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KX2 - FT8 works, JS8Call does not

 

I know this is Elecraft KX2 specific, but Jason suggested I post here for possible help.
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I am trying to get started on JS8Call, and am having problems. I set up FT8 a few years ago, made a couple contacts, and didn't go back to it. Today, I re-setup FT8 (new computer) and make contacts. I set JS8Call up with the same settings, but am getting this error:
Rig Failure
Hamlib Error: IO error while opening connection to rig.
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I am using a Sabrent sound card with the Mic, Phones and ACC all plugged into a USB splitter if that matters. I have very little experience with Digital modes. Any direction would be appreciated. Thx.
 

That's a rig control issue, so take a close look at your rig control settings. That is rig specific so talking to someone with that rig would be most helpful. Also, you could try using FLrig for rig control too. Setup FLrig for your radio and in js8call change rig control to FLrig.


On Thu, Nov 14, 2024, 12:42 Doug Daniels via <k1rdd73=[email protected]> wrote:
I know this is Elecraft KX2 specific, but Jason suggested I post here for possible help.
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I am trying to get started on JS8Call, and am having problems. I set up FT8 a few years ago, made a couple contacts, and didn't go back to it. Today, I re-setup FT8 (new computer) and make contacts. I set JS8Call up with the same settings, but am getting this error:
Rig Failure
Hamlib Error: IO error while opening connection to rig.
?
I am using a Sabrent sound card with the Mic, Phones and ACC all plugged into a USB splitter if that matters. I have very little experience with Digital modes. Any direction would be appreciated. Thx.
 

i have a KX3 and am successful with FLrig for rig control.?
 

I ran into that when I installed a new version of flrig. Js8call hasn't been updated in a while and uses an older version of hamlib that conflicts with the hamlib in flrig for some rigs. There are some updated builds available for js8call, but I'm not sure where to get them. There's a groups io group for js8call - they can probably help you out?
 

On Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 10:03 AM, Jeff Kunce wrote:
I ran into that when I installed a new version of flrig. Js8call hasn't been updated in a while and uses an older version of hamlib that conflicts with the hamlib in flrig for some rigs. There are some updated builds available for js8call, but I'm not sure where to get them. There's a groups io group for js8call - they can probably help you out?
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Once you join the JS8Call group, just search for "Dropbox." Someone in the group has compiled the latest dev version of JS8 and posted for several OSs (except macOS) on their Dropbox. I don't know if you're asking about Linux Mint or RPi but I have run the latest dev of JS8 on my Mint (and Fedora 41) install(s) from his Dropbox.
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Joel, W4JBB

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