[WriteLog] WL+MK2R+ and SO2R RTTY

Sun Aug 27 15:37:44 EDT 2017

Even when it is embarrassing, I have to admit my fault and give Joe his
props.

The line out cable from Radio 1 was not fully plugged into the connector.  I
thought I had checked it, but obviously not.  Discovered it was not fully
engaged when I unplugged it to do a test on the cable.

Now have all functions working as expected.  Biggest challenge was finding
two RTTY QSOs that were happening.  Seems like everyone is on PSK now!

I always learn more about a product when something doesn't work so it has
been a good experience.  I am starting to get my arms around the power
(complexity) of the MK2R+.  Will be ready for CQ WW RTTY!

Thanks to all for the bandwidth and the help.  

Randy, K5ZD

> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe
> Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:08 PM
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] WL+MK2R+ and SO2R RTTY
> 
> 
> > If I use WYH, then it decodes both audio streams as they come from the
> > headphones (when I put the headphones into split mode) or both decode
> > one radio when not split.
> >
> > When I switch the functions tab to setting the channel for each radio,
> > only Radio 2A provides any input to the XMMT decoder.
> Have you checked the "LINE OUT" cables - make sure the LINE OUT plug on
> the DB37-EL-K## cable assemblies are properly connected to the LINE OUT
> jacks of *both* transceivers.  Then make sure that CONFIG:LIN OUT = nor
> 020 for *BOTH* transceivers.
> 
> WYH uses audio from the transceiver headphone jack ("What you hear")
> while the recording/digital decoders use LINE LEVEL (constant - pre-
> volume control) audio.  If you are not getting audio for the normal
> Recording/Digital settings it is likely that you do not have audio
> connected correctly!
> 
> 73,
> 
>     ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
> On 8/27/2017 10:31 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> > Thanks Joe.
> >
> > Yes, I want to decode the Line Out signals from both K3 at all times.
> >
> > If I use WYH, then it decodes both audio streams as they come from the
> > headphones (when I put the headphones into split mode) or both decode
> > one radio when not split.
> >
> > When I switch the functions tab to setting the channel for each radio,
> > only Radio 2A provides any input to the XMMT decoder.  I am doing
> > apply and store when I make changes.  It is the same if I manually set
> > the rx channel manually using the buttons.
> >
> > The Audio CODEC is set in Windows for 2 channel, 16 bit, 48000 Hz (DVD
> > quality).
> >
> > The Voice CODEC only has one channel options and as you say, is not an
> > issue here.
> >
> > The MK2R+ is v7.11.  Router is v8.8.2.
> >
> > It all comes down to why WYH works, but selecting channels does not.
> >
> > Randy
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> >> Joe Subich, W4TV
> >> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2017 9:25 AM
> >> To: writelog at contesting.com
> >> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] WL+MK2R+ and SO2R RTTY
> >>
> >> On 8/27/2017 12:07 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> >>> The MK2R+ has two sound cards, but it is not clear which one is
> >>> being used for what. I am using the USB Audio Codec.
> >>
> >> Receive audio is routed to "USB Audio CODEC".  USB Voice CODEC is
> >> used for the microphone (DVK recording and playback).
> >>
> >>> And the digital settings for digital (BBB, audio codec SC2). Radio 1
> >>> is set to Left. Radio 2 is set to right.
> >> The settings on the Audio Switching tab are used for *transmit*.
> >> Receive audio settings are controlled by the "Functions" tab.  Note:
> >> any changes in Functions must be saved ("Store") to the unit and
> >> activated ("Apply") before they will take effect.
> >>
> >>   > I want to have dual receiving from the Line Out of the K3 radios.
> >>   > When I try to do that, I am only able to hear one radio (radio 2).
> >>
> >> What do you mean by having dual receiving from the Line Out of the K3
> >> radios?  Do you want to decode the main receiver of each K3 at the
> >> same time or do you want decode main and sub of one of the radios?
> >>
> >> USB Audio CODEC has two inputs - left and right.  They can be used
> >> for any two of the four audio sources - left radio main, left radio
> >> sub, right radio main, right radio sub - depending on the selections
> >> in the "Recording/Digital" Section of the Functions tab (or manually
> >> with the Left/Right buttons in the Recording/Digital area of the front
> panel).
> >>
> >> 73,
> >>
> >>      ... Joe, W4TV
> >>
> >>
> >> On 8/27/2017 12:07 AM, Randy Thompson K5ZD wrote:
> >>> I have been using the SCC RTTY Contest to get setup for SO2R using a
> >>> recently purchased MK2R+.  I have things working for CW and SSB so
> >>> just RTTY left to work out.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Using Windows 10, WriteLog 12.20 with XMMT for RTTY.  Radios are two
> >>> Elecraft K3.  Using the microHam cables to connect from the MK2R+ to
> >>> the radios.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> I can transmit FSK on both radios.  I can receive on one or both
> >>> radios when I use the WYH setting (the sound card hears what I hear
> >>> in
> >> the headphones).
> >>> However, I want to have dual receiving from the Line Out of the K3
> >> radios.
> >>> When I try to do that, I am only able to hear one radio (radio 2).
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> The MK2R+ has two sound cards, but it is not clear which one is
> >>> being used for what.  I am using the USB Audio Codec.  And the
> >>> digital settings for digital (BBB, audio codec SC2). Radio 1 is set
> to Left.
> >>> Radio 2 is set to right.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Have spent several hours trying things to no avail.  Open to any
> >>> suggestions.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Randy, K5ZD
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
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