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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Band Memory Erase

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,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Band Memory Erase

Fixed! Thx -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Band-Memory-Erase-tp7632643p7632651.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[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

[Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

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

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

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

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

The KXFL3 is no longer available. Thanks for your interest. --- Chuck Milam, N9KY n...@arrl.net 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

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

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:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

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

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