WSJT-X FT8 and the Icom 7300 the Easy Way!
Are you looking for an easy way to try out the new WSJT-X FT8 mode? If you have the Icom 7300 I assure you this cannot get any easier or better. There's no need for an external sound card (Signalink) or any other hardware. The Icom 7300 suffices. The only thing needed is a USB cable (install the driver from Icom before connecting a USB cable) and WSJT-X.
"WSJT-X implements communication protocols or "modes" called FT8, JT4, JT9, JT65, QRA64, ISCAT, MSK144, and WSPR, as well as one called Echo for detecting and measuring your own radio signals reflected from the Moon. These modes were all designed for making reliable, confirmed QSOs under extreme weak-signal conditions." - WSJT Home Page
Stand Alone Preferred by Many
Over the past few weeks I have run across Hams who have been using WSJT-X just like this. No integration with any other programs. There is really no need for JTAlert, QSO Relay or any logbook. This is the preferred way to operate for many Hams.
Super Simple Installation
I'll put the download link below. This is a safe, small and easy program to get running on your computer. Windows, Linux and Macintosh are supported. Go to the link below, click on it and download the file to your computer. From there it will vary, depending on computer OS, but in Windows just double-click the downloaded file and go through the installation prompts. It is super simple!
Important: Use something for time sync. I use NetTime.
Configuration/Settings
In WSJT-X there are just a few configuration settings to get the Icom 7300 on the air with FT8.
- In the software, under File and Settings, on the General Tab enter your callsign and grid square.
- On the Radio tab select the Icom 7300 for the Rig. You'll need to know your COM port number.
- On the Audio tab tell WSJT-X what your Soundcard Input and Output are. It's going to be the Icom 7300 USB Audio CODEC for both.
The rest is in the video. There are just a few more things to look at and you'll be on the air.
Icom 7300 Internal Settings
If you haven't already done so, you can have a look at them here: Icom 7300 Easy Transmitter Settings For Digital Operation.
Here are internal screencaptures from my Icom 7300's menu system.
WSJT-X The Easy Way!
In this video I cover the download locations for WSJT-X, how to run it and using the built in logging capability. Also included, additional settings, making a contact and finally importing WSJT-X log into HRD logbook.
Once you get it installed I have a few more videos on the Icom 7300 to improve reception, transmit and make the WSJT-X Wide Graph (waterfall) look its best. See below.
Thank you for stopping by and visiting my website. There will be more to come on the IC-7300 and IC-7610.
Have you been on FT8? What do you think about it?
73's,
Rich, K0PIR
Sources and Reference
Icom 7300 Receiver Settings For Digital
Icom 7300 Easy Transmitter Settings For Digital
Icom 7300 settings that work:
Connectors
DATA OFF MOD = MIC,ACC
DATA MOD = USB
USB Serial Function = CI-V
CI-V
CI-V BAUD Rate = AUTO
CI-V Address = 94h
CI-V Transceive = ON
CI-V USB PORT = UNLINK From REMOTE
CI-V USB BAUD Rate = 115200
CI-V USB Echo Back = ON
[sibwp_form id=4]
Thanks Rich. You ended several days of frustration trying to get my IC-7300 to transmit using PSK 31 and HRD. One stinking little setting was wrong in the 7300. Thanks for your efforts with the very informative videos.
I was just ready to start setting up for FT8 when your latest video came out. Perfect timing.
Have a merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
Alright Roger. Thank you for commenting and letting me know.
Best 73 and Merry Christmas!
Rich,
I so much enjoy the videos and learn a great deal when watching them.
Re the Icom 7300 and the running of WSJTX software, I too have the problem with the
with the “USB-D” jumping back to “USB” after transmission. The packet setting does not seem to make
any change in correcting the fault for me.
It faked me out for a while not transmitting and then I remembered your comment of the USB-DATA comment.
Switching back manually sets it to one transmit then it goes and then back to usb.
HELP !
73
Happy New Year to you young man.
Jon
NQ4A
Richmond, VA
Hi Jon,
Just listening to your voice mail 🙂 Long day here and -25f in Aberdeen, SD!
I was using Rig for Split Operation and this can cause problems for some, as well as myself, so I am using “Fake it” for Split Operation. This works best.
See if that does it for you Jon.
