[Dx4win] CW Keying Com Port issue
All, I have DX4WIN 9.0.9 running on a Windows 10 PC which has one build in hardware serial port which is connected to my Kenwood TS-950SD via the Kenwood IF-232. I then have a USB 2.0 to Serial (FTDI chipset) adapter plugged in to a USB 2.0 port (COM9) and configured DX4WIN to use COM9 for CW keying. I built a home brew interface and it works fine but the problem that I have is that sometime when the computer starts up, after having been turned off, and I launch DX4WIN I get an error dialog that says "Could not open COM9 for keying: ie_Open - device already open". At first I started going in to File->Preferences selecting a differenc com port (non existent) for keying and saving changes (got an error that the Com port is not available - which was expected. I then repeating this and re-selecting COM9 and saving and no error message and DX4WIN keying works fine. I then tried something different - when the error occurs I just do a File->Preferences->Save Changes and Exit - WITHOUT making any changes. This results in CW keying working fine. I then found that if I repeat this again, save changes without changing anything I will get the 'already open' error. Every other time I save changes I get the error. And this happens even when NO changes are made, just open preferences and immediately tell DX4WIN to save preferences. This is not a big deal but it is annoying and I am hoping someone out there has a solution. Thanks Rick W2RDS __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying in DX4WIN
See the example configuration for DX4Win and MK II in Router (Help | Download Documents) or on-line www.microHAM-USA.com/support.html in the microKEYER II area. In all probability you are setting DTR = High in the radio set-up and telling Router to use the same port for CW and Radio. Follow the WinKey settings in the example. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America, LLC. http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM supp...@microham.com This message, including any attachments, may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information for the sole use of the specific individual(s) to whom it is addressed. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of this message is prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the sender by reply e-mail and delete it. On 6/15/2013 3:31 PM, Courtney Judd wrote: need some help! I recently got DX4WIN 8.05 and microHam router 8.40 to use with new computer and win 7 of course this turns into a problem. with writelog and winkey it works great. But trying to key the 2000D this morning from DX4WIN it no longer works. it used to with XP and the older version. So anyone can share their preference settings in Dx4WIN and Micro router to get this working? I have tried everything but it just keys up continuously... sure would like to get my preset messages working in DX4WIN, I don't care if DX4WIN keys the rig or winkey, just want it to work! any advice? Thanks, Cort K4WI __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying in DX4WIN
need some help! I recently got DX4WIN 8.05 and microHam router 8.40 to use with new computer and win 7 of course this turns into a problem. with writelog and winkey it works great. But trying to key the 2000D this morning from DX4WIN it no longer works. it used to with XP and the older version. So anyone can share their preference settings in Dx4WIN and Micro router to get this working? I have tried everything but it just keys up continuously... sure would like to get my preset messages working in DX4WIN, I don't care if DX4WIN keys the rig or winkey, just want it to work! any advice? Thanks, Cort K4WI __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying via USB?
DX4WIN can key to COM or LPT port only. If you are trying to do this through USB, then you will need a USB-to-COM or USB-to-LPT adapter cable (hardware). Those built using the FTDI chipset seem to work best. -- Jim Reisert AD1C, , http://www.ad1c.us __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying via USB?
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Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying
According help cw keying is on pin 1 and pin 17 ptt 16 and 18 (only used when a ptt delay value exists) Radio 2 is on pin 14 and pin 18 So it should work. Sorry i have not tested an Lpt port. Have you run the lptdriver.exe? It is in dx4w805>drivers directory. Also under file>preferences>control there is a box called reverse 1/2. It is for changing radios but like an idea check and uncheck this also. Maybe a bug there? Just thoughts 73 Kostas sv1dpi - Original Message - From: "Dennis Andrews, F5VHY" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 7:45 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CW Keying >I find the following a bit difficult to believe - but it seems to be the >case! > > After many years as a DX4win user - starting with v4 but currently on v7, > I decided to try CW keying from the program using LPT and the same > connecting interface as used for Wintest and other programs - i.e. pin 16 > for PTT and pin 17 for keying. > > It didn't work with the TX seeming to be permanently keyed while the > message was being sent. However, trying it on v4, v5 or v6, it works OK. A > little more investigation shows that pin16 and pin17 seem to be reversed > from v7 onwards - the same happens with v8. > > I notice that the reflector shows many problems with CW keying but no > apparent resolutions. > > Is it really the case that the pin drivers were reversed at v7 but never > corrected? > > Dennis - F5VHY. > > __ > DX4WIN mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying
I find the following a bit difficult to believe - but it seems to be the case! After many years as a DX4win user - starting with v4 but currently on v7, I decided to try CW keying from the program using LPT and the same connecting interface as used for Wintest and other programs - i.e. pin 16 for PTT and pin 17 for keying. It didn't work with the TX seeming to be permanently keyed while the message was being sent. However, trying it on v4, v5 or v6, it works OK. A little more investigation shows that pin16 and pin17 seem to be reversed from v7 onwards - the same happens with v8. I notice that the reflector shows many problems with CW keying but no apparent resolutions. Is it really the case that the pin drivers were reversed at v7 but never corrected? Dennis - F5VHY. __ DX4WIN mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:DX4WIN@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying issue v8.03
I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows XP, SP3 , USB interface RigExpert Tiny, virtuale: COM1 - CAT; COM2, PTT delay 0, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start a CW keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. Changes and values DTR and RTS do not give positive result. Ver 8.02 with the specified adjustments - CW works perfectly (CW device type DX4WIN - not WinKey) 73 de Alex, RA1QX __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying - 8.03
