Re: NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
There is a resistor in series with the line in that opens very often. I would check it, see the service manual
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Re: NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
Jim
I also find I can decode FT8 better with the AGC set to auto, not off.? Not sure why.? Pitty on your 590S, it's a great rig. But won't signslink's kenwood 12 pin connector cable work? That's what I use on my TS2000. Good luck
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On Monday, January 4, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote:Cliff, Thank you .?? Are you connected to the FT-857D via the Data Port? ???My connection from the Signalink is to the FT-857D ?Data Port.? ?(Note:? I was using my Kenwood TS-590s on ft-8 with no problems until a pre-driver mosfet failed.? There is no Signalink interface connection with the TS-590S. ? Jim W2EKE ? ? Jim
I've experienced issues like yours as well.? As a work around I have set wsjt-x and my 857D up to work digital in VOX mode.? I also have usb CODEC settings at 100% and control I/O primarily through the wsjt-x slider control, with some tweaking via the Signalink knobs.? I think I have the baud rate at 14400 or even lower.? I rotate rigs between the 857D and a TS2000 and this method works on both....with obvious cable and internal signalink changes made.? The only thing I lose is rig control from wsjt-x which to me is an acceptable trade off.? I'm sure it's an easy fix, but in my case this is good.? Also I have clip on toroid on all audio cables, plus i got good cables with built in chokes.? Good luck! Cliff W3KKO Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
On Sunday, January 3, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote: ft-8 Transmit not working with FT-857d and Signalink???-? Receiving: ft-8 ??OK? ??? Setup: Signalink-USB with SLCAB6PM cable to FT-857D Data Port Signalink -USB with USB cable to Laptop PC Signalink Jumper J2 both pins, J3 one pin, J4 both pins Signalink FT-857D Jumper settings for 6-pin-mini-din cable per Signalink website Laptop PC Windows 10 update SOUND Output: Speaker (2-USB Audio CODEC) Master - Volume 50% SOUND Input: Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC) - Volume 50% Radio Setting Menu: 19)? 38400 bps 20) CAT 36)? 0 Hz 37) ?50 38)? USER-U 39) ?0 40)? 0 AGC:? ?OFF wsjt-x? settings General :? Call:? W2EKE????? Grid:? FN13gb Display and Behavior:? preferences set CAT Control: Serial Port:? USB?????????? PTT Method:? VOX Baud rate:? 38400??????? Data Bits?? 8???????????????????????? Transmit Audio Source (selection not active) Stop Bit:??? 1??????????????????????? Mode:?? USB Handshake: None??????????? Split Operation:?? Fake it Power Selector:? @ -5.9db TEST CAT:? Rig Failure -? IO Error while operating connection to rig Note: while momentarily listening to audio from internet it triggered transmit of Signalink and FT-857 ? Any suggestions and guidance to get ft-8 TX working would be greatly appreciated. ? 73? Jim
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Re: NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
Jim
Yes my signalink is connected to the rig via the data port.? My rig's settings are menu 19 CAT rate is 4800.? I never tried higher; menu 20 is CAT; menu 37 is 45; menu 38 is User U; menu 40 is 15 although not sure that matters; menu 59 is CAT; menu 88 is 50 but again, may not matter.? In wsjt-x my radio setting is PTT method VOX. This lightens and deactivates all the other settings sections. Audio input is microphone usb audio codec on mono.? Output is speakers usb audio codec set to both.? I have zero rig control via wsjt-x other than the PTT but I dont care, and all my FT8 contacts confirms it works. ?? I can also use the hand mic for normal voice operations with these settings as well so they're compatible.
