subject:"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 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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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 - 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

2017-07-22 Thread 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


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

2017-07-22 Thread 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




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] 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 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

2017-07-22 Thread 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

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,

Tim
KA9EAK

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

2017-07-22 Thread 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] 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 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] 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:
The SignaLink is only handling audio. You need a separate cable
between the radio and computer for CAT control.

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

2017-07-22 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX

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

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

73,

Tim
KA9EAK
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-22 Thread 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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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

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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

2017-07-22 Thread 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] 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 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.


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


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.


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

Actually, the rig control when using the KXUSB cable provides frequency 
changes, as well as PTT  and split control.


As far as the 'blank frequency list' .. all you need to do is RIGHT 
CLICK in the frequency, and select RESET from the menu, the program will 
then populate the list.   When using WSJT-X and JT-Alert it logs to most 
every local logging program like DXKeeper, or Log4OM, or online like eQSL.


FWIW why do you need to use a 'virtual' port with the K3 ??

Neil, KN3ILZ


On 7/21/2017 9:25 AM, brian wrote:
Rig control with WSJT is over rated. The only functionality I am aware 
of is one click band change.  I suppose if you uses its logging 
capability, it would put the freq in there.   However, the frequency 
is the same for all QSO's within a band.


The present release for FT8 only has a blank frequency list.
So one doesn't even get that functionality.

I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It 
only works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging 
program window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with 
FT8 makes this more of a pain.


The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about 
workarounds others have found.


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

2017-07-21 Thread Richard Ferch

I configure WSJT-X to use DXLab Suite's Commander for rig control.
Commander works fine through LP-Bridge.

73,
Rich VE3KI

On 7/21/2017 6:25 AM, brian wrote:
> ...
>
> I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It
only
> works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
> So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging program
> window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with FT8 makes
this
> more of a pain.
>
> The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about
> workarounds others have found.
>
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Fred Jensen

Not that I've ever been able to find unless more "stuff" and wires for 
your wireless is good for you.


73,

Fred ("Skip") K6DGW
Sparks NV USA
Washoe County DM09dn

On 7/21/2017 6:20 AM, Luke via Elecraft wrote:

Just out of curiosity, is there an advantage to using a Signalink with your KX2?


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

2017-07-21 Thread Wes Stewart


Agree.  It won't work for me either using LPBridge.

Wes  N7WS


On 7/21/2017 6:25 AM, brian wrote:

...

I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It only 
works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging program 
window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with FT8 makes this 
more of a pain.


The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about 
workarounds others have found.


73 de Brian/K3KO


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


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



On 07/21/2017 10:12 AM, Richard Ferch wrote:

The SignaLink has nothing to do with rig control. All it is is a
single-channel sound card, plus an external VOX circuit to generate PTT.
You don't need the VOX circuit with elecraft rigs, their own VOX works fine
in digital modes, so all you are getting from the SignaLink is the sound
card. You can get better sound cards for less, but if you already have a
SignaLink, you can use it as your sound card.

What you need for rig control is a serial port connection to the rig's
serial control port. The KXUSB is your best bet, or if you already have a
serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter, you can use a KXSER between the
serial port and the KX2.

In WSJT-X, for PTT you can simply use VOX, which does not require rig
control, or if you have rig control working, you can have the rig control
do the PTT. Apart from that, what rig control really gives you is frequency
control. In addition to giving you instant band changes and avoiding
logging contacts on the wrong band, rig control also enables WSJT-X's Split
capability, which tunes the rig's dial frequency automatically in order to
keep the audio tones you are using between 1500 Hz and 2000 Hz. This helps
avoid transmitting spurious signals created by audio harmonics, and it
ensures that the transmitted power does not drop off towards the edges of
the receiver bandpass.

Rig control is certainly worthwhile, but it needs something separate from
the SignaLink.

73,
Rich VE3KI

KB2SMS wrote:


Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and bought
the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port apparently.
WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no other choices.

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

2017-07-21 Thread kevino z

Rig control enables split mode which is important. As was stated, you need to 
go into the device manager, ports, and see what comm port it is, and verify you 
have the correct one, baud, etc into the software.
-Kevin (KK4YEL)

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The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, 
while the stupid ones are full of confidence.

On Jul 21, 2017, at 11:52, Richard Ferch 
> wrote:

The SignaLink has nothing to do with rig control. All it is is a
single-channel sound card, plus an external VOX circuit to generate PTT.
You don't need the VOX circuit with elecraft rigs, their own VOX works fine
in digital modes, so all you are getting from the SignaLink is the sound
card. You can get better sound cards for less, but if you already have a
SignaLink, you can use it as your sound card.

What you need for rig control is a serial port connection to the rig's
serial control port. The KXUSB is your best bet, or if you already have a
serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter, you can use a KXSER between the
serial port and the KX2.

In WSJT-X, for PTT you can simply use VOX, which does not require rig
control, or if you have rig control working, you can have the rig control
do the PTT. Apart from that, what rig control really gives you is frequency
control. In addition to giving you instant band changes and avoiding
logging contacts on the wrong band, rig control also enables WSJT-X's Split
capability, which tunes the rig's dial frequency automatically in order to
keep the audio tones you are using between 1500 Hz and 2000 Hz. This helps
avoid transmitting spurious signals created by audio harmonics, and it
ensures that the transmitted power does not drop off towards the edges of
the receiver bandpass.

