Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Neil Zampella]

See below ..


On 7/22/2017 5:58 PM, Bjorn Pehrson wrote:

Neil,

Two newbie questions regarding your item 3 below, the two 2.5mm cables:

- My USB audio fob has 3.5mm female contacts, so I need 3.5 mm male 
contacts in that end


- Where to hook up the other ends? In the KX3 I suppose, but both the 
mic and the phone contacts are 3.5mm females, so why 2.5mm, or was 
that just a typo? Do you mean 3.5mm?




That was a typo ... its 3.5 mm, sorry ...  the Elecraft KX3-PCKT cable 
set has these : a 3.5mm stereo right-angle to straight through cable 
(green band), a 3.5mm stereo right-angle tostraight through cable (red 
band).   This is what I use.





Thanks for clarification

Bjorn, SA0BXI


On 2017-07-21 15:14, Neil Zampella wrote:

Tom,

Why are you using a Signalink ???Its not needed for WSJT-X, and 
I'm not sure that its needed for any other digital mode. You can 
connect the KX to your computer using the steps below.


1.   Find yourself a good USB external soundcard that provides a 
48,000 Hz DVD quality INPUT and OUTPUT.WSJT-X requires this, you 
can pick one up at Amazon for less than $30, or get a good one for 
$70.  I'm not sure the Signalink provides that DVD quality out.
2.   Use the KUSB cable for CAT control.  WSJT-X will use it for PTT 
and Freq control.
3.   Get two 2.5mm cables for the stereo in and out and hook them up 
to the external soundcard.
4.   Set the Windows audio in for the soundcard at 100, and use the 
AF knob to set the dB in to WSJT-X
5.Use the rig's PWR knob to set the output power, and then when 
in tx, set the MIC knob to show 4 bars of ALC


That's it ... in WSJT-X set the rig for K3/KX3,  set the serial port 
as the same one that the KUSB is assigned to, baud rate at 38400, 8 
data bits, 2 stop bits, no handshake, PTT at CAT, Mode at Data/Pkt, 
Split at RIG.  Once its setup, the TEST CAT button there should turn 
green, you can then click the TEST PTT and it will kick the rig in.


Hope this helps,

Neil, KN3ILZ



On 7/21/2017 8:08 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hi folks,

 Trying to get WSJT-X going with FT8 and my new KX2. I keep 
getting a "/Hamlib error/: IO /error/ while opening connection to 
rig" error. I have the right cables and jumper module in the 
signalink, Radio selection is KX3 (it's supposed to work), USB and 
VOX is selected and VOX is ON. 8 bits, one stop and handshake NONE. 
No matter what I do I still get the error.


Any ideas please? It's driving me nuts! This shouldn't be this 
difficult. Any help appreciated.


Tom - KB2SMS




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

[Michael Walker]

Hi Buddy

I can thing of 2 things.  Overheating .. not likely since usually the RF
section shut downs.

RF getting into the power supply.  Grounding might not make a difference.
RF Chokes on the power supply DC cord might help.

Oh, the 3rd thing, Is your power supply up to the task?  Might it be
failing? Throw a volt meter on it.

Mike va3mw


On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 9:28 PM, buddy s  wrote:

> i am using wsjt-x software for jt65 using my k3.  after operating for
> approximately 2 hours today,  i answered a cq, and after 30 seconds the k3
> shut down completely.  i waited a few minutes and changed antennas.  the k3
> powered up, and i tried again.  same result, shutdown after 30 seconds of
> transmitting.  my power is set to 30 watts, and i am using a kat500 with
> both antennas.
>
> any suggestions, any questions?
>
> 73 de
> W3BS, Buddy Spiegel
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[Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

[buddy s]

i am using wsjt-x software for jt65 using my k3.  after operating for
approximately 2 hours today,  i answered a cq, and after 30 seconds the k3
shut down completely.  i waited a few minutes and changed antennas.  the k3
powered up, and i tried again.  same result, shutdown after 30 seconds of
transmitting.  my power is set to 30 watts, and i am using a kat500 with
both antennas.

any suggestions, any questions?