File>Settings>Radio tab. Look underneath Split Operation and you’ll see “Fake it”. Use that.
Nice to hear from you! See if that does it for you, let me know. HNY!
Rich, K0PIR
Very good
Fixing to down load today and see what
Happens. 1st attempt no audio. I’ll delete
And start afresh.
73 and all the best
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Jon
NQ4A
Very good Jon.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich, tnx for the various informative videos on the 7300 and the one on FT8 and WSJT-X in particular. Triggered an interest in digital modes and got things quickly working without going through massive documentation. Which I’m now doing anyway one I’m really nterested 🙂
Happy New Year and best 73!
Paul PA2PWM
Hi Paul,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for the nice comment. I am happy this helped.
Thank you and HNY!
Rich, K0PIR
When installing the driver, should I select bit version that matches the installed OS?
Hi John,
It’s nice to hear from you and that’s a great question because even some of our programs are 32bit when we have a 64bit OS.
Yes choose the one that fits your system. I have a 64bit. In the Windows File Explorer if I right click on This PC and select Properties, it shows the system information.
Thank you and best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich
i was running ft8 with the ic7300 everything was ok then for some reason it has stopped showing anything in the band activity part so uninstalled ft8 +jt alert and re installed them but still the same hope you can help
Thank you 73
Alan m0wad
Hi Alan,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting.
Are you still seeing the waterfall and signals coming through? Verify you are on the correct freq. and mode. The radio is in USB-D mode too.
It could be the time. Are you using something like Netime to sync your computer clock.
See: http://www.timesynctool.com
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich
no i wasn’t using netime i have downloaded it and everything seems to be running ok now
Thanks for your help and i enjoy the videos keep up the good work
73 Alan m0wad
FB Alan,
Glad that worked for you.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich,
Dan here…WA2BTR. I just got the Icom 7300 for Christmas so thank you for the excellent videos. You might have covered this, but when I plug the USB cable in I lose the computer audio. I am trying to follow along with your videos but can’t since the audio goes when I am connected! It’s probably a simple setting I am missing, but any help would be greatly appreciated! I do see the waterfall display on my computer screen by the way using N1MM Logger, but that’s as far as I have gotten.
Thanks and 73,
Dan
WA2BTR
Hi Dan,
When I was using Windows 7 and my Signalink USB I had the same problem.
Now I’m using Windows 10 and of course the 7300 or the 7610 and it works great.
In the computer for the Playback devices I have the computer speakers set as the default. Then of course in the Ham software, I am using the USB Audio CODEC for soundcard in and out.
See if setting your computer speakers as the default Playback device works.
Rich, K0PIR
Thanks Rich…that did it! Hopefully this weekend I’ll get to play with it to see if I can actually get it rolling!
73 de Dan
WA2BTR
Awesome!
Have fun and 73,
Rich, K0PIR
Thanks for posting the screen shots of the IC-7300 data mode settings. I’d spent a few hours going back and forth between the IC-7300 and my laptop (running WSJT-X on Ubuntu Linux 16.04) trying to figure out why I could receive just fine but transmit was a no-go, I’d convinced myself It was a laptop setting, thanks to your screen shots it turned out that I’d missed a simple setting on the IC-7300. Very grateful, thanks!
Jason VE6JPR
Hi Jason,
Good to hear form you and I’m glad it was of some help. Thanks for leaving the comment.
I haven’t tried it with Ubuntu, but I’ll bet it works good. The Raspberry Pi is a blast.
73 and good DX!
Rich, K0PIR
Thank you for very good, useful information.
73 – Mietek SP3CMX
Hi Mietek,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for the comment.
Best DX and 73,
Rich, K0PIR
I followed your video to setup my 7300 for WSJT-X. I finally got it to work. I seem to be getting a lot of noise in my waterfall and some of the signals are way to wide, ie from 1000 to 1400. What setting do I need to change in the radio. Thanks for any help-your videos are great.
Ben
WA4BCS
Hi Ben,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for the question.
If you see some unusually wide signals, check your frequency. Maybe you are not on the correct frequency for the mode you are operating on. For instance, FT8 on 20 Meters is 14.074. JT65 on 20 is 14.076.