Hope this helps! Cliff W3KKO
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On Monday, January 4, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote:Cliff, Thank you .?? Are you connected to the FT-857D via the Data Port? ???My connection from the Signalink is to the FT-857D ?Data Port.? ?(Note:? I was using my Kenwood TS-590s on ft-8 with no problems until a pre-driver mosfet failed.? There is no Signalink interface connection with the TS-590S. ? Jim W2EKE ? ? Jim
I've experienced issues like yours as well.? As a work around I have set wsjt-x and my 857D up to work digital in VOX mode.? I also have usb CODEC settings at 100% and control I/O primarily through the wsjt-x slider control, with some tweaking via the Signalink knobs.? I think I have the baud rate at 14400 or even lower.? I rotate rigs between the 857D and a TS2000 and this method works on both....with obvious cable and internal signalink changes made.? The only thing I lose is rig control from wsjt-x which to me is an acceptable trade off.? I'm sure it's an easy fix, but in my case this is good.? Also I have clip on toroid on all audio cables, plus i got good cables with built in chokes.? Good luck! Cliff W3KKO Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
On Sunday, January 3, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote: ft-8 Transmit not working with FT-857d and Signalink???-? Receiving: ft-8 ??OK? ??? Setup: Signalink-USB with SLCAB6PM cable to FT-857D Data Port Signalink -USB with USB cable to Laptop PC Signalink Jumper J2 both pins, J3 one pin, J4 both pins Signalink FT-857D Jumper settings for 6-pin-mini-din cable per Signalink website Laptop PC Windows 10 update SOUND Output: Speaker (2-USB Audio CODEC) Master - Volume 50% SOUND Input: Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC) - Volume 50% Radio Setting Menu: 19)? 38400 bps 20) CAT 36)? 0 Hz 37) ?50 38)? USER-U 39) ?0 40)? 0 AGC:? ?OFF wsjt-x? settings General :? Call:? W2EKE????? Grid:? FN13gb Display and Behavior:? preferences set CAT Control: Serial Port:? USB?????????? PTT Method:? VOX Baud rate:? 38400??????? Data Bits?? 8???????????????????????? Transmit Audio Source (selection not active) Stop Bit:??? 1??????????????????????? Mode:?? USB Handshake: None??????????? Split Operation:?? Fake it Power Selector:? @ -5.9db TEST CAT:? Rig Failure -? IO Error while operating connection to rig Note: while momentarily listening to audio from internet it triggered transmit of Signalink and FT-857 ? Any suggestions and guidance to get ft-8 TX working would be greatly appreciated. ? 73? Jim
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Re: NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
Cliff, Thank you .?? Are you connected to the FT-857D via the Data Port? ???My connection from the Signalink is to the FT-857D ?Data Port.? ?(Note:? I was using my Kenwood TS-590s on ft-8 with no problems until a pre-driver mosfet failed.? There is no Signalink interface connection with the TS-590S. ? Jim W2EKE ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Cliff E via groups.io Sent: Monday, January 04, 2021 10:55 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [FT-857] NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance ? Jim
I've experienced issues like yours as well.? As a work around I have set wsjt-x and my 857D up to work digital in VOX mode.? I also have usb CODEC settings at 100% and control I/O primarily through the wsjt-x slider control, with some tweaking via the Signalink knobs.? I think I have the baud rate at 14400 or even lower.? I rotate rigs between the 857D and a TS2000 and this method works on both....with obvious cable and internal signalink changes made.? The only thing I lose is rig control from wsjt-x which to me is an acceptable trade off.? I'm sure it's an easy fix, but in my case this is good.? Also I have clip on toroid on all audio cables, plus i got good cables with built in chokes.? Good luck! Cliff W3KKO Sent from AOL Mobile Mail
On Sunday, January 3, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote: ft-8 Transmit not working with FT-857d and Signalink???-? Receiving: ft-8 ??OK? ??? Setup: Signalink-USB with SLCAB6PM cable to FT-857D Data Port Signalink -USB with USB cable to Laptop PC Signalink Jumper J2 both pins, J3 one pin, J4 both pins Signalink FT-857D Jumper settings for 6-pin-mini-din cable per Signalink website Laptop PC Windows 10 update SOUND Output: Speaker (2-USB Audio CODEC) Master - Volume 50% SOUND Input: Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC) - Volume 50% Radio Setting Menu: 19)? 38400 bps 20) CAT 36)? 0 Hz 37) ?50 38)? USER-U 39) ?0 40)? 0 AGC:? ?OFF wsjt-x? settings General :? Call:? W2EKE????? Grid:? FN13gb Display and Behavior:? preferences set CAT Control: Serial Port:? USB?????????? PTT Method:? VOX Baud rate:? 38400??????? Data Bits?? 8???????????????????????? Transmit Audio Source (selection not active) Stop Bit:??? 1??????????????????????? Mode:?? USB Handshake: None??????????? Split Operation:?? Fake it Power Selector:? @ -5.9db TEST CAT:? Rig Failure -? IO Error while operating connection to rig Note: while momentarily listening to audio from internet it triggered transmit of Signalink and FT-857 ? Any suggestions and guidance to get ft-8 TX working would be greatly appreciated. ? 73? Jim
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Re: Microham USB Interface II + DXLabs + SatPC32 ??
