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

[Neil Zampella]

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

[Neil Zampella]

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.


73 de Brian/K3KO



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Re: [Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

[kevino z]

What would be very cool, Wayne, is for you to release the STL files so folks 
could buy the guys from you, but 3D print their own in the color they like, out 
of ABS or another material.
-Kevin (KK4YEL)

No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of 
electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

On Jul 21, 2017, at 22:37, Wayne Burdick 
> wrote:

Hi Luke,

This is normal. It has no effect on functionality.

When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a 
honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought:  Cool... we'll be able to 
tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :)  Maybe not yet in your case; 
still, I welcome you to the Order of the Golden Paddle.

I'd be interested in tapping your expertise if we use such materials in the 
future.

72,
Wayne
N6KR



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On Jul 21, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Luke via Elecraft 
> wrote:

I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my 
KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? 
I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded 
plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can be reduced 
through various methods (base material change, coatings, additives, etc). I 
could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If so, perhaps a 
different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of fading/yellowing 
due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty sharp... ;-)

Thanks!

Luke
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Re: [Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Luke,

This is normal. It has no effect on functionality. 

When the 3D printing vendor we use said the plastic would gradually acquire a 
honey-blonde hue when exposed to sunlight, I thought:  Cool... we'll be able to 
tell who's really using their rigs outdoors :)  Maybe not yet in your case; 
still, I welcome you to the Order of the Golden Paddle.

I'd be interested in tapping your expertise if we use such materials in the 
future. 

72,
Wayne
N6KR



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> On Jul 21, 2017, at 6:42 AM, Luke via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my 
> KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced 
> this? I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with 
> molded plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can 
> be reduced through various methods (base material change, coatings, 
> additives, etc). I could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If 
> so, perhaps a different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of 
> fading/yellowing due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty 
> sharp... ;-)
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Luke
> AD0KI
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[ktalbott]

TNX, nice to know!


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 Original message From: James Bennett  Date: 
7/21/17  12:23 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: Detrick Merz  Cc: 
Elecraft Reflector Reflector  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 
OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown? 
There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using either 
Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the cables and 
was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use which ever is 
convenient for you.

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA






> On Jul 21, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Detrick Merz  wrote:
> 
> 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."
> 
> This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables
> connected inside?
> 
> -detrick
> KI4STU
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM

[K9MA]

I was able to get N1MM to work with the KX3 selection with my Windows 7 
desktop, but not with my older Windows 7 netbook.  That's still a 
mystery.  The KX2 utility worked fine on the netbook, but N1MM wouldn't 
communicate with the KX2 at all.


73,

Scott  K9MA


On 7/20/2017 12:09, Don Wilhelm wrote:

Ronnie,

Select the KX3 or if that is not present, select K3.
Note, no hyphens in Elecraft model numbers, it is "KX2" and not "KX-2".

Perhaps N1MM will offer a specific KX2 selection in the future. That 
is not something that Elecraft can add.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/20/2017 1:04 PM, w5...@comcast.net wrote:
I decided to purchase a small laptop to use on vacation with my KX2 
for both logging and rig control. I like N1MM and discovered this 
morning that the KX-2 is not in the selections of Elecraft products 
within n1mm


why is this? I can use just about any program for logging, but what 
program out there will actually run the KX-2?


hep me out here folks

Ronnie
W5SUM
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Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

[Dave Fugleberg]

Welcome to ham radio, Eben!
As others have said, it's pretty normal to hear your transmitter on a
receiver that's right next to it, even with the power turned way down.
About your difficult making contacts on 80m... Your antenna system (type of
antenna, height, feedline ), mode, and time of day are all going to have a
big influence. Can you elaborate on those?
On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 5:06 PM Fred Jensen  wrote:

> Welcome to the hobby Eben! To your question first: I'm not sure what you
> mean by "produced QRM," but if you mean audio feedback [various
> squeals], yes, I'd expect that a receiver close to the KX3 is going to
> hear it even with the power at zero.
>
> Regarding difficulty in making contact(s)on 80, what are you using for
> an antenna?  How are you feeding power to it?
>
> 73,
>
> Fred ("Skip") K6DGW
> Sparks NV USA
> Washoe County DM09dn
>
> On 7/21/2017 1:47 PM, Eben Bruyns wrote:
> > 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] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

[Fred Jensen]

Welcome to the hobby Eben! To your question first: I'm not sure what you 
mean by "produced QRM," but if you mean audio feedback [various 
squeals], yes, I'd expect that a receiver close to the KX3 is going to 
hear it even with the power at zero.


