ways to find one, but at the very least, you’ll see something cool. Sadly, no, we just got the glowing ink sac, which can’t be made into a dye. People actually thought that glow squid would drop some sort of glowing dye, so that you could convince your friends that you just walked out of a nuclear power plant. This is the first mob that was originally created for Minecraft Earth, Minecraft’s Augmented Reality- based smartphone app. Use a normal ink sac on the glowing sign to remove the glowing effect. You can also light a colored sign up with a glowing ink sac! Dye a normal sign to turn it into a colored sign, and use the glowing ink sac on the sign to make it glow. You know… in case your home doesn’t have any interior lighting. It doesn’t emit light either sadly, but it does light up any item put into it. By combining an item frame and a glowing inc sac, you get a glow item frame, which has a luminescent texture, just like the Glow Squid. You cannot do this with a glowing ink sac, however, what you can do with an ink sac is craft a glow item frame. With a normal, boring ink sac, you can turn them into dye. They just exist for the sake of existing, like me! They do drop a new type of ink sac, though- a glowing ink sac, which is very interesting. They aren’t hostile, just like normal squids. ![]() And let’s be honest, glowing makes everything better. Glow Squids are just like normal squids, except they glow. As of the snapshot, they do not spawn at all, but of course, once the full Caves and Cliffs update releases they’ll spawn naturally. It was hinted that they may spawn in underground lakes in the 1.17 caves, and also may spawn in swamps, which is where they spawn in Minecraft Earth, but this is unconfirmed. The Glow Squid is found in the deepest parts of the ocean. We also plan on hosting termly mentoring sessions for the recipients of the scholarship. The scholarship is designed to support students in financial need and will cover their tuition fee for a year (BWP300) as well as pay for their stationery. ![]() She will be awarding Blackout Scholarships to 4 motivated students who showed academic aptitude, leadership potential, and have an interest in service to the community.īlackout Africa introduced the Blackout Scholarship in 2021, a program targeted at promoting educational equity in high schools. Like an indestructible pocket knife, Machaca is an incredibly diverse ingredient rooted in Mexican cuisine with a near-infinite shelf life.I am excited to announce that tomorrow morning (31 January 2022) Peggy Serame will formally launch the Blackout Scholarship at an assembly in Molopo River CJSS. Looking to test out some new food trends? Check out our version of the viral TikTok Baked Feta Pasta with Machaca. In a hurry? Check out our Beef Stick Fried Rice Recipe–inspired by Chinese sausage fried rice. If you aren't one to care about counting carbs, then we've got just the recipes for you. If you're following a different low-carb diet such as the ketogenic diet, check out some of the following keto-friendly machaca recipes: Keto Machaca Deviled Eggs, Keto Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms with Machaca, or our Machaca con Huevos Breakfast Omelet. If you're a meat maniac following the Carnivore Diet check out our Carnivore Diet Breakfast Tacos or our Korean Steamed Egg with Machaca. It's a traditional dish in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo León that is commonly eaten at breakfast.Īs a beef jerky business that produces Machaca on a weekly basis, we've found a number of fun uses for this handy ingredient. After it's rehydrated eggs are scrambled into the mixture, and then it's ready to garnish and serve. The Machaca rehydrates as it's simmering in the juices of the chopped tomatoes, onions, and jalapeños. This is a breakfast dish consisting of vegetables, eggs, and Machaca. Machaca is most commonly used to make the dish Machaca con Huevos. Once dried, the thick-cut jerky is shredded to a fine & airy consistency. ![]() The thick cuts of lean American beef are seasoned with a rich medley of natural spices-black peppercorns, sea salt, garlic, and smoked paprika-then slow-cooked for a minimum of five hours. Most jerky producers avoid this cut of meat because it's more expensive than standard jerky cuts, but we feel the increase in flavor and texture is well worth it. It offers the perfect lean-to-fat ratio-just enough fat for flavor and richness while still maintaining leanness for full drying. This unique cut of beef, also known as cap or wedge meat, comes from the front section of the backbone. Our Machaca is made with choice cuts of lifter meat. He air-dried beef prior to shredding is known as "Carne Seca" which means "dried meat." How to Make Machaca The ranchers and cowboys of Northern Mexico are said to be responsible for the development of drying beef with chilis and other native spices.