[RTTY] Question for ST-8000 users

[John]

Hi Bill,

Earlier versions of WriteLog did not exhibit the printing in clumps when
using a "dumb modem". I think it started a two or three years ago - don't
know if anyone has asked Wayne to look into it.

73,

John  W0DC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat1242 at ispwest.com>
To: <writelog at contesting.com>
Cc: "RTTY List" <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:11 AM
Subject: [RTTY] Question for ST-8000 users


> I just became the proud owner of a HAL ST-8000. I would be even more
> proud if I could get it to work right. :-) I'm using WriteLog version
> 10.54c, Windows XP Home SP2, Pentium 4 2.4 GHz.
>
> The problem must have to do with com port settings. It decodes the
> received signal ok, but when it prints in the RittyRite window, it
> comes in chunks instead of letter by letter. There will be a pause of
> about one or two seconds, then 15-20 characters will print all at
> once, then another pause, then another 15-20 characters all at once
> and so on. When transmitting, the actual output over the air is ok
> (monitored on a second computer) but the print echoed to the
> RittyRite window is chunky too.
>
> This would seem to me to be a flow control problem but I have tried
> all combinations possible with no luck. Have tried two different com
> ports. Been all through the manual and can't find any info about com
> port settings, which surprises me somewhat. I would think the
> settings would be important, but maybe not. Am I overlooking something?
>
> All suggestions appreciated.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
>
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