Well,
?I found at least part of the problem. I was trying to use Port 25
with SatPC32 and it will only recognize up to 16. Don't think that
will fix my desire to use port sharing but at least I can get
SatPC to work with the 857 now. More experiments ahead.
Mike / W8DN
On 1/3/2021 11:35 AM, Mike Rhodes via
groups.io wrote:
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Ok, I am feeling incredibly dense
right now and strongly suspect (and hope) this is not as
difficult as I am making it.
A little background - which I am sure is adding to my confusion.
Primary rig is Flex 5000 which is configured using VSPMgr and
Ddutil. However, I just sent it out to get a few things repaired
and updated so my FT-857 is back on the operating desk.
Previously (several years ago) I was set up to read only the
frequency from the FT-857 to my logging program. That is easy
and I am at that point now (DXLabs Suite).
HOWEVER, I would like to configure SatPC32 with the 857 and try
to capture some SSTV from the ISS using MMSSTV. For the life of
me, I can't seem to figure out how to get CAT data to DXKeeper
and SatPC32 at the same time. I guess I could shut down DXLabs
Commander and use that port for SatPC32 but was hoping I could
"share" CAT info between programs, much like I do with my Flex
and Ddutil. Am I trying to do something that is impossible?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike / W8DN
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Re: NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
Jim
I've experienced issues like yours as well.? As a work around I have set wsjt-x and my 857D up to work digital in VOX mode.? I also have usb CODEC settings at 100% and control I/O primarily through the wsjt-x slider control, with some tweaking via the Signalink knobs.? I think I have the baud rate at 14400 or even lower.? I rotate rigs between the 857D and a TS2000 and this method works on both....with obvious cable and internal signalink changes made.? The only thing I lose is rig control from wsjt-x which to me is an acceptable trade off.? I'm sure it's an easy fix, but in my case this is good.? Also I have clip on toroid on all audio cables, plus i got good cables with built in chokes.? Good luck! Cliff W3KKO
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On Sunday, January 3, 2021 Jim Kennard <[email protected]> wrote:ft-8 Transmit not working with FT-857d and Signalink???-? Receiving: ft-8 ??OK? ???
Setup:
Signalink-USB with SLCAB6PM cable to FT-857D Data Port
Signalink -USB with USB cable to Laptop PC
Signalink Jumper J2 both pins, J3 one pin, J4 both pins
Signalink FT-857D Jumper settings for 6-pin-mini-din cable per Signalink website
Laptop PC Windows 10 update
SOUND Output: Speaker (2-USB Audio CODEC) Master - Volume 50%
SOUND Input: Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC) - Volume 50%
Radio Setting Menu:
19)? 38400 bps
20) CAT
36)? 0 Hz
37) ?50
38)? USER-U
39) ?0
40)? 0
AGC:? ?OFF
wsjt-x? settings
General :? Call:? W2EKE????? Grid:? FN13gb
Display and Behavior:? preferences set
CAT Control:
Serial Port:? USB?????????? PTT Method:? VOX
Baud rate:? 38400???????
Data Bits?? 8???????????????????????? Transmit Audio Source (selection not active)
Stop Bit:??? 1??????????????????????? Mode:?? USB
Handshake: None??????????? Split Operation:?? Fake it
Power Selector:? @ -5.9db
TEST CAT:? Rig Failure -? IO Error while operating connection to rig
Note: while momentarily listening to audio from internet it triggered transmit of Signalink and FT-857
?
Any suggestions and guidance to get ft-8 TX working would be greatly appreciated.
?
