Re: [Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread Rick Prather
I have used JTBridge and liked it but these days my favorite set up is the combination of WSJT-X and RUMLogNG without JTBridge. After setting up, using the instructions in RUMLog, I am able to see Spots from the Clusters intermixed with local WSJT-x spots in the "DXSpots" window. This allows me

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread Walter Underwood
Agreed, you probably want to use JT-Bridge. Read the instructions at the JTBridge site to get the right configurations and the right startup order for JT-Bridge, WSJT-X, and your logging application. http://jt-bridge.eller.nu/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread James Bennett
Hi Phil, No cookbook here, but I do have a MacBook Pro / Retina, WSJT-X, and MLDX and occasionally run my KX3 with them. A couple items to consider: —> Strongly suggest running JTBRIDGE if you do not already have it. It interfaces very, very nicely between WSJT-X and MLDX. Allows, among other

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread George Danner
Phil, Do use Don's advice on setting up soundcards with Elecraft radios for digital modes. I found this pdf from KA9EAK in setting-up my mobile KX3 for Winmor and packet. For me it is a work in progress as I'm waiting for a couple of connectors to arrive. He uses the term PC - not specifical

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread Don Wilhelm
Phil, There is no "cookbook" that I am aware of. BUT - FT8 is no different than any other digital mode, although the application software may be a bit different. Connect the soundcard input to the headphone jack and the soundcard output to the MIC input. Connect the KXUSB cable to the comput

[Elecraft] FT8 with KX3 and MacBook Pro

2018-03-03 Thread Philip Alley
Is there a complete “cookbook” for running FT8 with the KX3+PX3 and a MacBook Pro (w OSX 10.13.3)? I am running MacLogger DX and have ordered a Sabrent USB-C tiny sound card. The WSJT-X is downloaded but not set up yet. My KX3 is already communicating with Maclogger DX via USB. I am unsure ab