[WriteLog] Thoughts After ARRL 10m Contest

Steve Baron - KB3MM Steve Baron - KB3MM" <SteveBaron@starlinx.com
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:27:54 -0000


Very interesting.  Just tried my OMNI V.  With either PTT or VOX and CW mode
selected from the radio's front panel, rig keys fine.

HMMMM!

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Brannigan" <jbrannig@optonline.net>
To: <wd3q@erols.com>; <jjreisert@alum.mit.edu>; <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 16:56
Subject: Re: Re: [WriteLog] Thoughts After ARRL 10m Contest


> Eric,
> The TT item is a hardware issue with the OMNI-VI+.
> If you push the VOX button in the CW mode the rig will not key, with or
with
> out a computer interface.
> The CW default is QSK.  In CW, the radio should ignore the VOX
instruction,
> but it does not.
> I don't see anything in the command set to toggle the VOX on/off.
>
> Jim
>
>
> > You're ultimately correct... I was, I suppose (and without saying it)
> asking whether I missed something in writelog.ini (or elsewhere).
> >
> > The Ten Tec specific item (VOX/CW), that's a rig driver issue.
> >
> > The keystroke to move the antenna is, I believe, a bug.
> >
> > The different 'function mapping' for CW vs. phone memories/function keys
> is best described as a software design issue as opposed to a bug.
> >
> > Eric W3DQ
> > Washington, DC
>
>
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