Īir drying beef as a technique to preserve food eventually evolved as the shredding technique was introduced, creating Machaca. Since the technique concentrates the beef's flavor, you're able to do much more with much less. And while it's not a complete replacement for fresh beef, it is a handy ingredient to have on hand. This ancient preservation technique is especially useful when access to fresh beef is difficult. At this point, the Machaca can be stored in an airtight container or bag for later use. The jerky is pounded, crushed, or shredded–traditionally by hand, with a large mortar and pestle–to a light and airy consistency. The next and final step is what makes Machaca, Machaca. After a few days of air-drying, the meat maintains a jerky-like taste and texture. Slices or strips of meat are traditionally rubbed with simple spices and left outside to dry under the desert sun. Traditional Machaca is a Northern Mexican type of dried meat, often made from beef or pork. ![]() This shredded beef jerky is an old-time jerky favorite, commonly found in a can, tin, or jar perfect for on-the-go snacking. Machaca is also commonly known as jerky chew or beef jerky chew. It comes from the Spanish word machacar, to smash or crush.Ī staple of Northern Mexican cooking-including the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Nuevo León-Machaca is a non-perishable provision that has been consumed for hundreds of years. Machaca is spiced and dehydrated beef that's shredded to a light and airy consistency. ![]() Moss was supposed to be more in line with a bruising closer, but injuries have held him back and it doesn’t appear as though he’s the type of talent for which they (or at least those outside the organization) brought him in to play. Singletary is their most complete back but lacks true elite speed. The team has invested heavily at running back in the NFL Draft, with Devin Singletary (2019 3rd Round), Zack Moss (2020 3rd Round), and James Cook (2022 2nd Round) all on the roster. Every other person you talk to in Bills Country says that Josh Allen runs too much, and that they need to find a running back capable of filling the role. Quite frankly, I don’t believe the Bills are built to be a traditional running team, and I’m not sure they care to be one. What are the issues surrounding the struggling run game for the Bills? Through three weeks, footballoutsiders has Buffalo with the last-ranked rushing DVOA at -41.1%, nearly eight points lower than the second-worst team. That play clearly illustrated Allen relying on his talents too much in place of his mechanics.Ģ. Then, late in the game on a 4th & GOAL throw to take the lead, Allen couldn’t connect with wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie who was open for the touchdown-the ball simply landed short and bounced off the turf. He tried to do too much deep in their own territory and fumbled the ball back to the Dolphins. That right side was specifically where Allen seemed to struggle throwing to the outside. Now, it’s important to note that the offensive line was down nearly every one of its starters-especially so on the right side of the line. Through the first two weeks of the season, Allen was on a fever pitch, one very similar to his incredible production during the 2021 NFL Playoffs-and especially so against the Kansas City Chiefs.Īgainst the Miami Dolphins last weekend, there were a few throws Allen made that seemed to show a regression to traits from his first couple seasons in the NFL. You could also say his hero-ball mentality. I think if you ask anyone in Bills Mafia this question, you’ll likely receive a similar response something the likes of “Josh Allen tries to do too much-but we love it and wouldn’t change a thing.” But a weakness? I think it’s when Allen tries to rely too much on his talent, and comes out of his mechanics. Do you see any weaknesses to his play right now, or anything that has had a noticeable impact to curtail what has been an impressive start to the 2022 season? Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh said the challenging part of slowing down or defending against Bills quarterback Josh Allen is that he does everything well. In preparing for Sunday’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Rumblings Matthew Byham and I sat down for a small Q&A for one another’s publications.Ĭheck out the Q&A below, and be sure to check `1out DraftKings Sportsbook for all your betting needs this season.