73 de
W3BS, Buddy Spiegel
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tim Boppre]

Tom:

I just hooked up my SignaLink USB and it works fine and just completed an
FT8 QSO with K7TN as a test.

The radio control settings (File\Settings\Radio tab) are the same as they
were with the USB soundcard as nothing would have caused this to change.

The audio settings did change (File\Settings\Audio tab) as the SignaLink
appears as "USB Audio CODEC" in my PC and that is what is set for input and
output.

As stated by W3FPR, I tried setting the Soundcard Output setting to "Right"
and while the rig was keyed for transmit there was no output. It works with
Left, Both, or Mono. Perhaps take a look at that setting. It's just to the
right of the Soundcard Output drop-down.

My SignaLink TX level is at about 1 o'clock and the RX level is at about 2
o'clock.

The Pwr slider on the far right of the WSJT-X display (next to the macro
section) is set to about 90%.  The Windows Audio level for the speaker is
set to 90% as well. Check them both. They aren't the same control.

The Mic Gain on the KX2 is set to 16.

Just for fun I rigged up a female-to-female 3.5mm audio jack. I plugged the
Radio output cable from the SIgnaLink (the one with the RJ45 connector)
that goes to the MIC jack on the KX2 into one jack and a pair of ear buds
in the other jack. I then set WSJT-X to transmit to check for audio output
from the PC. It worked fine. As W3FPR said earlier, it's SSB so if the rig
is keying and there isn't any output perhaps there isn't any audio coming
out of the PC and\or SignaLink. It's worth a check.

73,

Tim
KA9EAK




On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Tim and all,
>
> The COM7 is the port that your particular computer has assigned to the
> KXUSB cable's USB to serial adapter.  Everyone else will have to discover
> which COM port is assigned to their cable.  It should be briefly displayed
> on a Windows computer near the clock when it is plugged in - or look in
> Device Manager to see which port is assigned.
> Furthermore, if the USB port that the KXUSB is plugged into changes, the
> COM port assigned can also change.
>
> The KX2 and KXUSB cable has no connections for RTS and DTR - the only
> valid lines are RXD and TXD.  Even though the software supports PTT using
> DTR or RTS, it cannot be used with the KX2.  PTT via CAT command or VOX
> operation are the only possible methods of putting the KX2 into Transmit.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/22/2017 2:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote:
>
>
>> My settings for CAT Control are:
>>
>> Serial Port: COM7
>> Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
>> Data bits: 8
>> Stop bits: 2
>> Handshake: None
>> Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank
>>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Yes. It just takes switching the 8-wire connection to a new sensor with
something like this:

http://www.computercableinc.com/ccinc/products.jsp?sub=Switch+Boxes+-+Manual
=1173

73, Ron AC7AC

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Subject: [Elecraft] W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

I see that the W2 can support up to 2 remote sensors, selectable from the
front panel.
Is it possible to support more (say 4 total) with some kind of external
switching arrangement?
I have a K3 with three XV series transverters (144, 222, 432). Each
transverter feeds a power amp and connects to an antenna for that band. I
currently use separate external meters at the output of each amplifier. I'd
like to replace those with a single meter that can monitor whichever band
I'm transmitting on.
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Re: [Elecraft] W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

Certainly, just find a switch that can switch all the wires of an 
Ethernet cable and you will be in business.
Of course, you would have to operate the switch manually unless you can 
come up with some scheme to operate the switch when each transverter is 
powered on.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 5:30 PM, Dave Fugleberg wrote:

I see that the W2 can support up to 2 remote sensors, selectable from the
front panel.
Is it possible to support more (say 4 total) with some kind of external
switching arrangement?
I have a K3 with three XV series transverters (144, 222, 432). Each
transverter feeds a power amp and connects to an antenna for that band. I
currently use separate external meters at the output of each amplifier. I'd
like to replace those with a single meter that can monitor whichever band
I'm transmitting on.

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

Rather than trying to work with FT-8, you might want to initially try 
Fldigi - I think it may be easier, and if that works, then the trouble 
finger points to the software for FT-8.


Take all the information we have given you about setting audio levels - 
they should be the same (or close).


