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

[Neil Zampella]

OK ... see below


On 7/22/2017 2:02 PM, Tim Boppre wrote:
> Sorry, yes, I shouldn't have added in the SignaLink comment in my reply as
> that's not the problem.
>
> In the PTT Method portion of the Radio dialog box is the PTT Method set to
> "CAT" instead of "VOX"?

Good ..


>
> To clarify, the Port drop-down in the PTT Method portion of the Radio
> settings tab is only enabled when you select DTR or RTS.
>
> If I select either of these and select COM7 for my KX2 cable I can
> successfully "Test CAT" but "Test PTT" does not key the radio.
>
> If I select VOX "Test CAT" will work but "Test PTT" is greyed out (not an
> option.)
>
> If I select CAT both "Test CAT" functions and "Test PTT" keys the radio.

Since you're getting a GREEN cat button when you click on Test CAT, the 
Computer is connected to the rig properly.    Since you're getting a RED 
button on the Test PTT, you're good to go.

Make sure that the MODE is setup in WSJT-X as Data/PKT, as for split, 
set it to RIG, this works great.

> My settings for CAT Control are:
>
> Serial Port: COM7
> Baud rate: 38400 (matches the radio)
> Data bits: 8
> Stop bits: 2
> Handshake: None
> Force Contol Lines: DTR and RTS are blank
>

Settings are good or you wouldn't get the GREEN button.

Now you say you're not transmitting.   What is the MIC setting on the 
rig?? If you're using the Signalink to control the audio to the RIG, you 
should have the MIC set up around 20 to 25 for now.    The WINDOWS 
speaker setting for the Signalink should be at 100%, again since you're 
controlling the audio to the rig via the signalink. You should then set 
the Tx POWER out on the KX2 to what you want to use.   Unlike other 
radios, the KX-series (and I believe the K series) Tx power out is set 
on the rig.

FInally, you want to bring up your ALC meter.   Then find an empty 
frequency, then click the tune button on WSJT-X.  Now adjust the audio 
TO THE RIG so that 4 SOLID bars are appearing on the ALC meter.   You 
can have a flickery 5th bar, but I don't.

Hope this helps.

Neil, KN3ILZ