I am setting up wsjt-x with my new 6600. Not clear what to put in the box for network. latest SRD and SRD CAT software. I have put in the Radio as Flex 6xxx and tried a number of Network Servers names. I have set up a com port and also set up a TCP port 60001 as discussed in some of the community postings. Tried the Kenwood 2000 Rig to no avail. The receive side of WSJT-X is working fine and decoding. Using Slice A. In the wsjt-x settings when i Test CAT is turns Red and get a message Rig Failure Hamlib error: Protocol error while opening connection to rig
Or Hamlib error: Invalid configuration while opening connection to rigRig.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. The inputs in the community seem to be different for different radios and different software versions. Maybe I missed something in the documentation. WSJT-X ver 1.8.0 K1JT . Has been working great with my FT1000MP MarkV. Flex 6600 also works will with HRD.
73
Bill
W9JJB
Or Hamlib error: Invalid configuration while opening connection to rigRig.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. The inputs in the community seem to be different for different radios and different software versions. Maybe I missed something in the documentation. WSJT-X ver 1.8.0 K1JT . Has been working great with my FT1000MP MarkV. Flex 6600 also works will with HRD.
73
Bill
W9JJB
Posted 1 year ago
Pictures are worth thousands of words. Here's how I have my CAT port set up:
and here is how I have my WSJT-X configured:
Here is the audio configuration:
And here is the radio configuration:
Select the DAX channel (1 in my case) in the slice receiver so that sound from the radio will go to DAX RX channel 1. Select DAX as the transmitter input (blue button at the left). Set the TX and RX passbands to your liking, mine are usually wide open, 0 to 5000 Hz. Slice mode should be DIGU.
Set the TX power to 100% and control the TX level with the DAX TX control:
Make sure the RX and TX channels are turned on in the DAX control panel.
That should do it.
Dave / NX6D
and here is how I have my WSJT-X configured:
Here is the audio configuration:
And here is the radio configuration:
Select the DAX channel (1 in my case) in the slice receiver so that sound from the radio will go to DAX RX channel 1. Select DAX as the transmitter input (blue button at the left). Set the TX and RX passbands to your liking, mine are usually wide open, 0 to 5000 Hz. Slice mode should be DIGU.
Set the TX power to 100% and control the TX level with the DAX TX control:
Make sure the RX and TX channels are turned on in the DAX control panel.
That should do it.
Dave / NX6D
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
WSJT-X 1.80 release version on their site does not have an updated Hamlib library in it to support the new models of Flex radios (6400/6600). I have contacted the Hamlib developers and their current version of Hamlib is now updated.
I am in contact with the WSJT-X development team to have them update the Hamlib library in the official version on their site.
I have compiled Hamlib and WSJT-X with the changes. This is the same current version of WSJT-X (1.80) but includes the updated Hamlib to support the 6400/6600 radios.
Here is a link to download it from my Dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9qucywqxybjng0d/wsjtx-1.8.0-win32.zip?dl=0
Just unzip, then install. You do not have to uninstall the 1.80 version you already installed.
As per previous instructions you need to create a TCP CAT port (which you did) and then choose Flex 6xxx for radio type and enter the IP 127.0.0.1:5004 (5004 is the TCP port I created, substitute the port number for whatever you created.
73
Dave wo2x
I am in contact with the WSJT-X development team to have them update the Hamlib library in the official version on their site.
I have compiled Hamlib and WSJT-X with the changes. This is the same current version of WSJT-X (1.80) but includes the updated Hamlib to support the 6400/6600 radios.
Here is a link to download it from my Dropbox.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9qucywqxybjng0d/wsjtx-1.8.0-win32.zip?dl=0
Just unzip, then install. You do not have to uninstall the 1.80 version you already installed.
As per previous instructions you need to create a TCP CAT port (which you did) and then choose Flex 6xxx for radio type and enter the IP 127.0.0.1:5004 (5004 is the TCP port I created, substitute the port number for whatever you created.
73
Dave wo2x
Yep, I've been using the patched WSJT-X for so long I have more or less forgotten that it is a special version.
I have a full installer for WSJT-X 1.8.0 that contains the changes necessary for the 6400 and 6600 to be recognized, if you, or anyone needs it.
Since Bill said he couldn't get WSJT-X working using Kenwood TS2000, I included all of the configuration stuff above.
Here's my system running on TS2000:
I have a full installer for WSJT-X 1.8.0 that contains the changes necessary for the 6400 and 6600 to be recognized, if you, or anyone needs it.
Since Bill said he couldn't get WSJT-X working using Kenwood TS2000, I included all of the configuration stuff above.
Here's my system running on TS2000:
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Both TS-2000 and Flex 6xxx do not work with 6400 or 6600 in the public release of WSJT-X 1.80. My post above has a link to the patched version on Dropbox if anyone needs it.