ġ. ![]() Unlike other modes, up to 5+ pairs of portals can spawn at once, each linked to each other based on their size. Thinking with Portals: The portal equivalent of rebound, only shots that pass through a portal deals damage. Shellshock League: Team with the most goals wins! Scoring a goal directly earns +10xp, "assisting" a goal will generate 5xp, hitting the ball will earn 1xp per round regardless of how much you hit the ball, no player damage or weapon xp available. Last man standing wins, hitting a player after hitting the target grants another 5xp, as the target reaches half its original size, hit xp increases to 2, at minimum size, target hits earn a flat +3xp. Test Your Accuracy: Hit the target on the screen to stay alive. each round, all of the tanks earn 2KWH, this prevents games from taking an enormous amount of time, however dealing damage to yourself will permanently lose KWH, this mode receives slightly reduced xp. I Need Power: Gain power by dealing damage to enemy tanks. This mode and Vortex mode share the highest mode multiplier in the game, 1.6. Only shots that hit the bumpers count for damage, this mode generates a larger amount of xp if you either get lucky or spawn on a somewhat flat map as all hits grant another 5XP. Test Your Skills: Bumpers spawn every round. This mode has an XP multiplier of 1.3, the standard multiplier. Destroy the Juggernaut before the Juggernaut can destroy you, killing the juggernaut grants double kill XP, winning as juggernaut gives an xp multiplier. This mode has an XP multiplier of 1.45.Īll For One & One For All: The Juggernaut has a high amount of HP. If you kill your target via explosion and your next target also happens to be in the area of effect, they will be hit as well. Playing this game mode over time will unlock the weapon hidden blade. ![]() No two players will be able to target each other until they are the only two left remaining on the field. Be careful as someone wants to assassinate you too. Pick them off, one by one: Destroy the target tank, you won't do any damage to non-targets. Damaging yourself will result in loss of points equal to damage caused, xp is reduced in this mode (with a multiplier of 1.0), hitting multiple targets at close range generates even less xp, it does not have a defined multiplier as actual XP earned varies considerably. Go For High Score: Deal the most amount of damage to enemy tanks to win. All 200+ of the game's weapons can be upgraded to more powerful versions.įully destructible terrain creates a dynamically changing battlefield.Good Ol' Deathmatch: Eliminate all of the enemy tanks to win, this is the default mode of the game with an XP multiplier of 1.3. Global leaderboards and rankings keep things spicy.Īnd when we say everything, we mean everything. Play through 100 unique ranks, each with their own rewards and unlocks. Unique game modes keep things fresh and give you the opportunity to demolish tanks in a multitude of ways.Įarn XP to level up and become king of the battlefield. The best part is that we're building and adding more daily.Īrmored carnage must get old after a while, right? Wrong. Unlock, upgrade, and master over 200 unique power-packed weapons, from the intimidating 'Seagull' to the ever-powerful 'Mega-Nuke'. Tactical gameplay is essential to victory, while numerous distinct tanks, weapons, items, maps, and play styles make every match unique. Take part in action-packed 8-Player team and free-for all battles. Fight Alongside your Friends (Or blow them up. ShellShock Live is a strategic online multiplayer artillery game created by kChamp Games. AES 256-bit encryption - All user data is hidden behind unbreakable end-to-end encryption.Zero-knowledge protocols - Meaning even Dashlane and 1Password can’t access your account or see any of your stored information.Dashlane has great security, includes advanced extra features like a VPN and live dark web monitoring, and offers a wide range of reliable customer support options, all for a good value.ĭashlane and 1Password both include essential security features such as: □ Dashlane □ - Winner in extra features and customer support.It’s secure, it excels at basic password management, it’s very intuitive, and it offers some of the most affordable plans on the market for both individuals and families. 1Password is my favorite password manager in 2022. □ 1Password □ - Winner in basic features, plans & pricing, and ease of use.Read on to see my in-depth analysis of each product’s pros and cons, so you can decide for yourself which password manager is right for you in 2022. 1Password is also cheaper than Dashlane, and it’s the only password manager on the market that lets you add an unlimited number of users under a single family plan.