Steve, The biggest problem with this is that we can not Reproduce or simulate it, I tested it on more then 10 Computers with different OS and onboard comports And also USB to serial adapters. Guy ON4AOI > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Steve GW4BLE > Verzonden: woensdag 20 januari 2010 12:42 > Aan: Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW Keying - 8.03 > > > Anyone know - please post HERE - what the latest is on this? > > Could the vendor advise the customer please? > > Thanks > > > Steve > GW4BLE > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying - 8.03
Anyone know - please post HERE - what the latest is on this? Could the vendor advise the customer please? Thanks Steve GW4BLE __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying Issue w/8.03
OS:XP Brand of Desktop =Dell B110 Real serial on boardTo be sure check in control panel|system|device manager if the comport is installed ok normally it should be Yes it is and it works with V7.05/7.04 9600 = Baud 8 bits None=parity 1 stopbit None=flow control DX4WIN SETUP COMPORT = COM1 (on board)DELAY = 1 CW = DTR PTT = RTS CW keying via com port 1 works with ver V7.05/7.04, not with V8.03 with same everything.Cw just hangs and I have to select NO com port to turn it off with V8.03Now, I have tried the LPT Port and I like to run 2 radio's and key via the keyboard. V8.03 keys radio #1 CW Good but on radio #2 it just sends ditdah ditdah ditdahditdah ditdah no matter what I send via the keyboard. Also the LPT driver seems to slow the computer downI have tried it on 2 computers (p4's 2.5g w/2g Ram )and I had to uninstall the driver to speed up my computers. Is anyone else having keying issues with XPI have setup and run LPT port with V7.04 in the past with 2 radio's and had no porblem with my SO2R box. I don't know what is going on with V8.03??I have spent 2 days trying to find a solution. Like I stated before I can run the older versions with no trouble.Other programs WL/N1MM work fine so I have to say at this point it's DX4WIN V 8.03.Any help is appreciated,HNY Wayne N2WK __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
>Hello >I have also the same problem : locks on key down (cw via virtual serial >ports) >Equipement here : >Windows XP SP3 >micro keyer II >Icom 7700 >All work on 8.02 but not on 8.03 >The solution for me, is use now winkey via micro keyer II and all work ! >Best 73 >HNY >Yann F5NBU >www.f5nbu.org Hello Same problem here Key down all the time until com port is deselected in 8.03 preferences Works no problem on 8.02 Windows XP SP3 Com port 3 DTR on PCI Vscom dual port board FT2000 Solution is use other software at the moment, which I don't want to do. Thanks Andrew GM0UDL __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue
Kostas I am using Windows 7 and always log on as an administrator. Right clicking the DX4WIN logo and clicking run as administrator makes no difference as far as I can see. I still cannot get the CW keying to work with DX4WIN. 73 Ian, G3RVM > -Original Message- > From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kostas Stamatis > Sent: 05 January 2010 12:57 > To: REFLECTOR dx4win > Subject: Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue > > Maybe someone with the problem can try this to tell me if it > works (it worked in one of my friends). > Do a right click on dx4win icon and in properties choose to > run it always as administrator (if you have 7 or vista). > I wonder if XP users with the problem have administrator rights? > Just an idea. > 73 Kostas sv1dpi > > - Original Message - > From: "ON4AOI" > To: > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:02 PM > Subject: [Dx4win] CW keying issue > > > > HNY All, > > Like I asked before I like the following info > >>From those that have the keying problem > > > > Example > > OS: VISTA HOME > > Brand of LAPTOP = HP DV9700 > > Real Serial on MB = NO > > Real serial via add on board = NO > > USB to serial = YES brand GEMBIRD > > To be sure check in control panel|system|devicemanager > > if the comport is installed ok > > normally it should be > > 9600 = Baud > > 8 bits > > None=parity > > 1 stopbit > > None=flow control > > > > DX4WIN SETUP > > COMPORT = COM1 (my case) > > DELAY = 1 > > CW = DTR > > PTT = RTS (can be set to none if using vox or full break in) > > > > Guy ON4AOI > > > > > > > > > > > > __ > > Dx4win mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue
Maybe someone with the problem can try this to tell me if it works (it worked in one of my friends). Do a right click on dx4win icon and in properties choose to run it always as administrator (if you have 7 or vista). I wonder if XP users with the problem have administrator rights? Just an idea. 73 Kostas sv1dpi - Original Message - From: "ON4AOI" To: Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 6:02 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CW keying issue > HNY All, > Like I asked before I like the following info >>From those that have the keying problem > > Example > OS: VISTA HOME > Brand of LAPTOP = HP DV9700 > Real Serial on MB = NO > Real serial via add on board = NO > USB to serial = YES brand GEMBIRD > To be sure check in control panel|system|devicemanager > if the comport is installed ok > normally it should be > 9600 = Baud > 8 bits > None=parity > 1 stopbit > None=flow control > > DX4WIN SETUP > COMPORT = COM1 (my case) > DELAY = 1 > CW = DTR > PTT = RTS (can be set to none if using vox or full break in) > > Guy ON4AOI > > > > > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying issue
HNY All, Like I asked before I like the following info >From those that have the keying problem Example OS: VISTA HOME Brand of LAPTOP = HP DV9700 Real Serial on MB = NO Real serial via add on board = NO USB to serial = YES brand GEMBIRD To be sure check in control panel|system|devicemanager if the comport is installed ok normally it should be 9600 = Baud 8 bits None=parity 1 stopbit None=flow control DX4WIN SETUP COMPORT = COM1 (my case) DELAY = 1 CW = DTR PTT = RTS (can be set to none if using vox or full break in) Guy ON4AOI __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
