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

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

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 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 I get the error. I HAVE ordered one of those USB sound cards 
> but this signalink should work. I AM receiving signals and decoding 
> them. Are you using the KXUSB with your set up and if so, whick port 
> on the KX2 is it in? Right now I've got mine in the acc. jack. Like I 
> said, I'm trying everything with no luck.
>
> Tom - KB2SMS
>
>
> On 07/22/2017 11:00 AM, KA9EAK wrote:
>> 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:
>> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/ 
>>
>> <https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/21/fasten-your-seat-belts-for-ft8-camp/> 
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Tim
>> KA9EAK
>> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/
>> <https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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