For the tech heads - both the Kenwood.c and Flex.c files need to be updated with the new model Flex radios with the new radio IDs. That is the modification I've done to Hamlib.
I am working to get the authors of WSJT-X to update the Hamlib code and release a version with 6400/6600 support and to ensure future version of WSJT-X support all the Flex radios.
Note for Bill, if you are not using JT Alert, you should download and install the latest version. It fully supports logging to HRD.
Dave wo2x
For the tech heads - both the Kenwood.c and Flex.c files need to be updated with the new model Flex radios with the new radio IDs. That is the modification I've done to Hamlib.
I am working to get the authors of WSJT-X to update the Hamlib code and release a version with 6400/6600 support and to ensure future version of WSJT-X support all the Flex radios.
Note for Bill, if you are not using JT Alert, you should download and install the latest version. It fully supports logging to HRD.
Dave wo2x
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Dave: Thanks for the tips and the updated/fixed version of WSJT-X. I had just installed my new 6600 and encountered this same problem as others when trying to run WSJT-X 1.8.0. Loading the modified WSJT-X file did the trick and now I can work FT-8 again! The Flex users community comes through again.
73 de Dale K4DG
73 de Dale K4DG
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
You are welcome!
The upcoming WSJT-X 1.9 will have proper support for the new models. It is using the latest Hamlib library.
Dave wo2x
The upcoming WSJT-X 1.9 will have proper support for the new models. It is using the latest Hamlib library.
Dave wo2x
I got 4 instances of WSJT-X and 4 JTAlert working on 4 different bands on my Flex6600. Check out my new Posting under All Ideas section.
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/new-flex6600-and-wsjt-x-multiple-instances-and-mult...
Thanks to David and Dave for providing the software patch and Pictures.
73
Bill W9JJB
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/new-flex6600-and-wsjt-x-multiple-instances-and-mult...
Thanks to David and Dave for providing the software patch and Pictures.
73
Bill W9JJB
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David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
You are welcome!
Dave wo2x
Dave wo2x
I would like to see hoe you didi it, but can't find the "All Ideas" Section.
Paul W5PF
Paul W5PF
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Paul
I believe you can create batch files to start multiple instances of WSJT-X. Maybe DanKC4GO can chime in, I think he does it all the time.
Also try a Google search
73
Dave wo2x
I believe you can create batch files to start multiple instances of WSJT-X. Maybe DanKC4GO can chime in, I think he does it all the time.
Also try a Google search
73
Dave wo2x
At the top of the web page it is Ideas not All Ideas.
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/new-flex6600-and-wsjt-x-multiple-instances-and-mult...
I wrote what I did and how but it is not a manual like documentation. You may have to get familial with some of the documentation for the various applications but It was my route to get to a working situation. some of the screenshots above also help with showing the popups for setting up the ports.
73 Bill W9JJB QRZ email is good for me.
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/new-flex6600-and-wsjt-x-multiple-instances-and-mult...
I wrote what I did and how but it is not a manual like documentation. You may have to get familial with some of the documentation for the various applications but It was my route to get to a working situation. some of the screenshots above also help with showing the popups for setting up the ports.
73 Bill W9JJB QRZ email is good for me.
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Thanks Bill and Dave. I found Bill,s post under ideas. Don't have my 6600 yet but doing something similar on the 6500.
Paul W5PF
Paul W5PF
Title is
New Flex6600 and WSJT-X multiple instances and multi Instances JTAlertX on SmartSDR
New Flex6600 and WSJT-X multiple instances and multi Instances JTAlertX on SmartSDR
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Paul
WSJT-X 1.8.0 doesn’t support the 6400 or 6600 since they weren’t released when v 1.8.0 came out. Further up I posted a link to a recompiled version of WSJT-X 1.8.0 with updated Hamlib to add the new models. If you get the radio before WSJT-X 1.9.0 is released you will need my recompiled version.
Just a heads up so you will be prepared.
Dave wo2x
WSJT-X 1.8.0 doesn’t support the 6400 or 6600 since they weren’t released when v 1.8.0 came out. Further up I posted a link to a recompiled version of WSJT-X 1.8.0 with updated Hamlib to add the new models. If you get the radio before WSJT-X 1.9.0 is released you will need my recompiled version.
Just a heads up so you will be prepared.
Dave wo2x
Dave,
Do you have any observations on stability with multiple instances? I takes a lots of things hooked together. There has been some comments / postings that Multiple Instances are not supported by the owner / code teams.
For now I am happy. Great radio.
73
Bill W9JJB
Do you have any observations on stability with multiple instances? I takes a lots of things hooked together. There has been some comments / postings that Multiple Instances are not supported by the owner / code teams.
For now I am happy. Great radio.
