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locked Re: Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Mark Finkelstein
 

Well it looks like I am transmitting CQ but there is no band activity showing.  I’m on 7074.0 Digital with power 5 watts and antenna at 1.0 SWR. 

Should I be receiving something or is it just slow on the band. I’m in Queens, NY.

Thanks again for your help.


On Aug 24, 2021, at 6:27 PM, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:


Hi Mark,

so no CAT interface, set "Preferences->Radio->Rig->None" and "Preferences->Radio->PTT Method->VOX". You will need to enable VOX on your rig if it has that capability, or if it supports a CAT then a suitable interface cable will be needed.

73
Bill
G4WJS.

On 24/08/2021 23:19, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:
Hi Bill and thank you for your quick reply.

I have a MacBook Air M1 running OS Big Sur 11.5.2.  Connected to one of the two USB C ports is a Sabrent USB C Exterior Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac.  I have cables running from the Sound Card to the REM/Data port on the Lab599 TX 500. I have made sure that mic is to mic and headphone is to headphone.

I am running WSJTX 2.4.0 with radio set as Kenwood TS-480, serial port USB, 9600, 8/1/N  PTT is CAT.  When I push test CAT I get errors.  Pictures attached.

Hope this helps. 

I’m running 5 watts on the TX500 through an Elecraft T1 tuner and a home brew rooftop dipole.

Thanks and 73’s,
Mark

On Aug 24, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:
On 24/08/2021 22:16, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:

I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro.  I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ

Mark,

if you are getting a rig control error then you must have selected a rig in the WSJT-X preferences. For that to work you must have some connection between your rig and Mac, but you don't tell us anything about that, or indeed what rig you have. Also please include the full text of any rig control message, including the details, with any issue report about rig control?

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Re: "Error in Sound Input" (message box) Circle w/ RED X ---- my WSJT is "BRICKED" #AudioIssues #Windows10 #Elecraft

Bill
 

I Will try........ to delete my internal sound card.
However I plugged in a spare USB module and got same error.
Even further .......... I purchased a new USB sound device.... and cables.... got same error.
Remember.......  I set RIG to NONE and the decode of sample files works.

It is only when I click MONITOR button that I get the error. 

My first indication of trouble.......
ALL OF A SUDDEN one day the green level bar showed no signal.
I've been using wsjt-x for years with same hardware.
locked Re: Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Mark Finkelstein
 

YEAH!!!! It appears to be working!!! Let’s see if I get a ‘QSO! Awesome and thank you so much!

On Aug 24, 2021, at 18:19, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io <mfinkelstein3@...> wrote:

Hi Bill and thank you for your quick reply.

I have a MacBook Air M1 running OS Big Sur 11.5.2. Connected to one of the two USB C ports is a Sabrent USB C Exterior Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. I have cables running from the Sound Card to the REM/Data port on the Lab599 TX 500. I have made sure that mic is to mic and headphone is to headphone.

I am running WSJTX 2.4.0 with radio set as Kenwood TS-480, serial port USB, 9600, 8/1/N PTT is CAT. When I push test CAT I get errors. Pictures attached.

Hope this helps.

I’m running 5 watts on the TX500 through an Elecraft T1 tuner and a home brew rooftop dipole.

Thanks and 73’s,
Mark
On Aug 24, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:
On 24/08/2021 22:16, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:
I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro. I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ
Mark,

if you are getting a rig control error then you must have selected a rig in the WSJT-X preferences. For that to work you must have some connection between your rig and Mac, but you don't tell us anything about that, or indeed what rig you have. Also please include the full text of any rig control message, including the details, with any issue report about rig control?

73
Bill
G4WJS.


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locked Re: Not So New Subject I suspect - WSJT-X v2.4.0 Will not transmit #Cat_RigControl #transmit

Bill Somerville
 

On 24/08/2021 22:34, Dick Bingham wrote:
Hello Bill

OK, here is a screen shot of the message
Hi Dick,

it would seem that HDSDR does not support the modulation mode WSJT-X is trying to set, try the other "Settings->Radio->Mode" option, or if that doesn't work try "Settings->Radio->Mode->None".

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Re: Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Bill Somerville
 

Hi Mark,

so no CAT interface, set "Preferences->Radio->Rig->None" and "Preferences->Radio->PTT Method->VOX". You will need to enable VOX on your rig if it has that capability, or if it supports a CAT then a suitable interface cable will be needed.

73
Bill
G4WJS.

On 24/08/2021 23:19, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:
Hi Bill and thank you for your quick reply.