In Fldigi setup, select HamLib and in the rig box, select KX3 (or K3). 
Also select "Use Hamlib", and check the "PTT via CAT command" box.

Tell Hamlib which COM port is associated with the KXUSB.

Then in Fldigi, select PSK31.  There is a canned message to send CQ. 
Click it and the software should go to transmit.

Does the red TX LED light on the KX2?  It should.
Set the KX2 to DATA A mode.

Then make adjustments of the KX2 MIC Gain, SignaLink computer output 
soundcard slider and the TX gain control on the SignaLink box to achieve 
4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the KX2 ALC meter (ignore 
the power output for now).


Once you have those settings correct, you will know that the SignaLink 
and the KX2 are capable of transmitting.


Go back to your original software and try again.  If it does not work 
with little or no change in the gain levels, either you have a bad 
software installation or there is something wrong in the software settings.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote:
I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT 
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn 
it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT 
keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the 
radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT is grayed 
out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My CAT controls 
are set like yours are.

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[Elecraft] W2 watt meter- multiple sensors question

[Dave Fugleberg]

I see that the W2 can support up to 2 remote sensors, selectable from the
front panel.
Is it possible to support more (say 4 total) with some kind of external
switching arrangement?
I have a K3 with three XV series transverters (144, 222, 432). Each
transverter feeds a power amp and connects to an antenna for that band. I
currently use separate external meters at the output of each amplifier. I'd
like to replace those with a single meter that can monitor whichever band
I'm transmitting on.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Band Memory Erase

[Mark Tetlow]

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

Tim and all,

The COM7 is the port that your particular computer has assigned to the 
KXUSB cable's USB to serial adapter.  Everyone else will have to 
discover which COM port is assigned to their cable.  It should be 
briefly displayed on a Windows computer near the clock when it is 
plugged in - or look in Device Manager to see which port is assigned.
Furthermore, if the USB port that the KXUSB is plugged into changes, the 
COM port assigned can also change.


The KX2 and KXUSB cable has no connections for RTS and DTR - the only 
valid lines are RXD and TXD.  Even though the software supports PTT 
using DTR or RTS, it cannot be used with the KX2.  PTT via CAT command 
or VOX operation are the only possible methods of putting the KX2 into 
Transmit.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 2:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote:



My settings for CAT Control are:

Serial Port: COM7
Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 2
Handshake: None
Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Bill Frantz]

If Tommy is using a SignaLink, he will also have to set the 
transmit and receive level pots on the SignaLink. I have always 
set mine fully clockwise -- full on.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 7/22/17 at 1:38 PM, ne...@techie.com (Neil Zampella) wrote:

Now you say you're not transmitting.   What is the MIC setting 
on the rig?? If you're using the Signalink to control the audio 
to the RIG, you should have the MIC set up around 20 to 25 for 
now.The WINDOWS speaker setting for the Signalink should be 
at 100%, again since you're controlling the audio to the rig 
via the signalink. You should then set the Tx POWER out on the 
KX2 to what you want to use.   Unlike other radios, the 
KX-series (and I believe the K series) Tx power out is set on 
the rig.


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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

Sorry you are having so much trouble.
There is likely something that you are not relating to us because you 
have not discovered it yet.


Do you have the KX2 set to DATA A mode?  PSK D and FSK D do not respond 
to audio input.


Do you have the jumpers in the SignaLink set correctly?  See the 
SignaLink software CD or contact their Technical Support folks.


Are you still using the Signalink or did you switch to an external USB 
soundcard.
If the Signalink, set the TX gain control on it to about mid-scale and 
try again.
There is a setting for the soundcard output level for the Signalink in 
your computer as well.


Do you have an audio amplifier of some sort?  Like an amp for an MP3 
Player? or amplified computer speakers? or headphones?  If so, connect 
it to the Signalink rear panel "Monitor" jack to see if you hear audio.  
If no audio there, you will have to work with the Signalink and computer 
until you obtain audio.  Remember that the Signalink is a one channel 
soundcard - only the left channel will have audio.  Once you have audio 
out of the SignaLink, you should be able to obtain an indication on the 
ALC meter.  But take things one step at a time.


