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FT-8 on the Q900


 

When running FT-8 or JS8-Call, my CAT control periodically disconnects.? Usually a "retry" or toggling of IFG in the RF menu reconnects.? I'm pretty sure my Windows 11 laptop setup is good, and I'm using a high quality, "IF certified" USB cable with chokes at either end.? I'm keeping the radio 3' from the laptop.? Anyone else have a similar issue, or thoughts on a solution?


Rick N8SDR
 

I need more time to test this. However, I found that using MSHV that did not have disconnects like I did with WSJTX and JTDx.

I used MSHV for almost 3 hours and never once got it disconnect. Use the 817 and the comport settings like I did in the other two versions of software and the radio's q900 input and output and the audio section of MSHV. Then all was good

Not sure why MSHV stays connected, however it doesn't bother me because I prefer MSHV and have used it for years over JTDX and WSJTX.

Used it with many other SDR transceivers and MSHV has been my preference.

I would be curious if others could try MSHV and see if it stays connected and this is not just a one-off that happened with me.?

Rick N8SDR?


 

I have the exact same problem in WSJT. It's impossible for me to actually carry on a QSO because it's constantly losing connection in cat. Changing bands is erratic. I'm really discouraged by the way that the cat doesn't work. My next experiment will be to use the serial port on the back labeled REM. I'm curious if that will work any better because so far it's just been a total disaster for me.


Rick N8SDR
 

Use MSHV it doesn't disconnect

Used it for hours and never disconnected

WSJTX and JTDx always disconnect on the q900 MSHV does not!

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On Sep 25, 2023, at 7:18 AM, "ne4ls via " <yahoo.com@groups.io target=_blank>[email protected]> wrote:

I have the exact same problem in WSJT. It's impossible for me to actually carry on a QSO because it's constantly losing connection in cat. Changing bands is erratic. I'm really discouraged by the way that the cat doesn't work. My next experiment will be to use the serial port on the back labeled REM. I'm curious if that will work any better because so far it's just been a total disaster for me.