I have a MacBook Air M1 running OS Big Sur 11.5.2.  Connected to one of the two USB C ports is a Sabrent USB C Exterior Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac.  I have cables running from the Sound Card to the REM/Data port on the Lab599 TX 500. I have made sure that mic is to mic and headphone is to headphone.

I am running WSJTX 2.4.0 with radio set as Kenwood TS-480, serial port USB, 9600, 8/1/N  PTT is CAT.  When I push test CAT I get errors.  Pictures attached.

Hope this helps. 

I’m running 5 watts on the TX500 through an Elecraft T1 tuner and a home brew rooftop dipole.

Thanks and 73’s,
Mark

On Aug 24, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:
On 24/08/2021 22:16, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:

I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro.  I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ

Mark,

if you are getting a rig control error then you must have selected a rig in the WSJT-X preferences. For that to work you must have some connection between your rig and Mac, but you don't tell us anything about that, or indeed what rig you have. Also please include the full text of any rig control message, including the details, with any issue report about rig control?

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Re: Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Mark Finkelstein
 
Edited

Hi Bill and thank you for your quick reply.

I have a MacBook Air M1 running OS Big Sur 11.5.2. Connected to one of the two USB C ports is a Sabrent USB C Exterior Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. I have cables running from the Sound Card to the REM/Data port on the Lab599 TX 500. I have made sure that mic is to mic and headphone is to headphone.

I am running WSJTX 2.4.0 with radio set as Kenwood TS-480, serial port USB, 9600, 8/1/N PTT is CAT. When I push test CAT I get errors. Pictures attached.

Hope this helps.

I’m running 5 watts on the TX500 through an Elecraft T1 tuner and a home brew rooftop dipole.

Thanks and 73’s,
Mark

On Aug 24, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Bill Somerville <g4wjs@...> wrote:
On 24/08/2021 22:16, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:
I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro. I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ
Mark,

if you are getting a rig control error then you must have selected a rig in the WSJT-X preferences. For that to work you must have some connection between your rig and Mac, but you don't tell us anything about that, or indeed what rig you have. Also please include the full text of any rig control message, including the details, with any issue report about rig control?

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Re: Not So New Subject I suspect - WSJT-X v2.4.0 Will not transmit #Cat_RigControl #transmit

Dick Bingham
 

Hello Bill

OK, here is a screen shot of the message ===>


and here are the details ===>



Thanks

Dick/w7wkr

locked Re: Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Bill Somerville
 

On 24/08/2021 22:16, Mark Finkelstein via groups.io wrote:
I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro.  I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ
Mark,

if you are getting a rig control error then you must have selected a rig in the WSJT-X preferences. For that to work you must have some connection between your rig and Mac, but you don't tell us anything about that, or indeed what rig you have. Also please include the full text of any rig control message, including the details, with any issue report about rig control?

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Adding WSJTX to Mac #TechnicalHelpQuestion #macOS

Mark Finkelstein
 

I am not very good with computers and am trying to load WSJTX on a MacBook Pro.  I downloaded the file, dragged the icon over and restarted the computer. It seems like the program loaded but I’m getting an error message saying the computer isn’t talking to the radio.

Is there a resource that explains this Mac set up for people that are not so good with computers.

Thanks in advance,
Mark KB2PIZ
locked Re: Not So New Subject I suspect - WSJT-X v2.4.0 Will not transmit #Cat_RigControl #transmit

Bill Somerville
 

On 24/08/2021 21:54, Dick Bingham wrote:
Hello

I tried to locate in the archives the following problem:

1 - Earlier version of WSJT-X v2.4.7 worked with HPSDR mRX PS v3.4.7
     controlling ANAN-200D
2 - Downloaded WSJT-X v2.4.0 to access FST4-W program
3 - Looks like things are working - GREEN DOT displayed and decodes of other users OK
4 - clicked on "TUNE" and GREEN DOT turns ORANGE ("TUNE" remained clear/uncolored )
5- Clicked "TUNE" again and GREEN DOT turns RED and error message
    appears "RIG CONTROL ERROR"
6- Accessing from WSJT-X in FT8 Mode File>Settings>radio>  clicked on "TEST CAT" turns to GREEN

So it appears CAT stuff is working fine. Seems like "No good intention goes unpunished!"

Any assistance will be appreciated

Dick/w7wkr
Hi Dick,

please include the full error message text, including the details, when reporting a rig control error.