Let me know. If that’s not it maybe this video will help: https://youtu.be/7g1syFRHsu8
Also: https://youtu.be/4dP55uH7ewk
On a side note: I am using “Fake it” for split operation in WSJT-X. It is trouble free. Also use Data/Pkt for Mode in WSJT-X. That will set the radio to the correct mode which is USB-D automatically for you.
Rich, K0PIR
No help, I have all the settings you suggested already. I GUESS I need to redo all the internal settings in the radio. It seems like too much audio is going to the computer.
Hi Ben,
What does the green bar on the left hand side in WSJT-X look like? It should be green and maxing between 50 – 70dB.
There’s only one thing in the radio to adjust for AF Output to your computer and software. that is the ACC/USB AF Output Level. Mine is at 30% now.
In the computer for the Recording devices, select the USB Audio CODEC and you can adjust the level from there. Mine is at 15. Yours could vary somewhat, but should be around those.
Getting the waterfall (Wide Graph) in WSJT-X setup can be tricky too. Those sliders are touchy.
Rich, K0PIR
P.S. Here is an excellent reference guide: http://www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf
Thanks, we are getting there. Will these audio setting affect RTTY or do I need to move them up?
Hi Ben,
It won’t affect RTTY FSK, just AFSK if you’re using it. Even so it would be okay I would think.
Thanks for all your help–it is working perfectly now.
You do a fantastic job.
Ben
Hey Ben, glad you got it. It’s a fun rig and a fun mode. I hope to hear you on the air.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Great instructions, finally allowed me to start working FT8.
Only one issue, when I start Log4OM, it activates the transmit. If I revert to a saved load on the 7300, it works fine, switch back to my digital load on the 7300, and it keys down. What setting do I need to look at?
73,
Tommy K4XB
Hi Tommy,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting.
Please check the RTS setting in OmniRig. RTS can be set to LOW.
If that does not work for you. In the radio got to Menu>Set>Connectors and change USB SEND to OFF.
I would try changing the software RTS first. That should work for you.
Thank you and best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
RTS to low did it, thanks so much!
73,
Tommy K4XB
That’s awesome and I am happy you got it working. Thanks and best 73 – Rich, K0PIR
Rich>
I have ft8 working fine on one computer but not my other computer. There are no changes to the ICOM 7300 and I am using codex for both input/output on both computers. Do you have any ideas how this can happen?
Thanks
Frank W2GC
Hi Frank,
Nice to hear from you.
Is the same Icom driver loaded on both computers?
What problem do you have with the one?
Rich, K0PIR
I am using the silicon labs cp210 usb to uart bridge. I have a laptop and everything works perfect. I have a tower and both computers have win 10 installed. On the tower i receive signals I cannot contact anbody and i receive no responses to my CQ. Playback/record are set to CODEX. I am putting out a decent amount of power so I don’t think that is the problem. Everything seems to be set right and WSJT appears to be working fine just no response. I have made no changes to the radio settings.
Thanks for your time and expertise
Frank W2GC
Hi Frank,
Nice to hear form you and that sounds like it could be a time issue. Do you have something to sync you computer time?
I am using NetTime https://sourceforge.net/projects/nettime/files/NetTime/3.14/
Rich, K0PIR
I am using Net Time on both computers and if i check time .is it shows my time is exact. Is it possible I have a defective sound card? It seems that even though I am transmitting no one can see my transmission. I do not know if I am transmitting any data
Thanks for your help
Frank W2GC
The soundcard is really the Icom 7300. You are using the USB Audio CODEC for Soundcard input and output in WSJT-X? Are you decoding signals okay?
Rich, K0PIR
Rich
I went to the device manager and it shows my sound card is working properly and it also has the latest driver.
Frank W2GC
Are you in USB-D mode?
Yes I am in USB- D mode. I have made no changes to the radio from one computer to the next. I reinstalled the Silicon Labs driver and checked the codex driver both are to the latest revision. I know the radio works fine and I know the WSJT program works fine. My computer is a refurbished model. It seems to me it has to be the computer some how. Maybe I will get a new computer.
Thanks
Frank
Hi Frank,
That is unfortunate, but as you say everything works on your laptop it’s just when you move to the computer that it fails. I would try another USB port on the computer if you haven’t.
I buy used computers and then eventually upgrade the hard drives to solid state. They are amazing and fast. Less expensive for me that way.
