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Phil Kane-2

[K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital
comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems. Now I'm trying to use the same
exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in
FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters. The
"Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control
Error"

The setup is as follows:

Laptop = Dell Latitude
USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI
chips)
Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port
Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster
CAT control is not used.

What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT
for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program.
What am I missing?

All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set this up?

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402

From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Don Wilhelm

Re: [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

Phil,

I strongly recommend that you use PTT via CAT command for digital modes
with the K2.

If WSJT-X is not correctly communicating that command to the K2, look to
the help files and forums for WSJT-X for the answer.

Some USB to serial adapters do not like to work at the low 4800 baud
rate for the K2, but I have had great success with the Edgeport
converters - they are commercial grade.

Set the RS-232 port to 4800 baud and try again.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 8/22/2018 11:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote:

> For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital
> comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems. Now I'm trying to use the same
> exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in
> FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters. The
> "Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control
> Error"
>
> The setup is as follows:
>
> Laptop = Dell Latitude
> USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI
> chips)
> Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port
> Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster
> CAT control is not used.
>
> What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT
> for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program.
> What am I missing?
>
> All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set this up?
>
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
>
>>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Neil Zampella

Re: [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

Hi Don & Phil,

I have my K2 setup for WSJT-X and found that the K2 settings in the
Hamlib3 version in WSJT-X do not seem to work properly. What I did was
use DXLab's DX Commander as the rig interface, so it is talking to the
K2, and then I have that selected as the 'rig' in WSJT-X.

This gives me PTT via CAT without a problem, although there is a slight
delay in kicking in the PTT, which really does not cause any issues.
I use a Rigblaster NoMIC for rig sound input, sound output I use the
standard ext speaker jack in the back.    This goes to an external Sound
Blaster X-Fi USB soundcard, which I also use with my KX3, I just switch
audio cables.

K2/100 connected to Dell laptop using FTDI RS-232 to USB adapter through
standard Elecraft AUXBUS cable.

My DX Commander settings are:

General Tab:   (these are the only changes everything else defaults)
Select K2 from Model drop down
Interrogation box checked
No Interrogation while transmitting checked
250ms Command Interval.

Ports Tab: (Use Primary CAT Serial Port only)
Port (what your COM port is set to on your computer)
Baud: 4800
Word: 8
Parity: None
Stop: 2
DTR & RTS : OFF

WSJT-X Settings:

Radio Tab:   (these are the only changes CAT control boxes are greyed out)
Rig: DX Lab Suite Commander
PTT Method:   CAT
Mode: USB
Split Operation : Rig

DX Commander is FREE .. and has very good support. You can find out
more here:
http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxlabwiki/GettingStarted

73,

Neil, KN3ILZ
K2 - s/n 7788

On 8/22/2018 11:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

> Phil,
>
> I strongly recommend that you use PTT via CAT command for digital
> modes with the K2.
>
> If WSJT-X is not correctly communicating that command to the K2, look
> to the help files and forums for WSJT-X for the answer.
>
> Some USB to serial adapters do not like to work at the low 4800 baud
> rate for the K2, but I have had great success with the Edgeport
> converters - they are commercial grade.
>
> Set the RS-232 port to 4800 baud and try again.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 8/22/2018 11:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote:
>> For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital
>> comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems. Now I'm trying to use the same
>> exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in
>> FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters. The
>> "Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control
>> Error"
>>
>> The setup is as follows:
>>
>> Laptop = Dell Latitude
>> USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI
>> chips)
>> Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port
>> Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster
>> CAT control is not used.
>>
>> What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT
>> for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program.
>> What am I missing?
>>
>> All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set this up?
>>
>> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
>>
>>> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
>> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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ke9uw

Re: [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm

I really like the 4 channel Edgeport converters. Very easy and self reliable, just plug in. I got a couple used ones on eBay. Work great.

Chuck Jack
KE9UW

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> On Aug 22, 2018, at 10:23 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Phil,
>
> I strongly recommend that you use PTT via CAT command for digital modes with the K2.
>
> If WSJT-X is not correctly communicating that command to the K2, look to the help files and forums for WSJT-X for the answer.
>
> Some USB to serial adapters do not like to work at the low 4800 baud rate for the K2, but I have had great success with the Edgeport converters - they are commercial grade.
>
> Set the RS-232 port to 4800 baud and try again.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> On 8/22/2018 11:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote:
>> For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital
>> comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems. Now I'm trying to use the same
>> exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in
>> FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters. The
>> "Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control
>> Error"
>> The setup is as follows:
>> Laptop = Dell Latitude
>> USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI
>> chips)
>> Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port
>> Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster
>> CAT control is not used.
>> What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT
>> for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program.
>> What am I missing?
>> All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set this up?
>> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
>> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402
>>> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
>> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Jim Brown-10

Re: [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

On 8/23/2018 4:49 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
> I really like the 4 channel Edgeport converters. Very easy and self reliable, just plug in. I got a couple used ones on eBay. Work great.

Yes, I'm using one in my station, and bought a second one to have as a
spare.

73, Jim K9YC

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Wes Stewart-2

Re: [K2] Problem in setup for WSJT

I second (or third) this. Having a K3S now and a modest station mine is idle at
the moment, but at the ready when I need to have serial ports.

Wes N7WS

On 8/23/2018 10:23 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
> On 8/23/2018 4:49 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:
>> I really like the 4 channel Edgeport converters. Very easy and self reliable,
>> just plug in. I got a couple used ones on eBay. Work great.
>
> Yes, I'm using one in my station, and bought a second one to have as a spare.
>
> 73, Jim K9YC

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