[Elecraft] KX3/fldigi/USB sound card

[Kenneth TAnner]

Thanks Don, knew it had to be something simple.  I changed the mic btn
setting.  As soon as this pop-up thunder shower moves out I'll check to be
sure it works.
Kenny (kf5dnc)

On Sun, Jul 8, 2018, 16:04 Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Kenny,
>
> I have heard of that occurring with a KX3 and just a mic - the VFO
> changed with each activation of the mic PTT button.
>
> First, make sure the soundcard cables are fully plugged in (give them a
> good push).  If that does not cure it, continue below.
>
> As an immediate workaround, first change the KX3 menu MIC BTN to OFF,
> and in the control program you are using with Fldigi (Hamlib or RigCat)
> select PTT via CAT command.
> I prefer using PTT via CAT command
>
> I believe there may be a firmware change in the making to address the
> problem - but not here yet.  Watch the Firmware Release Notes.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/8/2018 4:24 PM, Kenneth TAnner wrote:
> > Trying to set up fldigi with USB sound card.  Using the patch cables from
> > elecraft, when I plug the green cable into the radio mic port and the
> sound
> > card headphone port it causes the radio to increase vfo frequency.  Is
> > there something I need to change on radio or in fldigi?  Tia
> > Kenny(kf5dnc)
>