You might simplify the problem by switching to a plain USB external 
soundcard.


If your KX2 works with a microphone, I the KX2 should also work with 
audio from the soundcard.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 4:24 PM, Tommy wrote:



Then use your digital mode software to do a transmit.
Look at the KX2 ALC meter - you need to adjust the audio levels so 
you have 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering.


 While in transmit there is NO SIGNAL leaving the radio. NO power bars 
show. Turning the mic gain does nothing.


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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Neil Zampella]

OK ... see below


On 7/22/2017 2:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote:

Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my reply as
that's not the problem.

In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method set to
"CAT" instead of "VOX"?


Good ..




To clarify, the Port drop-down in the PTT Method portion of the Radio
settings tab is only enabled when you select DTR or RTS.

If I select either of these and select COM7 for my KX2 cable I can
successfully "Test CAT" but "Test PTT" does not key the radio.

If I select VOX "Test CAT" will work but "Test PTT" is greyed out (not an
option.)

If I select CAT both "Test CAT" functions and "Test PTT" keys the radio.


Since you're getting a GREEN cat button when you click on Test CAT, the 
Computer is connected to the rig properly.Since you're getting a RED 
button on the Test PTT, you're good to go.


Make sure that the MODE is setup in WSJT-X as Data/PKT, as for split, 
set it to RIG, this works great.



My settings for CAT Control are:

Serial Port: COM7
Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 2
Handshake: None
Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank



Settings are good or you wouldn't get the GREEN button.

Now you say you're not transmitting.   What is the MIC setting on the 
rig?? If you're using the Signalink to control the audio to the RIG, you 
should have the MIC set up around 20 to 25 for now.The WINDOWS 
speaker setting for the Signalink should be at 100%, again since you're 
controlling the audio to the rig via the signalink. You should then set 
the Tx POWER out on the KX2 to what you want to use.   Unlike other 
radios, the KX-series (and I believe the K series) Tx power out is set 
on the rig.


FInally, you want to bring up your ALC meter.   Then find an empty 
frequency, then click the tune button on WSJT-X.  Now adjust the audio 
TO THE RIG so that 4 SOLID bars are appearing on the ALC meter.   You 
can have a flickery 5th bar, but I don't.


Hope this helps.

Neil, KN3ILZ
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

On 07/22/2017 03:06 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Tom,

If the TX LED on the KX2 turns on, the KX2 is going into transmit.
Put a dummy load on the KX2 so you don't clutter up the airways.


  Dummy load being used.


Once you have that, the next step is to set the audio level correctly.
You have 2 controls to manipulate - the KX2 MIC GAIN and the Line Out 
setting for the soundcard in the computer.
You want to have a mid-range setting for the KX2 MIC Gain, so set that 
first, then go to the computer and make a trial adjustment of the LINE 
OUT (or Speaker) setting for the soundcard - about 50% is usually a 
good starting point.


Already done.



Then use your digital mode software to do a transmit.
Look at the KX2 ALC meter - you need to adjust the audio levels so you 
have 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering.


 While in transmit there is NO SIGNAL leaving the radio. NO power bars 
show. Turning the mic gain does nothing.



Tom




On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote:
I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT 
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but 
turn it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test 
PTT keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out 
of the radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT 
is grayed out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My 
CAT controls are set like yours are.


ARG!

I REALLY appreciate everyone's help and patiences so far.




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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Band Memory Erase

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

It is most likely coming up when you try to select the 12 meter band - 
because that one is closest to 25.000MHz.  Verify that band is 12 meters 
first.

Then do a Direct Frequency Entry to anywhere within that band.
After that, all should be well.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/22/2017 3:59 PM, Mark Tetlow wrote:

I entered a frequency (25.000mhz) for a quick jump and it now appears when I
step through the bands. Is there a way to erase this?

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[Elecraft] K3S Band Memory Erase

[Mark Tetlow]

I entered a frequency (25.000mhz) for a quick jump and it now appears when I
step through the bands. Is there a way to erase this?