Regarding difficulty in making contact(s)on 80, what are you using for 
an antenna?  How are you feeding power to it?


73,

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

On 7/21/2017 1:47 PM, Eben Bruyns wrote:

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] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[ktalbott]

I agree Kev. My bienno has powerpole for load, coaxial for charge (12.6 vdc). I 
don't think the coaxial should/could be used for load.Ken ke4rg


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 Date: 7/21/17  2:31 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: James Bennett 
 Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector  
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown? 
I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe
simple enough to check with an ohmmeter but here's what I see on their site
for this battery:

Charge Connector: DC Plug
Discharge Connector:  Anderson Powerpole

This tells me each connector has a different purpose. In fact, considering
the electronics built into their batteries and the individual cells it kind
of makes sense to me that one cable is a gozinta and the other's a gozouta.
I've always charged with the barrel and discharged with the power poles.

73,
Kev K4VD


On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 12:23 PM, James Bennett  wrote:

> There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using
> either Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the
> cables and was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use
> which ever is convenient for you.
>
> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
> Folsom, CA
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 21, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Detrick Merz  wrote:
> >
> > 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."
> >
> > This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the
> cables
> > connected inside?
> >
> > -detrick
> > KI4STU
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[Elecraft] Want to Buy Working Used K2

[KG4BYN- Ben Harold]

As many of you know, I've been slammed with cancer since 2014 (they gave 
me a week to live). After surgery in 2015, it returned to another area.  
I've been undergoing dreadful and sickening chemotherapy since then, 
with bi-weekly treatments. Toss in a whopping diagnosed case of PTSD 
(from months of hospitalization and cancer-related issues) and you come 
pretty close to going bonkers. Due to my situation (I can't assemble or 
repair anything. I can't even solder a coax connector, anymore)._I'm 
looking for a WORKING used QRP model k2_, with the SSB add-on (kenwood 
mike), as well as automatic antenna tuner, and noise blanker. 
/_Important: let me say this, amateur radio is *THE* only thing that 
gives me any pleasure and occupies my mind._/  We have an extremely 
fixed/limited budget and the usual expenses (no credit cards or loans).  
My XYL's and my only expenses are those we live off of, SO it gets 
pretty bleak. My budget for this CAN'T be over 450 dollars (including 
shipping).  I won't have my "old man's s.s. retirement check until 
August 3 (about a couple of weeks away), but I wanted to get the word 
out. I'd really prefer a "somewhat" high serial number and upgrades (but 
who wouldn't?). Even keeping your eyes open for a dusty one on a shelf 
(that works well) would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and eBay is OUT!  If 
you're able to offer assistance, I'm kg4...@comcast.net, you may also 
request my home phone number, privately. /_I realize that i AM asking 
for a BREAK, here!_/  But with all I've been through and going through, 
believe me, I could definitely*use* a break.  I really need your 
assistance, please, and thank you for your consideration.

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

[Don Wilhelm]

Eben,

I have not tried it, but I suspect that is normal with a receiver tuned 
to the same frequency and its antenna close to the KX3.
The KX3 is an SDR which means that it is using an internal oscillator 
tuned to the signal frequency.  That internal oscillator could be heard 
by a nearby receiver.


If you want to hear your own signal, work the KX3 into a dummy load at 
some medium power level and place the antenna for your monitoring 
receiver in whatever proximity to the dummy load that will give you an 
S-9 signal on that receiver - do not overdrive the receiver, or it may 
make 'funny noises'.


Keep trying to make contacts.  At this point in the sunspot cycle, 
propagation is poor on the higher frequency ham bands and 80 or 160 
meters are normally not very good for daytime contacts.  Try 40 meters 
during the day and early evening, and 80 meters after dark.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/21/2017 4:47 PM, Eben Bruyns wrote:

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.

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

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

I would expect 0 watts to be zero watts for all practical purposes.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to find out that 0 watts was very close 
to, but not exactly 0.


... and if your receiver is any good at all, picking up a signal that is 
for all practical purposes zero within 100 meters is kind of expected.


If you want to practice with the radio, get a 50 ohm dummy load.  Even 
that is likely to be heard on your other receiver.


73, and welcome to the hobby!

-- Lynn

On 7/21/2017 1:47 PM, Eben Bruyns wrote:

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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[Elecraft] Kx3 rfi when power set to 0watt

[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?

