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TX-500 and DigiRig Interface / Cables - Any Guides?


 

1. The Transmit Audio Source is gray or not depending on the Rig you select - it reflects the capabilities of the original Kenwood Radio being used as a proxy for the TX-500, I've selected TS-2000, I chose another to test and the box became enabled

3. was not able to replicate this, tried a few different rig settings

4. Thanks - corrected

it is 07 - RF that impacts incoming audio to the PC. Not 09. ?The audio is so strong that my PC Microphone Volume is set to 5 of 100, 07 RF Dig is set to -30 or lower and I even see red then on the WSJT meter

one way to address this is to turn on ATT on the radio, then you will be able to see the impact of 07 RF as you change it




 

Tim - I don't see a Zip file - Thanks


 

Sorry, Guess I don't know how to link a zip file to this chat.? Here is the link to the article that Denis at Digirig wrote that has helped me a lot.
https://digirig.net/setting-audio-levels-for-digital-modes/
--
Grace & peace,
Tim AF6TF


 

I asked and received the link to the Setting Audio Levels for Digital Modes instructions posted by Digirig


The only thing I did different than what is described was to make the Digirig sound adapter my "Default" so I could find the settings described in this procedure. After completing these steps, I restored the Default sound status to the one built into the laptop.
--
Grace & peace,
Tim AF6TF


 

Terry
your solution seems easiest.
But what cable do you use in the back of the SignalLink , my cable is multi-way suitable for Icom ACC use. Do you have one with two 3.5mm plugs ?

Peter g8afn


 

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I would like to go on record that the TX500, Digirig interface, flrig and fldigi and play together without issue on Windows-10, OS-X 10/11/12/13, various Linux distros including Pi3/4 hardware.? Setup does not require great mental skills.? The Digirig purchase included pre-wired cables specifically for the TX500.? The h/w reduces the tangle of cables required by the SignaLink (which I also support and test).? If you use flrig then WSJTX etc can use flrig as the "transceiver", thereby providing access to all of the TX500 supported CAT functions (sparse).

73, David, W1HKJ

flrig/fldigi developer

On 12/17/21 03:23, PETER CLEALL via groups.io wrote:

Terry 
your solution seems easiest.
But what cable do you use in the back of the   SignalLink , my cable is multi-way suitable for Icom ACC use. Do you have one with two 3.5mm plugs ?

Peter g8afn







 

I agree with you Dave. I was up and running 10 minutes after opening the package. I found it about as easy as it could?have been.

73,
Steve W0ARK

On Fri, Dec 17, 2021, 9:53 AM Dave <w1hkj@...> wrote:
I would like to go on record that the TX500, Digirig interface, flrig and fldigi and play together without issue on Windows-10, OS-X 10/11/12/13, various Linux distros including Pi3/4 hardware.? Setup does not require great mental skills.? The Digirig purchase included pre-wired cables specifically for the TX500.? The h/w reduces the tangle of cables required by the SignaLink (which I also support and test).? If you use flrig then WSJTX etc can use flrig as the "transceiver", thereby providing access to all of the TX500 supported CAT functions (sparse).

73, David, W1HKJ

flrig/fldigi developer

On 12/17/21 03:23, PETER CLEALL via wrote:
Terry 
your solution seems easiest.
But what cable do you use in the back of the   SignalLink , my cable is multi-way suitable for Icom ACC use. Do you have one with two 3.5mm plugs ?

Peter g8afn







 

Yes - I agree - very impressed w digirig and Denis

not problems getting WSJT and Winlink/ VARA HF set up on Mac ( WSJT) and windows?


 

Minutes from box to making contacts. I got my first DigiRig for my G90. I have 4 signalinks now sitting in my junk drawer. 3 of them fully modified to make them work much better.?

Denis is awesome. Great products, great price, great guy.?


 
Edited

I am running Linux (Mint20) and had a lot of head scratching.
Denis suggested RTS PTT,, which worked fine wth FLRIG (TX500) and WJST-x
slit - fake it did not work for me in this setup



 

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use PTT via CAT

On 12/20/21 13:08, n8mac wrote:

I am running Linux (Mint20) and had a lot of head scratching.
Denis suggested DTR PTT,, which worked fine wth FLRIG (TX500) and WJST-x
slit - fake it did not work for me in this setup




 

CAT PTT would not work for me. For whatever reason.?


 

New to the group here. Just got my TX500 and couldn't be happier with it for portable work! I got the updated digirig recently and have a little time to work on digital modes. I have been using the PDFs to try to setup Vara and Flrig. So far no luck. With winlink/Vara while in digital mode, I can get PTT to work but the cat control won't change the frequency. With Flrig the same applies. The raido is "connected" to Flrig but I am unable to change the frequency using my PC. I have the update for FLrig with the TX500 listed. If anyone has any input I would appreciate it. Thanks.

Clint-KJ7LLS


 

Clint - maybe share some of the setup screens w VARA and winlink

also - doesn't hurt to restart everything?


 

Clint,

May i also suggest you read through prior posts in this forum on any of the digital modes?? Many of us have been experiencing similar difficulties.? I'm including docs written by others that I've collected just for this purpose.? Hoping this helps.
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Grace & peace,
Tim AF6TF


 

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The next release of flrig will have a CAT command PTT fully functioning, including annunciation of PTT set at the transceiver.? I will announce when an alpha release is available.

73, David, W1HKJ
flrig principal developer


 

Awesome David!? Appreciate your development of FLrig !
73
Greg
VA7BC
Vancouver, Canada


 

David - what release will that be?? Will you announce via this Group.io forum?

KC1NRJ
Greg


 

Clint:
What is the "issue" with the DigiRig?? "updated digirig".? Is this the Digirig 1.6 voltage issue, or is this a bad batch of Digirigs that we might have?? If so how do I detect whether my Digirig Mobile needs a fix or replacement.? Having terrible issues with my TX-500.
KC1NRj
Greg


 

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From: Gregory Kenley
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2022 2:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Lab599] TX-500 and DigiRig Interface / Cables - Any Guides?
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Clint:
What is the "issue" with the DigiRig?? "updated digirig".? Is this the Digirig 1.6 voltage issue, or is this a bad batch of Digirigs that we might have?? If so how do I detect whether my Digirig Mobile needs a fix or replacement.? Having terrible issues with my TX-500.
KC1NRj
Greg