[Dx4win] DX4WIN and WSJT-X

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2018-12-16 8:16 AM, Ernie wrote:> Mark,
 >
> I have been using LP-Bridge to make all of the radio control stuff
> play nice with my Yaesu for quite a while. Unfortunately it doesn't
> list Icom as being supported, so probably not any help for you. If
> DX4WIN would work with OmniRig, we would have another solution.
Another alternative to LP-Bridge is Win4K3Suite (Elecraft K3, K3S, KX2,
KX3), Win4Yaesu (Yaesu FT-991, FT-2000, FTdx1200, 3000, 5000, 9000)
and Win4Icom.

Win4K3Suite - https://va2fsq.com/
Win4Yaesu - https://yaesu.va2fsq.com//
Win4Icom - https://icom.va2fsq.com/

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2018-12-16 8:16 AM, Ernie wrote:
> Mark,
> 
> I have been using LP-Bridge to make all of the radio control stuff play 
> nice with my Yaesu for quite a while. Unfortunately it doesn't list Icom 
> as being supported, so probably not any help for you. If DX4WIN would 
> work with OmniRig, we would have another solution.
> 
> Another alternative for you would be to look into some of the com port 
> splitting software to allow two different programs access to one com port.
> 
> For others who have Yaesu, Kenwood, Elecraft:
> It was a little frustrating to get LP-Bridge  and all of the programs to 
> play together on my Yaesu FT-950, but in the end I have DX4WIN, WSJT-X, 
> N1MM, and HDSDR all playing together getting CAT info and controlling 
> the rig.
> 
> Now all of my programs know where the rig is parked and can control it.
> 
> http://www.telepostinc.com/LPB2.html
> 
> I leave LP-Bridge running all of the time. When operating, I turn on the 
> rig and start the needed programs.
> 
> Ernie W8EH
> 
> 
> 
> On 12/15/2018 6:32 PM, Mark Weiss via DX4WIN wrote:
>> I've used DX4WIN for many years.  It controls my IC-7800 perfectly, as
>> expected.
>> Now I'd like to also be able to control my transceiver by WSJT-X, as 
>> well.
>> The problem is that they both fight for control of the rig.  DX4WIN 
>> usually
>> wins and WSJT-X presents me with an error message.
>> Does anyone have a simple way to enable both programs to control the rig
>> concurrently?
>> Tnx & 73,
>> Mark, K6FG