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John Harper

KX2 & FT8

https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/

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Neil Zampella

Re: KX2 & FT8

The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
not needed with a KX2 or KX3. A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
from the WSJT-X audio output. CAT control would be through the KXUSB
cable.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
>
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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rich hurd WC3T

Re: KX2 & FT8

I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
sanity.

The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
my desk and one in my go-bag.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella <[hidden email]> wrote:

> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
> not needed with a KX2 or KX3. A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
> from the WSJT-X audio output. CAT control would be through the KXUSB
> cable.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
> >
> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
> >
> > John AE5X
> > https://ae5x.blogspot.com
> >
>
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Neil Zampella

Re: KX2 & FT8

Rich,

I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever.
The only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the
sound card settings in WSJT-X. That stopped when I plugged the dongle
into a powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:

> I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
> frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
> sanity.
>
> The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have
> one on my desk and one in my go-bag.
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella <[hidden email]
> <mailto:[hidden email]>> wrote:
>
> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is
> really
> not needed with a KX2 or KX3. A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
> from the WSJT-X audio output. CAT control would be through the KXUSB
> cable.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
> >
> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
> >
> > John AE5X
> > https://ae5x.blogspot.com
> >
>
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rich hurd WC3T

Re: KX2 & FT8

I've been doing digimodes for about two years now, and worked with Windows'
flagship product for much longer than that. In short, this isn't my first
rodeo. At some point, it's time to just stop fiddling and get on the air
with what works.

I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe I'll try again. I'll
be sure to bring the SL with me just in case, however.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:27 PM Neil Zampella <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Rich,
>
> I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever. The
> only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the sound
> card settings in WSJT-X. That stopped when I plugged the dongle into a
> powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
> On 5/22/2019 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:
>
> I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
> frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
> sanity.
>
> The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
> my desk and one in my go-bag.
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
>> not needed with a KX2 or KX3. A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
>> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
>> from the WSJT-X audio output. CAT control would be through the KXUSB
>> cable.
>>
>> Neil, KN3ILZ
>>
>> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
>> >
>> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
>> >
>> > John AE5X
>> > https://ae5x.blogspot.com
>> >
>>
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Stephen Shearer

Re: KX2 & FT8

In reply to this post by rich hurd WC3T

I use a "Sound Blaster" USB card. $40 works with W10 and Linux.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1290/dp/B0044DEDC0?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0044DEDC0

73, steve WB3LGC

On 5/22/19 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:

> I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
> frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
> sanity.
>
> The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
> my desk and one in my go-bag.
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
>> not needed with a KX2 or KX3. A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
>> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
>> from the WSJT-X audio output. CAT control would be through the KXUSB
>> cable.
>>
>> Neil, KN3ILZ
>>
>> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
>> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
>>> John AE5X
>>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
>>>
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Bill Frantz

Re: KX2 & FT8

In reply to this post by rich hurd WC3T

When I built an interface using one of the $5 sound USB dongles,
I had to insert a pad to avoid overdriving the microphone input
of the dongle. I have 1K across the input to the dongle and 47K
in series with the input.

See Fred Cady's (NE7X RIP) KX3 book pages 119-120 for details.
Note that he uses different values of resistors. I think many
ratios and values will work.

73 Bill AE6JV

On 5/22/19 at 12:36 PM, [hidden email] (rich hurd WC3T) wrote:

>I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe I'll try again. I'll
>be sure to bring the SL with me just in case, however.

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