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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

If the TX LED on the KX2 turns on, the KX2 is going into transmit.
Put a dummy load on the KX2 so you don't clutter up the airways.

Once you have that, the next step is to set the audio level correctly.
You have 2 controls to manipulate - the KX2 MIC GAIN and the Line Out 
setting for the soundcard in the computer.
You want to have a mid-range setting for the KX2 MIC Gain, so set that 
first, then go to the computer and make a trial adjustment of the LINE 
OUT (or Speaker) setting for the soundcard - about 50% is usually a good 
starting point.


Then use your digital mode software to do a transmit.
Look at the KX2 ALC meter - you need to adjust the audio levels so you 
have 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering.


Once you have achieved that condition, you should be ready to transmit 
for real.  Adjust the power with the KX2 power knob.
Ignore the internet (an possibly the software instructions) to adjust 
the power level by changing the audio level.  Those instructions are for 
other transceivers, the Elecraft gear controls power differently.  Set 
the audio level correctly as indicated in the Elecraft manual and use 
the power knob to adjust the output power.


On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote:
I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT 
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn 
it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT 
keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the 
radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT is grayed 
out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My CAT controls 
are set like yours are.


ARG!

I REALLY appreciate everyone's help and patiences so far.

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Speaking as someone who has run digital modes going back far enough to 
have used a physical teletype machine with an ST-6


I wouldn't bother with PTT.  Sure, it seems right, but unless you're 
trying to run AMTOR (which has an extremely short TX time), I'd just run 
VOX.  It works fine.


The audio signal from the soundcard, generated by the program is the PTT.

73 -- Lynn

On 7/22/2017 11:30 AM, Tommy wrote:
I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT 
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn 
it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT 
keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the 
radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT is grayed 
out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My CAT controls 
are set like yours are.

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

   I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT 
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn 
it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT 
keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the 
radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT is grayed 
out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My CAT controls 
are set like yours are.


ARG!

I REALLY appreciate everyone's help and patiences so far.

Tom - KB2SMS


On 07/22/2017 02:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote:
Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my 
reply as that's not the problem.


In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method 
set to "CAT" instead of "VOX"?


To clarify, the Port drop-down in the PTT Method portion of the Radio 
settings tab is only enabled when you select DTR or RTS.


If I select either of these and select COM7 for my KX2 cable I can 
successfully "Test CAT" but "Test PTT" does not key the radio.


If I select VOX "Test CAT" will work but "Test PTT" is greyed out (not 
an option.)


If I select CAT both "Test CAT" functions and "Test PTT" keys the radio.


My settings for CAT Control are:

Serial Port: COM7
Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 2
Handshake: None
Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank


73,

Tim
KA9EAK







On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 12:44 PM, Tommy > wrote:


Tim,

  My KX2 utility is not running. I unplugged the signalink USB
cable and replugged it in and the "Test cat" turns green. However,
when I hit that button it turns white then after a few seconds
turns green again but the radio does NOT key.

In my device manager I see a com3 and this shows up in WSJT-X but
when selected it still doesn't work.

This is insane. I'm receiving and decoding fine now, it's just the
transmit now that's my problem.


Tom




On 07/22/2017 01:09 PM, KA9EAK wrote:

Tom:

Yes, I am using the KX2 USB cable and it shows up on COM7 in
my PC and yes,
the 3.5mm plug is in the ACC jack on the radio.

I was re-reading the thread and noticed that earlier in the
thread KN3ILZ
outlined the steps to configure. Your response of only USB in
the Serial
Port drop-down indicates that WSJT-X doesn't see the KX2 USB
cable. I had
this happen to me until I realized that I still had the KX2
utility app
running. It had the com port. Once I shut that down the com
port was freed
and COM7 showed up in the Serial Port drop-down in WSJT-X. Is
the KX2
utility app still running on your PC?

On the File\Settings\Radio tab I have selected the rig as
Elecraft K3/KX3
the serial port as COM7 and my PTT Method is CAT, not VOX.

As KN3ILZ said, click the Test CAT button and if it turns
green it's
configured properly.

