[Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

[Gordon LaPoint]

Bert,
     I also have the problem, and it IS NOT rf getting into the shack.  
It will happen with 1 watt.  It is a function of wsjt-x and may be 
related to using split.  I have never seen the problem when NOT using 
split.  The problem usually appears when clicking on a new station to 
answer a CQ, and the split has to change.
    The systems will return to normal in the next 15 second segment if 
nothing else is touched, or somtimes will return to normal sooner if the 
"halt tx" button is clicked on.
    I also see the problem when using other radios than the K3, I have 
an IC-7000 and ANAN-10E that also get used for wsjt-x.
     The problem has occured in wsjt-x versions 1.8 rc2, rc3 and release 
1.8  I not remember seeing the problem before version 1.8 rc2, but can 
not be sure.
I now have about 1,500 FT8 contacts in the log, so I use FT8 a lot.
Gordon - N1MGO

On 11/13/2017 07:00 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote:
> The CAT and PTT are on different COM ports, per the installation instructions for the microKEYER II when using WSTJ-X.  And it's not a stray RF problem as I have all the equipment bonded together, ferrite cores on the audio and control lines, a line isolator in the feedline where it enters the house, and line isolators between the rig and amp and between the amp and antenna tuner.  The lockup happens when running only 30 watts with FT8.  It never happens when running a KW on many other modes.  I run RTTY, PSK and other digital modes with no problems.
>
> Thus, I suspect the issue is associated with the WSRJ-X software as the same issue occurs with various transceivers in multiple locations.
>
> Bert N8NN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donwilh at embarqmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, November 13, 2017 3:17 PM
> To: n8nn at earthlink.net; Gary at ka1j.com; Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx
>
> Bert and Gary,
>
> Have you looked for a computer problem?  Such as having both PTT via command and via an RS-232 signal line?  Do you have both VOX on and another means of keying the transceiver?
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/13/2017 3:07 PM, Bert Garcia N8NN wrote:
>> This problem is not unique to the K3.  My Yaesu FT-1000mp does the
>> same thing -- locks up in transmit mode with no RF output and I have
>> to turn it off to regain control.  The lock up is intermittent, and
>> some days it never happens.  Rebooting everything works for a while,
>> but when I least expect it, the lockups will start again.
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