Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Rick, Thanks for the post. I don't need real time "time" for things these days...if I do, I turn to an RTOS...but I am naive in this area. Since reconfiguring my Windows time specs, including not using the windows.time server, I have not seen a time offset exceeding 0.5s...in fact, the highest I

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Rich, You WANT to change what Windows does because a generation ago, to allow their server software to function, they increased the error gap in the NTP system.  It allows WAY too much drift and they've never cleaned that up (because most users don't care). I use and suggest Meinberg; which

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

On 2020-12-01 12:13:-0800, Jim Brown wrote: >On 12/1/2020 6:01 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote: >>What is the sync time tolerance? > >1 sec is OK, 2 sec will lose a lot of QSOs. I've used this free app for ten >years. Painless to install, runs in the background. > http://www.timesynctool.com/ > >73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

On 12/1/2020 6:01 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote: What is the sync time tolerance? 1 sec is OK, 2 sec will lose a lot of QSOs. I've used this free app for ten years. Painless to install, runs in the background. http://www.timesynctool.com/ 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

The one question I didn't see asked was you have the rig in DATA-A mode, right? Neil, KN3ILZ On 12/1/2020 7:04 AM, Mark Moeller wrote: I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help. My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB Sound Card, Mic &

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I recall reading from previous postings that the KX's have protection from too big an audio input. Perhaps best to start at zero level from the PC and work up. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 01/12/2020 12:18, Andy Durbin wrote: > You said you receive FT8 signals fine. If that means you are

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Mike, Thanks for the kind words. It is much appreciated. 73, Joe, KO8V > On Dec 1, 2020, at 10:08, Mike Morrow wrote: > > The guidance Joe gives is coherent and complete and a great contribution for > interested parties. . > > It takes a lot of work to get a ham radio and a jumble of

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

You said you receive FT8 signals fine. If that means you are decoding then time sync is not likely to be the cause of you problem. If decoding ok your time error can be easily assessed by looking at the average time error of the signals you decode. Almost any computer is capable of

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

The guidance Joe gives is coherent and complete and a great contribution for interested parties. . It takes a lot of work to get a ham radio and a jumble of external gimmicks to do all the work of making ham QSOs...if one very generously credits FT8 as a QSO! :-) Mike / KK5F -Original

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

These are the steps I usually go through: 1. Ensure PC has an accurate time source. Verify against something like https://time.gov . If the website updates its seconds at the same time as your system from a visual perspective, then you're close enough. 2. If you are using

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

On 2020-12-01 08:12:-0500, Hank via Elecraft wrote: >Do you have a time correction program running on your PC like Dimension 4? If >not you will make very few if any contacts. The transmissions between stations >have to be synced. > >Hank >K4HYJ What is the sync time tolerance? For example,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Do you have a time correction program running on your PC like Dimension 4? If not you will make very few if any contacts. The transmissions between stations have to be synced. Hank K4HYJ > On Dec 1, 2020, at 8:05 AM, Mark Moeller wrote: > > I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help. My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB Sound Card, Mic & Phone cables. I am receiving FT8 signals fine, but cannot make contact with anyone else. Note that I make CW contacts with no issue, so

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

When I built an interface using one of the $5 sound USB dongles, I had to insert a pad to avoid overdriving the microphone input of the dongle. I have 1K across the input to the dongle and 47K in series with the input. See Fred Cady's (NE7X RIP) KX3 book pages 119-120 for details. Note that

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I use a "Sound Blaster" USB card.  $40 works with W10 and Linux. https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1290/dp/B0044DEDC0?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=B0044DEDC0 73, steve WB3LGC On 5/22/19 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: I've tried to use

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I've been doing digimodes for about two years now, and worked with Windows' flagship product for much longer than that. In short, this isn't my first rodeo. At some point, it's time to just stop fiddling and get on the air with what works. I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Rich, I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever.   The only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the sound card settings in WSJT-X.   That stopped when I plugged the dongle into a powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop. Neil, KN3ILZ On

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my sanity. The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on my desk and one in my go-bag. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB cable. Neil,

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Thanks for the amplification of what was meant. I should probably keep my big mouth shut more often. On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:33 PM Gwen Patton wrote: > I don't think Chris was asking for FT8 to be incorporated into the radio, > Rich. I think he was just asking about how to configure his KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I don't think Chris was asking for FT8 to be incorporated into the radio, Rich. I think he was just asking about how to configure his KX2 to transmit and receive FT8 with his Asus computer, and maybe a data mode setting for FT8 specifically...though it's not necessary, as the DATA A is perfectly

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

No nudging needed. It’ll never happen. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ideas-for-an-FT8-Radio-td7647539.html On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 22:02 Chris Bull wrote: > Hello Group. I am a fairly new Elecraft and KX2 user. Long story short > would any KX2 geniuses be willing to share their radio

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Hello Group. I am a fairly new Elecraft and KX2 user. Long story short would any KX2 geniuses be willing to share their radio settings for FT8 with me. I am using WSJT-X and understand setting and operation of it with my 7300. I just need help with KX2 radio settings. I am setting up a small