Mel, I did a ton of testing off-list with Guy, Paul, and Jim and reported pretty much all of the info that you've mentioned, as well as doing low-level traces showing the actual calls to the OS to manipulate the status of the control lines.. As Guy said, the tough part is that neither Guy nor Paul can reproduce the issue which makes it difficult to troubleshoot. I don't want to flood the list with reports, but I do agree that it would make sense for folks who are having the issue to report in so that maybe some kind of pattern can be found. On 1/4/2010 6:58 AM, Mel wrote: > Perhaps all having this issue could report EXACT details about OS > hardware and drivers being used as well as version numbers if possible. > Even information about the MB and BIOS might help find a common thread. > It's one of those times where pedantic detail is called for. I have > tried it on 2 computers with 2 OS's without issue. I have others if I > knew what we are looking for. > > BTW, just for general interest, this is why most commercial enterprises > try to standardize their computer assets as much as possible. Tracking > down hardware dependent issues can be time consuming! > > ON4AOI wrote: > >> Hi Ian, >> The discussion did not end behind screen but the biggest problem >> Is that we (Paul and myself) can not duplicate the problem. >> Paul has tested on W7 and couldn´t reproduce the problem, CW and PTT are >> working ok >> I have tested with real comports, microKEYERII with virtual ports and also >> USB to serial(brand is Gembird) >> on the following systems. >> Vista home laptop (no real serials) with USB to Serial with FT920 >> (cat+cw+ptt) all ok >> Vista Ultimate Quad PC (6 real serials, 3LPT ports, 10 virtual serial >> ports(MKII) and 2 USB to Serial >> Tested all possibilities out one by one and all is acting OK >> EEEPC1000H XPHOME SP3 (no real serials) with USB to Serial to FT920 >> (cat+cw+ptt) all ok >> Also tested with 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) to IC7800 and all is working >> OK. >> >> So I hope you understand that this is hard to find out what is going wrong >> since Paul didn´t change anything to this part of the software, he only >> added a protection >> when the comport is not there or changed when the program is running to a >> port that does not exist >> >> GUY ON4AOI >> >> >> >>> -----Oorspronkelijk bericht- >>> Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- >>> boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Ian Trusson >>> Verzonden: maandag 4 januari 2010 3:17 >>> Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net >>> Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? >>> >>> I have been following the "CW Keying Issue" thread in the archive, but >>> the >>> thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. >>> >>> I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to >>> serial >>> converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start >>> a CW >>> keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. >>> >>> Is there any more info on this problem? >>> >>> 73, Ian G3RVM >>> >>> __ >>> Dx4win mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> __ >> Dx4win mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
Hello I have also the same problem : locks on key down (cw via virtual serial ports) Equipement here : Windows XP SP3 micro keyer II Icom 7700 All work on 8.02 but not on 8.03 The solution for me, is use now winkey via micro keyer II and all work ! Best 73 HNY Yann F5NBU www.f5nbu.org -Message d'origine- De : dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net] De la part de ON4AOI Envoyé : lundi 4 janvier 2010 08:50 À : 'Ian Trusson' Cc : dx4win@mailman.qth.net Objet : Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? Hi Ian, The discussion did not end behind screen but the biggest problem Is that we (Paul and myself) can not duplicate the problem. Paul has tested on W7 and couldn´t reproduce the problem, CW and PTT are working ok I have tested with real comports, microKEYERII with virtual ports and also USB to serial(brand is Gembird) on the following systems. Vista home laptop (no real serials) with USB to Serial with FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Vista Ultimate Quad PC (6 real serials, 3LPT ports, 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) and 2 USB to Serial Tested all possibilities out one by one and all is acting OK EEEPC1000H XPHOME SP3 (no real serials) with USB to Serial to FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Also tested with 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) to IC7800 and all is working OK. So I hope you understand that this is hard to find out what is going wrong since Paul didn´t change anything to this part of the software, he only added a protection when the comport is not there or changed when the program is running to a port that does not exist GUY ON4AOI > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Ian Trusson > Verzonden: maandag 4 januari 2010 3:17 > Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? > > I have been following the "CW Keying Issue" thread in the archive, but > the > thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. > > I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to > serial > converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start > a CW > keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. > > Is there any more info on this problem? > > 73, Ian G3RVM > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
Perhaps all having this issue could report EXACT details about OS hardware and drivers being used as well as version numbers if possible. Even information about the MB and BIOS might help find a common thread. It's one of those times where pedantic detail is called for. I have tried it on 2 computers with 2 OS's without issue. I have others if I knew what we are looking for. BTW, just for general interest, this is why most commercial enterprises try to standardize their computer assets as much as possible. Tracking down hardware dependent issues can be time consuming! ON4AOI wrote: > Hi Ian, > The discussion did not end behind screen but the biggest problem > Is that we (Paul and myself) can not duplicate the problem. > Paul has tested on W7 and couldn´t reproduce the problem, CW and PTT are > working ok > I have tested with real comports, microKEYERII with virtual ports and also > USB to serial(brand is Gembird) > on the following systems. > Vista home laptop (no real serials) with USB to Serial with FT920 > (cat+cw+ptt) all ok > Vista Ultimate Quad PC (6 real serials, 3LPT ports, 10 virtual serial > ports(MKII) and 2 USB to Serial > Tested all possibilities out one by one and all is acting OK > EEEPC1000H XPHOME SP3 (no real serials) with USB to Serial to FT920 > (cat+cw+ptt) all ok > Also tested with 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) to IC7800 and all is working > OK. > > So I hope you understand that this is hard to find out what is going wrong > since Paul didn´t change anything to this part of the software, he only > added a protection > when the comport is not there or changed when the program is running to a > port that does not exist > > GUY ON4AOI > > >> -Oorspronkelijk bericht- >> Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- >> boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Ian Trusson >> Verzonden: maandag 4 januari 2010 3:17 >> Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net >> Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? >> >> I have been following the "CW Keying Issue" thread in the archive, but >> the >> thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. >> >> I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to >> serial >> converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start >> a CW >> keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. >> >> Is there any more info on this problem? >> >> 73, Ian G3RVM >> >> __ >> Dx4win mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue?
