Jim… Check your TXDelay setting… if it is too short for your radio, you will be cutting the first bits of your packets off when trying to connect. When listening to it by ear, your signal will sound perfect but it won’t be decidable by other systems. Lengthen it a bit and see if that helps.

73!

Matt, WE1H

On Aug 26, 2023, at 2:43 PM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

?

I'm going to walk away from it for a bit.....

I'm trying to think about this thing logically.

Receiving is perfect I have no doubt.

I can hear myself transmitting and it sounds great......so I think that's fine.

Yeah, I'm just going to give it a rest.....in the meantime I'll beacon every 45 if

any of you see it please drop me a note.

Thanks for all the help

Jim

On 8/26/23 14:10, Chris Lance WW2BSA wrote:

Throwing my 2 cents in...

A great way to monitor your signal from different stations around the world:

Prof. Chris Lance

Radio Station Manager

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation

ARRL Life Member VOTA

-------- Original message --------

From: Jim <jim@...>

Date: 8/26/23 1:58 PM (GMT-03:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [network105] Trying to hook things up...

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Jim… Check your TXDelay setting… if it is too short for your radio, you will be cutting the first bits of your packets off when trying to connect. When listening to it by ear, your signal will sound perfect but it won’t be decidable by other systems. Lengthen it a bit and see if that helps.

73!

Matt, WE1H

On Aug 26, 2023, at 2:43 PM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

?

I'm going to walk away from it for a bit.....

I'm trying to think about this thing logically.

Receiving is perfect I have no doubt.

I can hear myself transmitting and it sounds great......so I think that's fine.

Yeah, I'm just going to give it a rest.....in the meantime I'll beacon every 45 if

any of you see it please drop me a note.

Thanks for all the help

Jim

On 8/26/23 14:10, Chris Lance WW2BSA wrote:

Throwing my 2 cents in...

A great way to monitor your signal from different stations around the world:

Prof. Chris Lance

Radio Station Manager

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation

ARRL Life Member VOTA

-------- Original message --------

From: Jim <jim@...>

Date: 8/26/23 1:58 PM (GMT-03:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [network105] Trying to hook things up...

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

On Aug 26, 2023, at 2:43 PM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

?

I'm going to walk away from it for a bit.....

I'm trying to think about this thing logically.

Receiving is perfect I have no doubt.

I can hear myself transmitting and it sounds great......so I think that's fine.

Yeah, I'm just going to give it a rest.....in the meantime I'll beacon every 45 if

any of you see it please drop me a note.

Thanks for all the help

Jim

On 8/26/23 14:10, Chris Lance WW2BSA wrote:

Throwing my 2 cents in...

A great way to monitor your signal from different stations around the world:

Prof. Chris Lance

Radio Station Manager

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation

ARRL Life Member VOTA

-------- Original message --------

From: Jim <jim@...>

Date: 8/26/23 1:58 PM (GMT-03:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [network105] Trying to hook things up...

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Throwing my 2 cents in...

A great way to monitor your signal from different stations around the world:

Prof. Chris Lance

Radio Station Manager

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation

ARRL Life Member VOTA

-------- Original message --------

From: Jim <jim@...>

Date: 8/26/23 1:58 PM (GMT-03:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [network105] Trying to hook things up...

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Throwing my 2 cents in...

A great way to monitor your signal from different stations around the world:

Prof. Chris Lance

Radio Station Manager

Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation

ARRL Life Member VOTA

-------- Original message --------

From: Jim <jim@...>

Date: 8/26/23 1:58 PM (GMT-03:00)

To: [email protected]

Subject: Re: [network105] Trying to hook things up...

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

? Hi Jim,

When I was working on my setup with the KAM all mode, I had several issues. ?I split the task into two parts, first part was getting receive to work, then transmitting. ?

I first got receive working, had the AM/FM switch on the TNC on AM instead of FM. ?Then I had an issue with my receiver having too narrow receive due to settings for “data mode”. ? Fixed both those issues then started seeing some packet traffic being decoded. ?On 20m, I am able to decode only about 1/2 or less of the packets I can hear. ?I have a high noise floor during the day.

