[Elecraft] FT8 and KX3

[Nr4c]

Only one program can control a serial port. 

I log to wsjt and then after the session import the ".adi" file into my logger. Use Cortana or other search to locate the ado file. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Oct 22, 2017, at 4:33 PM, Bill Frantz <frantz at pwpconsult.com> wrote:
> 
> I get this message whenever I have another program using the USB<-->Serial port to the KX3. It is most often my logging program. I just quit the logging program, click "Retry" in WSJT-X and everything is OK.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
>> On 10/20/17 at 2:29 PM, donwilh at embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote:
>> 
>> Bob,
>> 
>> Select the K3 in Hamlib if the KX3 is not present in the selections.
>> Other than that I cannot help much with the computer end setup.
>> 
>> FT8 is no different than other soundcard data modes.
>> 
>> On the KX3 part, set the DATA mode to DATA A.  Ignore the common internet advice for setting the audio and power levels (and the WSJT-X instructions), and set the KX3 audio level to indicate 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing.  Control the power with the power knob.
>> 
>> There is an article on my website www.w3fpr.com to assist you with setting the audio level.  Scroll down to the bottom of the left column and click on the link.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>> 
>>> On 10/20/2017 4:54 PM, Bob Cutter wrote:
>>> New to FT8 and KX3 operation.
>>> 
>>> I cannot seem to get them communicating. Error message hamlib failure.
>>> 
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