Hi Ian, The discussion did not end behind screen but the biggest problem Is that we (Paul and myself) can not duplicate the problem. Paul has tested on W7 and couldn´t reproduce the problem, CW and PTT are working ok I have tested with real comports, microKEYERII with virtual ports and also USB to serial(brand is Gembird) on the following systems. Vista home laptop (no real serials) with USB to Serial with FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Vista Ultimate Quad PC (6 real serials, 3LPT ports, 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) and 2 USB to Serial Tested all possibilities out one by one and all is acting OK EEEPC1000H XPHOME SP3 (no real serials) with USB to Serial to FT920 (cat+cw+ptt) all ok Also tested with 10 virtual serial ports(MKII) to IC7800 and all is working OK. So I hope you understand that this is hard to find out what is going wrong since Paul didn´t change anything to this part of the software, he only added a protection when the comport is not there or changed when the program is running to a port that does not exist GUY ON4AOI > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Ian Trusson > Verzonden: maandag 4 januari 2010 3:17 > Aan: dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Onderwerp: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? > > I have been following the "CW Keying Issue" thread in the archive, but > the > thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. > > I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to > serial > converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start > a CW > keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. > > Is there any more info on this problem? > > 73, Ian G3RVM > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying issue?
I have been following the "CW Keying Issue" thread in the archive, but the thread seemed to come to an end on 28 Dec 2009 without a resolution. I have the same problem here. I am using v8.03, Windows 7, USB to serial converter, COM1, PTT delay 1, DTR = CW keying, RTS = PTT. When I start a CW keyboard message the FT1000MP locks on key down. Is there any more info on this problem? 73, Ian G3RVM __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW keying issue? Anyone?
Just as a follow-up, I switched the keying from COM3, which is on an added-on card to COM1, which is the serial port located on the motherboard (on the off chance there was something odd about the serial port drivers) and unfortunately it made no difference. On 12/28/2009 4:04 PM, David, K2DBK wrote: > So has anyone else got any thoughts about the issue with CW keying > locking up in version 8.03? As I posted to this list, I've tried > literally every combination of using CW Keying& PTT on both DTR and RTS > with no luck. I've tried a completely clean install on the same computer > with the same issue. (Specifically, sending any CW results is the rig > going into xmit and staying there, until I either exit D4W or go into CW > setup and select then de-select Tune). The only test that I haven't done > yet will be to move to a different COM port. (The problem is that if > that works, I need to reconfigure all the other software that I use.) > > This works perfectly using version 8.02 (and prior) using the exact same > hardware configuration. I've verified the the keying setup continues to > work with programs that it worked with before I went to 8.03, and even > added a couple of new programs recently just as a test which all work > fine. (DTR on COM3 to be used for CW keying. I normally don't use PTT at > all since I run QSK, but it doesn't seem to matter whether I have PTT > configured or not.) > > I'm temporarily using CWType (a 3rd party program) to send CW from the > keyboard, but I'd really like to have the functionality back. I know > that I'm not the only one complaining, and I do know this can be a busy > time of the year to get around to things, so I am just trying to remind > the folks out there that I'd really like to get this working again. I am > more than happy to try test/debugging builds, whatever it takes. (And > I'm trying to get my fist so that this would be a lot less of an issue, > but it's just slow going folks!) > > Thanks. > -- 73, David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com twitter: @k2dbk __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW keying issue? Anyone?
So has anyone else got any thoughts about the issue with CW keying locking up in version 8.03? As I posted to this list, I've tried literally every combination of using CW Keying & PTT on both DTR and RTS with no luck. I've tried a completely clean install on the same computer with the same issue. (Specifically, sending any CW results is the rig going into xmit and staying there, until I either exit D4W or go into CW setup and select then de-select Tune). The only test that I haven't done yet will be to move to a different COM port. (The problem is that if that works, I need to reconfigure all the other software that I use.) This works perfectly using version 8.02 (and prior) using the exact same hardware configuration. I've verified the the keying setup continues to work with programs that it worked with before I went to 8.03, and even added a couple of new programs recently just as a test which all work fine. (DTR on COM3 to be used for CW keying. I normally don't use PTT at all since I run QSK, but it doesn't seem to matter whether I have PTT configured or not.) I'm temporarily using CWType (a 3rd party program) to send CW from the keyboard, but I'd really like to have the functionality back. I know that I'm not the only one complaining, and I do know this can be a busy time of the year to get around to things, so I am just trying to remind the folks out there that I'd really like to get this working again. I am more than happy to try test/debugging builds, whatever it takes. (And I'm trying to get my fist so that this would be a lot less of an issue, but it's just slow going folks!) Thanks. -- David, K2DBK http://k2dbk.blogspot.com http://k2dbk.com __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03
Hi All, To Debug or solve this problem I like to know what OS people are using. The new driver is ONLY for using the LPT port If needed and has nothing to do with the serial port. As far that I know there is nothing changed in version 8.03 what Is related to the serial port. Tests with reel serial ports and USB to SERIAL ports are working OK here on XP-PRO an VISTA-ULTIMATE with IC7800 and FT920 Guy ON4AOI > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Jim Reisert AD1C > Verzonden: dinsdag 22 december 2009 18:57 > Aan: Peter Archibald > CC: dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03 > > On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 7:56 AM, Peter Archibald > wrote: > > > Thanks for all the reply's. Going back to 8.02. > > Surely, the people who are using COM port keying successfully can help > us get to the bottom of this problem. It *should* work, and it's more > important to debug the problem than to give up. > > Did you try all four combinations of RTS/DTR settings in the CW > preferences for 8.03? > > - Jim > > -- > Jim Reisert AD1C, , http://www.ad1c.us > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03
