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Re: [Trlog] Problem with ` key in v6.75

To: Dean Wood <n6de@inreach.com>
Subject: Re: [Trlog] Problem with ` key in v6.75
From: Tree <tree@kkn.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2003 18:12:23 -0500
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On Sun, Oct 19, 2003 at 01:07:22PM -0700, Dean Wood wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I plan to use TR in Sweepstakes this year, and tested the packet 
> interface in v6.75 yesterday.  In certain circumstances, pressing the ` 
> key to spot a station to packet resulted in an incorrect frequency for 
> that spot.
> 
> Example:
> 1. Type 14040 in the entry window.  Enter a callsign, and press `
> The frequency will correctly show 14040.
> 2. Escape out of that, and tune the knob on the radio to a different 
> frequency (eg: 14045).
> 3. Enter a new callsign, and press `
> 
> For me, TR v6.75 will attempt to incorrectly spot this new station at 
> the old frequency (14040) instead of the new frequency (14045).  Yet, 
> the frequency displayed from rig control on the TR screen correctly 
> states 14.045kHz.  If I enter 14045 at the entry window, and press ` 
> again, the packet spot will correctly be on 14045.
> 
> Rig control works fine.
> 
> Does anyone else notice the same issue with v6.75, or is there some 
> problem with my logcfg.dat configuration?
> 
> Here are a few pertinent lines from my logcfg.dat file regarding rig 
> control and packet:
> PACKET PORT = SERIAL 2
> PACKET BAUD RATE = 4800
> EIGHT BIT PACKET PORT = TRUE
> RADIO ONE TYPE = TS850
> RADIO ONE BAUD RATE = 4800
> RADIO ONE CONTROL PORT = SERIAL 1
> PACKET AUTO CR = TRUE
> PACKET BEEP = FALSE
> PACKET SPOT EDIT ENABLE = TRUE
> PACKET SPOTS = ALL

The TS850 takes a few seconds to start sending frequency data again 
after tuning.  I suspect that if you had waited another second or
two after QSYing, it would be fine.  

Tree
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