73? Jim
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NO ft-8 TX with FT-857D - Signalink interface and wsjt-x ¨C Need guidance
ft-8 Transmit not working with FT-857d and Signalink???-? Receiving: ft-8 ??OK? ???
Setup:
Signalink-USB with SLCAB6PM cable to FT-857D Data Port
Signalink -USB with USB cable to Laptop PC
Signalink Jumper J2 both pins, J3 one pin, J4 both pins
Signalink FT-857D Jumper settings for 6-pin-mini-din cable per Signalink website
Laptop PC Windows 10 update
SOUND Output: Speaker (2-USB Audio CODEC) Master - Volume 50%
SOUND Input: Microphone (2-USB Audio CODEC) - Volume 50%
Radio Setting Menu:
19)? 38400 bps
20) CAT
36)? 0 Hz
37) ?50
38)? USER-U
39) ?0
40)? 0
AGC:? ?OFF
wsjt-x? settings
General :? Call:? W2EKE????? Grid:? FN13gb
Display and Behavior:? preferences set
CAT Control:
Serial Port:? USB?????????? PTT Method:? VOX
Baud rate:? 38400???????
Data Bits?? 8???????????????????????? Transmit Audio Source (selection not active)
Stop Bit:??? 1??????????????????????? Mode:?? USB
Handshake: None??????????? Split Operation:?? Fake it
Power Selector:? @ -5.9db
TEST CAT:? Rig Failure -? IO Error while operating connection to rig
Note: while momentarily listening to audio from internet it triggered transmit of Signalink and FT-857
?
Any suggestions and guidance to get ft-8 TX working would be greatly appreciated.
?
73? Jim
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Re: Microham USB Interface II + DXLabs + SatPC32 ??
Mike,
I had a similar requirement with my K3, and the VA2FSQ
Win4K3Suite software solved that problem for me.? VA2FSQ sells a
similar port sharing package called Win4YaesuSuite, but
unfortunately it does not function with the FT-857D.?? My FT-857D
is currently sitting on the shelf, and I would like to reactivate
it with a port sharing scheme similar to yours.? So, if you find a
solution please share it with this group.
73, Walt, AJ6T
On 1/3/2021 10:35 AM, Mike Rhodes
wrote:
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Ok, I am feeling incredibly dense
right now and strongly suspect (and hope) this is not as
difficult as I am making it.
A little background - which I am sure is adding to my confusion.
Primary rig is Flex 5000 which is configured using VSPMgr and
Ddutil. However, I just sent it out to get a few things repaired
and updated so my FT-857 is back on the operating desk.
Previously (several years ago) I was set up to read only the
frequency from the FT-857 to my logging program. That is easy
and I am at that point now (DXLabs Suite).
HOWEVER, I would like to configure SatPC32 with the 857 and try
to capture some SSTV from the ISS using MMSSTV. For the life of
me, I can't seem to figure out how to get CAT data to DXKeeper
and SatPC32 at the same time. I guess I could shut down DXLabs
Commander and use that port for SatPC32 but was hoping I could
"share" CAT info between programs, much like I do with my Flex
and Ddutil. Am I trying to do something that is impossible?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike / W8DN
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Enjoy the FT857. Bob is a great guy and he is the local guy for ham radios.? I checked out his used FT857s the other one I don't think has been out of the box. Good luck and enjoy.
J.D.? KE4MD
Thanks for the replies.
Marc
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Thanks for the replies.
Marc
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Microham USB Interface II + DXLabs + SatPC32 ??
Ok, I am feeling incredibly dense right
now and strongly suspect (and hope) this is not as difficult as I
am making it.
A little background - which I am sure is adding to my confusion.
Primary rig is Flex 5000 which is configured using VSPMgr and
Ddutil. However, I just sent it out to get a few things repaired
and updated so my FT-857 is back on the operating desk. Previously
(several years ago) I was set up to read only the frequency from
the FT-857 to my logging program. That is easy and I am at that
point now (DXLabs Suite).