Rig control is certainly worthwhile, but it needs something separate from
the SignaLink.

73,
Rich VE3KI

KB2SMS wrote:

Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and bought
the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port apparently.
WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no other choices.
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Richard Ferch

The SignaLink has nothing to do with rig control. All it is is a
single-channel sound card, plus an external VOX circuit to generate PTT.
You don't need the VOX circuit with elecraft rigs, their own VOX works fine
in digital modes, so all you are getting from the SignaLink is the sound
card. You can get better sound cards for less, but if you already have a
SignaLink, you can use it as your sound card.

What you need for rig control is a serial port connection to the rig's
serial control port. The KXUSB is your best bet, or if you already have a
serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter, you can use a KXSER between the
serial port and the KX2.

In WSJT-X, for PTT you can simply use VOX, which does not require rig
control, or if you have rig control working, you can have the rig control
do the PTT. Apart from that, what rig control really gives you is frequency
control. In addition to giving you instant band changes and avoiding
logging contacts on the wrong band, rig control also enables WSJT-X's Split
capability, which tunes the rig's dial frequency automatically in order to
keep the audio tones you are using between 1500 Hz and 2000 Hz. This helps
avoid transmitting spurious signals created by audio harmonics, and it
ensures that the transmitted power does not drop off towards the edges of
the receiver bandpass.

Rig control is certainly worthwhile, but it needs something separate from
the SignaLink.

73,
Rich VE3KI

KB2SMS wrote:

> Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and bought
> the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port apparently.
> WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no other choices.
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Seb

I suggest you take some time to read the WSJTX documentation: 
http://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html#INTRO 

Here is a snippet which describes the main reason you should be using rig 
control:

Split Operation: Significant advantages result from using Split mode (separate 
VFOs for Rx and Tx) if your radio supports it. If it does not, WSJT-X can 
emulate such behavior. Either method will result in a cleaner transmitted 
signal, by keeping the Tx audio always in the range 1500 to 2000 Hz so that 
audio harmonics cannot pass through the Tx sideband filter. Select Rig to use 
the radio’s Split mode, or Fake It to have WSJT-X adjust the VFO frequency as 
needed, when T/R switching occurs. Choose None if you do not wish to use split 
operation.
The frequency list is blank by default.  You need to first select your region 
in File, Settings, IARU Region.  That will populate the frequency list with 
suggested frequencies.  You are free to edit them as well.

I also was never able to get it to work reliably with LPBridge, but since I 
switched over to com0com along with Win4K3Suite it has been a pleasure to use.

73 de Sebastian, W4AS

> On Jul 21, 2017, at 9:25 AM, brian  wrote:
> 
> Rig control with WSJT is over rated. The only functionality I am aware of is 
> one click band change.  I suppose if you uses its logging capability, it 
> would put the freq in there.   However, the frequency is the same for all 
> QSO's within a band.
> 
> The present release for FT8 only has a blank frequency list.
> So one doesn't even get that functionality.
> 
> I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It only 
> works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
> So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging program 
> window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with FT8 makes this 
> more of a pain.
> 
> The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about 
> workarounds others have found.
> 
> 73 de Brian/K3KO
> 

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


Tom,

the Signalink should have a COM port assigned against it.   I'm assuming 
you're using Windows, if so, go into the Device Manager, and check to 
see if there are any PORTs listed. I suspect it doesn't show one.
I also assume that you have the Signalink selected as the Sound Card 
under Audio.  If you can't see it there, then you may be out of luck 
with the Signalink, unless there are drivers you haven't installed.


Try this.Turn off all system sounds & JT-Alert sounds (if you have 
it installed) and using stereo cables and the KUSB cable, connect right 
to the computer, using the computer's soundcard.


Then set WSJT-X as I listed below, and make sure the audio shows the 
computer soundcard's mike as input and speakers as output.


If it works that way, then the issue is with the Signalink.

Neil, KN3ILZ



On 7/21/2017 9:25 AM, Tommy wrote:
Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and 
bought the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port 
apparently. WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no 
other choices.


Tom



On 07/21/2017 09:14 AM, 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] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX

I use the logging feature in WSJT-X.  It does record the frequency and 
signal reports in FT-8 mode as well as others.  From this I export the 
ADIF file to my logging program and upload to LOTW.


The issue I've encountered it that the ADIF Standard does not have the 
FT-8 mode.  Thus it is not correctly identified in either QRZ.COM log or 
LOTW.Until the ADIF Standard is updated, we seem to be stuck.  The 
standards committee has been alerted to the needs.


Here are a few lines of my log from WSJT-X.  Looks like all the data 
needed is present.   As you can see from my log, the frequency is not 
"standard" with the band but the real frequency is recorded.


The sequence is:  Date, time on, time off, call, grid, frequency, mode, 
sig sent, sig received, power, mode, sent and received signal reports.


