[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

[Mike Harris]

I recall reading from previous postings that the KX's have protection 
from too big an audio input. Perhaps best to start at zero level from 
the PC and work up.

Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 01/12/2020 12:18, Andy Durbin wrote:
 > You said you receive FT8 signals fine.  If that means you are 
decoding then time sync is not likely to be the cause of you problem. 
If decoding ok your time error can be easily assessed by looking at the 
average time error of the signals you decode.  Almost any computer is 
capable of maintaining adequate time accuracy for short term FT8 
operation if it is set within a second at the start of the operating 
session.   Many manage mobile operation with no time sync capability. 
Some use a GPS receiver as a time source.
 >
 > The most common problem for FT8 TX seems to be that the keying method 
is not compatible with the modulation signal source.   If data vox 
keying is available it is an easy way to bypass that problem.  No KX2 
here so can't tell you how to configure for that rig but it should be 
easy to see if the KX2 is being modulated (no modulation = no power output).
 >
 > Andy, k3wyc