WSJT v2.1.0

[N7US]

I changed the subject.

Jim N7US

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I installed the 64-bit version today.  I had to increase the "Pwr" slider to the max and tweak the Windows audio levels on RX and TX for my K3S.


Jim N7US

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I had 2.0.1 in my computer and had been using it since it's general release. Works well, no issues.

Then when the new version was released, I just installed it, 64 bit version, taking the defaults.  It installed in the same directory, overwriting files as needed.  Everything works as expected with 2.1.0.  Did not have to change any parameters or such.

I would suggest you uninstall the version 2.0.1 and use an application to clean your registry. Then load a fresh install of 2.1.0

73
Bob, K4TAX


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> On Jul 16, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Peter Dougherty <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> And I need to add that all the steps you outlined I had followed a few months ago when I took the MicroKeyer-II out of line and went to pure USB control of the K3s. All my levels and TX settings were 100% reliable UNTIL YESTERDAY, when I upgraded to v2.1.0. Well for now v2.0.1. is good enough for me.
>
>
> - pjd
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Peter:
>
> In that configuration there are 3 specific places where adjustments are needed for transmit levels.   Left click on the SPKR icon in the lower right side of the computer display.  Set that slider to a value between
> 30 and 50.    That controls the transmit audio via the software.  And in WSJT-X set the PWR slider {which does not actually control power} to a value of about 50% or mid scale.  Then on the K3S you MUST be in DATA A mode.  The press MENU and scroll to MIC SEL.  It should be set to Line In using the A VFO knob.   Then exit that menu.    Use the Speed/MIC knob to control LINE gain to attain 4 solid bars shown on the ALC scale with WSJT-X in TUNE mode.  The 5th bar should be flickering. With WSJT-X in TUNE mode, move the TX audio frequency away from 1500 Hz as there is a beat between the tone and refresh rate of the display and will cause what appears to be pulsing of the audio.   Adjust  the actual transmitted power using the normal radio PWR control.  NEVER change the audio level to adjust power output.
>
> For setting receive level you should RIGHT click on the SPKR icon which should  bring up a menu.  Then LEFT click on OPEN SOUND SETTINGS.   This will bring up the WINDOWS Settings page.  At the top in the box you should have SPEAKERS USB Audio CODEC selected. Then down below is the bar showing level and it should be about 30 to 40.    Then a bit down the page is INPUT.  In the box it should be showing Microphone (USB Audio CODEC).    Click on Device Properties and you can adjust that slider to attain a value of about 30 or so on the WSJT-X  level indication on the left side of the WSJT-X pane.
>
> Now all of this is not nearly a complex as it sounds.  One just needs to know where things are located and what to adjust.   As a general rule one never wants a control at or near maximum and likewise, never near minimum.    The three places must be used "in harmony" in order to attain excellent results.
>
> I've been running my K3S for several years with WSJT-X and other audio modes very successfully.  I've just updated to the 64 bit version for Windows 10 and it is GREAT!
>
> If you need screen shots, I'll be glad to provide same.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>> On 7/16/2019 5:46 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote:
>> I should have mentioned, this is on a K3s. What radio settings are involved? Is it mic gain or something in the menu?
>>
>> I did find the new Windows TX level for the K3s (purely by accident; I don’t think I could do it again on a bet), and I set it up to 100%. I also set the TX level in WSJT-X to 100%. I don’t know if there are any more level controls involved, and to be honest, I never like to run anything wide-open.
>>
>> But with that said (and set), on FT8 transmit now I have four solid ALC bars, but I can’t push the 5th one to start flashing, as it had before.
>>
>> What was even more aggravating was my RX levels went haywire and it took me almost an hour to find them. There’s GOT to be an easier way to control all these settings!
>>
>>
>>
>> - pjd
>>
>>
>>
>> From: turnbull <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 5:48 PM
>> To: Peter Dougherty <[hidden email]>
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FT8 TX levels = no power
>>
>>
>>
>> Ck radio settings.   After loading 2.1, I found rig setting changed from K3.   Once corrected all was ok.

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