[RTTY] Rigblaster Pro RTTY Question

[Phil]

Joe,
You nailed it!
When I saw the PTT light on the Rigblaster, I concentrated on that and the path out of it to the radio.
You mentioned a software parameter and checking PTT via Software in the N1MM Config File.
I remembered seeing that referred to in the documentation but did not recall setting it.
When I went to the Hardware Tab in Config Ports and the Set for the radio, I saw the menu to select the type PTT.
Funny thing was the window was small and could not be enlarged.
I saw four choices for "PTT via Radio Command". All abbreviated and identical. Obviously the window size cut off the words.
I selected each one in order and when I reached the 4th one - EVERYTHING WORKED.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and reply to my request for help.
Best 73,
Phil
WA2LXE


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Subich, W4TV [mailto:lists at subich.com] 
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:35 AM
To: Phil <wa2lxe at optonline.net>; rtty at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rigblaster Pro RTTY Question


> My gut tells me that the RB should activate PTT thru ACC-1, but RB 
> Technical Support says it's only used for received audio. They say I 
> must use Mic or CI-V. I'm using the RB in the same way as before: Rig 
> Control on connector B and FSK on connector A. Therefore I have not 
> changed any internal RB jumpers. I'm really confused.

If you have never connected the Mic and RB does not support PTT on the ACC connector, you *must* have been using CI-V commands for PTT.  In that case, something has changed in your software configuration and it is no longer sending the necessary PTT commands.

With no PTT connection to either the mic or the ACC jack, the PTT LED on RB+ is meaningless.  If it were my station, I would throw away the RB ACC cable and replace it with one that has audio in, audio out, FSK *and* PTT.

 >> Also changed PC and software from Writelog to N1MM.

It is likely that you have not configured N1MM+ for PTT by software command - try checking the appropriate "PTT Control via Software Command" boxes in the CAT set-up (Config -> Configure Ports ... then "Set" for the Radio port).  WriteLog's "Comm PTT" defaults to ON for Icom rigs which does PTT by software command.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/6/2016 1:08 AM, Phil wrote:
> Joe and Rich,
> Thanks for your comments.
> I use a WMR cable form the RB to the ACC-1 connector on the Icom.  
> This is the same cable I used with the old PC and true serial cables for years.
> I never used the Mic connector.
> My gut tells me that the RB should activate PTT thru ACC-1, but RB 
> Technical Support says it's only used for received audio.  They say I 
> must use Mic or CI-V.  I'm using the RB in the same way as before: Rig 
> Control on connector B and FSK on connector A.  Therefore I have not 
> changed any internal RB jumpers. I'm really confused.
> Phil
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Joe 
> Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 3:23 PM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] Rigblaster Pro RTTY Question
>
>
>  > RB is connected to IC-7700 Aux port and CI-V.
>
> What signals are connected from the RigBlaster Pro to the IC-7700 ACC jack?
> Do you have *both* FSK (pin 1) and PTT (pin 3) connected to the ACC 
> jack (ground/common pin pin 2)?
>
>  > Does anyone know the path of the PTT signal from the RB to the 7700?
>
> Unless you connect PTT output from your interface to the HSEND line on 
> ACC[1] or the PTT line on the mic jack, your interface can not assert 
> PTT on the IC-7700 (an Icom transceiver).
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 6/5/2016 1:01 PM, Phil wrote:
>> I am using N1MM to connect to a Rigblaster Pro via two WMR USB/serial 
>> cables,
>>
>> When trying to send an FSK RTTY message the following occurs:
>>
>> Hear a relay "click" from the RB.
>>
>> RB Green CS LED comes on.
>>
>> RB Red PTT comes on.
>>
>> RB Red FSK comes on and blinks to follow RTTY data.
>>
>> RIG IS NOT PUT IN TRANSMIT MODE.
>>
>> If I manually activate rig, RTTY signal is transmitted.
>>
>>
>>
>> RB is connected to IC-7700 Aux port and CI-V.
>>
>> No Mic connection.
>>
>> Does anyone know the path of the PTT signal from the RB to the 7700?
>>
>>
>>
>> As info, Rig Control works fine on RB connector B and all worked fine 
>> before change from true serial cables to USB/serial cables.  Also 
>> changed PC and software from Writelog to N1MM.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> Phil
>>
>> WA2LXE
>>
>> wa2lxe at optonline.net <mailto:wa2lxe at optonline.net>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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