Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-02 Thread Rich NE1EE 
Rick,
Thanks for the post. I don't need real time "time" for things these days...if I 
do, I turn to an RTOS...but I am naive in this area.
Since reconfiguring my Windows time specs, including not using the windows.time 
server, I have not seen a time offset exceeding 0.5s...in fact, the highest I 
recall is 0.3s...that is 10X the error you report for Meinberg

I visited the site, and found
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/info/ntp.htm
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp.htm#ntp_stable

so it appears that there is a software-only solution? I don't need to support 
one more piece of hardware, because my timing needs are not that great now. 
Thanks for the suggestion...I had not heard of Meinberg previously.

~R~
72/73 de Rich NE1EE
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On the banks of the Piscataqua

On 2020-12-01 16:46:-0800, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>Rich,
>You WANT to change what Windows does because a generation ago, to allow their 
>server software to function, they increased the error gap in the NTP system.�  
>It allows WAY too much drift and they've never cleaned that up (because most 
>users don't care).
>
>I use and suggest Meinberg; which can replace the Windows NTP service.�  It's 
>free and keeps my computers within .03 seconds to standard (on very slow 
>Internet) without requiring high overhead (it just works and well).
>
>73,
>Rick NK7I

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I 

Rich,

You WANT to change what Windows does because a generation ago, to allow 
their server software to function, they increased the error gap in the 
NTP system.  It allows WAY too much drift and they've never cleaned that 
up (because most users don't care).


I use and suggest Meinberg; which can replace the Windows NTP service.  
It's free and keeps my computers within .03 seconds to standard (on very 
slow Internet) without requiring high overhead (it just works and well).


73,
Rick NK7I


On 12/1/2020 1:09 PM, Rich NE1EE wrote:

On 2020-12-01 12:13:-0800, Jim Brown wrote:

On 12/1/2020 6:01 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote:

What is the sync time tolerance?

1 sec is OK, 2 sec will lose a lot of QSOs. I've used this free app for ten 
years. Painless to install, runs in the background.
http://www.timesynctool.com/

73, Jim K9YC

I think that I used to use that. It sure looks familiar. But I now use routines 
that are already a part of Windows. I just change the time sync period from the 
default of 1 week to 1 day. It could be set to hourly, and that would keep the 
sync time (theoretically) below 0.5s. Not trying to sell Windows, but don't see 
adding to what is already there.

~R~
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Rich NE1EE 
On 2020-12-01 12:13:-0800, Jim Brown wrote:
>On 12/1/2020 6:01 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote:
>>What is the sync time tolerance?
>
>1 sec is OK, 2 sec will lose a lot of QSOs. I've used this free app for ten 
>years. Painless to install, runs in the background.
> http://www.timesynctool.com/
>
>73, Jim K9YC

I think that I used to use that. It sure looks familiar. But I now use routines 
that are already a part of Windows. I just change the time sync period from the 
default of 1 week to 1 day. It could be set to hourly, and that would keep the 
sync time (theoretically) below 0.5s. Not trying to sell Windows, but don't see 
adding to what is already there.

~R~
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Jim Brown 

On 12/1/2020 6:01 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote:

What is the sync time tolerance?


1 sec is OK, 2 sec will lose a lot of QSOs. I've used this free app for 
ten years. Painless to install, runs in the background.

 http://www.timesynctool.com/

73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Neil Zampella 

The one question I didn't see asked was you have the rig in DATA-A mode,
right?

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 12/1/2020 7:04 AM, Mark Moeller wrote:

I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help.

My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB
Sound Card, Mic & Phone cables. I am receiving FT8 signals fine, but cannot
make contact with anyone else.

Note that I make CW contacts with no issue, so believe my antenna is fine.

There are many FT8 settings to configure, so unsure where the issue is.

Thank you in advance for advice and/or pointing me in the right direction.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Joe DeVincentis 
Mike, 

Thanks for the kind words.  It is much appreciated.

