[WriteLog] WL+MK2R+ and SO2R RTTY

Mon Aug 28 14:48:07 EDT 2017

Randy

Glad you made it. I was a very early adapter of MK2R and it really works
great. I still am not maximising mine but it's almost like you need as much
practice as possible.

For the past year I have found it almost impossible to find two bands open
at anytime. So SO2R has been a bit frustrating. Not hearing anything on 10
or 15 period. And during summer at night it's been only 40m.

This past weekend I ended up SOSB20 as I was hearing nothing on 40 when 20m
finally died.

I guess during winter 40 and 80m should both be open at night and same for
160 (not in play for rtty)

Praying for better propagation and hoping that maybe you have better
results with local stations within shorterr distances.

Have fun. Will most likely be SOSB20 for cqww contests.

Regards

Dean

Sent from my BLU Vivo XL

On Aug 27, 2017 3:37 PM, "Randy Thompson K5ZD" <k5zd at charter.net> wrote:

> 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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