[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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