I really like the 4 channel Edgeport converters. Very easy and self reliable, just plug in. I got a couple used ones on eBay. Work great.
Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Aug 22, 2018, at 10:23 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Phil, > > I strongly recommend that you use PTT via CAT command for digital modes with > the K2. > > If WSJT-X is not correctly communicating that command to the K2, look to the > help files and forums for WSJT-X for the answer. > > Some USB to serial adapters do not like to work at the low 4800 baud rate for > the K2, but I have had great success with the Edgeport converters - they are > commercial grade. > > Set the RS-232 port to 4800 baud and try again. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 8/22/2018 11:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote: >> For the last 10 years I've been using the K2 setup below for digital >> comms (W32,FLDIGI) with no problems. Now I'm trying to use the same >> exact setup - no changes in cables, etc - for WJST-X (v1.9.1 r8747 in >> FT8 mode) and the PTT is not working with the same parameters. The >> "Test PTT" button is not enabled, and the error message is "Rig Control >> Error" >> The setup is as follows: >> Laptop = Dell Latitude >> USB-to-serial converter = Edgeport (high end device using genuine FTDI >> chips) >> Serial Port - COM5, 9600, 8n1, RTS=PTT -connected to K2 I/O port >> Soundcard = iMIC GUC232 connected to RigBlaster >> CAT control is not used. >> What I don't understand is why this configuration will trigger the PTT >> for the other digital programs but not when using the WSJT-X program. >> What am I missing? >> All assistance appreciated. How do other K2 users set this up? >> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane >> Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >>> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest >> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to donw...@embarqmail.com > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to c-haw...@illinois.edu ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
