[Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Rodenkirch 




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I am receiving info needed to correct this problemtime sync may be off or 
intermittent.

I am using Dimension 4...may try something different.

Thanks to all who replied. Jim R. K9JWV


On 12/29/2016 9:17 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:
>
> Problem: I   can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and 
> making QSOs.
>
> However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or 
> go back to the original band and  make Qs.
>
> Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc.
>
> Is there some magical "order of events" I'm not following?
>
> I use Dimension 4 time sync.
>
> Thoughts?? If you are knowledgeable on JT ops and system setup, we can take 
> the conversation  off line...
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Bennett 
Hi Jim,

I’ve got the KX3 (and a K3) and had run WSJT-X 1.6.0 for a long time. I 
installed 1.7.0 rc1 and now use 1.7.0 rc3. There is no magical stuff required 
to change from one band to another. What DOES work when you change to another 
band? Are you certain that it is sending RF? The red TX light goes on / you can 
see the ALC bars (number 5 just flashing) on the KX3 meter?

I run my KX3 connected to a Raspberry Pi computer; the K3 is running with an 
Apple iMac on OS X. Neither of them have any sort of “secondary” time sync 
service. 

What happens when you go to another band? Are you seeing a “normal” number of 
decodes? And if so, what are you seeing under the “DT” column? If the numbers 
are around the 1, 0, -1, or -2 mark then your time sync is not the problem. 

One thing to consider… if you are running the KX3 barefoot (12-15 watts), you 
are competing with guys running well over that level. I had one op tell me that 
he consistently runs 50 watts on JT65, day or night. That kind of power, 
coupled with a directional yagi, will put you at a big disadvantage, especially 
if you are using a wire antenna, like I do. The vast majority of JT operators 
see a CQ, double click on the CQ’ers call and answer him/her. That puts you on 
the caller’s frequency. Consider if there are five or six people answering the 
CQ’er what must be happening! The high power, directional antenna guy “usually" 
gets the QSO. In version 1.7.0 the decoding engine has been improved quite a 
bit and multiple stations on the same frequency get decoded much more 
successfully. I liken this to our Fox Hunts, and why the foxii want us hounds 
to go “UP” and not all on his frequency.

Soo…. It may just be circumstances causing you to not get a QSO, and 
nothing to do with your software or rig. As I said, nothing magical about 
changing bands.

73, Jim / W6JHB
Folsom, CA


> On Dec 29, 2016, at 6:17 AM, James Rodenkirch  wrote:
> 
> 
> Problem: I   can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and 
> making QSOs.
> 
> However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or 
> go back to the original band and  make Qs.
> 
> Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc.
> 
> Is there some magical "order of events" I'm not following?
> 
> I use Dimension 4 time sync.
> 
> Thoughts?? If you are knowledgeable on JT ops and system setup, we can take 
> the conversation  off line...
> 
> Thank you, in advance for any assistance72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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Re: [Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread Don Wilhelm 

Jim,

JT is no different than any other soundcard data mode.  You should be 
following the data mode setup instructions in the KX3 manual rather than 
the information on the internet which is generic for common transceivers 
which control power output differently than the Elecraft gear.


Are you using DATA A mode?  If not, you should be.  Yes, it is the same 
as USB, but with the compression and TX EQ automatically turned off.


Are you driving the ALC meter to 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing? 
 That is the "No ALC" point for the K3/K3S/KX3 and KX2.

Inadequate audio drive will cause the problems that you are experiencing.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/29/2016 9:17 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote:


Problem: I   can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and 
making QSOs.

However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or go 
back to the original band and  make Qs.

Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc.

Is there some magical "order of events" I'm not following?

I use Dimension 4 time sync.

Thoughts?? If you are knowledgeable on JT ops and system setup, we can take the 
conversation  off line...


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[Elecraft] Need help with getting WSJT X to continue working with my KX3

2016-12-29 Thread James Rodenkirch 

Problem: I   can turn on the KX3, start WSJT X 1.6 and commence decoding and 
making QSOs.

However, if I change to a different band, I can't make QSOs on that band or go 
back to the original band and  make Qs.

Adjusting ALC on the new band works...power out is the same, etc.

Is there some magical "order of events" I'm not following?

I use Dimension 4 time sync.

Thoughts?? If you are knowledgeable on JT ops and system setup, we can take the 
conversation  off line...

Thank you, in advance for any assistance72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV
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