Computer first. (This initializes the com ports) Then radio. (Radio needs the com ports)
Now the software. (Now that radio has its necessary connections, start the software which can now find the radio and other necessary connections. ) Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 28, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Richard Ferch <[email protected]> wrote: > > That wasn't me, but...the optimum order is computer, then K3, then WSJT-X. > > The reasons: Well, obviously the computer has to come before the software. > The process of starting up the computer causes various signal lines on the > serial port used for radio control to be toggled briefly, which can cause > annoying behaviour at the radio, so it is easier (although not essential) > to have the computer already running when you start the radio. The WSJT-X > software expects rig control to be working when it starts, otherwise it > annoyingly prompts you to reconfigure, and the software won't actually > start operating properly until the radio is turned on, so it is best to > have the radio turned on before you start the software. > > 73, > Rich VE3KI > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
