Oh, meant to ask, do your interfaces do ultimatic? That may be a two bird with one stone deal.
Dave Wilburn NM4M Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >> If the rig is in Data mode, AFSK and VOX is turned on, then switch to >> SSB mode VOX is on. Turn VOX off and switch back to Data mode, and >> VOX is off. > > That's correct but the title here is CW and VOX ... > >> If there is a way to key for AFSK with MMTTY and DXLABs, or >> DXLABS and WinWarbler, I would be happy to hear the setup. I >> just want to be able to switch between N1MM for CW / RTTY >> contests (with MMTTY for the RTTY contests) and DXLABS for >> casual opperating. > > I do it all the time. What interface are you using for PTT? > What interface for CAT? > > Assuming you are using only a single serial port for both > control and PTT: > > With DXLab/WinWarbler, set Commander for PTT on RTS > (Ports -> RTS = On to Transmit) and set WinWarbler > PTT Mode (PTT tab) to "XCVR Ctrl SW." > > In N1MM simply set RTS to PTT on the radio port. > > If you have two ports ... > > In WinWarbler set PTT Mode = RTS and set FSK Control > (RTTY tab) to the port (other than control) that you > are using for PTT. > > In N1MM, open the DI MMTTY configuration and set the > PTT (or PTT & FSK) port on the TX tab (again - set it > to the port you have selected for "Digital" in N1MM > hardware configuration). > >> If there is a better RTTY software / setup that interfaces with >> N1MM that makes this all easier, I am willing to give that a shot. >> I just want something that I can setup and switch between my >> operating styles with minimum hassle. > > N1MM/MMTTY and DXLab Suite/Commander/WinWarbler are extremely > simple and follow the radio seamlessly. > > 73, > > ... Joe, W4TV > > > > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Wilburn >> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:25 AM >> To: Elecraft Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW and VOX >> >> >> If the rig is in Data mode, AFSK and VOX is turned on, then switch to >> SSB mode VOX is on. Turn VOX off and switch back to Data mode, and >> VOX is off. >> >> I don't do FSK. I didn't do RTTY till I got the K3, and am >> very happy >> with the AFSK. That may change one day, but I'm good for now. >> >> I use DTR for keying from N1MM on CW contests, so don't want to mess >> around with that. Have not gotten AFSK and DTR keying working in >> conjunction with Logging software and MMTTY. Admittedly didn't give >> it much effort, as VOX works fine. >> >> Wayne has mentioned that independant VOX settings is on the list for >> these modes, and I am happy to use it like it is now, until the >> updates are made. >> >> If there is a way to key for AFSK with MMTTY and DXLABs, or >> DXLABS and >> WinWarbler, I would be happy to hear the setup. I just want to be >> able to switch between N1MM for CW / RTTY contests (with >> MMTTY for the >> RTTY contests) and DXLABS for casual opperating. >> >> If there is a better RTTY software / setup that interfaces with N1MM >> that makes this all easier, I am willing to give that a shot. I just >> want something that I can setup and switch between my >> operating styles >> with minimum hassle. >> >> Dave Wilburn >> NM4M >> >> Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: >>>> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to >>>> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off. >>> Huh? My K3 maintains separate VOX status for CW and SSB. I can >>> (and do) leave VOX on for CW (semi break-in) and leave VOX off >>> (PTT operation) for SSB. The only linkage between modes is DATA >>> (AFSK A, DATA A), SSB, AM and FM. BTW, VOX is not available in >>> RTTY (FSK D). >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> ... Joe, W4TV >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >>>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of >> David Wilburn >>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:57 AM >>>> To: Elecraft Discussion List >>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW and VOX >>>> >>>> >>>> Been a while since I was at that load, but I do know you cannot >>>> transmit CW without VOX on. Several rigs I have used do this when >>>> using their internal keyers. >>>> >>>> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to >>>> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off. >>>> >>>> According to Wayne, per mode VOX settings are in the >>>> pipeline, but are >>>> not hear yet. >>>> >>>> Dave Wilburn >>>> NM4M >>>> >>>> John Gaynard wrote: >>>>> Yesterday, suddenly my K3 had no RF output on CW. It had >>>> been a few >>>>> days since I was on so I was kind of mystified since it >> worked fine >>>>> last week. The TX light was flashing, and I could hear the >>>> TX relay in >>>>> the PW-1 amp clicking. In desperation, I went to SSB mode >>>> and there >>>>> was full output power when I spoke into the MIC since >> obviously VOX >>>>> was on in SSB mode.. I did not consciously notice the VOX >>>> missing on >>>>> the display in CW mode. I went back to CW, and then I >>>> noticed the VOX >>>>> was not displaying. I never consciously turn off VOX but >>>> obviously I >>>>> held the Band switch a bit too long and turned off VOX >>>> during a band >>>>> switch last week. I never use the QSK option. So I >> experimented a >>>>> little bit. I turned on VOX and QSK then I turned off VOX, then >>>>> turned off QSK, and SEMI appeared in the VFO B display >> briefly for >>>>> about a second. I keyed the K3 and the TX light flashed >> and no RF >>>>> output. Am I correct in thinking that you cannot be/should >>>> not be in >>>>> SEMI mode unless VOX is turned on. I am on firmware level 2.38. >>>>> Without VOX or QSK turned on, you should not be able to put >>>> the rig in >>>>> transmit mode by touching the key. I generally glace at the new >>>>> firmware releases to see if there are any relevant fixes I'm >>>>> interested in. If not, I just choose not to upgrade >> firmware. The >>>>> funny thing was that I did remember to make sure I was >> not in TEST >>>>> mode since that essentially does the same thing. >>>> Essentially, if VOX >>>>> is off, QSK is off, and you are in CW mode, you are in >> TEST mode by >>>>> default. Has this been fixed in a subsequent firmware >>>> release. It can >>>>> be disconcerting to suddenly turn on the K3, get ready to >>>> chase a DX >>>>> station, only to find you have no RF output, but everything looks >>>>> normal. If in TEST mode, at least the TX symbol flashes. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> John K8WDN >>>>> >>>>> K3 #157 >>>>> >>>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>>> >>>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>>> Please help support this email list: >> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
