Used a Icom 756 Pro this last weekend and it was an old version of Writelog
10.53 I believe it had bizzare Band Map action. Never seen this on my Yaesu
FT-1000 on any version of Writelog. Didn't mess up the log tho. Just
flashed like 14400000 type numbers and then went back to normal.
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Gary AL9A <al9a@mtaonline.net> wrote:
> Joe,
>
> I rarely log while transmitting so I don't see the bogus frequencies in my
> log. My band map seems to go berserk only when tuning with the VFO from
> time to time. Another thing I've noticed that leads me to suspect data
> collision problems is when trying to QSY via double clicking in the band
> map
> or typing in a frequency in the Call field.
>
> Many times when I double click on a call in the band map the radio will QSY
> to that frequency for a split second then jump back to the original
> frequency. Sometimes I have to double click a call two or three times
> before the QSY sticks. Same problem with typing in a new frequency, which
> may be on another band, in the Call field. Many times I have to do it two
> or three times before it works. I also have four keyboard shortcuts set up
> to QSY up or down the band to the next station or next mult. Strangely
> enough these always work as expected and never exhibit the jump back to the
> original frequency. Of course these only work for frequency changes on the
> current band, not for changing bands.
>
> When a QSY works I hear a definite relay click in my PW-1 amp. When it
> doesn't there is no relay click from the PW-1. I use the CIV jack on the
> back of my MKII to the CIV jack on the PW-1 so I'm pretty sure there is a
> problem getting the frequency/band change info from WL to the MKII and then
> on to the PW-1. Have no idea where in the chain something is getting
> dropped.
>
> 73,
> Gary AL9A
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <k0bx@arrl.net>
> To: "K3RWN" <rwnewbould@comcast.net>; <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: January 10, 2011 5:11 AM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Bandmap Issue
>
>
> >I have been having this problem too. I am using the latest version of WL
> >and
> > it started happening a few versions back. This only happens during
> > transmit, so
> > if I logged the QSO while transmitting, I got the mode (FM) and the
> > Frequency
> > (163088) in the log. I would have to stop and edit the log entry.
> >
> > I think my problem maybe RFI getting into the rigcontrol cable? I plan
> on
> > replacing the cable with another and seeing what happens.
> >
> > I take care of my work Ham Station (W0MA) and we have 4 rigs with
> Writelog
> > using
> > PRO3's and the same cable as mine. They are using WinXP and I am using
> > VISTA.
> > The W0MA computers/WL never had that problem and they all have Alpha
> Amps.
> > That
> > is why I think it is a local problem at home.
> >
> > Joe K0BX
> >
> > Stop the insanity!
> > Please do not add me to any distribution lists (Joke, Stories or Junk)
> > without
> > my permission.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: K3RWN <rwnewbould@comcast.net>
> > To: writelog@contesting.com
> > Sent: Sun, January 9, 2011 9:21:52 PM
> > Subject: [WriteLog] Bandmap Issue
> >
> > When my radio transmitted during the RU the band map freq indicators
> would
> > change to crazy freqs like 1630888 and many others, it would also
> indicate
> > the radio went to FM, although it actually did not. Everything worked
> > fine.
> > This was on a ProIII at 19200 baud. I have seen it before but never
> > raised
> > the question until now.
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anybody know what may cause this condition?
> >
> >
> >
> > Rich
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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