I have the jumpers and cables for the SignaLink USB to KX2 as
well. I've
just never used them. If this hasn't solved the problem I can
try it out
with my SignaLink USB when I get home.

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tim Boppre]

Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my reply as
that's not the problem.

In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method set to
"CAT" instead of "VOX"?

To clarify, the Port drop-down in the PTT Method portion of the Radio
settings tab is only enabled when you select DTR or RTS.

If I select either of these and select COM7 for my KX2 cable I can
successfully "Test CAT" but "Test PTT" does not key the radio.

If I select VOX "Test CAT" will work but "Test PTT" is greyed out (not an
option.)

If I select CAT both "Test CAT" functions and "Test PTT" keys the radio.


My settings for CAT Control are:

Serial Port: COM7
Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 2
Handshake: None
Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank


73,

Tim
KA9EAK







On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 12:44 PM, Tommy  wrote:

> Tim,
>
>   My KX2 utility is not running. I unplugged the signalink USB cable and
> replugged it in and the "Test cat" turns green. However, when I hit that
> button it turns white then after a few seconds turns green again but the
> radio does NOT key.
>
> In my device manager I see a com3 and this shows up in WSJT-X but when
> selected it still doesn't work.
>
> This is insane. I'm receiving and decoding fine now, it's just the
> transmit now that's my problem.
>
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
> On 07/22/2017 01:09 PM, KA9EAK wrote:
>
>> Tom:
>>
>> Yes, I am using the KX2 USB cable and it shows up on COM7 in my PC and
>> yes,
>> the 3.5mm plug is in the ACC jack on the radio.
>>
>> I was re-reading the thread and noticed that earlier in the thread KN3ILZ
>> outlined the steps to configure. Your response of only USB in the Serial
>> Port drop-down indicates that WSJT-X doesn't see the KX2 USB cable. I had
>> this happen to me until I realized that I still had the KX2 utility app
>> running. It had the com port. Once I shut that down the com port was freed
>> and COM7 showed up in the Serial Port drop-down in WSJT-X. Is the KX2
>> utility app still running on your PC?
>>
>> On the File\Settings\Radio tab I have selected the rig as Elecraft K3/KX3
>> the serial port as COM7 and my PTT Method is CAT, not VOX.
>>
>> As KN3ILZ said, click the Test CAT button and if it turns green it's
>> configured properly.
>>
>> I have the jumpers and cables for the SignaLink USB to KX2 as well. I've
>> just never used them. If this hasn't solved the problem I can try it out
>> with my SignaLink USB when I get home.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Tim
>> KA9EAK
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

[Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)]

Hi Eben,

Welcome to "Radio-land"

If that is normal is not for me to decide but...

I actually measured the power level of my KX3 in CW with 0.0 watt as set 
level.


It varies from band to band. On 50 MHz I found -18 dBm and on the HF 
bands between -20 and -30 dBm.


On 14 MHz I found -23 dBm as carrier level and the noise over the range 
from 3 to 18 MHz -50 dBm, dropping rapidly to -80 dBm on 20 MHz and above.


-23 dBm = 0.005 mW or in "S-units" S9+50 dB. Enough to drive a sensitive 
receiver nuts in close proximity. A good dummmy load to terminate the 
KX3 is always a good idea when "dry-land swimming" the radio.


73,
Peter - PA0PJE


Op 2017-07-21 om 22:47 schreef Eben Bruyns:

I'm a new ham and this is my first radio...

So far I've managed to make contact on 80m but it leaves a lot to be desired.

While messing around I tuned a portable receiver to the same frequency
as the kx3. I had the kx3 power set to 0 watts and keyed the mic. The
receiver produced qrm every time I did this.

Is this normal?


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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

Tim,

  My KX2 utility is not running. I unplugged the signalink USB cable 
and replugged it in and the "Test cat" turns green. However, when I hit 
that button it turns white then after a few seconds turns green again 
but the radio does NOT key.


In my device manager I see a com3 and this shows up in WSJT-X but when 
selected it still doesn't work.


This is insane. I'm receiving and decoding fine now, it's just the 
transmit now that's my problem.