I would use the MHEARD, MONITOR on and MALL on to confirm I was decoding correctly. ?I would leave it running for a few hours monitoring only. ?If I can’t decode, then I won’t be able to connect. ?I can confirm as of a few minutes ago I didn’t hear any ID or packets from you - however my receive isn’t the best during the day on 20m.

For transmit, I did need to adjust and keep an eye on the ALC. ? I did the same as you did at first, monitoring my transmitted signal on a receiver to see if it sounded right. ?This confirmed my packets sounded similar to others, so my tone spacing was right. ?ALC was then necessary to monitor and adjust the digital gain on the 991A. ?There is a jumper, K5 to adjust AFSK output on the KAM - these days I would assume not needed with modern rigs, since they have a digital gain control. ?But you can see using the ALC meter if you’re at the right modulation level.

When you’re able to decode okay, but still have trouble connecting, you could try increasing the tx delay. ? Also, try toggling between ax.25 v1 and v2. ?I would think most people are using v2 these days. ?Also make sure packet length is at 60. ?I believe this is near or at the default for the KAM.

Lastly, if all else doesn’t work, perhaps try other bands. ?For example, i thought my setup was an issue until a local ham (KD2YCK) helped me test on 10 meters. ??

I’ll be listening - if you send some beacons/IDs right before sunset and onwards on the east coast, that’s when I’ll most likely hear you on 20m. ?

Good luck and 73

On Aug 26, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

?

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

On Aug 26, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

?

Thanks Jesse,

I'm thinking things are still not right because I'm hearing signals very strong.?? Really very strong....and I'm running 70 watts into an 11 element beam at 85 feet pointing West and I can't connect to anyone.

I'm listening to my transmitted signal on another radio...(RF turned way down) and the signal I'm putting out sounds like a very good packet transmission.??

So, I'm a bit perplexed.??

If anyone see's my beacon, please let me know.?? At least then I'll know that I'm getting out.

I can't help but feel that all I need to do is tweak one setting and I'll be connecting fine....I feel like I'm missing a step or something ....but again, my transmitted signal sounds good to me.?

I'll figure it out...

Thanks

Jim W1JT

On 8/26/23 10:15, Jesse Bertier wrote:

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Hi Jim,

I’ll be listening as well over the weekend here FN20, 14.105 LSB. ?N1UGK-1 is my node. ?I’ve recently acquired a KAM All Mode, upgraded it to firmware 6.1 connected to an FT-991A running QRP on a dipole.

73,

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

On Aug 26, 2023, at 9:11 AM, Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Good morning all...well, back at it here trying to see if I am getting out and if I can make a connection.

Last night I made one weak connection and since then I've been unable to connect to anyone.

I am beaconing every 10 minutes at the moment to see if any of you can "see" me.

I'll back off the beaconing soon....every 10 minutes I realize is annoying.?? I'm just hoping someone sees me.

Please let me know if you do.? Thanks!

Jim W1JT

On 8/25/23 21:36, Jim wrote:

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Hi Rick,

Thanks for the tip on the cables.?? He's got a nice site with an impressive amount of cables.

I didn't see one specifically for the FT100 / KAM configuration.?? I'll probably drop him a note tomorrow and see if he has such a beast.

Thanks!

Jim

On 8/25/23 21:02, Richard Hendricks - KE0GB wrote:

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

Jim:

Just tried connecting to you, but not hearing you.? Check your packet mode on the FT-100, it should be:

Pkt-L:? 300 bps HF Packet using LSB mode

You appear to be right on frequency if you're copying?me.

You should be on 14.105 LSB, or thereabouts.? ? The LEDs should completely fill in form end to end, and
you will see the two opposite ends light up brighter than the others when you're tuned right on frequency.?