73,
Joe, KO8V

> On Dec 1, 2020, at 10:08, Mike Morrow  wrote:
> 
> The guidance Joe gives is coherent and complete and a great contribution for 
> interested parties. .
> 
> It takes a lot of work to get a ham radio and a jumble of external gimmicks 
> to do all the work of making ham QSOs...if one very generously credits FT8 as 
> a QSO!  :-)
> 
> Mike / KK5F
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Mike Morrow 
The guidance Joe gives is coherent and complete and a great contribution for 
interested parties. .

It takes a lot of work to get a ham radio and a jumble of external gimmicks to 
do all the work of making ham QSOs...if one very generously credits FT8 as a 
QSO!  :-)

Mike / KK5F

-Original Message-
>From: Joe DeVincentis 
>Sent: Dec 1, 2020 8:11 AM
>
>These are the steps I usually go through:
>
>1.  Ensure PC has an accurate time source.  Verify against something like 
>https://time.gov . If the website updates its seconds at 
>the same time as your system from a visual perspective, then you're close 
>enough.
>
>2.  If you are using an FTDI based USB to serial converter for CAT control, be 
>sure Serial Enumeration in the advanced properties for the COM port is 
>unchecked (it can do weird things to your system).  I also check the box to 
>disable modem control at start up.
>
>2. In the WSJT-X settings ensure that Test CAT and Test PTT work correctly.  
>Be sure that the Test PTT causes the radio to go into TX.  I use either CAT 
>control or H/W control for PTT trigger depending on what I can do with the 
>H/W.  I generally prefer H/W control.  It's faster in the system to flip a 
>bit, then to send a string a bits via the RS232.
>
>3. Setup the Audio in WSJTX to point to the correct devices.
>
>4. In the Windows Sound control panel ensure levels for both Recording and 
>Playback for the device in use for the radio are somewhat reasonable - say 
>75%.  It's just a starting place.  Also be sure the devices are not the 
>defaults - that will prevent sounds being sent to the radio you don't want.  
>Can't tell you how times I hear audio play back of either alerts or some 
>streaming media come through.   All newly plugged in sound devices are 
>automatically made default by Windows.  IMHO, it's a stupid thing for Windows 
>to do and I've never found a setting to prevent that.
>
>5.  Check the receive is reasonable in WSJTX - generally between 40 and 60 on 
>the WSJTX meter.  Play with settings in the sound control panel and/or the 
>radio until things look right.
>
>6. Set the radio for 0 power and hit the tune button in WSJTX.  The radio 
>should go into TX.
>
>7. Using the Sound panel control for the radio playback device, the Pwr slider 
>in WSJTX and/or the radio mic gain, tune until ALC is just starting kick in.  
>On other Elecraft radios, that's usually the 5 ALC bar flickering.  I try not 
>to have any setting at the max.  
>
>If any step is not working, diagnose and fix that step before proceeding.  
>This is what I have found works best for me.  Your mileage my vary.
>
>73,
>Joe, KO8V
>
>> On Dec 1, 2020, at 08:04, Mark Moeller  wrote:
>> 
>> I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help.
>> 
>> My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB
>> Sound Card, Mic & Phone cables. I am receiving FT8 signals fine, but cannot
>> make contact with anyone else.
>> 
>> Note that I make CW contacts with no issue, so believe my antenna is fine.
>> 
>> There are many FT8 settings to configure, so unsure where the issue is.
>> 
>> Thank you in advance for advice and/or pointing me in the right direction.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Mark A. Moeller
>> KA9LWK
>> mark.moell...@gmail.com
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Joe DeVincentis 
These are the steps I usually go through:

1.  Ensure PC has an accurate time source.  Verify against something like 
https://time.gov . If the website updates its seconds at the 
same time as your system from a visual perspective, then you're close enough.

2.  If you are using an FTDI based USB to serial converter for CAT control, be 
sure Serial Enumeration in the advanced properties for the COM port is 
unchecked (it can do weird things to your system).  I also check the box to 
disable modem control at start up.

2. In the WSJT-X settings ensure that Test CAT and Test PTT work correctly.  Be 
sure that the Test PTT causes the radio to go into TX.  I use either CAT 
control or H/W control for PTT trigger depending on what I can do with the H/W. 
 I generally prefer H/W control.  It's faster in the system to flip a bit, then 
to send a string a bits via the RS232.

