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Guide for using CatBkt2 with WSJT-X, JTDX and MSHV - iz2bkt - 09-05-2026

Guide for using CatBkt2 with WSJT-X, JTDX and MSHV

1. CatBkt2 Configuration
- Open Configuration
- Select Radio profile to use
- Enable the option: DXLab Commander enabled
- Save with Save

2. WSJT-X / JTDX Configuration
- Menu: File → Settings → Radio
- In Rig select: DX Lab Suite Commander
- Confirm with OK

3. MSHV Configuration
- Menu: Options → Interface Control
- In the Network section:
  - Server: 127.0.0.1
  - Port: 52002
- In RIG select: DX Lab Suite Commander

Technical notes
- CatBkt2 uses TCP port 52002 for the DXLab Commander protocol.
- Recommended startup order: CatBkt2 → WSJT-X/JTDX/MSHV