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CX7TT

K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

Hola,

Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select "Tune",
it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.

Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio codex for
both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device manager for
correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for Data/stop/handshake.

Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.

Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
WSJT-x website.

Suggestions?
73
Tom
HP1XT

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Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

Check SPKR level on the computer. Also check PWR slider on WSJT-X.

Check Audio tab on WSJT, F2 Menu, Audio tab to see that both Transmit and Tune boxes are checked. This remembers the settings per band.

73
Bob, K4TAX

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> On Dec 2, 2019, at 11:23 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
>
> Hola,
>
> Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select "Tune",
> it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.
>
> Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio codex for
> both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
> using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device manager for
> correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for Data/stop/handshake.
>
> Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
> before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
> Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.
>
> Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
> WSJT-x website.
>
> Suggestions?
> 73
> Tom
> HP1XT
>
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Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

In reply to this post by CX7TT

Add to my earlier. You may need to adjust levels as previous version and this one will be different.

Also suggest you use CAT control and not VOX as CAT is not affected by audio levels.

73
Bob, K4TAX

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Jim Rhodes-3

Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

And make sure that your operating system has not changed your sound device
settings. Win 10 is bad about that (ask me how I know!)

On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 12:24 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]>
wrote:

> Add to my earlier. You may need to adjust levels as previous version and
> this one will be different.
>
> Also suggest you use CAT control and not VOX as CAT is not affected by
> audio levels.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 2, 2019, at 11:23 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
> >
> > Hola,
> >
> > Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select "Tune",
> > it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.
> >
> > Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio codex for
> > both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
> > using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device manager for
> > correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for
> Data/stop/handshake.
> >
> > Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
> > before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
> > Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.
> >
> > Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
> > WSJT-x website.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> > 73
> > Tom
> > HP1XT
> >
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Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

As I recall in the current version or maybe it was the previous version, there was a change which affects the way it handles TX audio level. I wouldn't at all be surprised that update a version does changes audio level. I believe it is a bug fix to prevent audio distortion due to excessive gain and thus distortion in the computer.

I don't use VOX for transmit but prefer CAT for transmit as it is not affected by audio level or VOX hang time.

73
Bob, K4TAX

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> On Dec 2, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Jim Rhodes <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> And make sure that your operating system has not changed your sound device settings. Win 10 is bad about that (ask me how I know!)
>
>> On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 12:24 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>> Add to my earlier. You may need to adjust levels as previous version and this one will be different.
>>
>> Also suggest you use CAT control and not VOX as CAT is not affected by audio levels.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Dec 2, 2019, at 11:23 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> >
>> > Hola,
>> >
>> > Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select "Tune",
>> > it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.
>> >
>> > Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio codex for
>> > both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
>> > using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device manager for
>> > correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for Data/stop/handshake.
>> >
>> > Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
>> > before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
>> > Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.
>> >
>> > Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
>> > WSJT-x website.
>> >
>> > Suggestions?
>> > 73
>> > Tom
>> > HP1XT
>> >
>> > ______________________________________________________________
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>> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
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CX7TT

Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

In reply to this post by Jim Rhodes-3

Hola Bob and Jim,

I checked all settings, I had not clicked on "Tune".
Computer sound settings were all good. Mic and spkr USB both on Audio codex.
Changed from Vox to CAT as per Bob's advice.

Still nothing until I changed the 'power slider' in WSJT-x to 100% vs
50. Then got 8 bars....changed to about 70% and got five bars with fifth
flickering, although sometimes all five would momentarily blink off for
less than one sec, then come back.

Also discovered that had to make adjustments to power slider in software
whenever I changed bands. K3s Mic gain set at 39,up from original 30 to
get proper ALC.

Strange, all of this due to update to v 2.1.2.

Tnx for all the suggestions, at least back in operation.

73
Tom
HP1XT

On 2/12/2019 2:24 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote:

> And make sure that your operating system has not changed your sound
> device settings. Win 10 is bad about that (ask me how I know!)
>
> On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 12:24 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>
> Add to my earlier. You may need to adjust levels as previous
> version and this one will be different.
>
> Also suggest you use CAT control and not VOX as CAT is not affected
> by audio levels.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Dec 2, 2019, at 11:23 AM, [hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > Hola,
> >
> > Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select
> "Tune",
> > it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.
> >
> > Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio
> codex for
> > both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
> > using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device
> manager for
> > correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for
> Data/stop/handshake.
> >
> > Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
> > before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
> > Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.
> >
> > Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
> > WSJT-x website.
> >
> > Suggestions?
> > 73
> > Tom
> > HP1XT
> >
>

Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

There were known changes in the version up to resolve a bug in a previous version.

