One thing that I have noticed is that WriteLog memories via the F keys
are dependent on the mode read from the rig. If the mode is not CW, the
Fx keys don't work. That is true for RTTY also.
What type of rig interface are you using? I have found that W1GEE
interfaces don't work with USB cables that use the Prolific PL-2302
chips. Must have something to do with deriving power from the serial
port, but I never did look real close at it. A standard Kenwood IF-232
has no problem with it. These chips also don't do FSK RTTY properly. I
have found them used in the RocketPort II and USBGear dongle cables.
I have a Silicon Labs CP2102 development board coming in a few days
that, from the data sheet, might be programmed to work properly.
You might be better off getting one of the USB rig interface boxes.
They are more expensive, but at least they are designed to work with
WriteLog and the various rigs.
73 de Mike, W1NR
James M. Galm, W8WTS wrote:
> Here's a very interesting new result from tinkering with my Belkin F5U409
> USB/serial converter.
>
> I posted earlier that it does not do rig control with my FT1KMP and it does
> not send WriteLog generated DTR CW. More testing showed that it DOES send
> WriteLog generated DTR CW when sent from the Alt-k keyboard window.
> Characters typed into the Alt-k keyboard window send correctly from the
> Belkin F5U409 DTR signal. Characters sent from the CW memories never cause
> the Belkin F5U409 DTR to change state.
>
> Perhaps this fact could help those with more detailed knowledge of how
> WriteLog interfaces with its serial ports to understand why the Belkin
> F5U409s fail to do rig control or send CW from the memories.
>
> All insight is appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Jim, W8WTS.
>
> _____
>
> From: GARY ELLIOT [mailto:k7ox@msn.com]
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 7:57 PM
> To: James M. Galm, W8WTS
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Belkin F5U409 Question.
>
>
> Jim,
>
> Let me know if you get it to work...I have a F5U409 and could not get it to
> talk for rig control to a Icom 756 PRO. Installs just fine and the comm port
> shows up in Device Manager as COM 3 but the radio will not talk to it.
> About ready to give it up and look for a PCI serial card.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
>
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