Thanks to the several who responded with ideas. I attached Steve's only
because he suggested that it didn't sound like Writelog that caused the
problem. Turns out you're right, Steve, but it does fix it!
Here's my setup: I have a switching transistor with the base to parallel
port pin 16 through a 1K resistor. It works fine for PTT once the initial
rig turn-on problem is "fixed".
I put a scope probe on the base, and re-booted the computer and during boot,
I see about .75 volts to ground that remains there until I start WL and turn
off the PTT on CW RTS. Then the line goes to zero. Just for fun, I can check
the box again and I see the line go to the .75 volts for a fraction of a
second, then back low.
So, WL somehow pulls that line low and the rig is happy. I'm wondering if
that voltage can be held low with a light load (maybe 2K ohms or so). That's
my next trial.
I'll publish the results, of course.
Thanks to all, Don W6FFH
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Baron - KB3MM" <SteveBaron@StarLinX.com>
To: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
> To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 17:06
> Subject: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
>
>
> > I would like to know how to disable the "All mode PTT on CW port RTS"
> option
> > in the Setup/Ports menu. The box always comes up checked, I un-check it,
> > save the configuration and exit WL. The next time I start WL and check
the
> > menu, it's checked again. I suspect it's an .ini file option, but I'll
be
> > darned if I can find it or any reference to it anywhere.
>
> I would be willing to bet that what you are seeing is the default for a
> 'new' contest. If you clear it and save a contest and then re-start WL
and
> re-open that contest, is the flag set or
> cleared?
>
> >
> > 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.
>
> I do not see anyway that a WL option could possibly key your rig when
> WL is not running. You have something else going on there.
>
> Why not post the brand, model number, etc. of the serial port and
> details on the interface you are using.
>
> >
> > Any help anyone? TIA
> >
> > Don W6FFH
> > don.wsixffh@verizon.net
> >
> >
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