I hope you get it resolved. Thank you for letting us know and best 73!
Rich, K0PIR
Greetings Rich!
Thanks to you I have been operating WSJT_X for several months. But suddenly this morning my USB audio codec drivers have disappeared!
I am using a 7300 and HRD for rig control and logging.
Where can I find the proper drivers to reinstall?
Thanks,
Steve
KK6NTL
Hi Steve,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for the nice comment. I really do appreciate it.
It’s unusual they disappeared. I would try powering everything down, reseating the USB cable at the computer and the radio and then power everything back up.
If you need to you can install the latest driver here. It’s from Icom.
Thank you again, 73.
Rich, K0PIR
Rich,
FYI the problems with my computer not working was my wifi dongle . I replaced the wifi dongle and everything is working great.
Thanks for all your help
W2GC Frank Sanocki
Hi Frank,
Great to hear! That’s an odd one 🙂
Thanks for the comment and best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
Thanks. Got WJST running quickly. The 7300 is so easy to use. I dumped a FTDX 5000 that required a separate device to run digital modes. The 5000 limited bandwidth in data modes to 2400hz which was irritating for FT8.
Thanks for the help.
Brad
N6GR
Thank you. Happy to see you got it working.
Best 73!
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich
I have the same setup as yourself. When i look at the audio-scope the received signal for ft8 looks flat topped , when the 7300 goes in to transmit my signal looks more of a sine-wave. I can receive ok plenty on the screen, i do not seem to make many contacts. my antenna is a ZS6BKW Multi-band Antenna at 40 ft looking out to the English channel . power is 50 watts on ft8 all settings on the radio seem to be as per the video. ft8 radio settings are USB in mode if i use data/pkt signal output seems lower Split operation is RIG .
Best 73`s
Paul G1ZPJ
Hi Paul,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for posting your comment.
Maybe change the “LEVEL” when using the Audio Scope on the radio and see if that is not it.
Are you in USB-D mode when transmitting? I had to watch mine when using the rig for spilt (IC-7300) because it was a little quirky. I eventually settled on “Fake It” for split and yes, Data/Pkt should put the radio in USB-D mode.
Are you using something for the clock in the PC? I use NetTime: http://www.timesynctool.com
Rich, K0PIR
Hi there not got a 7300 got its little brother the 7100 I have the Cat connection, the TX can be operated from the pc, the meter on the bottom left. The Waterfall is showing signals. But nothing displayed on the Text screen.
Help
Hi there and thank you for commenting.
Do you have a something to sync the computer clock to the Internet? I use NetTime.
Possibly it is just not decoding because of that.
Rich, K0PIR
I can not get the Icom 7300 USB Audio CODEC to show up. I have reinstalled the software from Icom seveal times but still do not get the codec to install. I am using windows 10. I installed without the usb cable connected and have restarted the computer after install.
Hi Eddie,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here.
Is the Silicon Labs COM port showing up in Device Manager? You don’t see the USB Audio CODEC in Device Manager or in the Sound properties window?
If not, I would try a different USB cable and a different physical port on the computer.
Also, check to see you have the correct file downloaded from icom. It can be a little confusing on their page.
v1.30 USB Driver From Icom
See if that helps.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
Rich,
Do you have any idea how to run WSJT-X remote via RS-BA1 ?
Regards,
Mark
Hi Mark,
Thank you for commenting here. I have briefly tried it on the Icom 7610. It is much easier on that radio.
I know Hams are doing it with the 7300, but I haven’t. One knowledgable Ham is Jeffrey Towle and you can find him though his Facebook group. I am sure they can help you.
Thanks again for commenting here and best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
I had WSJTx FT8 working with my IC7600, but the 7600 had to go out for replacement of finals..since then I have not been able to get decoding back on WSJTx. Got the sound levels set right, nice waterfall, lots of signals, but no decoding. I have dowloaded the Icom software – tried to reinstall driver, but I read some where the Windows USB audio codec drive reinstalls itself.. I do have a Win 10 computer, should I give up on the old Win 7 and just jump into the Win 10 setup?
Hi Bob,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here.
First, do you have a time sync program? Maybe your clock is off.
Rich, K0PIR
Hello.