73
Bill W9JJB
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
I don’tbut Ibelieve Dan KC4GO does. Hopefully he sees this.
I may give it a shot tomorrow after work.
Dave
I may give it a shot tomorrow after work.
Dave
Has any one recompiled the mac version of wsjtx for the 6400/6600?
TIA
Paul K3SF
TIA
Paul K3SF
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Paul
I have not. If anyone wants to compile it, I have the two files available that need to be modified in the Hamlib source code.
Contact me direct.
Dave wo2x
I have not. If anyone wants to compile it, I have the two files available that need to be modified in the Hamlib source code.
Contact me direct.
Dave wo2x
Hi Paul,
if you are using xCAT I have released a new version today (https://dl3lsm.blogspot.de/) where you can use a mask function so that the radio identifies as a Flex-6500 to WSJT-X (or other apps which are using Hamlib).
73, Mario DL3LSM
if you are using xCAT I have released a new version today (https://dl3lsm.blogspot.de/) where you can use a mask function so that the radio identifies as a Flex-6500 to WSJT-X (or other apps which are using Hamlib).
73, Mario DL3LSM
hey mario
thanks for the update..
i dont have my 6600M in hand yet
expecting to here about it shipping any day now
i will report how it works when it arrives
Paul K3SF
thanks for the update..
i dont have my 6600M in hand yet
expecting to here about it shipping any day now
i will report how it works when it arrives
Paul K3SF
This is for Dave WO2X, I used the install file associated to your link and it's working perfect on my new 6600M. Thanks for the help/info.
Steve
WB0AOD
Steve
WB0AOD
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
You are welcome. The latest beta of WSJT-X, 1.90 rc3 as of this writing, now supports the new Flex radios.
Dave wo2x
Dave wo2x
I have my 6600 set up with WSJT-X ver 1.8.0. Im receiving and decoding FT8 fine. When I transmit, the radio keys up, but I get no audio out. TX is turned on in DAX. It says its streaming.. CAT is using COM4
what am I missing?
what am I missing?
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Make sure that DAX is enabled on right side panel.
Dave
Dave
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David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
yes, it is
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
OK, lets take it step by step.
When you click on TUNE in WSJT-X, does the radio key up? (You stated it does)
Open DAX control panel and make sure TX stream is enabled and blue.
Next, when clicking TUNE in WSJT-X see if the level bar for TX stream in DAX control panel shows output level. My setting is at 42 for the slider.
If that shows level then check the level in the right side P/CW panel in SmartSDR.
Dave wo2x
When you click on TUNE in WSJT-X, does the radio key up? (You stated it does)
Open DAX control panel and make sure TX stream is enabled and blue.
Next, when clicking TUNE in WSJT-X see if the level bar for TX stream in DAX control panel shows output level. My setting is at 42 for the slider.
If that shows level then check the level in the right side P/CW panel in SmartSDR.
Dave wo2x
Yes, the radio keys up
In DAX, the TX stream is enabled and blue. It says its transmitting. I have slid the level back and forth but am leaving it at 52 for the moment. It shows no audio
I see nothing in the P/CW panel for audio output
In DAX, the TX stream is enabled and blue. It says its transmitting. I have slid the level back and forth but am leaving it at 52 for the moment. It shows no audio
I see nothing in the P/CW panel for audio output
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
OK, you are not getting audio from WSJT-X to DAX.
In WSJT-X setup/audio tab make sure you have it set like this
Dave wo2x
In WSJT-X setup/audio tab make sure you have it set like this
Dave wo2x
im using the Kenwood TS 2000 radio as the rig in settings. If I try and use the Flex setting, it doesnt allow me to use a ser port of CAT. Not sure if that had anything to do with it
Scott, must still be something missing,, Dave is about the best there is on this stuff. Maybe go back over all your settings and follow as Dave shows.
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Which version WSJT-X are you using? The official 1.80 does not work with radio set to Flex or TS-2000. You either need to use the 1.80 version I modified or download the WSJT-X 1.90 rc3 from https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx-1.9.0-rc3-win32.exe
Then set it up as outlined above. You need to create a TCP com port in CAT.
Dave wo2x
Then set it up as outlined above. You need to create a TCP com port in CAT.
Dave wo2x
I think I may have fixed the problem. After doing a restart of the PC and all the apps, I was getting an DAX error. Long story short, I un installed smart sdr and then reinstalled. After another PC re start, it seems to be working. Still not sure what happened. So ill blame it on Windows 10 ;-)
Thanks for all the help. Ive been fighting this for a few days and was getting a little frustrated.
Thanks for all the help. Ive been fighting this for a few days and was getting a little frustrated.
I miss XP. IMO the best version of Windows. Rock solid. Maybe that's why they dumped it because no one wanted to buy an upgrade.
