[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)
>>
>>
>> No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large 
>> number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !
>>
>> On Jul 21, 2017, at 08:10, Tommy <tommy58 at hvc.rr.com 
>> <mailto:tommy58 at hvc.rr.com>> 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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