-- 
Regards,

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

[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

[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
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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

[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

[Tommy]

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] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[James Bennett]

Yep, I am sure. Ive charged mine with both (not at the same time). And I 
exchanged email with them about it. They are one in the same. 

> On Jul 21, 2017, at 11:31 AM, Kevin der Kinderen  wrote:
> 
> I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe 
> simple enough to check with an ohmmeter but here's what I see on their site 
> for this battery:
> 
> Charge Connector: DC Plug
> Discharge Connector:  Anderson Powerpole
> 
> This tells me each connector has a different purpose. In fact, considering 
> the electronics built into their batteries and the individual cells it kind 
> of makes sense to me that one cable is a gozinta and the other's a gozouta. 
> I've always charged with the barrel and discharged with the power poles.
> 
> 73,
> Kev K4VD
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 12:23 PM, James Bennett  wrote:
>> There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using either 
>> Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the cables 
>> and was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use which ever 
>> is convenient for you.
>> 
>> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
>> Folsom, CA
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> > On Jul 21, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Detrick Merz  wrote:
>> >
>> > 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."
>> >
>> > This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables
>> > connected inside?
>> >
>> > -detrick
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[Kevin der Kinderen]

I don't know... are you sure the cables just connect in parallel? Maybe
simple enough to check with an ohmmeter but here's what I see on their site
for this battery:

Charge Connector: DC Plug
Discharge Connector:  Anderson Powerpole

This tells me each connector has a different purpose. In fact, considering
the electronics built into their batteries and the individual cells it kind
of makes sense to me that one cable is a gozinta and the other's a gozouta.
I've always charged with the barrel and discharged with the power poles.

73,
Kev K4VD


On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 12:23 PM, James Bennett  wrote:

> There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using
> either Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the
> cables and was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use
> which ever is convenient for you.
>
> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
> Folsom, CA
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 21, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Detrick Merz  wrote:
> >
> > 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."
> >
> > This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the
> cables
> > connected inside?
> >
> > -detrick
> > KI4STU
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[Elecraft] using the KX2 as a remote control head for K3

[Matt NQ6N]

I seem to recall this being discussed with the KX3, but I haven't been able
to find the relevant discussion.

I'm curious if the KX2 can be used to control the K3 remotely in the same
way that a K3 can be used to do so.  Any tips or links to help me figure
this out would be much appreciated.

I am using RCForb connected to the K3 in the shack, but also have an RRC
remote unit and would consider any other options.

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

[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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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] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[James Bennett]

There are two sets of cables so that the user has the option of using either 
Power Poles, or their 110-220 volt charger. I asked them about the cables and 
was told they are simply connected in parallel. You can use which ever is 
convenient for you.

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA






> On Jul 21, 2017, at 8:59 AM, Detrick Merz  wrote:
> 
> 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."
> 
> This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables
> connected inside?
> 
> -detrick
> KI4STU
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[Clay Autery]

What battery do you have?

Mine has + and - Batt terminals... that's it.

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On 7/21/2017 10:59 AM, Detrick Merz wrote:
> 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."
>
> This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables
> connected inside?
>
> -detrick
> KI4STU

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[Elecraft] OT: Bioennopower LiFePO4 teardown?

[Detrick Merz]

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."

This left me curious: why the second port for charging? How are the cables
connected inside?

-detrick
KI4STU
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Re: [Elecraft] Trying to get on FT-8 with my KX2

[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

[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

[Neil Zampella]

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.


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

[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,
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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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[Elecraft] UV Discoloration of KXPD2

[Luke via Elecraft]

I had my KX2 sitting near a window for a couple of weeks and then noticed my 
KXPD2 had discolored quite a bit from the UV. Has anyone else experienced this? 
I'm a Product Test Technician for a company that deals primarily with molded 
plastics, and UV degradation is a problem we see frequently, but can be reduced 
through various methods (base material change, coatings, additives, etc). I 
could be wrong but it appears the KXPD2 is 3D printed? If so, perhaps a 
different variety/color of resin might reduce the amount of fading/yellowing 
due to sunlight. I think a black KXPD2 would look pretty sharp... ;-)

Thanks!

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

[Tommy]

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

[Tommy]

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

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

[Luke via Elecraft]

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

[Neil Zampella]

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

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

[John AE5X]

I hope the KX4 will be a digital-friendly KX2. Similar in size and form-factor 
as the KX2 but with digital in/outputs & CAT via RJ45 (similar to Flex 
600-series' DAX) for those who choose to use it as such; same LCD display as 
the KX2. 

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

[Tommy]

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

[kevino z]

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

[Tommy]

   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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