3. Setup the Audio in WSJTX to point to the correct devices.

4. In the Windows Sound control panel ensure levels for both Recording and 
Playback for the device in use for the radio are somewhat reasonable - say 75%. 
 It's just a starting place.  Also be sure the devices are not the defaults - 
that will prevent sounds being sent to the radio you don't want.  Can't tell 
you how times I hear audio play back of either alerts or some streaming media 
come through.   All newly plugged in sound devices are automatically made 
default by Windows.  IMHO, it's a stupid thing for Windows to do and I've never 
found a setting to prevent that.

5.  Check the receive is reasonable in WSJTX - generally between 40 and 60 on 
the WSJTX meter.  Play with settings in the sound control panel and/or the 
radio until things look right.

6. Set the radio for 0 power and hit the tune button in WSJTX.  The radio 
should go into TX.

7. Using the Sound panel control for the radio playback device, the Pwr slider 
in WSJTX and/or the radio mic gain, tune until ALC is just starting kick in.  
On other Elecraft radios, that's usually the 5 ALC bar flickering.  I try not 
to have any setting at the max.  

If any step is not working, diagnose and fix that step before proceeding.  This 
is what I have found works best for me.  Your mileage my vary.

73,
Joe, KO8V

> On Dec 1, 2020, at 08:04, Mark Moeller  wrote:
> 
> I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help.
> 
> My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB
> Sound Card, Mic & Phone cables. I am receiving FT8 signals fine, but cannot
> make contact with anyone else.
> 
> Note that I make CW contacts with no issue, so believe my antenna is fine.
> 
> There are many FT8 settings to configure, so unsure where the issue is.
> 
> Thank you in advance for advice and/or pointing me in the right direction.
> 
> -- 
> Mark A. Moeller
> KA9LWK
> mark.moell...@gmail.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Rich NE1EE 
On 2020-12-01 08:12:-0500, Hank via Elecraft wrote:

>Do you have a time correction program running on your PC like Dimension 4?  If 
>not you will make very few if any contacts. The transmissions between stations 
>have to be synced. 
>
>Hank
>K4HYJ 

What is the sync time tolerance? For example, following the directions here
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-manage-time-servers-windows-10
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/change-internet-time-update-interval-windows

or using any number of products such as D4, you can be within 0.01, +- 0.01 s...

Windows defaults to syncing time weekly, but I have mine set at hourly.
At any time, I can go here
https://time.is/

to see how far off I am...is this close enough for FT8? One note I saw said 
"But if you can get your clock within, say, a half a second, you'll be fine for 
FT8 and FT4." and this method certainly exceeds that spec.

I'm not an FT8 kinda guy, but I ran across this
http://www.kk5jy.net/tweaktime/

~R~
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2020-12-01 Thread Hank via Elecraft 
Do you have a time correction program running on your PC like Dimension 4?  If 
not you will make very few if any contacts. The transmissions between stations 
have to be synced. 

Hank
K4HYJ 

> On Dec 1, 2020, at 8:05 AM, Mark Moeller  wrote:
> 
> I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and appreciate any help.
> 
> My setup includes: KX2 connected to a G5RV antenna, Windows 10 laptop, USB
> Sound Card, Mic & Phone cables. I am receiving FT8 signals fine, but cannot
> make contact with anyone else.
> 
> Note that I make CW contacts with no issue, so believe my antenna is fine.
> 
> There are many FT8 settings to configure, so unsure where the issue is.
> 
> Thank you in advance for advice and/or pointing me in the right direction.
> 
> -- 
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> KA9LWK
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread Bill Frantz 
When I built an interface using one of the $5 sound USB dongles, 
I had to insert a pad to avoid overdriving the microphone input 
of the dongle. I have 1K across the input to the dongle and 47K 
in series with the input.


See Fred Cady's (NE7X RIP) KX3 book pages 119-120 for details. 
Note that he uses different values of resistors. I think many 
ratios and values will work.


73 Bill AE6JV

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I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe I'll try again.   I'll
be sure to bring the SL with me just in case, however.


