[Elecraft] [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

I strongly recommend that you use PTT via CAT command for digital modes 
with the K2.

If WSJT-X is not correctly communicating that command to the K2, look to 
the help files and forums for WSJT-X for the answer.

Some USB to serial adapters do not like to work at the low 4800 baud 
rate for the K2, but I have had great success with the Edgeport 
converters - they are commercial grade.

Set the RS-232 port to 4800 baud and try again.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/22/2018 11:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote:
> For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital
> comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems.  Now I'm trying to use the same
> exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in
> FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters.  The
> "Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control
> Error"
> 
> The setup is as follows:
> 
> Laptop = Dell Latitude
> USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI
> chips)
> Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port
> Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster
> CAT control is not used.
> 
> What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT
> for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program.
> What am I missing?
> 
> All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set  this up?
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
> 
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