[Elecraft] JS8call

[Jim Rhodes]

I have used my KX3 for many hundreds of FT8 Qs.  Data-A mode is USB without
any compression or equalizer.  I use WSJT-X almost exclusively and I always
use CAT PTT, never VOX.  If you ever use a rig without a DATA mode run in
USB with no audio processing on TX or RX.  Moderate NB seems to be OK if
needed.

On Tue, May 30, 2023 at 9:40 PM Karl W Hubbard via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

>  Hi Ian,
> Thanks for the follkowup and clarifications. I too was caught in this
> dilemma. I would think too  that digital software would use, well, DATA
> mode transmission! But on 7.078 / 40 meters, the JS8Call would not enter a
> frequency if my KX3 was transmitting on LSB. It did promptly enter the
> frequencies for 40 and 80 meters when I switched the KX3 mode to USB.
> 73sKarl AF5LQ
>
>
>     On Monday, May 29, 2023 at 09:09:43 PM EDT, Ian Kahn <
> nv4c.ian at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>  Clarification - they run DATA or USB. I apologize for the omission in my
> first reply.
> 73 de,
> Ian, NV4C
> On Mon, May 29, 2023, 9:08 PM Ian Kahn <nv4c.ian at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Karl,
> Just one correction for you - the WSJT-X modes, of which JS8Call is a
> branch, all run upper side band, regardless of which band/frequency you're
> using.
> 73 de,
> Ian, NV4C
> On Mon, May 29, 2023, 6:14 PM Karl W Hubbard via Elecraft <
> elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>
>
> Is there an up-to-date source in the Elecraft community  for the Elecraft
> KX3 on how to install/runJS8Call version 2.2.0  from scratch outthere?
>
> I have the standard KX3-PX3-KXPA100 set up with the latestfirm ware
> updates connected to my laptop with Windows 11 10thgeneration Intel
> processor etc.  computervia the  final RS232 outlet on the KPA100with the
> 3.5 mm and USB cable that has two lights a green and a red light onthe USB
> plug.
>
> I down loaded the latest version of JS8call, entered my callsign and the
> grid, but I keep getting a failure message “hamlib could notconnect to the
> rig.”
>
> I can not select from the menu the 7.078 frequency to post inthe upper
> left corner.
>
> There is no signal strength vertical bar indicator lightingup on the
> transmit window in the lower left of the computer screen.
>
> When I select mode on the KX3, do I select a data mode orkeep it on the
> LSB for the 40 meter band?
>
> The red transmit light on the KX3 does not illuminate when Itry to send a
> message from JS8Call. Is this dependent on a VOX setting?
>
> Test send on CAT always indicates red or failure to send.
>
> Do I need a Signalink soundcard to make this connection? Ihave one wired
> for the KX3 but really don’t want to use it as I already haveenough wires
> all over the place. I thought these modern high end computers alreadyhave a
> built in sound card.
>
> As a very frustrated owner of KX3s because of antenna and 100Wpower
> limitations, I had decided to try to try some QSO’s using FS8call. I
> havebeen able to sign in on the Sunday night  3.784  9:00EST Elecraft net
> call-in only two occasions,admittedly with the poor bands.
>
> Nothing in Caddy’s book, and the You Tube videos are aFrankensteinian
> patchwork of outdated limited context how tos. Am I under afalse
> impression, but isn’t FS8Call essentially a game changer on the HF
> communications,the comeback in CW notwithstanding? Does Elecraft need to
> put out anupdate/addendum on how to configure this mode like it did for
> PSK31, RTTY , andCW etc?
>
>
>
> Thanks for any suggestions, even those that are “sillyrabbit, didn’t you
> know that you have to do this_____?”
>
> 73’s
>
> Karl,  AF5LQ
>
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