Also, how much power are you using?? You shouldn't use more than about 70 watts out to keep things
running cool.? 70 watts is what I'm using here.? It's more than enough for most connects across America
and I'm only using an inverted-vee up about 50 ft. at the apex.

Also, Les at hammadeparts.com makes a swell cable to interface the KAM with any Yaesu radio with
the mini-din data port.? I'm using an FT-450D with the same pinout as your FT-100, and it works just
swell!? I've been using it for the better part of 10 years now.? Plus, his prices are pretty reasonable and
won't "break the bank".? hi hi

73 and good luck!
We'll be listening for ya.
Rick - KE0GB

OK....here's exactly where I'm at.

I have a plug in the speaker out jack on the back of the FT100 and it runs to the HF plug in the back of the KAM.?? The bar graph is blinking all over the place like it should and I'm clearly receiving everyone.

So I feel that my audio / KAM connect is perfect.

I have the PTT wire from the back of the FT100 to the HF Plug in the back of the KAM and when I hit transmit the rig transmit just like it should.?

So, I feel that PTT is perfect.

That leaves the AFSK Out from the KAM that should go to the FT100 as being my weak point.

I feel that I definitely know which wire from the KAM it is.? Don't know if you have a KAM but it's the white wire.

I just don't know which wire it connects to on the plug that plugs into the FT100.?

I've tried different ones and I think I"ve got the right one because on the rig I'm using as a monitor it sounds almost perfect.?? But alas...no connects.

So, I feel that that's the last hurdle I need to get over.

OK now going for ice cream!??

On 8/25/23 20:22, Jim wrote:

I wold the "A" and I have a "new" to me 390 with a case that is in brand new factory new condition....Love that radio!

Hey Lee, I might have made some progress

My signal sounds way better.......but still no connects

I'm going to go get some ice cream....that should help!

On 8/25/23 19:42, Lee - WB4QOJ wrote:

Jim,

? ?Hello glad you are here with the same equipment that I have used for years. I have a FT100D and TS 530s Both run on Kams....I can get with you later and let you know setup.?

? Also, on your QRZ do you still have your R390's...Mine needs work. Maybe one day.

? 73 Lee WB4QOJ

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On Fri, Aug 25, 2023, 7:36 PM Jim <jim@...> wrote:

Hello all, Jim W1JT here.

In the 80's I was on HF packet a lot...using a KAM and an Heathkit SB101 and it worked great.?? I left HF packet behind in the 90s and just used VHF.?
Today, I"ve decided to get back into HF packet and instead of using an SB101 (I've still got it!) I am now using an FT100
I am receiving tons of packets so I know I'm right on frequency and receiving great.
Some of the stations I am hearing as I type this message are:
KE0GB-7
N0CTO
KF5QEK
AB4KR-1
WW6Q
N0HI
and many more.
So for the past couple of hours I've been trying to wire my KAM 8.0 to my FT100 through the data port.
I seem to have everything right or I'm extremely close.
The PTT works fine.?? No problems.?? I try to establish a connect and it go's right to transmit.?? When it retries out or when I force it
to stop it stops and I'm right back to receive
So....that part works fine.
I also believe that the audio out from the KAM is working fine too.??
I have an older radio on in the shack, a nice old Kenwood TS830S turned on 14.105.?? I can hear packets on that radio too......
I backed the RF Gain way down so as to not overload the receiver and wnen I transmit a packet I hear what sound like a pretty good packet burst when the
FT100 transmits.
At least I think it's a good "burst".?? Clearly the two radios are close to each other so I'm sure there's some distortion but it doesn't sound bad.
Problem is...try as I might I can't seem to make a connect to anyone.
So, what I've done is setup my beacon to transmit every 10 minutes.
Right now it's 7:30 on Friday night and I'll leave it running for about an hour in the hopes that someone sees it.
If you do, would you try a connect and if that works leave me a note at W1JT-1 and if you can hear me but not
connect would you reply back here and let me know your thoughts?
I really appreciate it.?? I'm close and I want to get this running.
Thanks!
Jim W1JT