Operating WSJT-X wirelessly on the IC-705 with wfview

[@sorenlorenson9715]

Probably one of the highest quality amateur radio tutorial videos on the internet! Looks fantastic on my 4k display.Thank you!

[@VK3FS]

Thank you Soren. All content on my channel is shot 4K. I'm glad it looked good on your 4K display. It's all shot Log then cut and graded on Media Composer ;)

[@alzeNL]

Thanks for this - i was able to use the tutorial in dec 2023 to get me up and running. I had a previous version of wfview (1.5) installed and run into audio problems, downloaded the latest version (1.64) and audio on transmit and receive worked fine! Not done much /M or /P this year, but hoping to get back out and do a POTA ,hence the old versions and using an apple tablet previously.

[@Ei2iP]

ICOM are leading the way, I've the 7100, 9700 7610, all runningRS-BA... If i was a portable op, sure i would get the 705. Great video, very professional 👏

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Robbie. The 705 is a wonderful radio for portable operation.

[@se2702]

You videos are the absolute best in my opinion. Thanks for another fine presentation Andrew.

[@VK3FS]

Glad you like them!

[@GregKiyoi]

Worked perfectly! Great video, thank you

[@VK3FS]

Glad it worked Greg :)

[@HamRadio200]

I'm glad I found this. I currently use SDR-Control and it is very good as well. I'm glad that there are other options out there!

[@VK3FS]

Great to hear!

[@amham48]

Very slick and professional video....thanks!

[@brianshanahan3878]

Great video and information!

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Brian :)

[@KT0DDW]

WHY is the Background music louder than the VOICE OVER!!!

[@MINI-4X4-RADIO]

How to configure IC-705 WiFi.?? Thanks

[@carltonsiple1876]

Very well done, it's been years since I used virtual ports, you made it very easy ty.

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Carlton. :) Let me know if your using Windows 11. I haven't tried it with 11 yet.

[@carltonsiple1876]

Just Win 10 for now, have you been able to get Winlink Express working? VARA in particular? Audio is ported good, just need the PTT to work. 😎

[@VK3FS]

@@carltonsiple1876 I haven't tried Winlink Express. It's not something that's really taken off in our part of the world.

[@michaelgoode9695]

Good stuff Andrew😀

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Michael :)

[@K6TJO]

Outstanding video! Congrats 73 from K6TJO

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Tim :)

[@tesla238]

HI THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEO I HAVE ICOM -705 IT'S GOOD INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RADIO 🇺🇦🇺🇲

[@KN7U]

Is it possible to set the PC time using the IC-705's GPS in this configuration? I can use a GPS dongle but would like to use the 705. Thanks!

[@VK3FS]

There have been a few version updates since making this video so it may be possible but I can't say.

[@kenthufford743]

Be careful. I downloaded the 3 programs, installed them, and rebooted as directed. Windows crashed and tried to recover (blue screen of death) 4 times, then finally started correctly. Maybe restart after installing each program?

[@eduardosturla]

Great tutorial. I have reached an agreement with a friend who is offering me his 3 year old Windows Surface Go 1. Will it work with WFView and the other programs?

[@VK3FS]

It should be fine Eduardo. Networking protocols havent changed for years. Good luck.

[@ryany4326]

I can’t find the version of the serial emulator your using. It’s a new version and there’s no option to just “create” a port You can do a bu ch of other stuff but not creat

[@harmtuntler8555]

Great video i was struggling a bit going to try again now cheers 73 Harry VK2DWT

[@VK3FS]

Hi Harm. Good luck with it. ;)

[@harmtuntler8555]

@@VK3FS Gday I got it working with wfview and wsjtx not using VPE just vb audio which gives me 3 vb ports just got to get sound into laptop lol cheers Harry vk2dwt

[@ryany4326]

Worked for 3 Minutes then the audio from the cheap virtual audio cable started surging. Surging so bad it’s unuseable. When you try to tune it surges from nothing to alc max- at like half second intervals. Tried everything to fix it and nothing. Love some help, I figured it was too good to be true

[@VK3FS]

Hi Ryan, what do you meanby surging? Virtual audio cable is signal routing software. It has level control in the mixer settings but that's all. I haven't seen that here.

[@W6EL]

Hi Andrew, This was a great video, thank you for putting it together. --E de W6EL

[@VK3FS]

Thanks Elliott. And thanks for your software.

[@MINI-4X4-RADIO]

Don't you need to go: MENU > SET > CONNECTORS > MOD INPUT = WLAN Otherwise no modulation on TX ?????

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

i have a Icom 7100 on the host PC wfview is working... but I can not get the remote PC to even connect to it even over my home network .. all my settings match..

[@VK3FS]

Check the firewalls on you local PCs Matt. ;)

[@timdbl7804]

I get pulsating noise modulation on TX when driving TX modulation over LAN..... any suggestions?

[@VK3FS]

Hi Tim. That could be many things. My suggestion would be to follow the flow of audio from your PC to the radio. It'll be a process of elimination. Maybe try a different PC if you have one available. See if that's the problem. Also, try a USB cable and see if it clears it. Good luck.

