JT65 setup

KC0EM

Hi,

I have a new computer and a new 6300 – not that I wanted to get them, but it’s a long story. I am trying to get JT 65 up and running. When I am trying to set up CAT with version 1.4.0 r 5189 of JT 65 I get an error message that reads “WSJT-X Rig failure” and investigating further shows a Hamlib error that reads ”IO error while opening connection to rig.” The computer running Windows 8.1 shows that it recognizes ports 4 and 14 as belonging to the Flex radio. The Flex CAT Port Map shows COM 4 as UNKNOWN and COM 14 as CAT. Going back to the new version of the JT 65 program, I have selected the rig as “Flex 6xxx” the COM port as 4. I selected the CAT button as well.

I suspect whatever I am doing wrong revolves around the JT 65 program. Can anyone offer any help?

“VC” KC0EM

David Altekruse

What version of WSJT are you using?  I have the 6300 and am running WSJT-X v1.4.0-rc4 which was suppose to fix a problem with the Flex 6000 CAT option.  I couldn't get CAT control to work either and got the same error you did.  However, I didn't try very hard nor did I try other transceiver models.  WSJT-X does just about everything I need using VOX and no CAT control.

DrTeeth

Set up a dedicated COM port for JT65 - SmartCAT is misleading in that it says one should use a particular COM port (4 in my case).

You will have to use either the TS 2000 rig or the TS 480 rig. I am using a dev version of 1.5 ATM.



Above is a config screen of how I got things working. IIRC it is from v1.4.

Good luck.

Larry Loen WO7R

I did what Guy does.  This prevents conflicts between WSJT-X and other programs (in my case, MixW2).  It works fine.  MixW2 uses CAT for PTT and the two coexist nicely as long as I bring up MixW2 first.

George KF2T

The Flex 6xxx support is not finished in WSJT-X, so it won't work. It's a HamLib issue, I believe.
You can (and should) use TS-2000 for your CAT control protocol. Works like a champ. Including PTT.

Andrew O'Brien

Or configure your Flex to use Commander and then select Commander in WSJTX

KC0EM

That is an option.

KC0EM

That is interesting as the rig I had been using was  a TS 480. I will give it a try. Thanks.

KC0EM

Thank you!

KC0EM

I am glad there is an easy solution. Thanks!

KC0EM

I knew there had to be answers out there.

KC0EM

I want to thank everyone for all their help. JT65 is now up and running. 73!

KC0EM

I am using  1.4.3.132.

David Altekruse

KC0EM:

Congratulations on getting JT65 up and running.  I still can't get WSJT-X (v1.4.0-rc4) to pass the CAT Test. I always get Rig Failure.  If you have a chance, could you summarize your WSJT-X settings and specifically what you did in SmartSDR CAT?  (My current settings are Kenwood TS-2000, COM6, 9600 Baud, Eight Data bits, Two Stop bits, No handshake, Mode: None, Split: None.)

73, David

George KF2T

David, that version should be updated to either the final 1.4 or 1.5 rc1. Should fix you up right away.

KC0EM

David,

David Altekruse

Thanks, George.  I updated to 1.5-rc1 per your suggestion.  First I tried FlexRadio 6xxx.  I left CAT Control Network Server blank (which it said I should do for a "sensible default").  That did not pass the CAT Test.  I don't know what else to put in the Network Server field.  

Then I tried the Kenwood TS-2000 Rig but I couldn't get that to work either.  Perhaps I'm not setting up CAT correctly.  I probably should understand CAT better.  

David Altekruse

Thanks.  I sent mine up exactly like what you have above but still no luck.  I suspect I'm not setting up CAT correctly.

Jay Nation

David

The FlexRadio 6xxx option in WSJT-X has never worked yet.

Kenwood TS-2000 should work with with 1.5-rc1 though.

Can you post a screenshot of this panel?
It would also be nice to know if your using, or planning to use DDUtil.

No need to use my settings, I just need to know what your settings are first.
73 Jay - NO5J

David Altekruse

It appears it works now.  Apparently after I set up SmartCat I shut it down.  Very **** of me.   I can now XMIT via PTT and set radio Frequency from WSJT-X.   Does anybody use split operation with WSJT?  Is there any advantage doing that with FlexRadio?

Thank you for your help!

Jay Nation

David
No Advantage I've found so far, you can widen your passband out as far as you want/need to for WSJTX so you don't need it. Split is more for rigs that cant change their passband width.
73 Jay - NO5J

Jay Nation

It's mainly used to keep your TX locked between AF 1500Hz - 2000Hz. to avoid harmonics on your transmit signal. I'm not sure if that's even an issue with SmartSDR.
73 Jay - NO5J