īecause both are excellent password managers, I decided to compare their basic password manager features, additional protections, ease of use, customer support, and overall value to get a better idea of which one is the best in 2022.Īfter extensive testing and comparison, I picked a winner - but it wasn’t easy! Both of these products provide excellent security and functionality, and they both offer advantages for different users (which is why they are our top-ranked password managers in 2022). ![]() On the other hand, 1Password includes a more robust family vault sharing feature, more vault customization options, a travel mode for international travelers, and virtual payment cards for US users. For example, Dashlane has a number of additional features that 1Password lacks, such as a virtual private network (VPN) and live dark web monitoring. However, there are also a number of differences between the two. ![]() ![]() Syncing across mobile and desktop devices.They both come with the essential features for a quality password manager, including: They both offer excellent password protection, convenient and intuitive interfaces, and a variety of unique features that help them to stand out from the dozens of competing password managers in 2022. 1Password: Customer Supportĭashlane and 1Password are two of the most secure password managers on the market. ![]() Now, you can fly like the Man of Steel himself! SPECIAL FEATURES: A 78-foot pretzel shaped inverted loop, a 360 degree in-line roll and first of it's kind dual loading stations. Defy the laws of gravity as you dive head first through high banked curves, spirals and a first ever pretzel shaped inverted loop at speeds up to 60 mph. Soar to new heights on the South's only flying roller coaster SUPERMAN - ULTIMATE FLIGHT. Top Speed: 75 mph (maximum acceleration on first drop) Length: 5,350 feet of track (more than 1 mile) Height: 200 feet tall - 20 stories! 190 foot first drop Based on the popular DC Comics super hero, Superman-Ride of Steel gives riders a bird's eye view of the park before plunging nearly 200 feet at speeds of greater than 70 mph. Guests can live the legend of DC Comics' Superman, The World's Greatest Super Hero, as their experience on SUPERMAN Ride of Steel. Six Flags "America" Baltimore/Washington, DC. Trains: New coaster cars with audio in the headrests to ride, 76" max.Įlevation: Over 20 stories (with a 221-foot drop)įeatures: Two fog tunnels, spaghetti bowl, and high bank twists and turns through building structures and open-aired Bizarro "S" shields. Cap off the journey with a second plunge into a fog-filled tunnel before returning to the station house and back to Earth. Then, enter a spaghetti bowl of twists and turns that trigger fiery flame effects with the heart-pumping audio. After a menacing climb, plunge 221 feet into the first of two fog-filled tunnels to launch into Bizarro's twisted world.įly 77 mph through high bank twists and turns, soaring through bizarre building structures and sprinting through open-aired Bizarro "S" shields. Climb aboard the newly-designed coaster cars with custom built audio in the headrest. The Bizarro experience begins the moment you enter the ride queue line through a custom-created comic book story. Known for his clumsy and destructive attempts to emulate Superman, everything in Bizarro's world is twisted and backwards. This newly transformed coaster takes it to another dimension with fog and fiery flame effects timed perfectly with heart-pumping audio for an unforgettable ride. ![]() After the five second freefall, you'll be stopped by a sophisticated magnetic braking system just a few feet from the ground. You'll be pulled to the top of the 400 foot tower, experience a brief pause then drop at speeds of up to 85 mph. Sit inside a floorless gondola on one of two vertical tracks flanking each side of the SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton tower. ![]() Spans more than 900 feet across the theme park Trains free-fall straight down from the L-shaped track Riders will hang face first with a birds-eye-view of the entire Santa Clarita Valley before plummeting back down to earth.