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Gary Smith-2

OT - WSJT-X & K3s

I'm sure this has been asked before but I
am not finding the solution, the story of
my life...

I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
computer & I have a K3s. I have been
following the user's guide found here:
https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html

I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
serial port ( 11 ).

In setting up the radio I have followed (I
think I have followed) the instructions
but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
I tried selecting the different clickable
options but have no success, it always
comes up as a failure. I successfully run
MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
difficulty getting the audio to run from
the computer but that doesn't seem to
bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.

After much googling I have resorted to
asking here for suggestions.

If there is a user's group that has people
familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
can get info from, that would be better
than using the bandwidth here.

Thanks & 73,

Gary
KA1J

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Wes Stewart-2

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

Unfortunately, WSJT-X demands full control of the CAT port. Been there, done that.

Wes N7WS

On 9/3/2017 2:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

> I'm sure this has been asked before but I
> am not finding the solution, the story of
> my life...
>
> I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
> computer & I have a K3s. I have been
> following the user's guide found here:
> https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
> 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
>
> I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
> serial port ( 11 ).
>
> In setting up the radio I have followed (I
> think I have followed) the instructions
> but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
> I tried selecting the different clickable
> options but have no success, it always
> comes up as a failure. I successfully run
> MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
> difficulty getting the audio to run from
> the computer but that doesn't seem to
> bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
>
> After much googling I have resorted to
> asking here for suggestions.
>
> If there is a user's group that has people
> familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
> can get info from, that would be better
> than using the bandwidth here.
>
> Thanks & 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J

Ted Edwards W3TB

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

I will be very interested to see what develops in this thread. Thanks to
all of you!

On Sun, Sep 3, 2017 at 5:58 PM, Wes Stewart <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Unfortunately, WSJT-X demands full control of the CAT port. Been there,
> done that.
>
> Wes N7WS
>
>
> On 9/3/2017 2:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
>
>> I'm sure this has been asked before but I
>> am not finding the solution, the story of
>> my life...
>>
>> I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
>> computer & I have a K3s. I have been
>> following the user's guide found here:
>> https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
>> 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
>>
>> I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
>> serial port ( 11 ).
>>
>> In setting up the radio I have followed (I
>> think I have followed) the instructions
>> but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
>> I tried selecting the different clickable
>> options but have no success, it always
>> comes up as a failure. I successfully run
>> MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
>> difficulty getting the audio to run from
>> the computer but that doesn't seem to
>> bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
>>
>> After much googling I have resorted to
>> asking here for suggestions.
>>
>> If there is a user's group that has people
>> familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
>> can get info from, that would be better
>> than using the bandwidth here.
>>
>> Thanks & 73,
>>
>> Gary
>> KA1J
>>
>
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73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW

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"Do today what others won't,
so you can do tomorrow what others can't."
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

In reply to this post by Gary Smith-2

Connect the K3S direct to a USB port on the computer.   Most likely LP
Bridge is causing the issues.    Also If you experience issues with
WSJT-X V1.8 I have found it must be installed in its own directory
under C:// and not into a program directory.    It will make its own
directory by default.

I'm very successfully using WSJT-X v1.8,0-RC1 with Windows 10 and my
K3S.   If you need screen shots, I'll be glad to make available.

73

Bob, K4TAX

On 9/3/2017 4:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

Gary Smith-2

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

In reply to this post by Gary Smith-2

I am likely missing something. I can not
seemingly get any communication between
the software and the radio.

Here is a screenshot of my latest attempt
and the error message.

http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-radio.jpg

I have tried (I think) all the
permutations in this screen and CAT is a
failure.

In the Audio tab I have Input as:
Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC)
Output as
Speakers (2-USB Audio CODEC)

General & main
http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-General.jpg

It has to be simple and obvious but so far
it's clear as mud. I'm trying to swim
upstream. ;)

