WSJT-X settings for Kenwood TS-440S

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Charles KF0FZV shares his working WSJT-X settings for TS-440S:

Win-11 on an HP laptop.
Kenwood TS-440S with the IC-10 rig control kit installed (two ICs).
DigiRig with RS-232 levels, DigiRig DIN to 3mm cables kit for ACC-1, ACC-2.
WSJT-x Audio setting: input/output “USB PnP Sound Device”
WSJT-X Radio setting:
Rig “Kenwood TS-440S”
Serial Port “COM5” (via Win DEV)
Baud Rate “4800”
Data Bits “Eight,” Stop Bits “Two,” Handshake “None”
PTT Method “CAT,” Mode “USB,” Split “Rig”
The radio beeps when it receives CAT commands (annoying…).
The ACC-2 cable has to be unplugged from the radio for the Mic to work.
Used the Win “Sound Mixer” to set a good “Output device Speakers (USB PnP Device)” volume.

Note that your COM port number will likely be different.
PTT by RTS over Digirig’s COM port would be my first choice, though CAT is also a valid option.

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What is the exact part name for “DigiRig DIN to 3mm cables kit for ACC-1, ACC-2”?

I had previously purchased TS-450 cable set and a “Default” Logic Levels DigiRig Mobile. Never had any luck. Thinking part of the issue is I should have purchased the RS-232 DigiRig.

Thanks!

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Here’s the link for cables matching TS-440:

You can use this post to lookup compatible cables for additional transceiver models:

With Digirig in the default configuration you can still use the your TS-440 for digital modes, you’ll just need to disable CAT control in software (rig=NONE) and tune to the frequency manually.

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That’s the cable set I have. The OP mentions also using CAT control, but also mentions using DigiRig with RS-232 levels. I want CAT control for more than just tuning (logging data, etc.)

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Sounds like you are half way there. You can either reconfigure your Digirig to RS-232 at home or get a preconfigured one from the store.

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