Hi Charlie
The K3 is set to use the DTR pin on its COM port for PTT, for use with all
other programs I have that do rig control.
Unless I reconfigure the radio to ignore this signal ... when I run WriteLog
with the WK USB on COM 3, WriteLog asserts DTR on *all* ports defined,
including COM1, where the rig is. Voila! The rig's TX is immediately stuck
keyed on, even though I don't want it to be.
Deselecting COMM PTT for the rig has no effect.
I'm not really sure what purpose is served by keying all COM ports' DTR lines
when only one is needed ever, and in the case of the Winkeyer, none are needed.
But that's the way it works.
So, like others who have written me on this topic, if you're not using the K3's
ability to key PTT and CW with these lines, then simply shut them 'off' and
you're good to go, no worries.
If you use another program that uses DTR on the COM port for PTT (any of the
AFSK/APSK programs, and most general logging programs), then you have to
reconfigure the rig when you want to use WriteLog. It's a minor matter,
although it seems simple (to me) to optionally disable this "all ports DTR
keyed" when a WK option is selected.
73 Steve KZ1X/4
----- Original Message ----
From: Charles Morrison <cfmorris@bellsouth.net>
To: writelog@contesting.com
Cc: kz1x@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:35:28 PM
Subject: RE: cool new upgrade!
Hey Steve, now I have a K3, and I have a WKUSB, and I'm using Writelog. So
again, refresh what the problem is with PTT being exerted on the ports?
I've configured Writelog to use Comm PTT on com4, comslot 4, I've configured
WKUSB on Com2, comslot2 Winkeyer is selected, Windows Soundboard is selected
for DVK. My Yaesu G-2800DXA is on com1, and it works fine.
When I'm in a CW contest, and the rig is in CW, WL keys the Wkusb, which in
turn keys the radio. Both Full and semi breakin work, based upon the QSK
setting on the rig. Touching the paddle interrupts the keying being sent
from the radio.
Selecting a SSB contest, putting the radio into SSB mode and pressing F1-F9
plays the associated wave file, assuming its been created, as well as keys
the rig.
Bandmap seems to work fine, tracks the frequency.
What other com ports are you using for what modes, and what problems are
they having, and how is the DTR/RTS problem affecting you? Is it just for
other peripherals beyond the 4 defined in the program, or is it because
you're not using a computer command based PTT in other programs, therefore
you need real mode ptt from a com port in WL?
Again, I'm in the dark.
Charlie
KI5XP
> From: Steve Jackson <kz1x@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [WriteLog] cool new upgrade!
> To: WriteLog@contesting.com
> Message-ID: <529828.44813.qm@web34604.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>
> It's super to have the K3 directly supported, and all the other detailed
> enhancements. These continued upgrades are just another reason why I am
> really happy with this program.
>
> I hope the "to-do" list still includes removal of the default DTR/RTS
toggle
> on all COM ports for CW keying, when a Winkeyer option is selected. I'd
love
> to be able to use the K3 *and* the Winkeyer, without having to reconfigure
the
> rig every time I use Writelog.
>
> One way to do this without modifying Writelog would be to have the rig-
> reconfig command sequence sent out the serial port upon starting Writelog,
and
> reversing the commands sent upon exiting the application. Adding an
optional,
> definable-string init and exit macro set could be a great add-on, no
matter
> what. Just an idea ...
>
> Steve KZ1X/4
>
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