2017-07-21,01:05:45,2017-07-21,01:06:45,J69DS,FK94,10.137293,FT8,-10,-16,50,FT8 
Sent: -10  Rcvd: -16,
2017-07-21,01:10:45,2017-07-21,01:11:45,ON8KW,JO20,10.138000,FT8,-01,+02,50,FT8 
Sent: -01  Rcvd: +02,
2017-07-21,01:14:30,2017-07-21,01:15:27,VA3MJR,FN03,10.137850,FT8,-06,-02,50,FT8 
Sent: -06  Rcvd: -02,
2017-07-21,01:15:45,2017-07-21,01:17:15,W7AH,DM42,10.137898,FT8,+04,-01,50,FT8 
Sent: +04  Rcvd: -01,
2017-07-21,01:19:00,2017-07-21,01:20:00,W6GMT,EN37,10.137604,FT8,+00,-04,50,FT8 
Sent: +00  Rcvd: -04,


73
Bob, K4TAX


On 7/21/2017 8:25 AM, brian wrote:
Rig control with WSJT is over rated. The only functionality I am aware 
of is one click band change.  I suppose if you uses its logging 
capability, it would put the freq in there.   However, the frequency 
is the same for all QSO's within a band.


The present release for FT8 only has a blank frequency list.
So one doesn't even get that functionality.

I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It 
only works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging 
program window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with 
FT8 makes this more of a pain.


The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about 
workarounds others have found.


73 de Brian/K3KO



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

Well I have a Signalink and the appropriate cables for the KX2. This 
should work. It seems to be a com port issue and I can't change the 
setting within WSJT-X for some reason.  My laptop has only a speaker jack.


Tom



On 07/21/2017 09:20 AM, Luke via Elecraft wrote:

Just out of curiosity, is there an advantage to using a Signalink with your 
KX2? I simply use the KX3-PCKT cables to pass the audio in/out directly to my 
laptop without any other interface. Granted, it doesn't allow me rig control 
from the computer, but I can easily change bands on the radio manually. While 
it's not as full-featured as having complete rig control, it at least saves me 
the headache of a second device, and rig communication problems :)

Hope to see you on FT8 soon!

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

Thanks for the info. I'm using a Signalink because I have one and bought 
the appropriate cable for it. My issue is with the com port apparently. 
WSJT-X won't let me select one, it just says "USB" with no other choices.


Tom



On 07/21/2017 09:14 AM, 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] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread brian

Rig control with WSJT is over rated. The only functionality I am aware 
of is one click band change.  I suppose if you uses its logging 
capability, it would put the freq in there.   However, the frequency is 
the same for all QSO's within a band.


The present release for FT8 only has a blank frequency list.
So one doesn't even get that functionality.

I never got WSJT to work over a LPBRIDGE virtual port with the K3.  It 
only works via a direct connect port.  WSPR has the same problem.
So I do without the above and manually log QSO's in the logging program 
window.  With JT65 that was fine.  The higher QSO rate with FT8 makes 
this more of a pain.


The above simply reflects my experience.  I'd be happy to hear about 
workarounds others have found.


73 de Brian/K3KO


On 7/21/2017 12:55 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Tom,

You must define to Hamlib which COM port has been assigned to that USB
to serial adapter.  Just saying USB is insufficient - Hamlib only knows
COM Port numbers.

If you did not see which COM port was assigned by your computer when you
plugged in the USB to serial adapter, open Device manager and expand the
PORTS entry.  If the assigned COM port is not obvious, unplug it and see
which COM port goes away.  Then plug it back in and see whhich COM port
is added.
Put that COM port number into Hamlib.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/21/2017 8:41 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hi Kevin,

   Sorry about that, Windows 8.1. USB is selected for serial port.

Tom



On 07/21/2017 08:19 AM, kevino z wrote:

Have you tried using FLrig? I use FLrig with my KX2 and KX3, then
FLdigi talks to FLrig.
Also, make sure your comm port is the right one. I assume you’re on
windows, but you didn’t mention. So, which OS are you on?
-Kevin (KK4YEL)


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On Jul 21, 2017, at 08:10, 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] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2


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] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

2017-07-21 Thread Don Wilhelm


Tom,

You must define to Hamlib which COM port has been assigned to that USB 
to serial adapter.  Just saying USB is insufficient - Hamlib only knows 
COM Port numbers.


If you did not see which COM port was assigned by your computer when you 
plugged in the USB to serial adapter, open Device manager and expand the 
PORTS entry.  If the assigned COM port is not obvious, unplug it and see 
which COM port goes away.  Then plug it back in and see whhich COM port 
is added.

Put that COM port number into Hamlib.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/21/2017 8:41 AM, Tommy wrote:

Hi Kevin,

   Sorry about that, Windows 8.1. USB is selected for serial port.

Tom



On 07/21/2017 08:19 AM, kevino z wrote:
Have you tried using FLrig? I use FLrig with my KX2 and KX3, then 
FLdigi talks to FLrig.
Also, make sure your comm port is the right one. I assume you’re on 
windows, but you didn’t mention. So, which OS are you on?

-Kevin (KK4YEL)


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On Jul 21, 2017, at 08:10, 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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