On 12/13/2006 09:09 am, Rob, N6ROB wrote: > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:35:14 +0000 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Tlf-devel] Rig and key control > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >t> > > > 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 _______________________________________________ Tlf-devel mailing list [email protected] http://lists.nongnu.org/mailman/listinfo/tlf-devel
