I have had this problem as well with v10.69D... using the MK2R+ as the
interface.
Jim/KC4HW
On 30 Nov 2009 at 17:08, hankkier@aol.com wrote:
>
> I noticed that CW speed would occasionally drop down (slower, but
> only about 3 wpm) in the middle of sending. however I could put it
> right back up with F10.
>
> I use microkeyer as interface with computer and writelog, + Icom
> Pro3
>
> more serious: about 5 hours into the contest (up to then no
> problem), when I used a F-key (any of them) to send CW, it would
> start the sending sequence, but would simply stop sending letters a
> couple of letters into it, with the relay still in xmit. only way to
> proceed was to hit esc, which sent me back into rcv. then I could
> hit the F-key again and it usually would send normally, at least for
> a single F-key. if I linked back to back F-keys it might make it
> through one but not the next one, so I would have to esc and hit the
> 2nd key again, which usually worked. this drove me nuts for about 2
> hours, then stopped being a problem. on the second day the same
> thing happened right after I restarted the radio after being off the
> air for sleep. but after about an hour the problem suddenly ceased
> and was never a problem again.
>
> I attempted to solve it a couple of times by ending writelog and
> restarting the computer (and radio). this did not seem to help at
> all.
>
> wonder if anyone has an idea about this?
>
> also wonder if we are becoming too dependent on "machines" and can't
> handle misfortune when they don't do what they should!
>
> Hank KF2O
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Fisher <gm0nai@btinternet.com>
> To: Writelog Reflector <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: Mon, Nov 30, 2009 4:30 pm
> Subject: [WriteLog] 10.73D and WinKeyer USB
>
>
> Hello,
> had several occurences of the same issue with the above config
> during CQWW CW.
> he CW sending speed suddenly dropped to 5WPM although the display on
> Writelog
> as 30WPM.
> ried to adjust again with ALT F9/10 but no good.
> he pot on the WinKeyer was still in the usual position and my cure
> was close
> nd restart Writelog.
> WinKeyer set to COM3.
> W keyer type to K1EL WinKeyer2
> Radio 1 and 2 on COM1 and COM2
> C is Dell GX280 with 2nd serial port and PS2 keyboard and mouse port
> option.
> perating system XP pro
> Not sure if this is Writelog or Winkeyer related?
> as anyone else observed any issues?
> Not sure if I recall perfectly but several occassions seemed to be
> when I
> nterupted the PC keying with the paddles?
> r did I hit ESC then paddle? Can't remember exactly.
> lthough during CQWW you seem to imagine lots of things!
> 73
> Jim
> M0NAI / GM7R
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