On Tue, Dec 22, 2009 at 7:56 AM, Peter Archibald wrote: > Thanks for all the reply's. Going back to 8.02. Surely, the people who are using COM port keying successfully can help us get to the bottom of this problem. It *should* work, and it's more important to debug the problem than to give up. Did you try all four combinations of RTS/DTR settings in the CW preferences for 8.03? - Jim -- Jim Reisert AD1C, , http://www.ad1c.us __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03
Thanks for all the reply's. Going back to 8.02. Happy Holidays Peter/W4zgr __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03
Thought I had tried this before unsuccessfully, John. Maybe I was thinking of that other logging program I used for a while. Oh well... In any case 8.03 seems to be working just fine using the COM port here. I'm using a standard COM port and Win XP. I would suggest that Peter double check his settings and not assume the configuration from .02 was correctly copied to .03. ON4AOI wrote: > Mel this combo is working for a few years now > Its not new > > Guy > >> -Oorspronkelijk bericht- >> Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- >> boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Mel >> Verzonden: dinsdag 22 december 2009 2:52 >> Aan: Peter Archibald >> CC: dx4win@mailman.qth.net >> Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03 >> >> Tried it here and it works fine. In fact I notice a major improvement. >> You can now use the same COM port for radio control and CW. I use RTS >> to >> supply power to the interface and DTR to key the CW line. I believe >> this >> is new in Ver 8.03. This is going to be real handy with my laptop which >> only has one COM port (which is one more than most ;-). >> >> Peter Archibald wrote: >>> Jim: >>> >>> Using DX4WIN on com port. Same setup in 8.02, no problems. >>> >>> Peter/W4ZGR >>> __ >>> Dx4win mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >> __ >> Dx4win mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03
Mel this combo is working for a few years now Its not new Guy > -Oorspronkelijk bericht- > Van: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Namens Mel > Verzonden: dinsdag 22 december 2009 2:52 > Aan: Peter Archibald > CC: dx4win@mailman.qth.net > Onderwerp: Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03 > > Tried it here and it works fine. In fact I notice a major improvement. > You can now use the same COM port for radio control and CW. I use RTS > to > supply power to the interface and DTR to key the CW line. I believe > this > is new in Ver 8.03. This is going to be real handy with my laptop which > only has one COM port (which is one more than most ;-). > > Peter Archibald wrote: > > Jim: > > > > Using DX4WIN on com port. Same setup in 8.02, no problems. > > > > Peter/W4ZGR > > __ > > Dx4win mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] cw keying 8.03
Tried it here and it works fine. In fact I notice a major improvement. You can now use the same COM port for radio control and CW. I use RTS to supply power to the interface and DTR to key the CW line. I believe this is new in Ver 8.03. This is going to be real handy with my laptop which only has one COM port (which is one more than most ;-). Peter Archibald wrote: > Jim: > > Using DX4WIN on com port. Same setup in 8.02, no problems. > > Peter/W4ZGR > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] cw keying 8.03
Jim: Using DX4WIN on com port. Same setup in 8.02, no problems. Peter/W4ZGR __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03
On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM, Peter Archibald wrote: > Version 8.02 works fine. Version 8.03 setup same, but when activated, keys > transmitter and locks on. Only way to unkey radio is exit the program. > > Thanks, Peter/W4ZGR > w4...@arrl.net What kind of keying are you using? DX4WIN on COM port? on LPT port? Winkey? If LPT, did you remember to run the driver install in the drivers directory? You were told this during the 8.03 installation. 73- Jim AD1C -- Jim Reisert AD1C, , http://www.ad1c.us __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying 8.03
Version 8.02 works fine. Version 8.03 setup same, but when activated, keys transmitter and locks on. Only way to unkey radio is exit the program. Thanks, Peter/W4ZGR w4...@arrl.net __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Dx4win] cw keying with dx4win 8.01
Paul has tracked this down. It was a new bug created when he "fixed" something else... it happens ;-) I'm pretty sure it will be OK in 8.02. Jay Hainline wrote: > Been too busy with work to try and work a little cw until now but noticed > the problem right away when trying to key the radio and seeing the letters > run together. I am using a simple interface using the computer parallel port > to key for cw. Worked great until this version. Hope there is a fix. A pain > when trying to make contacts on the fly. > > 73 Jay > KA9CFD > > __ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] cw keying with dx4win 8.01
Been too busy with work to try and work a little cw until now but noticed the problem right away when trying to key the radio and seeing the letters run together. I am using a simple interface using the computer parallel port to key for cw. Worked great until this version. Hope there is a fix. A pain when trying to make contacts on the fly. 73 Jay KA9CFD __ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Dx4win@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Dx4win] CW Keying
Trying to get ready for field day and I need some quick help. I have Version 5.03 running on XP with one of the few reasonably new laptops that still has a Serial Comm port. I've used DX4WIN on previous field day events and I have an 9-Pin RS-232 cable already made up to work with RTS. The last time I did this I was running XT. I can hear DX4WIN sending CW through the computer's speaker but I don't see it switching the voltage across the base resistor of the 2N transitor. I am using an Icom 706 and the "Preferences/Radio" is set for Icom Radio and Comm Port 3, RTS and a delay of 5 ms. I think the port is set for Comm Port 3 in Windows XP because everytime I try to change it to a different Comm Port I get and error message. I would appreciate any help that could be provided. I should have done this before but other higher priorities prevented me from getting this done until now. v/r terry Terry Hines, N4ZH 3505 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003-1373 HM 703 560-1824 Wk 703 983-3049 CL 703 862-5322 From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Jun 21 22:07:42 2007 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (=?iso-8859-1?Q?Isidro_Acosta_Hern=E1ndez?=) Date: Thu Jun 21 22:13:12 2007 Subject: [Dx4win] CW Keying References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Terry and the Reflector. > Trying to get ready for field day and I need some quick help. > > I have Version 5.03 running on XP with one of the few reasonably new > laptops that still has a Serial Comm port. I've used DX4WIN on previous > field day events and I have an 9-Pin RS-232 cable already made up to work > with RTS. I think you have to use different COM ports to control the radio and to send CW. You may also use a LPT (printer) port to send CW while using the COM port to control the radio. Note that the LPT port pinout is different from the COM port. 73 de Isidro, EA8NQ E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (remove the _ ) - Visit the EA8NQ DX Page (in Spanish): www.ure.es/ea8nq/ -
[Dx4win] CW keying "change" in 7.01?
