thanks,,please let me indicate--this is on a ibm think pad lap top
running xp pro--
I also have the same writelog version on a 550 mhz gateway beater
running ME and it works and keys cw fine and dandy--Im thinking
something perhaps in xp program that needs changed.. I am far from
being a computer guy..
thanks for your help and concern
73 john
Eric - VE3GSI wrote:
> John,
>
> As I hinted before, not a parallel port expert here, but I suspect those
> with LPT expertise will chime in.
>
> Can anyone help John with his problem?
>
> 73 - Eric.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: john
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] writelog keying
>
> thanks,, it is not a port problem, Im not getting that far--
> it is set to use PTT-- cw is dotted on lpt port-- this issue resolved
> via direct io program..pin 16
> Im using the same cable that I ve used on previous writelog versions.
> Im not seeing any internal keying via writelog--hit the f keys and
> nothing,,, go to alt k and I can type stuff in but nothing occurs.
> Ive tried this with cw only contest also zip...
>
> Eric - VE3GSI wrote:
>
>> Hi John,
>>
>> You never mentioned what keying method or interface type you are using for
>> CW or version of WL.
>>
>> I'll offer a couple of suggestions and hopefully won't confuse the issue.
>>
>> -Could it be the interface or cable?
>> -Can you key the rig using the computer with other logging or keying
>> software?
>> -In WL under port setup make sure that CW type is defined and you have
>> chosen a valid port.
>> -If the rig is set to use PTT make sure that you have a WL CW PTT properly
>> configured.
>>
>> I am not a user of DLport so can't help you there.
>> My station interface here is microHAM and can offer further help there if
>> need be.
>>
>> Good luck, please post back with more details. I am sure others have some
>> suggestions.
>>
>> 73,
>> Eric - VE3GSI
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: john
>> Subject: [WriteLog] writelog keying
>>
>> to save my life I cannot get writelog itself to key in cw.
>>
>> I'm not talking about keying the radio, but rather the program itself
>> does not key.
>> Hitting f keys does nothing,, going to alt k , I can type the letters
>> in but nothing happens.
>> this has to be something really simple
>> "this has never happened before"
>>
>> help
>> thanks 73 john w8wej
>>
>
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>
>
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