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread stephen shearer 

I use a "Sound Blaster" USB card.  $40 works with W10 and Linux.
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1290/dp/B0044DEDC0?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=B0044DEDC0

73, steve WB3LGC

On 5/22/19 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:

I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
frustration each time.  Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
sanity.

The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
my desk and one in my go-bag.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella  wrote:


The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB
cable.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread rich hurd WC3T 
I've been doing digimodes for about two years now, and worked with Windows'
flagship product for much longer than that.  In short, this isn't my first
rodeo.   At some point, it's time to just stop fiddling and get on the air
with what works.

I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe I'll try again.   I'll
be sure to bring the SL with me just in case, however.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:27 PM Neil Zampella  wrote:

> Rich,
>
> I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever.   The
> only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the sound
> card settings in WSJT-X.   That stopped when I plugged the dongle into a
> powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
> On 5/22/2019 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:
>
> I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
> frustration each time.  Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
> sanity.
>
> The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
> my desk and one in my go-bag.
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella  wrote:
>
>> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
>> not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
>> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
>> from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB
>> cable.
>>
>> Neil, KN3ILZ
>>
>> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
>> >
>> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
>> >
>> > John AE5X
>> > https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread Neil Zampella 

Rich,

I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever.  
The only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the
sound card settings in WSJT-X.   That stopped when I plugged the dongle
into a powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:

I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
frustration each time.  Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
sanity.

The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have
one on my desk and one in my go-bag.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella mailto:ne...@techie.com>> wrote:

The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is
really
not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB
cable.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
>

https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
>
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> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread rich hurd WC3T 
I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in
frustration each time.  Not sure why, but I might try again to save my
sanity.

The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on
my desk and one in my go-bag.

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella  wrote:

> The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
> not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
> less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
> from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB
> cable.
>
> Neil, KN3ILZ
>
> On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:
> >
> https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/
> >
> > John AE5X
> > https://ae5x.blogspot.com
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread Neil Zampella 

The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really
not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or
less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate
from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB
cable.

Neil, KN3ILZ

On 5/22/2019 8:30 AM, John Harper wrote:

https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-22 Thread rich hurd WC3T 
Thanks for the amplification of what was meant.  I should probably keep my
big mouth shut more often.

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:33 PM Gwen Patton  wrote:

> I don't think Chris was asking for FT8 to be incorporated into the radio,
> Rich. I think he was just asking about how to configure his KX2 to transmit
> and receive FT8 with his Asus computer, and maybe a data mode setting for
> FT8 specifically...though it's not necessary, as the DATA A is perfectly
> usable for FT8, I've done it with my KX3.
>
> Yes, Chris, DATA A is the setting you want to use. You want the phones from
> the radio going to the mike input on the PC, and mike on the KX2 going to
> the speakers on the PC. Turn off MIC BIAS and set PTT to OFF. CAT should
> work fine to key it. I just use the Elecraft USB control cable for that.
>
> If your PC doesn't have separate mike and speaker jacks, you can either
> make a special cable that splits them out, or you can use a USB sound card
> dongle. Then configure WSJT-X to use the appropriate sound card settings.
> That's basically what I do with my KX3, I just have to jump through some
> extra hoops on my Win7 machine to get WSJT-X to play nice with it. I have
> no trouble at all with a small Asus VivoMini Win10 machine, though. I'm not
> familiar with the Zenbook, so you may have some tinkering to do, but that's
> basically it.
>
> 73,
> Gwen, NG3P
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:24 PM rich hurd WC3T  wrote:
>
> > No nudging needed.  It’ll never happen.
> >
> >
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ideas-for-an-FT8-Radio-td7647539.html
> >
> >
> > On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 22:02 Chris Bull  wrote:
> >
> > > Hello Group. I am a fairly new Elecraft and KX2 user. Long story short
> > > would any KX2 geniuses be willing to share their radio settings for FT8
> > > with me.
> > >  I am using WSJT-X and understand setting and operation of it with my
> > 7300.
> > >
> > > I just need help with KX2 radio settings.  I am setting up a small ASUS
> > > Zenbook with KX2 for portable FT8 operation will take it with me to VK2
> > > land in a couple weeks so I can FT8 over there.
> > >
> > >  I hear lots of warbling on the FT8 frequencys through the radio.Is
> Data
> > A
> > > the correct mode to use?
> > > .
> > > I have CAT control to the radio and with the mike and speaker cable
> > > connected hear warbling from PC speakers. WJST-X settings are nominal
> > > also Unless there are secret KX2 WSJT-X setting.
> > > Maybe there will be a FT8 setting in the next firmware release. nudge
> > > nudge.
> > > Thank You
> > > 73
> > > ChrisVE3XKZ
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-21 Thread Gwen Patton 
I don't think Chris was asking for FT8 to be incorporated into the radio,
Rich. I think he was just asking about how to configure his KX2 to transmit
and receive FT8 with his Asus computer, and maybe a data mode setting for
FT8 specifically...though it's not necessary, as the DATA A is perfectly
usable for FT8, I've done it with my KX3.