73,

Gary
KA1J

> I do not understand the need for extra stuff. I have run wsjt-x with
> my K3S and single USB cable using DTR and RTS for CW and PTT and
> using the built in sound.
>
> Be sure and sync clock with internet before trying to do anything with
> JT modes.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
> > On Sep 3, 2017, at 5:47 PM, Gary Smith <[hidden email]> wrote:
> >
> > I'm sure this has been asked before but I
> > am not finding the solution, the story of
> > my life...
> >
> > I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
> > computer & I have a K3s. I have been
> > following the user's guide found here:
> > https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
> > 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
> >
> > I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
> > serial port ( 11 ).
> >
> > In setting up the radio I have followed (I
> > think I have followed) the instructions
> > but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
> > I tried selecting the different clickable
> > options but have no success, it always
> > comes up as a failure. I successfully run
> > MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
> > difficulty getting the audio to run from
> > the computer but that doesn't seem to
> > bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
> >
> > After much googling I have resorted to
> > asking here for suggestions.
> >
> > If there is a user's group that has people
> > familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
> > can get info from, that would be better
> > than using the bandwidth here.
> >
> > Thanks & 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
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Gary Smith-2

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

In reply to this post by Bob McGraw - K4TAX

Bob,

Because of logistics, I can't connect the
K3s to the computer directly, I am using a
powered USB hub. That shouldn't be an
issue, if I halt LP-Bridge (which stops
control of my logging software), I can use
the K3 & P3 utilities.

I did try closing LP-Bridge and running
WSJT alone (changing the port to 8 which
is what the K3s is identified with) but I
had similar results.

I have tried the different settings in K3s
config under PTT-KEY but that hasn't
helped either.

I really hate to take up a lot of
bandwidth on the reflector lest it become
an overload & the thread becomes closed.
OTOH, for those that want to use their K3s
with this program and are not getting it
to work, this thread may help them as
well.

73,

Gary KA1J

> Connect the K3S direct to a USB port on the computer.   Most likely
> LP Bridge is causing the issues.    Also If you experience issues
> with WSJT-X V1.8 I have found it must be installed in its own
> directory under C:// and not into a program directory.    It will
> make its own directory by default.
>
> I'm very successfully using WSJT-X v1.8,0-RC1 with Windows 10 and my
> K3S.   If you need screen shots, I'll be glad to make available.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> On 9/3/2017 4:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
> > I'm sure this has been asked before but I
> > am not finding the solution, the story of
> > my life...
> >
> > I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
> > computer & I have a K3s. I have been
> > following the user's guide found here:
> > https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
> > 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
> >
> > I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
> > serial port ( 11 ).
> >
> > In setting up the radio I have followed (I
> > think I have followed) the instructions
> > but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
> > I tried selecting the different clickable
> > options but have no success, it always
> > comes up as a failure. I successfully run
> > MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
> > difficulty getting the audio to run from
> > the computer but that doesn't seem to
> > bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
> >
> > After much googling I have resorted to
> > asking here for suggestions.
> >
> > If there is a user's group that has people
> > familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
> > can get info from, that would be better
> > than using the bandwidth here.
> >
> > Thanks & 73,
> >
> > Gary
> > KA1J
> >
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w8fn

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

In reply to this post by Gary Smith-2

Try turning off Hardware Handshake.

73...
Randy, W8FN

On 9/3/2017 8:19 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

> I am likely missing something. I can not
> seemingly get any communication between
> the software and the radio.
>
> Here is a screenshot of my latest attempt
> and the error message.
>
> http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-radio.jpg
>
> I have tried (I think) all the
> permutations in this screen and CAT is a
> failure.
>
> In the Audio tab I have Input as:
> Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC)
> Output as
> Speakers (2-USB Audio CODEC)
>
> General & main
> http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-General.jpg
>
> It has to be simple and obvious but so far
> it's clear as mud. I'm trying to swim
> upstream. ;)
>
> 73,
>
> Gary
> KA1J
>
>
>> I do not understand the need for extra stuff. I have run wsjt-x with
>> my K3S and single USB cable using DTR and RTS for CW and PTT and
>> using the built in sound.
>>
>> Be sure and sync clock with internet before trying to do anything with
>> JT modes.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> ...nr4c. bill
>>
>>
>>> On Sep 3, 2017, at 5:47 PM, Gary Smith <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>
>>> I'm sure this has been asked before but I
>>> am not finding the solution, the story of
>>> my life...
>>>
>>> I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
>>> computer & I have a K3s. I have been
>>> following the user's guide found here:
>>> https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
>>> 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
>>>
>>> I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
>>> serial port ( 11 ).
>>>
>>> In setting up the radio I have followed (I
>>> think I have followed) the instructions
>>> but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
>>> I tried selecting the different clickable
>>> options but have no success, it always
>>> comes up as a failure. I successfully run
>>> MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
>>> difficulty getting the audio to run from
>>> the computer but that doesn't seem to
>>> bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
>>>
>>> After much googling I have resorted to
>>> asking here for suggestions.
>>>
>>> If there is a user's group that has people
>>> familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
>>> can get info from, that would be better
>>> than using the bandwidth here.
>>>
>>> Thanks & 73,
>>>
>>> Gary
>>> KA1J
>>>
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>
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geoff allsup