Īcceleration from zero to 100 mph in just seven seconds Unlike traditional coasters, SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton will blast riders at 100 mph backwards on a dual track that spans 900 feet and looms 415 feet in the air, forming a gigantic "L" shaped superstructure. Your escape starts in Superman's Fortress of Solitude, where newly-designed sleeker cars carry you backwards, then accelerate to 100 mph in seven seconds before shooting straight up a 41-story tower. Special Features: Escaping at super speeds has never been so much fun. Reopened: March 2011 (original coaster opened in March 1997) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM KRYPTON To my knowledge, below is the complete list of Superman rollercoasters available the world over. Other Miscellaneous Superman Stuff Superman RollercoastersSince 1997 Six Flags Theme Parks have been bringing thrill-seeking Superman fans the chance to ride various Superman-themed rollercoasters. Instead of selecting your radio, use “DX Lab Suite Commander” in the “Rig” menu. This is where the magic between MacLogger DX and WSJT-X happens. Of course, you’ll want to substitute your call sign and grid square. I’m no expert, and others may recommend slightly different settings, but what’s pictured below works for me. With MacLogger DX sorted, We need to configure a few settings in WSJT-X. MacLogger DX Station Settings Integration with MacLogger DX MacLogger DX now emulates DXLab TCP, and that’s how we transfer rig control to WSJT-X. Check the “WSJT-X” and “DXLab TCP” boxes. In order to integrate the two apps, we need to make two changes on the MacLogger DX “Station” settings tab. I won’t reproduce the instructions here, because they could change with newer software releases - so RTF-Readme! A couple of smalls changes in MacLogger DX If you don’t do these steps, WSJT-X won’t work. There are a couple of steps that must be done within the Terminal that are clearly documented in the Readme. Now here’s the Important Part! Read the Readme file. Drag the WSJT-X app into the Applications folder. ![]() ![]() Once downloaded, simply double-click the installer and a file window will open. Just go to the WSJT-X Home Page for the download and a link to the WJST-X User Guide. I was already using MacLogger DX, and had installed WSJT-X previously. This short guide assumes you already have MacLogger DX working and connected to your radio. You can these amazing hams at: So Let’s Get Started! WSJT-X While I didn’t ask for any specific advice, I was encouraged by the thought that help wasn’t far away if I needed it. I was acknowledged immediately (no lurking here!) and invited to join in the conversation. There were eight or so other hams there, working with their WSJT-X installations and sharing advice. I read about him in the February 2022 edition of QST (Member Spotlight) and connected to the Zoom room a couple of weeks ago. What finally moved me off the mark was discovering the excellent mentoring K5WH and others are doing using Zoom on the Web. Clearly there were reasons to get these modes working in my station. After the contest, I looked up my call on PSKReporter and was amazed at how far away my signals were heard. I also used FLDIGI to work an RTTY contest last year, and was impressed with how efficient each contact was. After reading several articles though, I realized it could give me some tools for understanding how my radios and antennas were working. I’m not necessarily interested in using the digital modes for my daily hamming. WSJT-X for Weak Signal and Propagation work PSK Reporter: WBØMMC, 10 Meters, Feb. I knew it was also capable of integrating with some of the newer digital mode software - I just hadn’t tried it yet. This is something I intend to get working on the Ten Tec Omni VI Plus and Paragon. I could control my Elecraft K3 remotely while capturing its operating parameters for the log. It also integrates with QRZ.com for call sign lookups. While it doesn’t try to do absolutely everything like HRD, it handles logging and online QSLs very well, connecting easily with services like Logbook of the World (LOTW) and eQSL. So, a couple of years ago I began using MacLogger DX. Yes, There is decent Ham software for the Mac MacLogger DX I really wanted something simpler that would meet my modest needs without all the extra work. That was mostly ok, but it was more trouble to keep up with two operating systems, and there were endless streams of Windows upgrades to install. ![]() To that end, I had Parallels running on the Mac Mini I use in the shack. The problem of course is there are far more Ham radio apps for Windows machines. I used to run a Mac IT shop for the local university, and Macs have always been best for my personal interests in electronic music, photography and public speaking. I’ve dabbled some over the last few years, and even had a pretty complete Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD) installation working. Lest you think I’m completely old-school or only work on old Ten Tec gear, I decided it was finally time to get on top of a digital mode like WSJT-X. |
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