[WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS

[Steve Baron - KB3MM]

OK.

Wonder what signal is on that PIN.
Also 0.75 V 'sounds funny'


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim McDonald" <n7us@arrl.net>
To: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>; <writelog@contesting.com>;
"Steve Baron - KB3MM" <SteveBaron@starlinx.com>
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 03:43
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS


> Same thing happens with my RIGBlaster Plus set up for FSK RTTY with MMTTY.
>
> Jim N7US
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
> To: <writelog@contesting.com>; "Steve Baron - KB3MM"
> <SteveBaron@StarLinX.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 8:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
>
>
> Thanks to the several who responded with ideas. I attached Steve's only
> because he suggested that it didn't sound like Writelog that caused the
> problem. Turns out you're right, Steve, but it does fix it!
>
> Here's my setup: I have a switching transistor with the base to parallel
> port pin 16 through a 1K resistor. It works fine for PTT once the initial
> rig turn-on problem is "fixed".
>
> I put a scope probe on the base, and re-booted the computer and during
boot,
> I see about .75 volts to ground that remains there until I start WL and
turn
> off the PTT on CW RTS. Then the line goes to zero. Just for fun, I can
check
> the box again and I see the line go to the .75 volts for a fraction of a
> second, then back low.
>
> So, WL somehow pulls that line low and the rig is happy. I'm wondering if
> that voltage can be held low with a light load (maybe 2K ohms or so).
That's
> my next trial.
>
> I'll publish the results, of course.
>
> Thanks to all, Don W6FFH
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Baron - KB3MM" <SteveBaron@StarLinX.com>
> To: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 2:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Donald Eriksen" <don.wsixffh@verizon.net>
> > To: <writelog@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 17:06
> > Subject: [WriteLog] PTT on CW port RTS
> >
> >
> > > I would like to know how to disable the "All mode PTT on CW port RTS"
> > option
> > > in the Setup/Ports menu. The box always comes up checked, I un-check
it,
> > > save the configuration and exit WL. The next time I start WL and check
> the
> > > menu, it's checked again. I suspect it's an .ini file option, but I'll
> be
> > > darned if I can find it or any reference to it anywhere.
> >
> > I would be willing to bet that what you are seeing is the default for a
> > 'new' contest.  If you clear it and save a contest and then re-start WL
> and
> > re-open that contest, is the flag set or
> > cleared?
> >
> > >
> > > The problem is that it causes my FT1000D to come up in transmit when I
> > turn
> > > the rig on (with Writelog not running). I have to run WL, uncheck the
> box,
> > > save it and then things are fine untill the next time I turn the rig
on
> > > without WL running.
> >
> > I do not see anyway that a WL option could possibly key your rig when
> > WL is not running.  You have something else going on there.
> >
> > Why not post the brand, model number, etc. of the serial port and
> > details on the interface you are using.
> >
> > >
> > > Any help anyone? TIA
> > >
> > > Don W6FFH
> > > don.wsixffh@verizon.net
> > >
> > >
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