I recently converted from version 6.03 to 7.01. I noticed what seems to be a change (perhaps a bug) with CW keying. It seems that under this version, when I use the built-in keyer, PTT is behind triggered as well, which was not the case previously. System is Windows XP Pro, I have COM2 set up with PTT delay set to 0, DTR used for CW keying, and RTS for PTT. I know that setting PTT delay to a non-zero value is supposed to cause PTT to fire before CW keying, but that's not the case here. The net effect is that it makes the radio (Icom 756 Pro II) act like it's not in QSK mode (which it definitely is; using an external key confirms that there's nothing wrong with the radio itself). (I can "hear" PTT being keyed as I'm using a Rigblaster plus, and you can hear the relay click shut just before keying starts, and open when finished. This was not the behavior in previous versions.) I did a couple of tests to make sure that I wasn't missing anything: I turned PTT keying via RTS off, and the behavior returned to the "old" way. (Unfortunately, I need PTT to use PSK, so that's not a permanent fix.) I turned PTT keying back on, then turned CW keying via DTR off. When sending CW, PTT is engaged, but no CW is sent. I tried setting the PTT delay to a non-zero value, saved, then set it back to zero (figuring something was "stuck" somehow, but that didn't seem to change anything. None of my hardware has changed since I moved from 6.03, and indeed testing with that version shows correct behavior. I have migrated all my settings over, including the radio .RIG file, and have verified that all the settings are correct. Has anyone else seen this particular issue? Have I found a bug? 73, David - K2DBK
[Dx4win] cw keying problem
I just reinstalled DX4WIN version 4.07 on a new computer. I can't get the CW to send. When I type in "X ENTER", the rig goes into transmit. WHen I type on the keyboard the letters are echoed in the program, but the rig just stays in transmit and dosen't actually send the cw characters. The LPT interface works because I can send using the CT program just fine. ANy ideas? Thanks, Bob WS1F From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 22 00:10:40 2005 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (JerryVan) Date: Tue Feb 22 00:23:37 2005 Subject: [Dx4win] Pre 1975 CW DXCC confirmations Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am a relatively new to DX4WIN and am happy with most of the functions it provides but I am quite frustrated with the lack of support for CW confirmations prior to 1/1/1975. This is the official start date for CW DXCC. CW confirmations prior to 1975 count for the DXCC Mixed and Challenge awards but are not valid for CW DXCC. Mainly due to some long duration lapses in my amateur radio activity I have a few CW confirmations prior to 1975 for current countries that have not been re-worked since then. Also I have a number of CW confirmations for deleted countries worked prior to 1975 but have not been electronically recorded at the League. In both cases these confirmations are valid for overall totals, the mixed award, and the Challenge award but not valid for CW DXCC. Since DX4WIN is not sensitive to the CW DXCC start date a number of DXCC reports are not accurate including the Listing, Needed, Summary, and Submissions reports. The only solution that the product seems to offer is a Selection filter which can be set to 1/1/1975. But setting a selection filter in this manner generates inaccurate reports also since all confirmations including Phone, Mixed, and RTTY are erroneously filtered. The Selection filter is not sensitive as to mode. Further, when generating a Submissions report some of the Subm flags are set erroneously, i.e. the mode flags are set incorrectly and in some cases the Mixed flag is not set correctly. I have not used the spotting functions yet but I would guess that users are not alerted to spots for those countries which DX4WIN incorrectly assumes are already confirmed but, in fact, were CW contacts confirmed prior to 1975. With all of the functionality and automation incorporated into DX4WIN is seems a shame that a user cannot receive accurate DXCC reports and needs to cross check a number of reports with some head scratching to understand his/her DXCC status. In my opinion, it would be a worthwhile effort to incorporate the CW DXCC start date into the product. If completed it might be a good idea to allow the user to determine whether or not they would like this support by a setting in the Preferences file. Am I missing something here or are there others who would agree that DX4WIN should more fully support CW DXCC? Jerry N8BM From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Feb 22 08:43:16 2005 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Marc Wullaert) Date: Tue Feb 22 08:54:11 2005 Subject: [Dx4win] ON4AOI auto banddecoder Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have 2 complete cards (version 3) for sale ,never used ,they are not boxed and without the icom convecter. info at http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/banddecoder.shtml asking 100euro /piece the work also on dx4win and other software marc on4ma http://users.telenet.be/on4ma -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.3.0 - Release Date: 21/02/2005
[Dx4win] CW keying
Thanks to all for responding to my plea for an install of versiion 4.07. I'm up and running again! Next question. I can't get the CW keyer to work in DX4WIN. It puts the radio in transmit with CTL D, but it does not send out CW neither from the keyboard or the function key messages. I know the LPT interface works, because it works fine in CT. I have the CW port in preferences/radio set to LPT1. I'm running XP Home. The CW keying worked fine in the old computer with the same hardware and radios and like I said it works fine in CT. Any ideas? 73, Bob WS1F From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Feb 21 10:43:19 2005 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (wo2n) Date: Mon Feb 21 10:54:39 2005 Subject: [Dx4win] Tail of Woe Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> HI, Help! Jim, what the heck happened? I was closing out DX4win, then, I feel like its crashing??? ,yup, in slow motion, just a click away. What an anticlimactic end to the ARRLDXCW contest. Well it started at the end of the contest that is, I was logging using CT, a with DX4WIN running in background adding to my DX4win log as I picked up new band fills. So far so good. When I tried to exit DX4win a small window, I never seen before pops up and asks "DO you want to Delete the log?" Now why would I want to do that? Why is it even an option? Big Accident waiting to happen. Is it real? Your kidding right? Nope>>>. 5 years a user I was never asked that. Maybe I did something with the mouse??? So I choose neither YES or NO and click the X on top right, but the window is adamant and comes backup on top and asks again, I click the X top right,again, the window is gone, so is my 18 years of log , Deleted anyway! What the!>
