On 12/13/2006 09:09 am, Rob, N6ROB wrote:
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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:35:14 +
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Subject: [Tlf-devel] Rig and key control
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Hi,
Just had a great time on the ARRL 10M contest using TLF. I get better with
this program every time I use it - even though I am an SSB-only operator
;o)
I have been reading about using serial/parallel port for interfacing to
radios and I writing to ask for some clarifications.
My set-up is fairly conventional; one radio (TS-570D, with RS-232 serial
port), and one desktop computer with Kubuntu+TLF+hamlib+cwdaemon.
Currently hamlib and my radio are happy together; I can control the radio
just like the instructions say. I am using the voice-keyer with the VOX
function on my radio. This has the usual problems with various beeps, and
noises being transmitted unintentionally from the computer to the radio and
over the air (though this happens rarely).
I am considering a more elaborate rig interface and I would like to add
direct PTT and CW control from TLF to the radio, and maybe a footswitch
(perhaps I can help you test 0.9.4, Joop). However, I am using my one and
only serial port for hamlib/rig control. I could add a PCI card with more
ttySx ports or the external box that ZL2BSJ reported about on this list
(nice, but expensive). Otherwise I can just use the lp0 since I don't use
it for other purposes.
If I understand the notes in cwdaemon correctly it will default to use
/dev/lp0. I believe the cwdaemon is working because the sidetone voice
keyer work just fine. If I want to change the port for cwdaemon from lp0
to something else, where can I do this? If cwdaemon defaults to lp0, the I
should be able to see activity on the relevant pin using a oscilloscope or
voltmeter when TLF is sending - yes?
In summary, hamlib and rig control use ttyS0 (set in the logcfg.dat file)
and cwdaemon will use lp0 as default - do I have this correct? I realize
these can be configured to use other ports and I have read about those
set-ups on this list; but I am just trying to make sure I understand this
set-up properly.
The more I learn about this program the more I like it; thank you for such
a great contribution. In the future I would like to contribute my
experiences to the help notes and documentation (I recall someone asking
for this type of support), but I must gain more experience with the
program, first.
Rein, I enjoyed your blog on 5A7A, especially the part about getting out -
there's no place like home!
73
Rob, N6ROB
What if any soundcard interface are you using? I have the
TS-480, which also uses a rs-232 cable to access the TTYS0 port of the
computer. I have the rig control working, but have not attempted using the
voice keyer or morse sender since I assume I need a soundcard interface.
Could you explain? Thank you.
--
Lee NY6P
http://www.Hello-Radio.Com
http://home.xandros.com/products/home/home_edition.html
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