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Re: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying

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Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying
From: "Gary AL9A" <al9a@mtaonline.net>
Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2016 10:22:17 -0900
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Gary,

Keith makes good suggestions in his reply. Just because your interface works correctly with Icom and Kenwood products is no guarantee that it will work with a Yaesu model. You should first check the FT-950 manual for the correct key connections - mono plug or stereo, and wiring to tip, ring and sleeve. And as noted the internal CW keyer in the radio must be Off. I had a similar problem years ago in setting up a IC-706 for field day. Garbage on CW until I finally remembered to turn its internal keyer off!

73,
Gary AL9A

-----Original Message----- From: Keith Beebe W3KB
Sent: January 15, 2016 9:07 AM
To: Gary ; writelog@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying

Gary:

Are you using a 3 contact (stereo) plug to the key jack? A 2 contact plug will short things out and key the rig.

Also, if the FT-950 has a built in keyer is it turned off? If the built in keyer is on, it can exhibit what you describe when you try to send with Writelog.

Keith W3KB

-----Original Message-----
From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 12:55 PM
To: writelog@contesting.com
Subject: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying

I also sent this question to the FT-950 Reflector but I have not found a solution.

Is anyone in the group using Writelog with their FT-950. I have been unable to get it to Send CW correctly. I have tried all settings in Writelog and also the menu settings on the FT-950. It will only send a series of dits or key the rig continuously.

l am using a simple home-brew, one-transistor interface, plugged into the Key jack on the rear of the FT-950. It has worked perfectly with other radios (IC-736, IC-746PRO, Kenwood TS-2000).

My interface works perfectly with other software including Ham Radio, Deluxe, N1MM and AC Log by N3FJP.

I upgraded from Writelog V11 to V12 with the same results.
HP Duo Core E8400 Desktop
Windows 7.0 64-Bit
3Gb Memory
Using Com 1 (Serial Port, not USB).

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Gary, wy0v
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