This happens once in awhile on my PC
because the COM port comes up incorrectly
configured.
I had to power off the RIGblaster to keep it from
keying my radio about on ein ten times I powered
on the PC.
At 02:22 PM 5/9/2002 -0400, Chuck Fullgraf wrote:
>I have a similar problem with my 756Pro, it keys at times when the computer
>is turned on. I forget the exact situation becasue the fix was to set my
>TopTen DX Doubler in manual mode when I am not contesting.
>
>For the most part, it is now not an issue.
>
>Of course, that has caused much grief trying to get the radio to send CW on
>occaissions until I remembered to put the DXDoubler back in auto :-).
>
>Chuck, KE4OAR
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <Georgek5kg@aol.com>
>To: <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
>Cc: <writelog@contesting.com>
>Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 1:48 PM
>Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
>
>
>> In a message dated 5/9/2002 5:08:14 PM Greenwich Standard Time,
>> don.wsixffh@verizon.net writes:
>>
>>
>> > The problem is that it causes my FT1000D to come up in transmit when I
>turn
>> > the rig on (with Writelog not running). I have to run WL, uncheck the
>box,
>> > save it and then things are fine untill the next time I turn the rig on
>> > without WL running.
>> >
>>
>> Don, this is most puzzling. I too use WL to key my radio (IC 756Pro II)
>thru
>> the LPT1 port. I have never paid attention to the "All mode PTT on CW
>port
>> RTS" option, which is always checked. I never have a problem with my radio
>> being keyed when I turn it on, with or without WL running.
>>
>> What is puzzling is how can WL cause your FT1000D to come up in transmit
>when
>> it (WL) is not running?
>>
>>
>> Try unplugging your key line from the LPT1 port, and then turning the
>radio
>> off and on? Then plug in the key line, and turn the computer off, and the
>> radio off and on? Could it be something in the LPT1 port key line
>associated
>> with the computer, but not necessarily WL?
>> Try a different key line...maybe the transistor ckt is funky.
>>
>> Do you have an SO2R Master associated with keying the radio? I have found
>> that removing the 12 vdc supply from my SO2R Master will cause the radio
>to
>> key up.
>>
>> Somehow, I don't think this is a WL issue.
>>
>> 73, George, k5kg
>>
>> George I. Wagner, K5KG
>> Productivity Resources LLC
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>> 201-415-6044 cell
>>
>>
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