[hpsdr] WSJT-X CAT Control for HPSDR (P1-Pandora)

[Chris Smith]

Hi John

Just so that you know you’re not howling at the moon ...

I don’t use Windows so I was very happy when John Melton came up with linHPSDR.

Built into that is CAT control from WSJT-X which works well and doesn’t require any external cables or add-on software like VAC. It works via a TCP/UDP port. All good stuff and makes the various protocols available via WSJT-X very easy to implement.

One bijou problemette I have is that when using very low power (typically < 5W) my PA, which is auto switching, doesn’t switch and takes no part in the amplifier chain. So the power is further reduced. In order to use WSJT-X in low power mode I have to remove the PA from circuit and use different settings in the PA config in linHPSDR.

Buy yes, a lot of fun.

73 de Chris G4NUX


> On 27 Jul 2018, at 04:26, John C. Westmoreland, P.E. <john at westmorelandengineering.com> wrote:
> 
> ***** High Performance Software Defined Radio Discussion List *****
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> HPSDR'ers,
> 
> Hello - anyone there?  Maybe I've been shadow banned?  Ha!
> 
> Got WSJT-X working with Open(PowerSDR) using virtual com ports and VACs under Vista-64 - and made two contacts just now (after fixing U6 on Penny) - but this is a lot of fun ('just' using 10W with the power amp).
> 
> In case there's someone out there that may be curious - I can do a quick write up - but it's pretty much like the link above with a few exceptions - that are obviously kind of important.
> 
> Anyway - a lot of fun, right?
> 
> 73's,
> John
> AJ6BC
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 8:25 AM, John C. Westmoreland, P.E. <john at westmorelandengineering.com> wrote:
> ...OK - so this works - maybe not with the recommended virtual com port drivers but I have WSJT-X working in receive mode now - my PTT isn't happy but it's pretty cool to see this working with OpenHPSDR/PowerSDR via the CAT I/F - I'm emulating the Kenwood TS-2000.
> 
> 73's,
> John
> AJ6BC
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jul 25, 2018 at 1:43 AM, John C. Westmoreland, P.E. <john at westmorelandengineering.com> wrote:
> Hello HPSDR'ers,
> 
> LinHPSDR sounds interesting.
> 
> Will something like this possibly work?
> http://kc.flexradio.com/KnowledgebaseArticle50345.aspx
> 
> 73's,
> John
> AJ6BC
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 11:55 PM, John C. Westmoreland, P.E. <john at westmorelandengineering.com> wrote:
> Hello HPSDR'ers,
> 
> There's probably an old thread on this - but I was wondering how many of you are running WSJT-X with Protocol-1 (Pandora Chassis) - and any hints on building the CAT interface cable.
> 
> I suppose this is fairly straight forward (?) - but wanted to ask since I'm sure someone on this list has already done this.
> 
> Just wondering if you interfaced via Penelope/PennyLane or Metis and what you used for the rig control I/F - like maybe a cable connected to a Rig Blaster?
> 
> Thanks In Advance!
> 
> 73's,
> John
> AJ6BC
> 
> 
> 
> 
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