Need to get in touch with Jeffery Moore to get my factorey built new qmx+ which will not transmit repaired.? A Phone number or email would be helpful.??

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Thanks? Steve N1SG

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? ?As always, great work and amazing results. The multiple virtual COM port discovery and development is quite intriguing - can I make a suggestion/recommendation? I have a QMX+ with the GPS module installed. It would be super cool if one of the those extra COM ports could echo the GPS data out to the connected PC. In this way the QMX+ w/ GPS could be used as a location and time source for the PC for time synchronization for WSJT-X modes or otherwise. When doing POTA I typically have a separate GPS USB dongle connected to a laptop for the sole purpose of time sync. If the QMX+ could provide that same functionality, via its onboard GPS, that is one less gadget/USB port needed.

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Thanks for all your hard work!

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Paul W9PEM

Thanks for this Stan. You saved me a ton of time when I tested WinLink. It worked first try!

Side effect of using VARA HF is that it leaves the QMX in SSB mode. When I go back into WSJT-X it doesn't switch to digital mode. This in spite of clicking Data/Pkt in the radio settings.

I've tried a few different Kenwood radio definitions and QCX/QDX in WSJT, but no joy.

I could just reach over and press the knob to change modes but I usually operate remotely.

I thought maybe I'd make use of the new ability to operate multiple COM ports and change the mode through the menu but can't seem to find a menu item to set the mode.?

My workarounds for now are to open Ham Radio Deluxe or one of the other rig control programs set to one of the Kenwood radio definitions and click the mode button to select FSK. Or use terminal access, go into CAT Test menu, and hope I can remember that the MD 6 command will set it back to DIGI.

Maybe this is a minor bug related the addition of SSB and LSB modes? I don't recall running into this when the only options were CW or DIGI.

Hans, any chance you could add a Mode Select menu option?

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On Tue, Apr 22, 2025 at 09:17 PM, James C. Hall, MD WB4YDL wrote:

But what if I decide to use say, a FT-818 that might use RF detection

Keep in mind that ANY RF detection T/R switching scheme is going to unavoidably hot-switch the transmitter while it is putting out power.

Best to use wired switching if possible.? The '818 has a TX closure to ground available at the ACC connector.

73, Don N2VGU

Hi,

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The driver support for Windows 7,? and Windows 10 and 11, is different.?

Check the internet for work arounds or perhaps YouTube.?

There were drivers available for my Windows 7, but I never got them working properly.

Upgrading to Windows 11 with a purchase of a small Mini PC will save a lot of aggravation.?

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I think the LPF scans look good overall.? Here are a few examples:

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Those are for the 3 least powerful bands, and they generally look pretty good to me.

I ended up sending my rig over to Jeff W1NC. He was extremely helpful and get my rig sorted out. I highly recommend anyone plagued with issues after assembly make use of his service if you're looking for help. Here's what he had to say about my situation:

Both SMPS boards had peaks of solder that would cause short circuits below - reflowed all connector joints

I was not quite able to detect these issues with my skill set / tools at home. I think the problematic area was the bottom of the connectors facing the main PCB. Thank you all again for your input and assistance in this thread. Excited to get on the air and take the QMX for a spin.

73!
K4HYD

Hi all,?

Just got a fresh QMX+ assembled and finally got it on the air.?

After a couple days of fussing I finally got FT8 working on WSJT+. Im small tuner from my ft817 which is manual to tune.?

All good and the power icon shows full power as FT8 does its thing.?

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On CW the decoder works and the keyer sometimes goes to sleep (wont work) when sending. A power on/off brings it back.?

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My question is when sending CW should the power icon be 'pulsing' when it transmits a character??
The sidetone is working but I cant tell if it Is transmitting.?

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Any help?

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LICW/SKCC/NAQCC?

QMX and WA3TFS amplifier are working quite well together.? Earlier this evening I made 3 contacts on 20M SSB hunting POTA activators in FL, CO, MN from East TX with 57, 55 and 59 reports.

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Jim - AE5JE

Hi Hans

Just a minor point.? I have found when having 2 com ports open at the same time i.e. Putty and WSJT-X, the 'microphone test' in Putty doesn't work - there may be a couple of bars but it stops at that point.? However on closing one of the ports, the 'microphone test' functions properly.

Cheers

Greg, ZL4GW

Hi Ludwig

Re your problem with WSJT-X.? I experienced the same problem BUT it was with ver 003.? The 'error in sound input' seemed to arise with no input from me - it just happened occasionally.? However I did find that the latest Hamlib update seemed to cause this error so I rolled back to the earlier version and now have no problem even with QMX+ ver 004.? This may help with your problem.

Regards

Greg, ZL4GW

Same here.

On Thu, Apr 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM, Stan Dye wrote:

So there probably isn't a problem with this part of the circuit.

Stan, maybe, maybe not. You are right, it's better to check this place.

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73 Ludwig

Thanks for the note. Maybe next time the conditions will be better and we will be able to have a QSO.

Ed

AB8DF

Hello ...

After installing 004, successfully, I've got 3 new com ports, 3, 9, & 10.

All of them allow CAT control of the WSJT software.

Decodes are happening and I have made a number of US and DX contacts today.

But, and there almost always is one, after about 8-10 minutes, the new com ports "go away" and WSJT stops working and wants connections repaired.

Shutting off the QMX+ and turning it back on restores the ports, for another 8-10 minutes.

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Anybody else seen this behavior after updating to 004ssb?

The radio plays nicely with WSJT for hours at a time with 003ssb.

Thanks,

Dick, K5AND

Another excellent idea, Jim. If I can’t find those special TRS jacks, I’ll do exactly that !

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73, Jamie

WB4YDL

Thank you for the description, Ludwig, I now understand how the controller input may be limiting this voltage.? For some reason I wasn't thinking about it correctly.

So there probably isn't a problem with this part of the circuit.

Stan KC7XE

Stan, sorry my text was a bit short.

VDD for the controller was round 3.0V. With the higher 3.3V at ADC_3V3 the difference from ADC_3V3 to VDD is 0.3V, maybe limited by an internal protection diode. And by the current via this protection the voltage was pulled to 3.3V, around 7.3V across R112.

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73 Ludwig

Yes, Ludwig, I forgot about the possible effect of the A/D input.

the voltage difference 3.3V - 3.0V = 0.3V looks like from a protection

But the measurement he stated at Q111 was 10.6V and 3.3V on ADC_3V3, so the difference would be?

5.3V - 3.3V = 2.0V, which I don't think would happen from the A/D input.??

Or maybe I misunderstood his measurements.

Stan KC7XE

Two issues that I have reported before are not fixed in 1_01_004 and that is OK. I just wanted to make note that I had tested them and the bugs, as expected, are still there:

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1. With VFO B selected, SWR sweeps do not sweep.

2. Attempting FT8 with USB mode results in only one transmit cycle. After the first transmit cycle, subsequent transmit cycles produce no power. This has been confirmed by at least one other user.

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Tony

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