Tom,
Rather than trying to work with FT-8, you might want to initially try
Fldigi - I think it may be easier, and if that works, then the trouble
finger points to the software for FT-8.
Take all the information we have given you about setting audio levels -
they should be the same (or close).
In Fldigi setup, select HamLib and in the rig box, select KX3 (or K3).
Also select "Use Hamlib", and check the "PTT via CAT command" box.
Tell Hamlib which COM port is associated with the KXUSB.
Then in Fldigi, select PSK31. There is a canned message to send CQ.
Click it and the software should go to transmit.
Does the red TX LED light on the KX2? It should.
Set the KX2 to DATA A mode.
Then make adjustments of the KX2 MIC Gain, SignaLink computer output
soundcard slider and the TX gain control on the SignaLink box to achieve
4 bars solid with the 5th bar flickering on the KX2 ALC meter (ignore
the power output for now).
Once you have those settings correct, you will know that the SignaLink
and the KX2 are capable of transmitting.
Go back to your original software and try again. If it does not work
with little or no change in the gain levels, either you have a bad
software installation or there is something wrong in the software settings.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 7/22/2017 2:30 PM, Tommy wrote:
I have tried every way possible to this point. When I have CAT
selected I get a green test cat button, pushing it does nothing but turn
it white then after a few seconds it goes to green. Pushing test PTT
keys the rig, the button turns RED and I see no signal going out of the
radio. Choosing the VOX setting does nothing apparently. PTT is grayed
out and the test button does nothing and stays white. My CAT controls
are set like yours are.
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