73
Bill
G4WJS.
locked Not So New Subject I suspect - WSJT-X v2.4.0 Will not transmit #Cat_RigControl #transmit

Dick Bingham
 

Hello

I tried to locate in the archives the following problem:

1 - Earlier version of WSJT-X v2.4.7 worked with HPSDR mRX PS v3.4.7
     controlling ANAN-200D
2 - Downloaded WSJT-X v2.4.0 to access FST4-W program
3 - Looks like things are working - GREEN DOT displayed and decodes of other users OK
4 - clicked on "TUNE" and GREEN DOT turns ORANGE ("TUNE" remained clear/uncolored )
5- Clicked "TUNE" again and GREEN DOT turns RED and error message
    appears "RIG CONTROL ERROR"
6- Accessing from WSJT-X in FT8 Mode File>Settings>radio>  clicked on "TEST CAT" turns to GREEN

So it appears CAT stuff is working fine. Seems like "No good intention goes unpunished!"

Any assistance will be appreciated

Dick/w7wkr
locked Re: After upgrade to WSJT-X 2.4.0, an IC-7600 no longer changes bands on SPE Expert 1K-FA power amplifier #Cat_RigControl

Michael Black
 

Are you operating in Split mode?  Is VFOB not changing on band change?

If so, try Fake It 

Mike W9MDB






On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 02:19:20 PM CDT, Frode Igland <frodeigland2@...> wrote:


We have now conducted some tests in our club station, where we run the same setup: an IC-7600 and an SPE Expert 1K-FA. The PA has followed the radio and WSJT-X for years without problems.
  • First, we operated with WSJT-X 2.3.1.Everything worked smoothly, with the PA instantly following the band changes in the radio.
  • We then operated with WSJT-X 2.4.0 and immediately the PA stopped following the radio. A click on the WSJT-X Tune button instantly changed the band in the PA.
  • Changing bands by entering the MHz in the frequency roll-down menu worked in the same way as changing bands by clicking in the roll-down menu.
  • It made no difference whether SET - OTHERS - CI-V Transceive was set to ON or OFF.
  • However, when we closed WSJT-X, the PA changed to the same band as WSJT-X and the radio.
  • The same happened when we opened WSJT-X in a different band than the PA's band.
  • Apparently, when opening and closing of WSJT-X the software sends a band change signal to the radio which is instantly sent further to the PA, which responds instantly, whilst at ordinary band changes made in WSJT-X, such a signal is sent to the radio, but it never reaches the PA.
  • Changing the band directly on the radio makes the PA change to the corresponding band.
We are left with only one situation where the PA does not respond to band changes made in the radio: When a band change is made in WSJT-X, and it never was a problem until we changed from WSJT-X 2.3.1 to WSJT-X 2.4.0. 

73, Frode LA6VQ
locked Re: After upgrade to WSJT-X 2.4.0, an IC-7600 no longer changes bands on SPE Expert 1K-FA power amplifier #Cat_RigControl

Brian Morrison
 

On Tue, 2021-08-24 at 21:18 +0200, Frode Igland wrote:
We are left with only one situation where the PA does not respond to band changes made in the radio: When a band change is made in WSJT-X, and it never was a problem until we changed from WSJT-X 2.3.1 to WSJT-X 2.4.0. 

You could try using WSJT-X 2.5.0rc5 and check for the same problem, alternatively wait a couple of weeks until hamlib-4.3 is released and then the next WSJT-X version should have the updated hamlib with the needed fixes.

I think your feedback on the rc version would be appreciated.

-- 

Brian  G8SEZ
locked Re: no tx audio after successful tune #Kenwood #AudioIssues #txaudio

Steve marsh (M0NMA)
 

I see this from time to time - I haven’t worked out what is causing it, so it is just random as far as I can tell. Sometimes halting the TX and then enabling it works, but sometimes I have to close down WSJT-X and reopen it. If you open Soinds in Win10 then you will see that the output is going to another codec.

The odd thing is that the Tune button always works…
--
Steve M0NMA
locked Re: After upgrade to WSJT-X 2.4.0, an IC-7600 no longer changes bands on SPE Expert 1K-FA power amplifier #Cat_RigControl

Frode Igland
 

We have now conducted some tests in our club station, where we run the same setup: an IC-7600 and an SPE Expert 1K-FA. The PA has followed the radio and WSJT-X for years without problems.
  • First, we operated with WSJT-X 2.3.1.Everything worked smoothly, with the PA instantly following the band changes in the radio.
  • We then operated with WSJT-X 2.4.0 and immediately the PA stopped following the radio. A click on the WSJT-X Tune button instantly changed the band in the PA.
  • Changing bands by entering the MHz in the frequency roll-down menu worked in the same way as changing bands by clicking in the roll-down menu.
  • It made no difference whether SET - OTHERS - CI-V Transceive was set to ON or OFF.
  • However, when we closed WSJT-X, the PA changed to the same band as WSJT-X and the radio.
  • The same happened when we opened WSJT-X in a different band than the PA's band.
  • Apparently, when opening and closing of WSJT-X the software sends a band change signal to the radio which is instantly sent further to the PA, which responds instantly, whilst at ordinary band changes made in WSJT-X, such a signal is sent to the radio, but it never reaches the PA.
  • Changing the band directly on the radio makes the PA change to the corresponding band.
We are left with only one situation where the PA does not respond to band changes made in the radio: When a band change is made in WSJT-X, and it never was a problem until we changed from WSJT-X 2.3.1 to WSJT-X 2.4.0. 

