Ilya, In our code here is what we do:
1. If CW user option set to WinKey, we read the comport from user option and attempt to open your PC comport. If not successful, we abort with a comport error. 2. If the comport on the PC is opened successfully from step 1, then we issue a K1EL command called PortNotOpen(). We expect that the K1EL device is open and ready, so if this command returns FALSE which means the K1EL internal port is open, then all should be ok and we are done activating the keyer interface. But, if this command returns a non FALSE response, then the keyer is telling us that the K1EL keyer port is not open and therefore we give you the error message that you mentioned. We also disable the keyer interface by turning it off in user options in DXbase. So, based on what you have said, all I can tell you is that the K1EL keyer is telling DXbase that its port is not open when we send the command PortNotOpen(). ( Note this is not the comport on your PC, it is the port on the K1EL device). I don't know why the K1EL device would not be open, but that's what seems to be happening based on what you have said. I don't have any further information about the internal workings of the K1EL device, so afraid I can't tell you much more. Regards, Jack ----- Original Message ----- From: "ILYA ZOZIN 4Z1UF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'DXBase Reflector'" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:51 PM Subject: RE: [Dxbase] K1EL interface > Hi Eric, > Thanks for your assistance. > While spitting an error message the DXB automatically goes to "NON" > status, so every time I'm trying to do something I'm starting from this > status only and do not have a chance to bypass it, even if I want to. > As you said: no error messages while configuring the interface; it comes > only when trying to "switch on" the interface type.... > Also, nothing changes if the K1EL module connected or disconnected on the > other side of the cable: DXB's reaction is the same. > BTW: tried to choose the wrong COM: the error reaction comes immediately; > while choosing the correct one it takes some 2 seconds to say "error". It > feels like PC does not recognize the attached hardware, but as I said > before: the test bench software works smoothly. > Since I received my WinKey last Friday I really hope that it has a latest > version firmware version... > > 73! ILYA de 4Z1UF > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Eric - VE3GSI [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:43 PM > To: 'ILYA ZOZIN 4Z1UF'; 'DXBase Reflector' > Subject: RE: [Dxbase] K1EL interface > > Ilya, > > Try this with the K1EL turned off (maybe unplugged for your interface): > > In DXB goto Tools>Options>CW Options and make sure CW interface is set to > None. > > Turn on K1EL > > In DXB goto Tools>Options>CW Options and choose the WinKey Options Tab > (third one) and make sure that Com port is set to the port you have the > WinKey plugged in to. It should go without saying that you should have no > other hardware or software addressing the same port as the WinKey keyer. > There should be no errors when you press the OK button. > > If configuration finds the Keyer then you can set the interface to the > K1EL > option under the CW interface tab. > > Important - anytime you wish to change configuration, set the CW interface > to none first, make the changes and then set CW interface back to K1EL > after > the new configuration. I find that once K1EL is up and running it is as > solid as a rock and runs forever. > > As I said before, with the new WinKey chip on my computer it is impossible > to open the keyer twice. I am sure this problem has only started with the > new chip version. I do not have the old chip to try so can not be entirely > sure. (If others are having the same problem may we should let Jack know.) > > If you still have a problem starting WinKey repost and I am sure someone > else can give you addition help. > > 73 Eric - VE3GSI... > > > > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: ILYA ZOZIN 4Z1UF >> Sent: December 18, 2007 1:56 PM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'DXBase Reflector' >> Subject: RE: [Dxbase] K1EL interface >> >> >> Eric, >> I use the original K1EL firmware which came embedded into PIC >> controller. As a software I planned to use the DXBase2006. The problem >> is that I do not have a chance to connect or reconnect whatever: >> immediately after choosing the "K1EL" option in TOOLS->OPTIONS->CW >> OPTIONS->"OK" I'm getting the below error message. The computer was >> restarted MANY times...the COM is not virtual, not via USB and it >> works with K1EL test bench software, so it's definitely not a COM port >> problem (PC wise) and not a hardware. Still will appreciate any ideas >> how to keep my investment into K1EL kit and not to throw it away as >> totally useless:-) >> >> 73! ILYA de 4Z1UF >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> On Behalf Of Eric - VE3GSI >> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 4:53 PM >> To: 'ILYA ZOZIN 4Z1UF'; 'DXBase Reflector' >> Subject: RE: [Dxbase] K1EL interface >> >> >> I use the K1EL with the latest firmware via the microHAM interface. >> I'm not sure if something has changed with the new chip or there was >> an idiosyncrasy I never notice with DXB7 before now. If I open the >> K1EL keyer twice, the connection will fail every time. The only >> work-around I have found is to turn off the microHAM with the built-in >> K1EL keyer and reconnect with DXB. >> >> The first time you use the keyer in DXB, you must configure the keyer >> and then turn it off and the right back on, then connect to the keyer >> via DXB. Once the keyer has been configured, then there is no problem >> there after - as long as you only connect once. See the help file in >> DXB for more information on setting up the keyer as I sort of remember >> it mentioning the connection has to be reopened when there is a >> configuration change. >> >> I do suspect it is the way DXB7 is configured, I think it will check >> for a connection, if none found then it shuts off the port. >> >> GL, >> Eric - VE3GSI >> >> >> >> >> > -----Original Message----- >> > From: ILYA ZOZIN 4Z1UF >> > Sent: December 17, 2007 11:44 PM >> > To:'DXBase Reflector' >> > Subject: [Dxbase] K1EL interface >> > >> > >> > Hi team, >> > just assembled the K1EL WinKey (Ver.2) PCB, placed in a >> nice box and. >> > spend whole evening trying to mate it with DXB2006. >> > Nothing. Only getting an error message: "Unable to open <K1EL CW> >> > comport. This feature will be turned off". Exactly as >> promised in DXB >> > Help. >> > Please- any ideas how to make them play together nicely. Of >> > cause- with the original "K1EL WKXP test bed" everything >> works perfect >> > using same cables, same ports, same settings, even the same Morse >> > code. >> > >> > Thanks in advance, >> > 73! ILYA, 4Z1UF > > ______________________________________________________________ > Dxbase mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dxbase > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] >
