Wes,
You are asking about the limitations of the computer software
applications, particularly those providing virtual ports. So I don't
think a different radio will change things.
You might try Com0Com - have not used it, but I know it is different
than LP-Bridge.
I think your problem is with LP-Bridge, which buffers K2 information to
take the load off the K3 serial communication.
Yes, WSJT-X wants to have total control of the radio.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 6/11/2019 2:47 PM, Wes wrote:
Maybe the collective wisdom of this group has an answer not to be found
elsewhere.
Currently, I use DXBase for logging and an SDR-IQ running SpectraVue
software for a panadapter. These are "connected" to the K3S using
LPBridge for port sharing. This works well, and provides a clean
spectrum display with point-and-click and mouse wheel tuning, if
desired. I can also connect N1MM and AXTTY (a DXBase specific version of
MMTTY) via port sharing if necessary. I don't use skimmer, spots or any
of that other stuff.
Enter FT8, which for philosophical reasons I'm not fond of, but
pragmatism is forcing it on me. As best as I can determine, WSJT-X
(FT8) requires total hogging of the K3S com port. So to switch over I
have to close the other programs and start WSJT-X. This takes a little
time while DXBase updates its database. Going the other way takes even
more time while LPBridge creates the virtual ports before the other
programs start. Although I haven't tried it I believe there is a bridge
from WSJT-X to DXBase, which then gets frequency from WSJT-X.
So, the question is, is there a solution to this other than buying a
different radio?
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