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

See below .. On 7/22/2017 5:58 PM, Bjorn Pehrson wrote: Neil, Two newbie questions regarding your item 3 below, the two 2.5mm cables: - My USB audio fob has 3.5mm female contacts, so I need 3.5 mm male contacts in that end - Where to hook up the other ends? In the KX3 I suppose, but both

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

Tom: I just hooked up my SignaLink USB and it works fine and just completed an FT8 QSO with K7TN as a test. The radio control settings (File\Settings\Radio tab) are the same as they were with the USB soundcard as nothing would have caused this to change. The audio settings did change

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

Tom, Rather than trying to work with FT-8, you might want to initially try Fldigi - I think it may be easier, and if that works, then the trouble finger points to the software for FT-8. Take all the information we have given you about setting audio levels - they should be the same (or

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

Tim and all, The COM7 is the port that your particular computer has assigned to the KXUSB cable's USB to serial adapter. Everyone else will have to discover which COM port is assigned to their cable. It should be briefly displayed on a Windows computer near the clock when it is plugged in

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

If Tommy is using a SignaLink, he will also have to set the transmit and receive level pots on the SignaLink. I have always set mine fully clockwise -- full on. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/22/17 at 1:38 PM, ne...@techie.com (Neil Zampella) wrote: Now you say you're not transmitting. What is the MIC

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

Tom, Sorry you are having so much trouble. There is likely something that you are not relating to us because you have not discovered it yet. Do you have the KX2 set to DATA A mode? PSK D and FSK D do not respond to audio input. Do you have the jumpers in the SignaLink set correctly? See

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

OK ... see below On 7/22/2017 2:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote: Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my reply as that's not the problem. In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method set to "CAT" instead of "VOX"? Good .. To clarify, the Port

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

On 07/22/2017 03:06 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tom, If the TX LED on the KX2 turns on, the KX2 is going into transmit. Put a dummy load on the KX2 so you don't clutter up the airways. Dummy load being used. Once you have that, the next step is to set the audio level correctly. You have

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

Tom, If the TX LED on the KX2 turns on, the KX2 is going into transmit. Put a dummy load on the KX2 so you don't clutter up the airways. Once you have that, the next step is to set the audio level correctly. You have 2 controls to manipulate - the KX2 MIC GAIN and the Line Out setting for the

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

Speaking as someone who has run digital modes going back far enough to have used a physical teletype machine with an ST-6 I wouldn't bother with PTT. Sure, it seems right, but unless you're trying to run AMTOR (which has an extremely short TX time), I'd just run VOX. It works fine.

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

I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the radio.

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

Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my reply as that's not the problem. In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method set to "CAT" instead of "VOX"? To clarify, the Port drop-down in the PTT Method portion of the Radio settings tab is only enabled

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

Tim, My KX2 utility is not running. I unplugged the signalink USB cable and replugged it in and the "Test cat" turns green. However, when I hit that button it turns white then after a few seconds turns green again but the radio does NOT key. In my device manager I see a com3 and this

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

Bob, I have the appropriate cables for the Signalink to radio. Everything is hooked up per instructions. I've even got my KXUSB cable connected and I'm only able to receive and decode. Transmitting is now my problem. SO frustrating. Tom On 07/22/2017 01:26 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:

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

The SignaLink is only handling audio. You need a separate cable between the radio and computer for CAT control. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 7/22/2017 11:18 AM, Tommy wrote: Hi Tim, Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when

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

Tom: Yes, I am using the KX2 USB cable and it shows up on COM7 in my PC and yes, the 3.5mm plug is in the ACC jack on the radio. I was re-reading the thread and noticed that earlier in the thread KN3ILZ outlined the steps to configure. Your response of only USB in the Serial Port drop-down

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

Hi Tim, Thanks for responding! I keep getting a "rig control error, do you want to reconfigure the radio interface?" when I key the radio. I've tried seemingly everything so far to no avail. I have the 2 signalink cables in the right ports and no matter what options I try in rig control

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

Tom: I just recently got FT8 going with my KX2. I also have a SignaLink USB but chose not to haul it along for portable operation. I purchased a $6.49 USB soundcard and it works great! If you are looking for a more portable alternative I have the details of my configuration posted on my blog:

Re: [Elecraft] 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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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) - The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. John AE5X

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

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

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

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) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a

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

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