If the WSJT Tune frequency is 1500 Hz, there is a beating between 1500 and the refresh rate of the ALC displayed value. Simply move the TX audio frequency up or down to eliminate this. Makes for MUCH easier adjustment of audio levels.

73
Bob, K4TAX

Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 3, 2019, at 9:41 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
>
> Hola Bob and Jim,
>
> I checked all settings, I had not clicked on "Tune".
> Computer sound settings were all good. Mic and spkr USB both on Audio codex.
> Changed from Vox to CAT as per Bob's advice.
>
> Still nothing until I changed the 'power slider' in WSJT-x to 100% vs
> 50. Then got 8 bars....changed to about 70% and got five bars with fifth
> flickering, although sometimes all five would momentarily blink off for
> less than one sec, then come back.
>
> Also discovered that had to make adjustments to power slider in software
> whenever I changed bands. K3s Mic gain set at 39,up from original 30 to
> get proper ALC.
>
> Strange, all of this due to update to v 2.1.2.
>
> Tnx for all the suggestions, at least back in operation.
>
> 73
> Tom
> HP1XT
>
>> On 2/12/2019 2:24 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote:
>> And make sure that your operating system has not changed your sound
>> device settings. Win 10 is bad about that (ask me how I know!)
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 2, 2019 at 12:24 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]
>> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>>
>> Add to my earlier. You may need to adjust levels as previous
>> version and this one will be different.
>>
>> Also suggest you use CAT control and not VOX as CAT is not affected
>> by audio levels.
>>
>> 73
>> Bob, K4TAX
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Dec 2, 2019, at 11:23 AM, [hidden email]
>> <mailto:[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hola,
>>>
>>> Problem with keying the VOX on the K3s with new install. Select
>> "Tune",
>>> it turns red but xmtr does not key VOX.
>>>
>>> Never had this problem with v 2.0.0. Double checked USB audio
>> codex for
>>> both speaker and microphone. Parameters checked for Radio tab, K3s,
>>> using usb from KIO3 to computer, com4 (doublechecked Device
>> manager for
>>> correct port), VOX tab checked, 38400 and 8-1-none for
>> Data/stop/handshake.
>>>
>>> Line in selected at 30 on K3s along with Vox gain at 30 (same as
>>> before). K3s mode selected for TX data and Data A menu selected.
>>> Received and decode FT8 no problem, still no xmit with VOX.
>>>
>>> Do not see where I can go back to v2.0.0 as it no longer appears on
>>> WSJT-x website.
>>>
>>> Suggestions?
>>> 73
>>> Tom
>>> HP1XT
>>>
>>
>

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Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

> On Dec 3, 2019, at 07:20, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> If the WSJT Tune frequency is 1500 Hz, there is a beating between 1500 and the refresh rate of the ALC displayed value. Simply move the TX audio frequency up or down to eliminate this. Makes for MUCH easier adjustment of audio levels.

Bob,

I’m filing this away for safe keeping! That’s a bit of a gem in my book.

Thanks and 73 de AG7TX...

David Thompson, AG7TX
Jack of All Trades
Master of None
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Re: K3s WSJT-x V2.1.2 no vox

Glad to share what I've learned. Thank you.

73
Bob, K4TAX

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> On Dec 3, 2019, at 11:00 AM, David Thompson <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>
>> On Dec 3, 2019, at 07:20, Bob McGraw K4TAX <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> If the WSJT Tune frequency is 1500 Hz, there is a beating between 1500 and the refresh rate of the ALC displayed value. Simply move the TX audio frequency up or down to eliminate this. Makes for MUCH easier adjustment of audio levels.
>
>
> Bob,
>
> I’m filing this away for safe keeping! That’s a bit of a gem in my book.
>
> Thanks and 73 de AG7TX...
>
> David Thompson, AG7TX
> Jack of All Trades
> Master of None
> [hidden email]
>
>
>
>