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

I'd also set SPLIT to NONE and then restart everything. And be sure the radio is turned on before starting WSJT

Sent from my iPhone

Geoff Allsup, W1OH [hidden email] or [hidden email]
Senior Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA

> On Sep 3, 2017, at 21:37, Randy Farmer <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> Try turning off Hardware Handshake.
>
> 73...
> Randy, W8FN
>
>> On 9/3/2017 8:19 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
>> I am likely missing something. I can not
>> seemingly get any communication between
>> the software and the radio.
>>
>> Here is a screenshot of my latest attempt
>> and the error message.
>>
>> http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-radio.jpg
>>
>> I have tried (I think) all the
>> permutations in this screen and CAT is a
>> failure.
>>
>> In the Audio tab I have Input as:
>> Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC)
>> Output as
>> Speakers (2-USB Audio CODEC)
>>
>> General & main
>> http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-General.jpg
>>
>> It has to be simple and obvious but so far
>> it's clear as mud. I'm trying to swim
>> upstream. ;)
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Gary
>> KA1J
>>
>>
>>> I do not understand the need for extra stuff. I have run wsjt-x with
>>> my K3S and single USB cable using DTR and RTS for CW and PTT and
>>> using the built in sound.
>>>
>>> Be sure and sync clock with internet before trying to do anything with
>>> JT modes.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> ...nr4c. bill
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Sep 3, 2017, at 5:47 PM, Gary Smith <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I'm sure this has been asked before but I
>>>> am not finding the solution, the story of
>>>> my life...
>>>>
>>>> I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10
>>>> computer & I have a K3s. I have been
>>>> following the user's guide found here:
>>>> https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K
>>>> 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html
>>>>
>>>> I am using LP Bridge to give me a unique
>>>> serial port ( 11 ).
>>>>
>>>> In setting up the radio I have followed (I
>>>> think I have followed) the instructions
>>>> but when I click Test CAT I get a failure.
>>>> I tried selecting the different clickable
>>>> options but have no success, it always
>>>> comes up as a failure. I successfully run
>>>> MMTTY and N1MM with no issues. I am having
>>>> difficulty getting the audio to run from
>>>> the computer but that doesn't seem to
>>>> bother N1MM & MMTTY operation.
>>>>
>>>> After much googling I have resorted to
>>>> asking here for suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> If there is a user's group that has people
>>>> familiar with WSJT and the K3/K3s that I
>>>> can get info from, that would be better
>>>> than using the bandwidth here.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks & 73,
>>>>
>>>> Gary
>>>> KA1J
>>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
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donovanf

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

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Hi Gary,

Suggest you redirect your questions to the WSTJ reflector,
you'll find much experience there and many willing helpers.

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73
Frank
W3LPL

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From: "Gary Smith" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Monday, September 4, 2017 1:19:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

I am likely missing something. I can not
seemingly get any communication between
the software and the radio.

Here is a screenshot of my latest attempt
and the error message.

http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-radio.jpg

I have tried (I think) all the
permutations in this screen and CAT is a
failure.

In the Audio tab I have Input as:
Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC)
Output as
Speakers (2-USB Audio CODEC)

General & main
http://doctorgary.net/WSJT-1.8-General.jpg

It has to be simple and obvious but so far
it's clear as mud. I'm trying to swim
upstream. ;)

73,

Gary
KA1J

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Don Wilhelm

Re: OT - WSJT-X & K3s

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Gary,

I cannot speak to your problems about the communications between WSJT-X
and the K3S.

But once you have solved that remember that the instructions in the
WSJT-X help file are not correct for the K3S (or other Elecraft radios).
You must drive the audio to 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar
flashing. Set the desired power with the power knob.

Elecraft radios are different than other ham transceivers in how they
control the power. Do not attempt to use the audio level to control the
power output - that will create a condition affectionately known as
"power hunting".

The same is true for all soundcard digital modes. Follow the
instructions in the Elecraft manuals and ignore the internet advice.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/3/2017 9:19 PM, Gary Smith wrote:
> I am likely missing something. I can not
> seemingly get any communication between
> the software and the radio.
>
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