Tom



On 07/22/2017 01:09 PM, KA9EAK wrote:

Tom:

Yes, I am using the KX2 USB cable and it shows up on COM7 in my PC and yes,
the 3.5mm plug is in the ACC jack on the radio.

I was re-reading the thread and noticed that earlier in the thread KN3ILZ
outlined the steps to configure. Your response of only USB in the Serial
Port drop-down indicates that WSJT-X doesn't see the KX2 USB cable. I had
this happen to me until I realized that I still had the KX2 utility app
running. It had the com port. Once I shut that down the com port was freed
and COM7 showed up in the Serial Port drop-down in WSJT-X. Is the KX2
utility app still running on your PC?

On the File\Settings\Radio tab I have selected the rig as Elecraft K3/KX3
the serial port as COM7 and my PTT Method is CAT, not VOX.

As KN3ILZ said, click the Test CAT button and if it turns green it's
configured properly.

I have the jumpers and cables for the SignaLink USB to KX2 as well. I've
just never used them. If this hasn't solved the problem I can try it out
with my SignaLink USB when I get home.

73,

Tim
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

Bob,

   I have the appropriate cables for the Signalink to radio. Everything 
is hooked up per instructions. I've even got my KXUSB cable connected 
and I'm only able to receive and decode. Transmitting is now my problem.


SO frustrating.

Tom


On 07/22/2017 01:26 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
The SignaLink is only handling audio.  You need a separate cable 
between the radio and computer for CAT control.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 7/22/2017 11:18 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hi Tim,

Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do 
you want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when I key the radio. 
I've tried seemingly everything so far to no avail.  I have the 2 
signalink cables in the right ports and no matter what options I try 
in rig control I get the error. I HAVE ordered one of those USB sound 
cards but this signalink should work. I AM receiving signals and 
decoding them. Are you using the KXUSB with your set up and if so, 
whick port on the KX2 is it in? Right now I've got mine in the acc. 
jack. Like I said, I'm trying everything with no luck.


Tom - KB2SMS


On 07/22/2017 11:00 AM, KA9EAK wrote:

Tom:

I just recently got FT8 going with my KX2. I also have a SignaLink 
USB but
chose not to haul it along for portable operation. I purchased a 
$6.49 USB

soundcard and it works great! If you are looking for a more portable
alternative I have the details of my configuration posted on my blog:
https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/ 

 



73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

The SignaLink is only handling audio.  You need a separate cable between 
the radio and computer for CAT control.


73

Bob, K4TAX


On 7/22/2017 11:18 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hi Tim,

Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you 
want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when I key the radio. I've 
tried seemingly everything so far to no avail.  I have the 2 signalink 
cables in the right ports and no matter what options I try in rig 
control I get the error. I HAVE ordered one of those USB sound cards 
but this signalink should work. I AM receiving signals and decoding 
them. Are you using the KXUSB with your set up and if so, whick port 
on the KX2 is it in? Right now I've got mine in the acc. jack. Like I 
said, I'm trying everything with no luck.


Tom - KB2SMS


On 07/22/2017 11:00 AM, KA9EAK wrote:

Tom:

I just recently got FT8 going with my KX2. I also have a SignaLink 
USB but
chose not to haul it along for portable operation. I purchased a 
$6.49 USB

soundcard and it works great! If you are looking for a more portable
alternative I have the details of my configuration posted on my blog:
https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/ 

 



73,

Tim
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[KA9EAK]

Tom:

Yes, I am using the KX2 USB cable and it shows up on COM7 in my PC and yes,
the 3.5mm plug is in the ACC jack on the radio.

I was re-reading the thread and noticed that earlier in the thread KN3ILZ
outlined the steps to configure. Your response of only USB in the Serial
Port drop-down indicates that WSJT-X doesn't see the KX2 USB cable. I had
this happen to me until I realized that I still had the KX2 utility app
running. It had the com port. Once I shut that down the com port was freed
and COM7 showed up in the Serial Port drop-down in WSJT-X. Is the KX2
utility app still running on your PC?

On the File\Settings\Radio tab I have selected the rig as Elecraft K3/KX3
the serial port as COM7 and my PTT Method is CAT, not VOX.