Yes, Chris, DATA A is the setting you want to use. You want the phones from
the radio going to the mike input on the PC, and mike on the KX2 going to
the speakers on the PC. Turn off MIC BIAS and set PTT to OFF. CAT should
work fine to key it. I just use the Elecraft USB control cable for that.

If your PC doesn't have separate mike and speaker jacks, you can either
make a special cable that splits them out, or you can use a USB sound card
dongle. Then configure WSJT-X to use the appropriate sound card settings.
That's basically what I do with my KX3, I just have to jump through some
extra hoops on my Win7 machine to get WSJT-X to play nice with it. I have
no trouble at all with a small Asus VivoMini Win10 machine, though. I'm not
familiar with the Zenbook, so you may have some tinkering to do, but that's
basically it.

73,
Gwen, NG3P

On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:24 PM rich hurd WC3T  wrote:

> No nudging needed.  It’ll never happen.
>
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ideas-for-an-FT8-Radio-td7647539.html
>
>
> On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 22:02 Chris Bull  wrote:
>
> > Hello Group. I am a fairly new Elecraft and KX2 user. Long story short
> > would any KX2 geniuses be willing to share their radio settings for FT8
> > with me.
> >  I am using WSJT-X and understand setting and operation of it with my
> 7300.
> >
> > I just need help with KX2 radio settings.  I am setting up a small ASUS
> > Zenbook with KX2 for portable FT8 operation will take it with me to VK2
> > land in a couple weeks so I can FT8 over there.
> >
> >  I hear lots of warbling on the FT8 frequencys through the radio.Is Data
> A
> > the correct mode to use?
> > .
> > I have CAT control to the radio and with the mike and speaker cable
> > connected hear warbling from PC speakers. WJST-X settings are nominal
> > also Unless there are secret KX2 WSJT-X setting.
> > Maybe there will be a FT8 setting in the next firmware release. nudge
> > nudge.
> > Thank You
> > 73
> > ChrisVE3XKZ
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

2019-05-21 Thread rich hurd WC3T 
No nudging needed.  It’ll never happen.

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Ideas-for-an-FT8-Radio-td7647539.html


On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 22:02 Chris Bull  wrote:

> Hello Group. I am a fairly new Elecraft and KX2 user. Long story short
> would any KX2 geniuses be willing to share their radio settings for FT8
> with me.
>  I am using WSJT-X and understand setting and operation of it with my 7300.
>
> I just need help with KX2 radio settings.  I am setting up a small ASUS
> Zenbook with KX2 for portable FT8 operation will take it with me to VK2
> land in a couple weeks so I can FT8 over there.
>
>  I hear lots of warbling on the FT8 frequencys through the radio.Is Data A
> the correct mode to use?
> .
> I have CAT control to the radio and with the mike and speaker cable
> connected hear warbling from PC speakers. WJST-X settings are nominal
> also Unless there are secret KX2 WSJT-X setting.
> Maybe there will be a FT8 setting in the next firmware release. nudge
> nudge.
> Thank You
> 73
> ChrisVE3XKZ
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