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

[Tommy]

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 2 controls to manipulate - the KX2 MIC GAIN and the Line Out 
> setting for the soundcard in the computer.
> You want to have a mid-range setting for the KX2 MIC Gain, so set that 
> first, then go to the computer and make a trial adjustment of the LINE 
> OUT (or Speaker) setting for the soundcard - about 50% is usually a 
> good starting point.

         Already done.


> Then use your digital mode software to do a transmit.
> Look at the KX2 ALC meter - you need to adjust the audio levels so you 
> have 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering.

  While in transmit there is NO SIGNAL leaving the radio. NO power bars 
show. Turning the mic gain does nothing.


Tom


>
> On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote:
>>     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. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT 
>> is grayed out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My 
>> CAT controls are set like yours are.
>>
>> ARRRRRG!
>>
>> I REALLY appreciate everyone's help and patiences so far.
>