[RTTY] Writelog, MMTTY and Byterunner problems

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

Mike,

This is certainly turning into a real stubborn problem to solve. Newer Byterunner drivers are something to try but here's another idea that might be worth the effort, even though you were not running this configuration previously (when it worked okay).

The EXTFSK utility I talked about offloads the FSK baudot timing from a serial port onto the soundcard. As I stated before, this driver is needed by MMTTY when using newer operating systems due to the change in OS architecture. You could try EXTFSK with Win98 and see if it makes any difference. Maybe others on the reflector can comment whether they have had any success using that combination together.

I'm cross posting this message to the RTTY at contesting.com reflector as this is another resource of fellows with a lot of experience.

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: WG0M at aol.com 
  To: k0rc at citlink.net ; writelog at contesting.com ; MMTTY at yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 5:40 AM
  Subject: Writelog, MMTTY and Byterunner problems


  Bob:
  I thought I would give you an update.  After spending about 20 hours on my problem, I am no closer to the solution than when I started.  Well, that is not quite true.

  I have MMTTY working, marginally.

  All wiring is correct per all who helped out.  MMTTY does key the rigs.  The sound cards are working indicated by the display I see.

  Problem is the transmitted message is not working consistently. I have Byterunner 4 comm port card installed.  What is interesting is when I connect a rig Byterunner card, the transmitted message is messed up.  When I connect to a computer comm port all is well.

  I have two Byterunner cards as well as another computer running same operation system (W98SE).  I observed same on both boxes.

  Keep in mind things used to work just fine before.  I think I might have an issue with the Byterunner card drivers.  Understand that the card is used both on WL and TR, which requires DOS.

  I have and will research again the net for drivers.

  I will also send a note to WL and MMTTY reflector to see if I can get any help there as well

  Mike WG0M






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