73, Frode LA6VQ
locked Re: Yaesu FT-891 Settings Needed #signalink #raspberryPi

Michael Black
 

I would make LCUT as low as possible (100Hz).  I assume HCUT of 3000 shows a decent bandpass curve?

You can see your bandpass by turning off "Flatten" and going to a quiet spot (like 4kHz down).

Set "Start 0Hz" and widen your waterfall so you can see the right-hand side of your bandpass.

You then adjust the waterfall to be inside the bandpass just a bit as Flatten does not like to see the edges of the bandpass.
You can see the effect here at 13:51:45 to 13:52:30 where I adjusted the bandpass to be narrower than the waterfall and you get the lower and upper "noise" from the Flatten algorithm.  
Inline image

Turning Flatten off and seeing Start 0Hz you see your bandwidth something like this.   So you then adjust Start to get into the bandpass and the Bins/Pixel and window width to get the right side into your bandpass.
Inline image


Mike W9MDB






On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 08:44:38 AM CDT, greg@... <greg@...> wrote:


Ken,

Just for the sake of completeness, here are the missing settings from my radio for your spreadsheet:

07-11 CW FREQ: PITCH
07-12 PC KEYING: OFF
08-03 OTHER DISP: 0Hz
08-04 OTHER SHIFT: 0Hz
08-05 DATA LCUT FREQ: 300Hz
08-07 DATA HCUT FREQ: 3000Hz
08-12 DATA BFO: USB
16-14 DATA GAIN: 50
16-16 VOX SELECT: MIC


73,

Greg
N6SE



locked Re: no tx audio after successful tune #Kenwood #AudioIssues #txaudio

bud Thompson N0IA
 

I use an ICOM 7300 - have had the same problem with CODEC Speaker audio being re-routed to almost anything that Windows has for Speaker Audio! While using Win8.1-  once that happened I had no way of 'fixing' it.  I had set up my Bluetooth hearing aids - the CODEC Speaker audio went there!  (With the ensuing very loud audio meant to drive the TX!)

Now with Win10 - and Bluetooth working with the aids - when it happens I can "disconnect' the aids and all is well.  I don't need the hearing aids for WSJT-x and other digital modes - so just need to be sure the aids have not taken over the CODEC Speaker audio.

I've read somewhere that the CODEC audio should never be set as 'Default.'  Have not confirmed that - but it is what happened with Win8.1 - and I could not change it.  

bud N0IA
Lakewood, CO
locked Re: Yaesu FT-891 Settings Needed #signalink #raspberryPi

greg@...
 

Ken,

Just for the sake of completeness, here are the missing settings from my radio for your spreadsheet:

07-11 CW FREQ: PITCH
07-12 PC KEYING: OFF
08-03 OTHER DISP: 0Hz
08-04 OTHER SHIFT: 0Hz
08-05 DATA LCUT FREQ: 300Hz
08-07 DATA HCUT FREQ: 3000Hz
08-12 DATA BFO: USB
16-14 DATA GAIN: 50
16-16 VOX SELECT: MIC

73,
Greg
N6SE
locked Re: no tx audio after successful tune #Kenwood #AudioIssues #txaudio

Brian Morrison
 

On Mon, 2021-08-23 at 17:54 -0700, KA9CAR John wrote:
good advice,  I upgraded to 2.4.0.xxx   and now the tune function works normally.

Thank You.
Guess I should check for updates more often.  I avoid the "Beta" releases, but I generally install any "release" version of digital programs

It's always worth looking at the release notes for each version, even if it is a beta/rc release. There are often bug fixes for things that are broken in the released version if the developers see it as important enough. You can find the release notes linked from the WSJT-X main page.

-- 

Brian  G8SEZ
locked Re: Yaesu FT-891 Settings Needed #signalink #raspberryPi

greg@...
 

Bill,

No, I'm not sure that DATA MODE: PSK is correct, so thank you for pointing that out. I was simply mimicking the setup of KB9VBR (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoYL-7N6eb4&t=4s) which worked fine - until the firmware update.

I will try changing DATA MODE to OTHERS and see what the results are.

73,
Greg
N6SE
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