[OKDXA] WSJT-X and Kenwood TS-590SG

[Mark Chouinard]

Fellow OKDX'ers,

 

I'm tired of missing out on the opportunities FT8 provides and wanted to
give it a try again. I played around with WSJT-X, WSJT-X Alert, and N3FJP
for logging back in 2018/19.  The entire setup functioned well and I made
several hundred contacts, but honestly I got bored with the mode and haven't
used it since.  

 

During the past several months I've been too busy to get on the radio much
except for dabbling in a few contests.  The frequent spots on the reflector
have me thinking that I could dart into the shack more often for a quick QSO
or two if I would just get things fired up ahead of time.  I've updated to
the latest version, but I'm having com problems between WSJT-X and my
Kenwood TS-590SG.  I know this issue is vague, but I'm a bit stumped and
wondering if it might be a problem specific to the TS-590 or Kenwood radios,
so I figured I'd throw it out to the group.  

 

I'm receiving audio and decoding fine but cannot figure out what happened to
the rig control.  I'm certainly connected via the rig's USB com port as I am
able to use this same port for rig control in N1MM, HDSDR, ACLog, Kenwood's
CAT control interface and other digital apps/modes.  None of those
applications have a problem and are all configured the same port (Com 5, N,
8, 1, etc.).  It doesn't appear to be a conflict with other apps as I've
attempted to run WSJT-X from a fresh restart with no other applications
running.   

 

I know this is a long shot as com problems are challenging even in person,
but I thought I'd ask the group to see if there might be a known issue with
the latest WSJT-X release and/or the 590 specifically.  Perhaps someone
using a 590SG could send me their WSJT-X rig control parameters so I can
compare?  Kind of a drag, and I hate being defeated by my radio gear.  

 

If you are a Kenwood op, or have helpful suggestions, feel free to reply
direct so we don't bore the group.  

 

73,

Mark - K5YAC