[Dx4win] CW keying on XP thru LPT3
I have a new Windows XP system. I installed a SIIG Cyber PCI I/O card to give me an extra LPT and two extra COM ports. The additional LPT port is LPT3. When I configure DX4WIN (Version 6.02) to send CW over LPT3, DX4WIN says "Cannot find LPT3 for keying." I see that LPT3 is installed by looking at the Device Manager ports. I also tried attaching a spare printer (an HP laserjet 5L) to LPT3. Windows XP added the printer and it prints OK. What does DX4WIN need to find LPT3? Paul Ferguson K5ESW
[Dx4win] Cw keying
I have been using DX4win since 3.0 with various computers and operating systems w/o problem. I have used LPT 1 as my interface for CW keying. I recently switched to a new computer with XP OS. With this configuration rig control is as previously but I get the error msg "Can't find LPT1 for keying". I know vichwll.sys is required in Windows/system32 and it is there. Device manager shows LPT1 ..no problem. Any suggestions from the informed multitude or anyone else? Thanks guys, Howard..K2HK _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
[Dx4win] cw keying with XP
I recall a recent thread referring to a missing driver when CW keying via LPT port when using XP. Can anyone direct me to that info. I am not able to key using XP Home. Howard..K2HK _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
[Dx4win] CW keying and the IC 706 MKIIG
Greetings all and Happy Holidays; I've been spending some quality time with my IC 706MKIIG since it is the only spare radio I have to use at my new station. I've investigated the computer controlled interface I need to control the rig and found some great resources on the internet thanks to many members of this group. I am now interested in searching out CW keying. Now here is what I want to do and I am wondering if it can be done. On my primary radio (Yaesu FT-920) I can operate CW from my computer using DX4WIN as well as operate with my paddle. Is there a way to do the same with the IC-706? I would think the cable I use from the LPT port to key the rig would work but I would like to use my paddle at the same time. Do I need to use an external keyer with my paddle and use a Y-cable from it to the rig? I would like to see if there are other possibilities before I go this route. Please advise. 73 Kurt - W2MW
[Dx4win] CW Keying
Hello, I use a TS-830S. My CW interface works fine with CT (on LPT1), but when I try to use DX4WIN, it keys but doesn't release. In otherwords, the rig just stays keyed whenever I start a character. Any ideas on how this can be fixed would be appreciated. Using WIN 98SE. Thanks. 73 de Moe --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] CW keying
WOW! That's for all the swift replys, simply a wealth of knowledge! Thanks a million guys! I'm off! 73, Bernie/WO2N.> - Original Message - From: "John F. Samuels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "wo2n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 10:24 PM Subject: Re: [Dx4win] CW keying > You must reinstall DX4WIN, not reuse or copy it. During the new install it > will choose the correct drivers. > > 73, John, K2CIB > > - Original Message - > From: "wo2n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 9:11 PM > Subject: [Dx4win] CW keying > > > > Hi, I have a new computer with windows XP > > I installed a parallel card in a PCI slot and called it LPT2 > > DX4win loads and says "can't open cw driver" I have lpt2 setup in programs > > as keying port. > > What's wrong? Is it XP? > > Also CT won't key either only get one garbled transmission from inside > > computer. > > All wks well when connected to old win98 computer > > any ideas? > > Thanks Bernie/WO2N.> > > > > > > ___ > > Dx4win mailing list > > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > > > > >
[Dx4win] CW keying
You must reinstall DX4WIN, not reuse or copy it. During the new install it will choose the correct drivers. 73, John, K2CIB - Original Message - From: "wo2n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2002 9:11 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CW keying > Hi, I have a new computer with windows XP > I installed a parallel card in a PCI slot and called it LPT2 > DX4win loads and says "can't open cw driver" I have lpt2 setup in programs > as keying port. > What's wrong? Is it XP? > Also CT won't key either only get one garbled transmission from inside > computer. > All wks well when connected to old win98 computer > any ideas? > Thanks Bernie/WO2N.> > > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win >
[Dx4win] CW keying
Hi, I have a new computer with windows XP I installed a parallel card in a PCI slot and called it LPT2 DX4win loads and says "can't open cw driver" I have lpt2 setup in programs as keying port. What's wrong? Is it XP? Also CT won't key either only get one garbled transmission from inside computer. All wks well when connected to old win98 computer any ideas? Thanks Bernie/WO2N.>
[Dx4win] CW Keying
> I don't think the 1000mp has such a switch. ... a slight oversight for Yaesu in an otherwise contest/digital/aggressive user-friendly rig! The IC-756PRO line has a manual jack on the back and a keyer input jack on the front. I happen to have an MFJ-492 Menu Memory Keyer that I would sell for cheap if someone wants to "Y" an external keyer with their manual input from the computer. Between computer-sent CW and the keyer in the rig, I just have no use for it anymore. Email privately if you're interested. 73 > At 11:53 PM 11/9/2002 -0500, Kurt W. Zimmerman W2MW wrote: > >If the 1000mp is anything like the FT920, you may have your cake and eat it > >too I use CW keying from DX4WIN and my paddle. I have connected the > >paddle on the front panel and my computer keying cable in the back of the > >rig. I have a switch on the back of the rig that disables the Keyer for > >the rear jack. The jack in the back of the rig is now set to straight key > >mode and the key jack on the front of the radio uses the built in > >keyer.. > > > >Might want to double check the 1000MP rear panel again. Let me know what > >you find. > > > -- > Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 > USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.com > PGP Fingerprint: D8E2 3D78 339F A7F1 8C13 1193 B5D1 4FB6 79D1 70DC > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > >
[Dx4win] CW Keying
I don't think the 1000mp has such a switch. At 11:53 PM 11/9/2002 -0500, Kurt W. Zimmerman W2MW wrote: >If the 1000mp is anything like the FT920, you may have your cake and eat it >too I use CW keying from DX4WIN and my paddle. I have connected the >paddle on the front panel and my computer keying cable in the back of the >rig. I have a switch on the back of the rig that disables the Keyer for >the rear jack. The jack in the back of the rig is now set to straight key >mode and the key jack on the front of the radio uses the built in >keyer.. > >Might want to double check the 1000MP rear panel again. Let me know what >you find. -- Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863 USA +978-251-9933, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, http://www.ad1c.com PGP Fingerprint: D8E2 3D78 339F A7F1 8C13 1193 B5D1 4FB6 79D1 70DC
