[WriteLog] Multi-Keyer interface to hand key question from N6EU...

Sat Feb 14 12:22:57 EST 2004

Randy;  Quick question on the Multi-Keyer.  First off I bought mine at last
years Dayton and think it is the smoothest keyer I have used in my 40 years
of hamdom.  I occasionally use a hand key when operating in things like
Straight Key night and would like to interface directly to the sweet spot in
the Multi-Keyer that would allow the hand key to be directed to radio Left
or Right just like the paddles are.  The most recent diagrams that are on
the net seem to be for the older version.  Can you help or forward this
request to the proper individual.  I am a technician in my work so any kind
of scribble defining where I can bring out the connections to either unused
pins on one of the ANT Rly connectors or adding a new mini or RCA would be
easy for me.  I realize I could just Y-Cord the CW but this would not have
the advantage of following the selected radio as provided.  Hope to hear
from you.

Best regards;

Russell Ruggieri
N6EU
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>    5. Re: Writelog and Dual Video (FireBrick)
>    6. Re: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
>    7. RE: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video (Nick Kail)
>    8. Problem with MicroHam USB Interface  (Nick Kail)
>    9. Re: Problem with MicroHam USB Interface (Bob Naumann - N5NJ)
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> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:35:50 -0000
> From: "Randy Thompson, K5ZD" <k5zd at charter.net>
> To: "noel poulin" <noelhq at globetrotter.net>,
> <WriteLog at contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] multi-keyer
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> Yes, but...
>
> No other software that I know supports it.  They could if they knew what
> commands to send to the keyer via the serial port.
>
> That said, you can still use it as a keyer and switching device.  The
keyer
> comes with an external speed control and switch.  What you won't have is a
> way for the computer to send CW for you.
>
> I use the multi-keyer as my keyer for all of my operating.  You do not
have
> to have WL running for it to work.  That is one of the main reasons I like
> it so much.
>
> Randy, K5ZD
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of noel poulin
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 20:22 PM
> > To: WriteLog at contesting.com
> > Subject: [WriteLog] multi-keyer
> >
> >
> > Hi am asking the question to the guys who know the multi-keyer
> > Is it  possible to use the multi-keyer with another software than
> > writelog, I mean for SO2R ...switching from on radio to another one????
> >
> >
> > Regards
> > Noel VE2RYY/VE2HQ
> > "Cowards die before their death" (Shakespeare)
> > "A man who never made a mistake,never made anything"
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> ------------------------------
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> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 05:51:40 -0600
> From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To: <WriteLog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] multi-keyer
> Message-ID: <002d01c3f15e$94527e80$3201a8c0 at Hamshack2>
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> DXBase2004 supports the keyer.
> www.dxbase.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Randy Thompson, K5ZD" <k5zd at charter.net>
> To: "noel poulin" <noelhq at globetrotter.net>; <WriteLog at contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:35 AM
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] multi-keyer
>
>
> > Yes, but...
> >
> > No other software that I know supports it.  They could if they knew what
> > commands to send to the keyer via the serial port.
> >
> > That said, you can still use it as a keyer and switching device.  The
keyer
> > comes with an external speed control and switch.  What you won't have is
a
> > way for the computer to send CW for you.
> >
> > I use the multi-keyer as my keyer for all of my operating.  You do not
have
> > to have WL running for it to work.  That is one of the main reasons I
like
> > it so much.
> >
> > Randy, K5ZD
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> > > [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of noel poulin
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 20:22 PM
> > > To: WriteLog at contesting.com
> > > Subject: [WriteLog] multi-keyer
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi am asking the question to the guys who know the multi-keyer
> > > Is it  possible to use the multi-keyer with another software than
> > > writelog, I mean for SO2R ...switching from on radio to another
one????
> > >
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Noel VE2RYY/VE2HQ
> > > "Cowards die before their death" (Shakespeare)
> > > "A man who never made a mistake,never made anything"
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 11:53:35 +0000
> From: Jerry Pixton <jpixton at shentel.net>
> To: FireBrick <w9ol at billnjudy.com>,
> "WRITELOG" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog and Dual Video
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>
> OK,
>
> Let me check this out this morning. I have not messed with these settings
> in over a year. Maybe I need a new driver. But the last driver I got from
> Matrox had completely different behavior and messed every thing up. Sure
> would like to get rid of that annoyance.