HOWEVER, I would like to configure SatPC32 with the 857 and try to
capture some SSTV from the ISS using MMSSTV. For the life of me, I
can't seem to figure out how to get CAT data to DXKeeper and
SatPC32 at the same time. I guess I could shut down DXLabs
Commander and use that port for SatPC32 but was hoping I could
"share" CAT info between programs, much like I do with my Flex and
Ddutil. Am I trying to do something that is impossible?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike / W8DN
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-------- Original message -------- From: Marco <mcollins@...> Date: 1/2/21 8:44 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [FT-857] WTB FT857D
J.D. Barron, How would I go about "PMing" you? Thx Marc
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Rg8x or that cable that James uses.
I have a question. I'm using the 20/40 meter Pactenna dipole for remote/offgird comms.? I need 50-75 feet of cable to go from the Antenna to the radio.? I need a recommendation on the lightest cable that will have the least amount of lose.? I know this is a tradeoff.? Currently i'm using the wire that came with my buddipole (buddipole RG-58).
Power will be max? 100 watts, but normally 5 - 50.
I'm looking to see if I can get something lighter and more packable.?
Thx
Marc
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OK, I do have one that I have repaired but I must have missed the AM on receive.? Everything else works? but I just haven't gone back in to fix that.
J.D. Barron,
How would I go about "PMing" you?
Thx
Marc
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Sorry I didn't see you were trying to go lighter. Rg174 is 3.3db/100ft so pretty lossy.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)
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On January 2, 2021 7:11:08 PM MST, "Leonard K. Pennock" <leonardpennock@...> wrote:
Db loss per 100ft at 10mhz
RG58 1.4db
RG8x 0.78db
LMR 0.76db
Not really worth changing from what you have IMO, but 8x would be a good choice.
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Db loss per 100ft at 10mhz
RG58 1.4db
RG8x 0.78db
LMR 0.76db
Not really worth changing from what you have IMO, but 8x would be a good choice.
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Leonard K. Pennock (AD7AS)
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On January 2, 2021 6:31:38 PM MST, Marco <mcollins@...> wrote:
I have a question. I'm using the 20/40 meter Pactenna dipole for remote/offgird comms.? I need 50-75 feet of cable to go from the Antenna to the radio.? I need a recommendation on the lightest cable that will have the least amount of lose.? I know this is a tradeoff.? Currently i'm using the wire that came with my buddipole (buddipole RG-58).
Power will be max? 100 watts, but normally 5 - 50.
I'm looking to see if I can get something lighter and more packable.?
Thx
Marc
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J.D. Barron,
How would I go about "PMing" you?
Thx
Marc
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I have a question. I'm using the 20/40 meter Pactenna dipole for remote/offgird comms.? I need 50-75 feet of cable to go from the Antenna to the radio.? I need a recommendation on the lightest cable that will have the least amount of lose.? I know this is a tradeoff.? Currently i'm using the wire that came with my buddipole (buddipole RG-58).
Power will be max? 100 watts, but normally 5 - 50.
I'm looking to see if I can get something lighter and more packable.?
Thx
Marc
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I'd recommend the Turbo Tuner. It works with most antennas and uses
the TUNE button on the 857D to start the tuning cycle.
Randy (KE5EOT)
ARRL, QCWA, ARES, RACES, ROWH
On 12/30/20 9:34 AM, J.D. Barron wrote:
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Skip,
I wanted to ask you a question about the ATAS system.
I happen to have a Tarheel screwdriver antenna and I have looked
at the ATAS control board and I am looking into adapting the
circuit to drive it from my FT857.
I plan to use + 12 volt from the car to power the system for the
antenna drive power and the signal from the FT857 to the
comparator circuit to determine to stop, drive up and down.
Do you have an opinion (other than to scrap it and buy ab ATAS
system HiHi)?
Thanks.
Best regards,
JD.
KE4MD
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Bob Perry has 5 including a new one still in the box. He is in Milton, FL. W5CL. PM? me and I will get yout his contact info or look him up on QRZ.?
I have two, I think both are working.?
AD0PY / OE6NZM
On Thu, Dec 31, 2020 at 11:42 AM Jack W4GRJ < w4grj@...> wrote: Want to buy FT857D working or not working.
73¡¯²õ
Jack
W4GRJ
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Jim Kennard