Kenwood TS-2000 & signalink

[VK4WDM]

Hi all

I cannot get any transmit output when using my TS-2000X with my Signalink USB.
Receiving OK.
PTT light on Signalink come on but RF out put from radio.

Checked cable connections: OK
Checked jumpers inside Signalink: OK
Checked correct sound card speaker, mic selected selected on high settings.

On the Signalink Rig control page it is asking for a "com port." How can I find out which port it is connected to? I cannot see it listed in Device Manager. On the ICOM 756PRO the "alternative PTT" method worked, but it does not work with this rig.

Please remember I am a computer-challenged semi-geriatric when replying

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK4WDM]

Solved it.

Although it looked and felt OK, the contact between the PTT jumper wire and the socket was bad probably due to a bit of crap or corrosion (two years old). Careful cleaning with a fine probe and contact cleaner fixed it. Had to be very careful because the contacts in the sockets are fragile.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK6OX]

Glad to hear you sorted it Wayne!

I was going to offer some (non-Signalink based) advice as I have a TS2000X but seems you're on top of things!

They're still a bloody good rig 14 yrs down the track!

[VK4WDM]

Hi Andy

Yes it was a bit obscure. The connecters are fragile so too much wriggling can break them - bit of a design fault in the interface which is otherwise excellent.

Yes, enjoying the TS-2000. It is the X model with the 23cm module so I have all my bands in one box. I don't think the on-board tuner is as good as the IC-756PRO and it won't tune my multiband vertical on a couple of bands but that was easily solved with an outboard tuner.

What about over-heating problems with the TS-2000 on digital modes? Is the in-built fan enough or do I need to add extra cooling? With the Icom I had to sit it on a lap top cooling pad and use a couple of external cooling fans blowing in the vents.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[ZL2BKC]

Solved it.

Although it looked and felt OK, the contact between the PTT jumper wire and the socket was bad probably due to a bit of crap or corrosion (two years old). Careful cleaning with a fine probe and contact cleaner fixed it. Had to be very careful because the contacts in the sockets are fragile.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

Glad to hear you have it sorted. After a recent laptop upgrade I no longer have an inbuilt COM port for the PTT interface, so I took the plunge on a USB SIgnalink to feed my TS2000 and FT817. Very pleased with the build quality and simplicity of operation.

What I have found on my TS2000X is the Signalink RX level control needs to be at max, and the WSJT RX gain up about 80% to get a 0dB operating level. I'm interested to know what your receive level is.

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Wayne ZL2BKC

[VK6OX]

Hi Andy

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What about over-heating problems with the TS-2000 on digital modes? Is the in-built fan enough or do I need to add extra cooling? With the Icom I had to sit it on a lap top cooling pad and use a couple of external cooling fans blowing in the vents.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

G'day Wayne,

Have not had any overheating problems with the 2000X. The fan noise can be a tad intrusive at times tho'. I believe some US hams replaced the original fan with a "Stealth" fan...IIRC details, sources etc. can be found on the Yahoo groups TS-2000 site.

[VK2HRX]

What I have found on my TS2000X is the Signalink RX level control needs to be at max, and the WSJT RX gain up about 80% to get a 0dB operating level. I'm interested to know what your receive level is.

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Wayne ZL2BKC

You have probably already done this but in my set up I need to have the Signalink volume set to max in the PC's volume control panel.

Compton
VK2HRX

[VK4WDM]

Wayne ZL2BKC

On most bands I only have the Signalink RX gain at about the 9 o'clock position and the JT65 sliders at the one third setting because a any more gain gives me overwhelming noise (I have a vertical antenna). I can use a bit more gain on 10 and 12m.

Having said that, I am no expert in digital modes and my settings are probably not optimum. I need to have a careful read of the literature and set aside a decent bit of time to peak everything up.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK3ALB]

This might be of interest to signalink owners

http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/ ... -mods.html

[VK4WDM]

Hi Lou

Thank you for the link. I have had no issues with my Signalink at all and use it for all modes - really just plug and play So impressed that I brought another one for my portable station.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK3ZGC]

More exciting insight to the device!

http://owenduffy.net/blog/?p=2501

Gary

[VK4UH]

Has anyone successfully configured TWO Signalinks running simultaneously via separate USB ports from different radios? The Signalink manual suggests this is possible.

I have been unsuccessful trying with two incidences of WSJT, two Signalinks and two radios in Win 7 Pro OS. The laptop works perfectly with either unit BUT selects its "preferred" source when two are connected together. There is doubtless a fix using the Options/station parameter screen in WSJT but I haven't got there yet. Has anyone already invented this wheel"

Kevin VK4UH
vk4uh@wia.org.au

[VK4UH]

Has anyone successfully configured TWO Signalinks running simultaneously via separate USB ports from different radios? The Signalink manual suggests this is possible.

I have been unsuccessful trying with two incidences of WSJT, two Signalinks and two radios in Win 7 Pro OS. The laptop works perfectly with either unit BUT selects its "preferred" source when two are connected together. There is doubtless a fix using the Options/station parameter screen in WSJT but I haven't got there yet. Has anyone already invented this wheel"

Kevin VK4UH
vk4uh@wia.org.au

[VK4TI]

Has anyone successfully configured TWO Signalinks running simultaneously via separate USB ports from different radios? The Signalink manual suggests this is possible.

I have been unsuccessful trying with two incidences of WSJT, two Signalinks and two radios in Win 7 Pro OS. The laptop works perfectly with either unit BUT selects its "preferred" source when two are connected together. There is doubtless a fix using the Options/station parameter screen in WSJT but I haven't got there yet. Has anyone already invented this wheel"

Kevin VK4UH
vk4uh@wia.org.au

several ways of solving it including Qos but this might help understand why you have the current result http://www.askvg.com/how-to-permanently ... k-manager/

[VK2HRX]

Yes I have 2 setup. They show up as 2 seperate devices to pick from in the sound card set up.