[Elecraft] WSJT-X Band Following

[Neil Zampella]

One thing to add ... once you have the CAT control setup properly, you 
should change bands via WSJT-X, as it will control the band changes on 
the rig, not the reverse.

Neil, KN3ILZ


On 9/12/2018 6:15 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Richard,
>
> You must have communications between WSJT-X and the K3S in order for 
> WSJT-X to know the band that is selected on the K3S.
>
> A standard USB cable is all you need between the computer and the K3S. 
> Be certain you do not accidentally try to plug it into the RJ-45 jack 
> because that will damage the jack.  Make certain the RS232 menu 
> parameter is set to USB.
>
> If you also have the P3, you should be using the CBLP3Y cable between 
> the K3S and the P3 (and the setup is the same as the USB).
> If you are currently using the RJ45 dongle on the K3S to connect with 
> the P3 and plugging an RS-232 cable (or adapter) into the P3 PC 
> connector, that should work too.  If this is the connection you have 
> to the PC, set the RS-232 menu to 38400 baud.
>
> You must tell WSJT-X which COM port is connected to the K3S - yes, a 
> USB port with an adapter inserted will have a COM port assigned by the 
> computer.  That also goes for the K3S connected with a straight USB 
> cable (the USB to RS-232 adapter is in the K3S).
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 9/12/2018 4:06 PM, Richard wrote:
>> K3S, Mac Sierra 10.12, WSJT-X version 1.8.0.
>>
>> Everything is working perfectly. Well, 99.874% is working perfectly. 
>> The little WSJT-X dropdown menu for band selection doesn’t follow 
>> band changes I make at the K3S. The same problem exists between my 
>> friend’s Kenwood TS-990s and his similar Mac running WSJT-X version 
>> 1.9.1.
>>
>> I am told this can be facilitated with “a cable” between the K3S and 
>> the Mac: RS-232 connector at the K3S and USB-A at the Mac.?
>>
>> Is this correct? If not, what DO I need?
>>
>> Do I need to make any Menu or Config changes to activate this?
>>
>


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