[@pale_2111]

I got my IC-705 working wireless, almost. However, VB audio isn't coming up in WFview or WSJT-X. Only my laptop audio is coming up. When I click on Tune, no power or ALC is coming up, no matter the power output on the radio. Not sure what I missed during set up, but I'm at a loss. I can receive audio, decode and Test CAT is green, Test PTT is red. Even put in the IP address and UDP in the Network Services section under the reporting tap. Not sure what going on, but I'm 99.9% there. Just the last little bit to get my radio and laptop to work properly is quite challenging. Any suggestions would be appreciated. 73, W4ISB Mike.

[@VK3FS]

Hi Mike. You're very close. It sounds like the VB Audio hasn't installed correctly on you're PC. Can you see it in your PC's audio settings? Look in the sound control panel. You should see Cable Input as a device. I suspect you can't if WF-view can't see it. If it's not there, a re install may be required. It sounds like the virtual com port is working fine, it's just the audio routing to and from the 705. 73 Andrew

[@yacinemataoui2476]

Best 73 from 7X2YM , qth Algiers , Op Yacine

[@VK3FS]

Cheers

[@lifestylehealthwealthhappiness]

the down load link for vspdxp, when installed, does not look anything like your video. And the software is clearly telling me it is a 14 day trial. Please help

[@VK3FS]

Hi Peter. Follow this link www.eltima.com/products/vspdxp/ Click the blue download button and wait 5 or so seconds for the 'save as' dialogue box. I've just tried it here and it seems to be working fine. See if it works for you. Cheers, Andrew

[@Chiefarndt]

VK3FS just tried it twice and get the same 14 day trial or pay the $135 (something new in the last two days?)

[@lifestylehealthwealthhappiness]

@@VK3FS No joy . . something has changed in the last couple of days?

[@VK3FS]

Hmm.Try this link Peter. www.eterlogic.com/

[@VK3FS]

@@Chiefarndt Try this link www.eterlogic.com/

[@georgewashington7444]

Andrew great info thanks for posting. I followed your instructions and got it (WFView WSJTx) up and running on my 705 test cat turns green and test TX turns red. Reception of FT 8 is great the only problem I have is I CANT TX! I have spent @4 hours trying to get the 705 to transmit. It shows a red TX like it’s transmitting but 0 SWR ALC or Po PSK reporter shows no signal after multiple CQs. If you have any ideas where to look? Much appreciated! Using a windows 10 Surface Go. 73

[@VK3FS]

Hi George. I take it RX is working fine. From what you've said, it sounds like there is a blockage in the audio path. Use the audio meters in the Windows Sound Conrol Panel to see if you can see the audio leaving the PC. In the video at 6m20s you'll see a pic of the green signal indicators with the vb-audio. The virtual audio cable patches the sound from the PC into the radio. On the radio make sure the radio is in the SSD digital mode not SSB - you'll see USB-D under the TX button. On the video at 0:38 you'll see a pic of the radio with USB-D. Finally check the Data Mod on the 705 is set to USB. You're so close. Good luck.

[@georgewashington7444]

VK3FS thank you! Much appreciated. I’ll look into your suggestions! 73

[@alzeNL]

know this is a very old post, but seeing it saw the response in forums and downloaded a later version of wfview fixes it, afaik its fixed from version 1.55, just in case people are reading/following the comments.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

Brill thanks

[@VK3FS]

It's pretty straight forward getting it going ;) Glad you found it useful.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

@@VK3FS Hi -did you put the radio in access mode wifi set up and set up a password then connect the PC to the radio before it worked ? thanks for reply

[@VK3FS]

@@HamTechRadioScannerDrones You'll need a username and password for either access mode. That's what you'll enter in the user/password fields in wfview just under the connect button. AP mode for out and about - yes to your question.

[@raybokor2]

my wfview keeps asking for msvcp 140_1.dll ive check in winsysten 32 and its there

[@VK3FS]

Hi Ray, msvcp140.dll is a part of "Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages. Sounds like an environment variable isn't set correctly. Try reinstalling the package again and see if that helps, failing that ask in the wfview support forum as that library is distributed with the software. forum.wfview.org/

[@robertallbright]

Thanks Andrew looking forward to trying it ? 73 Rob G3RCE

[@VK3FS]

Can't go past going wireless Robert. :) 73 Andrew.

[@mabo4848]

tnx

[@shaftman75]

After installing the VB Cables they appear backwards when I try to select them in WSJTX an wfview. When selecting Input there is only a selection for VB Output and vice versa. Any suggestions to fix this? 73 KO4EUF.

[@VK3FS]

Hi Scott. I'm not sure what you mean by backwards. In your Windows 10 sound system, do you have a VB Cable option in both the Playback and Recording tabs? (Scroll down as it's most likely at the bottom. at 2:48 in the video) Cheers Andrew

[@dylanmaniatakes]

Thats normal wsjtx is looking for the input but it calls it the output

[@charlesbennett3012]

Background music is very distracting!

[@robertrockwell7581]

thanks but no thanks.

[@VK3FS]

Why not?

[@georgewashington7444]

Great video just what I was looking for! I love when people leave comments like that. With no explanation. Some people just gotta be negative. What a pitiful existence...

[@fmathews2]

Amazing! 73 de PU7FMO.

[@VK3FS]

Thanks. :)