Does the Icom IC7300 use the computers sound card for decoding/reading digital modes or is it all done in the IC7300
Many thanks
Hi John,
Nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. It is done my the Icom 7300. There are some volume controls in the computer sound card that will affect it though.
Best 73!
Rich, K0PIR
Hi Rich,
Thanks to your instructions my IC7300 is working like hell with WSJT-X and HRD.
73 de Willem
PH0WAW
AWESOME! Thank you for commenting.
Best 73,
Rich, K0PIR
Hi, Richard!
Today I had my first QSO’s in FT8 mode!!!
Until that time, I had never worked in digital modes.
And all this, thanks to your article!
Thank you very much!
Your article really helped to figure everything out!
All the best to you and your family!
I hope that we will meet on air (including in FT8)
Happy new year 2020!
So many good DX’s!
73!
de: UX2VZ
Op. Vlad
Hey Vlad,
Thank you so much for the comment, I really appreciate it and glad to hear you are on FT8. I’m also happy that the information I put out helped. Thank you again, best 73 and good DX in 2020. I’ll see you on the air!
Rich, K0PIR
Great guide, mate. I had my system working but now when I go back and select CAT in WSJTX the IC 7300 starts to TRANSMIT and doesn’t stop unless I change to RTS or close the program. Any idea what I’m doing wrong? Cheers, Darren.
Hi Darren,
Have a look at the screen capture page and the description on that page.
Thank you for commenting here and visiting my website.
Best 73 and good DX in 2020.
Rich, K0PIR
“Road to QuartzFest”
Thanks Rich. I’ll take a look at the Icom first thing in the morning. Cheers.
your article footnotes have some settings for quick printing which is helpful. however I noticed in your footnotes that it says CI-V transceive = ON, however in your screenshots it says CI-V transceive = OFF.
which are you using please? thanks
Hi Josh,
Nice to hear from you and I hope all is well where you are.
On normally, off when I was using DXLab Suite. There is a notice to turn it off.I don’t think it mattered, didn’t seem to hurt anything either way. Thanks for asking and stay safe, Best 73!
More on that here.
Hi and thanks for all the Info on the IC7300. However I screwed up and connected the USB cable to the computer before down loading the Icom driver so have not been able to do anything to get the system working. i did manage to receive FT8 for one day but then that
went away and nothing I have done since has made anything work. Any thoughts on how to reverse my screw up would be greatly appreciated. TNX K9DLI
Hi Dick,
I don’t think that will be a problem. First I would try disconnecting the cable from the computer, then install the ICOM driver and then you can plug the cable back into the computer. Try a different physical USB port on your computer. Watch device manager when you plug in the cable and see what com port comes up. That will be the comport you wanna use. Then try connecting with your software.
Here is some more information for you. https://k0pir.us/icom-usb-driver-reinstall/
Take care, be safe and Best 73!
im at a loss can not get wsjt-x to decode down loaded the new and it stoped working im now bacj to 2.1.0 and still in the same place mite see one or to decode then it stops im stuck help if you can kb8dex
Hi Charles,
Hey I had the same problem a little while back and what I did was uninstall the ICOM 7300 USB driver and then reinstall it. I reinstalled an older version of the ICOM USB driver. Seems like the new one didn’t work too well for my laptop. When you go to ICOM to download the driver they have some specific instructions there on how to uninstall and reinstall. I think it is called the ICOM 7300 USB driver installation.
Try that and see if it works.
I am camping so I don’t have good access to the Internet. Take care and be safe. 73!
I have been reading of other problems in the settings of the radio. I have set up mine as per instructed and my radio will not transmit. When I Test CAT it turns green then Test PTT it turns red but won’t transmit. I checked my settings in my 7300 and found that the CI-V USB Baud Rate 115200 went back to auto. Also the CI-V USB Echo back went back to off. What is wrong?
David J Nicholson WA2PVI
djnicholsonsr@yahoo.com
David,
Sorry for the delay I don’t have cellular access where I camped. I had the same problem just the other day. After checking all of my settings, I uninstalled the ICOM 7300 driver and reinstalled it. Now it works fine business. Thanks again, good luck and best 73!
Thank for the comeback. I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver. It did not correct the problem. Do you have any other suggestions?
Can you move the USB cable to another port on your computer? Maybe try a different cable?
