[TVARC] Help on FT-817 with FT8

[EDWARD KROME]

I have a seemingly simple problem that is driving me nuts. I’m hoping this experienced group will come up with some hot ideas. Easy: Adapting an FT-817 to FT8. I’m using a Digirig interface with the latest WSJT-X 2.5.4. The rig-control interface works properly. The receive part of the audio interface works. But the darn thing will not transmit. The FT817 thinks it is transmitting in either TUNE or OPERATE. Transmit light comes on, DC amps increase slightly (to .64A from .42A on receive). But the wattmeter shows no RF output at all. Lack of output confirmed by spectrum analyzer. Radio works properly on CW and SSB. The Digirig is producing audio, verified by hooking a headphone across it. I have played with menu items, including #46: SSB mic level and #3: 9600 mic. Neither has any effect at any setting. I must be missing some setup function, but it has eluded me. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and 73

Ed Krome K9EK

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