As KN3ILZ said, click the Test CAT button and if it turns green it's
configured properly.

I have the jumpers and cables for the SignaLink USB to KX2 as well. I've
just never used them. If this hasn't solved the problem I can try it out
with my SignaLink USB when I get home.

73,

Tim
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

Hi Tim,

Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you 
want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when I key the radio. I've 
tried seemingly everything so far to no avail.  I have the 2 signalink 
cables in the right ports and no matter what options I try in rig 
control I get the error. I HAVE ordered one of those USB sound cards but 
this signalink should work. I AM receiving signals and decoding them. 
Are you using the KXUSB with your set up and if so, whick port on the 
KX2 is it in? Right now I've got mine in the acc. jack. Like I said, I'm 
trying everything with no luck.


Tom - KB2SMS


On 07/22/2017 11:00 AM, KA9EAK wrote:

Tom:

I just recently got FT8 going with my KX2. I also have a SignaLink USB but
chose not to haul it along for portable operation. I purchased a $6.49 USB
soundcard and it works great! If you are looking for a more portable
alternative I have the details of my configuration posted on my blog:
https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/


73,

Tim
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[KA9EAK]

Tom:

I just recently got FT8 going with my KX2. I also have a SignaLink USB but
chose not to haul it along for portable operation. I purchased a $6.49 USB
soundcard and it works great! If you are looking for a more portable
alternative I have the details of my configuration posted on my blog: 
https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/

  

73,

Tim
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Re: [Elecraft] FS: KXFL3 Internal Dual-Passband Roofing Filter

[Chuck Milam, N9KY]

The KXFL3 is no longer available.  Thanks for your interest.

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On Wed, Jul 19, 2017 at 8:19 PM, Chuck Milam, N9KY  wrote:

> I have a KXFL3 Internal Dual-Passband Roofing Filter that is excess to my
> needs.
>
> I ordered the KXFL3 without realizing my recently-acquired KX3 already had
> the filter installed.  I only opened KXFL3  package to view the
> instructions, and then follow them just long enough to realize I already
> had the KXFL3 filter.  The KXFL3 antistatic bag remains sealed as shipped
> from Elecraft.
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> My mistake is your gain.  I'm asking $125 (new price is $149.95), shipping
> via USPS flat rate box is on me, PayPal preferred.  Contact me at the email
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

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Det Rick call and talk to Eric he will give you all of the answers you may have 
questions of.   He is a stand up guy and local business man.I have charged 
using either port, the need is about 14.2v for a good charge and low amps.   
Their charger works great and has APP on it.Scott AK6Q 

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> Has anyone disassembled a Bioennopower LiFePO4 pack yet? I recently asked 
> them if it was possible to charge via the power pole connector instead of 
> the normal charge port, and they said, "Yes, that's fine." 
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> This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables 
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[Tommy]

Hi Neil,

   Thanks for the info. I do have Dimension 4.


On 07/22/2017 01:08 AM, Neil Zampella wrote:

Tom,

You do not 'set up' auto sequencing and standard messages, the program 
does that.   All you need to do is enter your Callsign and GRID in the 
settings for the program.   You also need to make sure that you have a 
good time sync program as time is critical with JT65/JT9 and MOST 
critical with FT8.


A program like Dimension 4 will sync against the Bureau of Standards 
time server, or other servers that may be closer to you.I use the 
Naval Observatory time server myself to sync my laptop every 10 minutes.


Neil, KN3ILZ.


On 7/21/2017 2:43 PM, Tommy wrote:

Hi Rich and gang,

   I'm FINALLY making some progress here. I hooked up the KXUSB to 
the ACC. port on the KX2 and the speaker cable from the Signalink to 
the phone jack on the KX2 and I'm now seeing and decoding signals. 
I'm seeing my monitor data on PSKreporter as well. Hitting "tune" in 
WSJT keys the rig. Haven't tried sending a CW yet as I'm now trying 
to figure out how to set up the auto respond/generate std msgs. 
feature. The wide graph doesn't look right to me, looks "nasty". I 
see faint WIDE signals through horizontal lines from top to bottom.


Tom - KB2SMS




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