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
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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
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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
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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:
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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.
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73 de Dale K4DG
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The upcoming WSJT-X 1.9 will have proper support for the new models. It is using the latest Hamlib library.
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The WSJT-X zip file was just what the doctor ordered. This is what everyone using the new Flex6XXX will need. Dave NX6Ds configuration works first time after the new WSJT-X was updated for the 6400 and 6600 models.
I do use JTAlert-x all the time. Just started it up and it works fine.logged a contact.
Thanks for eveyones help.
73
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https://1drv.ms/u/s!AgvdqNf7I04lgd1993iFUQAMa-S8dg
I built this installer using the published source for 1.8.0 and the standard toolset used to build the program. The modification is to simply add the device codes for the 6400 and 6600 to the list of Flex radios the program recognizes. Since all of the radio models run the same SmartSDR program, they all are driven by a program like WSJT-X in the same way, as long as the program recognizes the radio as a Flex.
Credit where it is due, Dave Decoons, WO2X, worked with the Hamlib developers to create the patches. I simply copied them into my copy of the WSJT-X 1.8.0 source code and turned the crank.
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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.
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Bill W9JJB
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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
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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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New Flex6600 and WSJT-X multiple instances and multi Instances JTAlertX on SmartSDR
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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.
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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
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I may give it a shot tomorrow after work.
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TIA
Paul K3SF
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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.
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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).
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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
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Steve
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what am I missing?
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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.
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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
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In WSJT-X setup/audio tab make sure you have it set like this
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Then set it up as outlined above. You need to create a TCP com port in CAT.
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Slice Master 6000 works with both the official 1.80 as well as the 1.90rc3 release of WSJT-X. It will correct any problems it finds in your WSJT-X configuration and if asked to do so, will automatically launch WSJT-X anytime you switch the slice into DIGU mode. Let Slice Master configure and launch WSJT-X for you and just ignore both the Radio and Audio tabs in the WSJT-X Setting dialog.
In SmartSDR, you'll still have to choose a DAX audio channel for your slice, and in the DAX Control Panel you'll still have to make sure that channel and the TX channel are enabled (blue). But really, there's not much else to worry about.
Using Slice Master is not for everyone though. It really takes all the fun out of configuring third party applications to work with your radio.
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Thanks for all the help. Ive been fighting this for a few days and was getting a little frustrated.
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