WSJT-X Hamlib Error

Reggie

Hi,

I have SSDR 2.1.33 and WSJT-X 1.8 installed in the Win10 VM using Parallels 13; however, I am getting a Hamlib error when opening the connection to the Flex 6600.  I configured WSJT-X with the following setting:

Rig: Kenwood TS-2000

Serial Port: COM4

PTT Method: CAT

Mode: None

Data Bits: 81N  I also tried 82N

Split Operations: None

 

How do I correct this issue?

Thanks,

Reggie

David Salomon

Reggie -

Not sure if this matters in your environment, but Kenwood serial interfaces are usually 4800 baud, 8N2.  You didn't mention the baud rate.

73 - David, AG4F

Reggie

David,

I set those parameters, but I still get the error.

73,

Reggie

Tim - W4TME

That really doesn't make a lot of difference.  The FlexVSP driver will dynamically configure the baud, parity and stop bits of the endpoint device (which is why you never set it in CAT)

David Salomon

OK, one more thought.  Look at this post: https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/time-to-update-the-recommended-wsjt-x-config.  It talks about using TCP instead of COM for communications, and gives some examples.  A few people mentioned that TCP worked for them where COM did not.

Tim - W4TME

It could be a configuration issue with running it in your VM

Tim - W4TME

I endorse this option.  It eliminates the virtual serial port layer form the configuration.

David Salomon

And, you wrote the book on it.

Jay K8CJY

Use the FlexRadio  6xxx rig profile and enter  localhost:5002  into the Network Server box.  Set PTT to CAT.  It works very well and does not tie up a com port.

73 Jay K8CJY

Mike-VA3MW

Try a speed of 19200. That worked for me.

Reggie

Using TCP nor setting the baud rate to 19200 did not resolve the issue. 

Reggie

Ria

I don’t use TCP. It crashes and causes WSJT-X to hang in memory after exit requiring you to **** the process to restart. I have no problems using the serial port option. Likely a WSJT/Hamlib issue and not Flex.

Ria

If you’re using a 6600 you need the new WSJT-X. It should work with 1.9-rc3, or the special build from WO2X. But I would really recommend 1.9 as it has the new DXpedition mode and you can take part in the tests.

Tim - W4TME

That's interesting.  I do not have those issues.  

David Decoons, wo2x

As Ria said, download the latest version of WSJT-x, currently 1.9 rc3. https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html Scroll down newr the bottom for the link to latest 1.9 release candidate for Windows. The 1.9 or higher versions support the 6400 and 6600 models. I suggest following the insteuctions on this thread, https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/i-am-trying-to-get-my-new-6600-working-with-wsjt-x-rx-works-cat-doest?topic-reply-list[settings][filter_by]=all I suggest creating a TCP port 5004 and in WSJT-X for radio IP use 127.0.0.1:5004 Reason is 5002 is reserved for DDUtil and if you use or plan to use DDUtil in the futurw you will have a conflict. Dave wo2x

Reggie

All,

Thanks for the assistance. WSJT-X 1.9 rc3 is working. I was reluctant to use this version since it was Beta, but it resolves the Hamlib error.

Reggie