>From your answer, I take that there is no way to get it the way I want
> through WL.
I did not say that. Unless you want something really weird, MK2R+ is
capable of just about *any* audio configuration. It is a matter of
deciding what you want, setting up that configuration and making sure
that Writelog is not fighting with MK2R+.
The only time one should need to touch MK2R+ "in battle" is to recall
a completely different configuration - e.g. when going from dueling
CQs on 20/15 to operating split and listening to both one's transmit
frequency and a QSX frequency on 40 meters. Even going from dual S&P
or dueling CQs to running a large pile-up should not take anything more
than couple tapes to the mode button to turn off latch and a hot-key
in Writelog to disable stereo (split).
It's all a matter or working with the automation rather than trying to
force it to do things as if your were controlling each item manually.
My backup plan is to physically attach wires to the MK2R+ front
panel switches and bring them out to parallel switches that I can
locate on (or next to) the keyboard.
That's a very bad idea. The switches and LEDS are a matrix that is
scanned/multiplexed. Trying to extend those wires is an invitation
to RFI both to and from the device and is likely to have serious
problems with bus loading.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 7/7/2013 2:14 PM, Alan Maenchen wrote:
Joe,
From your answer, I take that there is no way to get it the way I want
through WL.
I agree with that summation, although that isn't exactly what you said.
I don't think I'm asking for anything crazy. I want simple audio switching
that mimics exactly what the MK2R+ box has on it's front panel independent
of TX focus. I can't put the box close to the keyboard for convenience.
That's why I'm looking for a solution under WL control. It's become obvious
that doesn't work.
My backup plan is to physically attach wires to the MK2R+ front panel
switches and bring them out to parallel switches that I can locate on (or
next to) the keyboard. That's not as nice as an integrated solution, but
much better than what I have now.
I'll play with configurations some more since I'm getting functions that
are NOT as you describe .. for example; blocking all audio in both ears
when either TX is transmitting; when RX is in AUTO. I don't see anything in
the router setup or in WL that would do that.
(I just updated firmware in the MK2R+ box and the router... that made no
difference.) Yes, I've tried several of the canned scenarios.
73, Alan AD6E
Date: Sat, 06 Jul 2013 15:14:09 -0400
From: "Joe Subich, W4TV" <lists@subich.com>
To: writelog@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] SO2R audio switching option from keyboard ??
Message-ID: <51D86C81.60404@subich.com>
You are asking a question for which there is no simple answer.
The solution depends on -
your understanding of your transceiver:
(is SSB monitor and CW QSK generated in the left ear, right ear
or both),
MK2R+:
MK2R+ has eight audio switching states - 1) in receive with focus
on Radio 1, 2) in receive with focus on Radio 2, 3) computer
transmit (stored messages) with RX focus on radio 1, 4) computer
transmit with RX focus on radio 2, 5) transmitting manually (PTT
footswitch, or paddles) with RX focus on radio 1, 6) transmitting
manually with RX focus on Radio 2, 7) "Stereo" and 8) "Fixed"
("auto" OFF).
The audio routing for each of those states is defined in microHAM
Router (Functions tab) and optionally stored in one of the eight
"functions" memories in MK2R+
MK2R+ can also be commanded to arbitrary audio routing by commands
within the protocol if the software can send an arbitrary string to
the SO2R control port.
Your understanding of WriteLog:
WriteLog generally has three states - 1) RX focus on Radio 1,
2) RX Focus on radio 2, and 3) "Stereo" - with optional "latch"
(switch to opposite rig during transmit). Does WriteLog allow
for arbitrary SO2R control strings?
In general, you need to first determine where the audio is coming from
(monitor/sidetone), then decide what you want to hear in each of the
first seven MK2R+ "states", configure each of those states using the
"Functions tab", save that configuration to MK2R+ to make it active,
and enable the "Stereo" toggle in WriteLog.
All the information on configuring MK2R+ is in the User Manual.
microHAM Router ships with an example "Scenarios" file installed
in the configuration directory that can be loaded (Load ALL from
file) to provide a starting point for experimentation.
Audio switching is uniquely individual - nobody can give you a "do it
this way" recipe that will be appropriate for your station and your
personal operating style (particularly since operating styles tend to
change with changing band conditions).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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