main@nw-digital-radio.groups.io

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

Thank you for all your work, So not that I have the PTT working I just need to get some audio out. I have not been able to make a QSO yet. I decode fine. It must be a level thing. I tried asking Yeasu

By okiejim · #2399 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

Jim, Thanks for the update. You shouldn't have to play with transmit levels. Look in your FT-847 manual for recommended TX audio levels for digital mode, then use John's web app for the appropriate

By Basil Gunn · #2398 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

After all this trial and error. Really!!! I was trying all weekend to get this working. I finally decided I should just do a factory reset on my ft-847 since I had been doing so many things. I did and

By okiejim · #2397 ·

Re: fldigi with DRAWS #draws #fldigi

OK, I've ordered a new Pi 3B+ so I can start using this. Steve, I'll do this the DRAWS way and connect via the accy plug to reap the benefits - I'm intrigued to see how it will do better than the icom

By Dave Phelps <dave.phelps@...> · #2396 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

Aw geez, I need to keep reading up on this device. The answer seems to be in the groups.io. I see that another ham has simular trouble with an ft-817 and he got an anwser of trying fldigi and flrig

By okiejim · #2395 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

Could you be more specific? It isn't clear what "batches" you are talking about. John D. Hays Edmonds, WA K7VE

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2394 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

I know that the first 2 batches of 10k units didnt responded to low voltage. Is the board regulating 5v properly. check to see what thr voltage is on battery vs psu. Just my thoughts.

By mathison ott · #2393 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

I ran some tests, with a weak battery and no battery. In each case, if the power is removed from the DRAWS™ HAT, then the GPS has to cold start and can take up to a few minutes to begin reporting

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2392 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

Time for an update. I tried every combination on wsjtx for PTT on my Yeasue FT-847. No joy. So I went to rigctl direct. when I just use command uppercase T, the 847 beeps twice and the led display

By okiejim · #2391 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

Chuck -- how long do you leave cgps or gpsmon running (in case of loss of satellite data and the GPS is cold starting)? -- John D. Hays Edmonds, WA K7VE

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2390 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

Thanks John! Private reply sent with three attachments. 73, Chuck

By Chuck - VA7UL · #2389 ·

Re: DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

Hi Chuck, If can boot up on the 12.2V supply. Open a terminal, and run bin/showudrc.sh and capture the output and forward it, this will provide some diagnostics for the team to look at. If it turns

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2388 ·

DRAWS Boot and GPS issues #support

I am having two issues with my new DRAWS hat (an early adopter version recently received, early April). The RaspPi boots normally when I power it via the DRAWS hat using a 12.2 VDC source, but when I

By Chuck - VA7UL · #2387 ·

Re: GPS without external antenna? #draws #gps

The GPS receiver has an auto switch Bias TEE for an external Antenna/LNA. They’re in stock if you want tp buy one. Go to the shop page on the website. Bryan K7UDR

By Bryan Hoyer · #2386 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

John and John, Thank you for getting back to me. No I havea not had a chance to chase this down. My shack build is taking up alot of time. Im buiilding the shack in a RV Toyhauler that is why the Draw

By okiejim · #2385 ·

Re: FT-857d Will not transmit on digital modes?? #draws #support

I believe its just not keying the PTT. Im only using the data 6pin mDin. If i add a cat ctl cable it should fix my problems. i thought i could just use the data cable, but thats to much configuring

By Justin Clark (KJ7JC) · #2384 ·

Re: FT-847 PTT with wsjt-x not working #draws

OK, I am starting to understand it. Sorry, i am new to HAM and very new to the whole digital side of things. Its a learning curve and I am taking it on head first. hah Thanks John for the help and

By Justin Clark (KJ7JC) · #2383 ·

Re: FT-857d Will not transmit on digital modes?? #draws #support

Did you use DRAWS™ Manager to set up the ports? Is it keying? Are you getting audio out? What are the symptoms and configuration settings?

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2382 ·

Re: GPS without external antenna? #draws #gps

No, an antenna is required, via the SMA connector.

By John D Hays - K7VE · #2381 ·

GPS without external antenna? #draws #gps

Is there an on-board GPS antenna, or is an external antenna necessary?

By rgfuller@... · #2380 ·