[Dx4win] CW Keying
If the 1000mp is anything like the FT920, you may have your cake and eat it too I use CW keying from DX4WIN and my paddle. I have connected the paddle on the front panel and my computer keying cable in the back of the rig. I have a switch on the back of the rig that disables the Keyer for the rear jack. The jack in the back of the rig is now set to straight key mode and the key jack on the front of the radio uses the built in keyer.. Might want to double check the 1000MP rear panel again. Let me know what you find. 73 Kurt - W2MW -Original Message- From: WA9ALS - John [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 6:48 PM To: Larry Burke WI5A; Dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject:Re: [Dx4win] CW Keying > Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back > of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of > paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is > the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. Larry, that is OK if your paddles are connected to an external keyer. The LPT output should go to a manual key input, i.e. you can't attach that to a paddle input to an internal keyer. I've seen a lot of people use a Y connector from their rig's mono key input, one side to their computer and the other side to the output of an external keyer. GL - 73 John, WA9ALS ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] CW Keying
I do it. Just have to turn the internal keyer on to use the paddles and turn it off for the conputer to key it. 73 Stan, N3HS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Larry Burke WI5A Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 6:31 PM To: Dx4win@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Dx4win] CW Keying Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. Larry Burke WI5A Friendswood, TX --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.--- ___ Dx4win mailing list Dx4win@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win
[Dx4win] CW Keying
> Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back > of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of > paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is > the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. Larry, that is OK if your paddles are connected to an external keyer. The LPT output should go to a manual key input, i.e. you can't attach that to a paddle input to an internal keyer. I've seen a lot of people use a Y connector from their rig's mono key input, one side to their computer and the other side to the output of an external keyer. GL - 73 John, WA9ALS
[Dx4win] CW Keying
In a message dated 11/9/2002 5:33:28 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back > of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of > paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is > the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. > > Larry Burke WI5A > Friendswood, TX > Yes: Using paddles (implying you have the keyer turned on) is totally different that LPT keying, which acts as an old fashioned straight key. Conversely, if you have the keyer turned off, the LPT keying from DX4Win (or most any other program) works fine, but your paddles are pretty much useless. A major design flaw on the 1000MP, in my opinion. 73, Steve --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[Dx4win] CW Keying
Is there any reason that one cannot use a wye connector out of the back of the rig's key jack (in this case a 1000MP) and hook both a set of paddles and the LPT1 connection to the station PC? The LPT1 circuit is the one shown in the Help file of DX4WIN, using a 2N. Larry Burke WI5A Friendswood, TX --- StripMime Report -- processed MIME parts --- multipart/alternative text/plain (text body -- kept) text/html The reason this message is shown is because the post was in HTML or had an attachment. Attachments are not allowed. Please post in Plain-Text only.---
[DX4WIN] CW Keying on Mark-V
Thanks for the info. By turning the built-in electronic keyer off DX4WIN started keying the Mark-V. I am using the W1WEF Model 3 parallel port CW keying interface. I think I will just stick with the parallel keying, it seems to work fine. It is funny though, using TR Log, it keys the rig even if the electronic keyer is turned on where DX4WIN will not. Again, thanks for all the help. 73's Alan N5PA
[Dx4win] CW Keying on Mark-V
Hello Alan, LPT keying problem is probably not caused bij DX4WIN but from your TRX. I can simulate your problem with my FT1000mp when I set the MONITOR key ON when OFF the garbage is solved. 73 Guy ON4AOI DX4WIN soft and related stuff at http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/dx4win.shtml DX4WIN, WRITELOG, WF1B & RITTY CW & RTTY interfaces at http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/keyer.shtml ARSWIN link and related stuff at http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/web7.htm DXTELNET soft and related stuff at http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/dxt.shtml MY SALESPAGE with radioamateur & computer parts http://users.skynet.be/ON4AOI/sale.shtml - Original Message - From: "Alan Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:34 PM Subject: [Dx4win] CW Keying on Mark-V > I know this has probably been rehashed, but I am using a Yaesu FT-1000MP > Mark-V and am having problems with DX4WIN keying the radio properly on CW. > I have the computer interfaced to the rig and it is controlling everything > ok. I have the W1WEF Model 3 parallel port CW keying interface. I have not > tried it with TR Log yet. It would be nice to be able to key the rig using > the serial cable that you use to control the rig for keying CW via the CAT > port. In DX4WIN, using the parallel port interface, it keys the rig, but > sends garbage. In DX4WIN I can key a "T" and it sends an "I", key a "M" and > it sends an "S" and everything else is wrong, also. I was looking for any > insight you have garnished through your experience with DX4WIN? > > Alan N5PA > > ___ > Dx4win mailing list > Dx4win@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > >
[Dx4win] CW Keying on Mark-V
I know this has probably been rehashed, but I am using a Yaesu FT-1000MP Mark-V and am having problems with DX4WIN keying the radio properly on CW. I have the computer interfaced to the rig and it is controlling everything ok. I have the W1WEF Model 3 parallel port CW keying interface. I have not tried it with TR Log yet. It would be nice to be able to key the rig using the serial cable that you use to control the rig for keying CW via the CAT port. In DX4WIN, using the parallel port interface, it keys the rig, but sends garbage. In DX4WIN I can key a "T" and it sends an "I", key a "M" and it sends an "S" and everything else is wrong, also. I was looking for any insight you have garnished through your experience with DX4WIN? Alan N5PA
