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[PH5C]

Hi i have installed wsjt-x on my new macbook air, have connected the usb port of my macbook air with the usb port of my yaesu ftdx 3000.
I have set in system settings the audio to the usb codec, the bargraph is blinking so there is audio.
Started up the wsjt-x program set the audio to the codec in preferences but the program is not decoding the waterfall is still empty.

Who knows what the problem could be and have an solution for me

73 Andree ph5c

[K3XR]

"A means for synchronizing the computer clock to UTC within ±1 second"
https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.1-devel.html

[K0UA]

You did load the yaesu drivers for the rig before you connected the rig correct?

Reboot and check that the USB codec appears, make sure it is still selected in wsjt-x

Does the CAT control of the rig work?  If not maybe try another USB cable and/or try another USB port on the PC.  If the waterfall has nothing on it then audio from the rig is not getting to the computer. Of course you need network time synch, but if there is no audio getting to the virtual ""microphone" of the codec then it makes no difference.  Is the "microphone" of the USB codec actually turned on. It may be muted.

[K4WH]

K0UA has some good ideas.  Mac (Apple) clocks are usually correct, never had that issue, but with Windows yes.

MAKE SURE,  I WILL SAY THAT AGAIN, MAKE SURE  !!! that you read, the "read me"  file that downloads with the program.  You may need to do a few things to Mac OS using script files.  Not hard bit confusing at first.

Then as said above, turn off the rig, REMOVE the USB cable and then reboot the Mac, put back the USB cable, then turn the rig off.  You can always reload the correct drivers again, ( Mac not a fussy as Windows).

Check the Yaesu manual and see if you need a special USB cable, forget if I do use one.

Make sure your Yaesu menu settings are correct for Digital modes.  May times that can cause issues.

All that being said, Yaesu rigs give me the bigger pain in the butt setting up things like that.  My Flex 6500, Kenwoods and Icom are all easier.

The FT 3000 is getting a bit old now.  You will find that all of the newest rigs easier for the newer modes.

If all else fails buy a MicroHam USB III interface.  Will work with all rigs old and new ( will need cables ), and you will find the MicroHam software will allow you up to 30 virtual com ports and get rid of your menu issues plus it has its own sound card.

Once you get past the few nit picks of getting the Mac to work you will like it.  I use it with my Flex 6500 , Icom 7300, kenwood 590gs, and kenwood 890S

If you are still stuck next week look my call up on QRZ and email me your number and I will try to call you.

[PH5C]

Thanks for the comments!

I think there is an bug in wsjt-x , it seems that he sees not the good audio settings at the macbook air with the m1 chip.

I have deleted wsjt-x and installed jtdx and these does work well for ft8.