GL, and thanks for commenting here.
73,
Rich, K0PIR
I will try changing cables and using a different USB port. 73’s & thanks.
Remember to restart. 😐
Thamks Rich! You saved me again! After a move I finally got my HF antenna up agin after 2 years! I am needing to retrain myself on most things radio. Luckily it is like riding a bike!!
Off to see if you have anything on the new WSTJ-X version
Hi Steve,
Nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting here. I appreciate the input.
I will be updating some things soon and will have a video on newer WSJT-X.
Take care and best 73! Rich, K0PIR
Easy for you to say. It doesn’t see the ic7300. Software is usless to me. the IC7300 sound card is usless to me.
Hi Lance,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. The first thing to do would be to install the USB driver from Icom. Then look in device manager and see if it shows up when you attach the radio and cable to computer. Assuming you are using windows. Okay?
Rich, Your videos are spot on! Been using the 7300 with jalert and wsjt-x for ft8 for some time now. My problem is, when I raise the TX audio in wsjt-x to raise my output power I get a feedback squeal which I can’t seem to pinpoint. Of course I have removed all extra connections to the laptop, rerouted cables, triple checked all my radio and pc settings but ng. Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks for all the great info you supply in your videos! 73 de ke2yk
Hi Gary,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for posting your question here.
Is your Soundcard in WSJT-X set to your USB Audio CODEC? Is your monitor audio set too high on the radio?
I use a unconventional way to set power, so have a look at this page and see if you can change your setting in the radio or computer.
Gl and thanks again.
Rich, K0PIR
Rich, thanks for your work to help those of us in need to make the most of the IC 7300. I have been able to use the settings to put several on the air using Windows 10. However, my new computer has Windows 11 and using the same settings, I am unable to get proper communication to use WSJT-X and the IC 7300. Have you encountered any differences in the settings?
Hi Leo,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for posting your comment here.
I don’t believe so. Did you load the Icom USB driver?
Rich, K0PIR
Yes, I did download and install the USB driver from ICOM. I’ll go over it all again to be sure all my settings match. Thanks for your suggestion.
Leo, check to see if the USB cable is plugged into the radio and computer port good. Then check Device Manager, does it show up there? No erros in device manager?
I found the issue – the microphone level was being automatically adjusted by the computer. Once I turned that off it worked properly. Thanks for your help.
That terrific and glad you found it. Something to remember.
73 and good DX!
Guys, went back and saw your thread. Not sure if I’m replying to Leo or Rich or both, but I just got a new computer with windows 11. FT8 is working except on transmit. With the 7300 power up all the way, I’m only kicking out about two watts when I transmit. And of course, no response. I can’t get winlink to connect to a server either, again looks like I’m not driving the output audio enough. I turned up the usb mod I think it was, to like 75% but little change. Can’t find any way so far on computer to increase out vol level on the usb. Any ideas?
Thanks!
Hi Jim,
Don’t forget the power slider in WSJTX and here is my link and how I adjust transmit power for digital modes. Transmit power
Rich
As for windows, you have to go into the sound settings and increase the level on the USB audio Codec speaker.
From link I sent,
In Windows Right-click the Speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, select Playback devices, double-click the USB Audio CODEC, select the Levels tab and adjust the Speakers to 50.
Rich, I want to thank you for keeping these old “lessons” available. I used several of your videos years ago when I set up my IC7300 for digital. I recently had to purchase a new PC for my shack and these videos were again a huge timesaver for me. Thanks again.
John
It’s nice to hear from you John and thank you for commenting here. I do the same thing, hi hi. Actually, that’s how the YouTube channel started. I wanted to have something to refer back too.
GL and best wishes from the road. 73 and good DX!
Rich, K0PIR
My ft8 is not working. I continue to get an error message about a WAV file? Any help is appreciated
Hi Joe,
It’s nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting.
I would suggest first, in WSJT-X verify the USB Audio CODEC is selected in the sound properties. Sometimes it gets changed with no intervention.
If you are on Windows look in device manager and see if there are any errors regarding the audio CODEC.
Then restart the computer and reattach the cables to make sure they are seated good.
Are you trying to save .wav files? In WSJT-X go to te Menu and Save. Select none at the top and see if the error goes away.
Okay?
Rich K0PIR