I have been using the regular yccc boxes here. And I got the mini to have
something smaller to use for traveling. But never got around to hooking it up
and trying it with trlinux. I was thinking the control was the same as the
normal yccc box.
George Fremin III
> On Apr 16, 2022, at 11:20 AM, George Fremin III <geoiii@kkn.net> wrote:
>
> Is the mini not like the regular YCCC box as far as interface?
>
>
> George Fremin III
>
>> On Apr 16, 2022, at 11:15 AM, RT Clay <rt_clay@bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>> The last time I checked, the SO2R Mini device does not support Linux. It
>> requires a Windows program to operate. The issue is that logging programs
>> expect two different serial devices- one for Winkey, and one for OTRSP (so2r
>> switching). The Arduino used by the Mini only has one USB port. The Windows
>> software takes data to/from the Mini and creates the two different devices.
>> A better way would have been to use a Teensy (see http://www.pjrc.com)
>> instead of an Arduino. The Teensy is an Arduino-like board, but also has the
>> capability to create multiple USB devices without software on the computer.
>> But the pinout is different, so the SO2R Mini board would have to be
>> redesigned to use it. Maybe an "adapter" board could be designed, but at
>> minimum the back panel USB cutout would then be in the wrong place.
>>
>> Or you could write code for linux specifically for controlling the mini.
>>
>> Tor N4OGW
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11:04:14 AM EDT, Tree <tree@kkn.net> wrote:
>>
>> Life on the TR LOG reflector!
>>
>> Thanks for the post Greg - sorry trlog is broken for the QSO party.
>>
>> I have been tempted to make some kind of announcement about some things -
>> but have resisted until there is more to really report.
>>
>> However, a big day occurred this week here at N6TR/K7RAT. The Win98SE box
>> that I have been using with my old SO2R box (using the parallel port) has
>> been retired from service.
>>
>> This is really pulling the plug on any support of the DOS version - which
>> probably isn't a big surprise to anyone.
>>
>> However, what this does mean, is that I will be much more focused on the
>> linux version of the program than I have before.
>>
>> I am currently "going to school" and getting familiar with the Kevin's
>> changes to the source code in areas that I had never looked before
>> (currently trying to understand how the CW messaging stuff gets converted
>> into USB messages that go to the WinKey or other such device).
>>
>> George is sending me one of the NN1C SO2R boards. This looks like a
>> possible solution to replace my SO2R box and provide the USB to CW
>> function. I was going to build my own using an arduino, but perhaps I
>> don't have to reinvent the wheel. Since the source code is open sourced (I
>> believe), if I find some features that I really want, it should be possible
>> to add them to this box. More info here - SO2R Mini: SO2R Box In Your Palm
>> – NN1C — Blog, Products, and Productions <https://nn1c.org/so2r/>.
>>
>> By retiring the DOS machine this far in advance of the next contest season,
>> I hope to have plenty of time to get some momentum here and resist the
>> temptation to reconnect the DOS machine for the next serious contest
>> (likely the CW Sprint in September). After all - the first contest
>> operated by TR Log (the All Asian CW contest in August 1989) was done after
>> five days of development!!
>>
>> Once I get the basics all working - I hope to focus on updating the list of
>> contests that the program supports - and updating those who have changed
>> the rules. This will likely take a year - as I will use the contest
>> calendar as a driving force. I'll probably look at month or two ahead.
>> Although, I will also take input from those of you who are actually wanting
>> to use the program and need an update.
>>
>> I want to again thank Kevin (W9CF) for taking on the task of converting the
>> DOS version to linux. This was a great service and the only compensation
>> he has received is the thanks of the people using the program. Hopefully,
>> as we take what he has done and update it some, we will have more people
>> appreciating his efforts.
>>
>> For the one or three of you still using DOS - I really would suggest you
>> look at updating to linux sometime soon. I even got N6TJ to switch to the
>> linux version by selling him the laptop that I used at WRTC-2018 with
>> trlinux all setup. Then you will be all set to take advantage of the
>> future work that I hope to do. You also won't have to worry about running
>> out of memory again. That old Windows laptop gathering dust on the shelf
>> is an excellent candidate to put linux on and use for your station.
>>
>> 73 Tree N6TR
>>
>>
>>>> On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 7:40 AM hg chapoton <hgchapoton@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> the Michigan QSO party is today. The exchange has changed to "RST QTH"
>>> from the previous "Sn QTH". This breaks Tr/TrLinux.
>>>
>>> A solution is to add to the config file the line:
>>> EXCHANGE RECEIVED = RST DOMESTIC QTH
>>>
>>> For example:
>>> MY CALL = NA8V
>>> MY STATE = MI
>>> CONTEST = MICH QSO PARTY
>>> EXCHANGE RECEIVED = RST DOMESTIC QTH
>>>
>>> The cabrillo generated is not quite correct. There are solutions:
>>> - manually edit via search and replace
>>> - heavier modification of the config file. In situations like this, I
>>> generally use a separate config file after the contest to make the .cbr. I
>>> haven't done one yet but can share with anyone who needs it after the
>>> contest.
>>>
>>> Remember, the log deadline has been shortened to 7 days.
>>>
>>> greg/na8v
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