>
> Let me see what driver, etc I have and we can compare notes.
>
> Jerry, W6IHG
>
>
> At 06:50 AM 2/11/2004 -0600, FireBrick wrote:
>
> > > Wayne,
> > >
> > > As one who has two different video cards in my two main computers,
there is
> > > a difference. I find the ATI video much more friendly than the Matrox
card.
> > > The ATI video uses the two monitors as two (you can put windows where
you
> > > want on both) The biggest annoyance with the Matrox is when you
maximize a
> > > window, it covers both monitors! And when a message comes up centered
on
> > > the screen,it is split across the seam of both monitors. Whereas the
ATI
> > > maximizes on one monitor and messages come up in the center of one
monitor.
> > >
> > > That said, I can't give you the model numbers (yes, I can on this
computer
> > > the ATI icon says it is a Radeon VE) On the other, the Matrox is
several
> > > years old so Matrox may have gotten smarter on managing multiple
monitors.
> > >
> > > There is a difference also in the Analog or Digital outputs available.
So
> > > check that out.
> > >
> > > Jerry, W6IHG
> >Jerry, this is incorrect. I use Matrox cards and they have a option to
> >spread over two
> >monitors or open where you want them. Maybe you inadvertently checkmarked
> >this option.
> >Matrox also remembers the size and position of 'most'
windows/applications.
> >
> >Matrox G4 series cards also come with two normal video ports and do not
> >need adapters.
> >
> >
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> ------------------------------------------
> Dr. Jerry R. Pixton, PIXOS Designs LLC
> http://www.pixos.com/designs/RadioTuner/
> jpixton at shentel.net
> ------------------------------------------
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 12:32:57 +0000
> From: Jerry Pixton <jpixton at shentel.net>
> To: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>,
> "WRITELOG" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog and Dual Video
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> Bill, and other Matrox users,
>
> I just looked at my Matrox PowerDesk and I see the version number is
> 6.71.014 which is probably several years old.
>
> I decided not to mess with anything until after WPX.
>
> But let me ask several test questions.
>
> 1. When you start WriteLog, where does the first dialog box (to select a
> log) open? Centered on one monitor or split across the seam of two
monitors?
>
> 2. When you maximize a window, does it cover one monitor or two?
>
> Jerry, W6IHG
>
>
>
>
> At 06:50 AM 2/11/2004 -0600, FireBrick wrote:
> >Jerry, this is incorrect. I use Matrox cards and they have a option to
> >spread over two
> >monitors or open where you want them. Maybe you inadvertently checkmarked
> >this option.
> >Matrox also remembers the size and position of 'most'
windows/applications.
> >
> >Matrox G4 series cards also come with two normal video ports and do not
> >need adapters.
>
> ------------------------------------------
> Dr. Jerry R. Pixton, PIXOS Designs LLC
> http://www.pixos.com/designs/RadioTuner/
> jpixton at shentel.net
> ------------------------------------------
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 06:57:54 -0600
> From: "FireBrick" <w9ol at billnjudy.com>
> To: "WRITELOG" <writelog at contesting.com>,
> "Jerry Pixton" <jpixton at shentel.net>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Writelog and Dual Video
> Message-ID: <003301c3f167$d4fc5ce0$3201a8c0 at Hamshack2>
> References: <5.2.0.9.2.20040211123238.00b78198 at pop.shentel.net>
> <5.2.0.9.2.20040212122700.00b99260 at pop.shentel.net>
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> Message: 5
>
> My version is 6.91.005
> >
> > I just looked at my Matrox PowerDesk and I see the version number is
> > 6.71.014 which is probably several years old.
> >
> > I decided not to mess with anything until after WPX.
> >
> > But let me ask several test questions.
> >
> > 1. When you start WriteLog, where does the first dialog box (to select a
> > log) open? Centered on one monitor or split across the seam of two
monitors?
>
> Writelog opens as if there was only one Monitor.
> The "What contest" window opens in the middle of the main monitor screen.
>
> >
> > 2. When you maximize a window, does it cover one monitor or two?
> No, it maximizes to the full screen of which ever monitor it was opened
on.
> If I move it to the other monitor and close it. It will remember the size
and position
> that it was on prior to closing.
>
> Check Matrox PowerDesk Multi-Display Control setting.
> You may have  checked the box that turns on "Maximize windows across all
displays"
> you may want to check "Save/Restore window positions when closed"
>
>
> >
> > Jerry, W6IHG
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > At 06:50 AM 2/11/2004 -0600, FireBrick wrote:
> > >Jerry, this is incorrect. I use Matrox cards and they have a option to
> > >spread over two
> > >monitors or open where you want them. Maybe you inadvertently
checkmarked
> > >this option.
> > >Matrox also remembers the size and position of 'most'
windows/applications.
> > >
> > >Matrox G4 series cards also come with two normal video ports and do not
> > >need adapters.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------
> > Dr. Jerry R. Pixton, PIXOS Designs LLC
> > http://www.pixos.com/designs/RadioTuner/
> > jpixton at shentel.net
> > ------------------------------------------
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:26:04 -0500
> From: "" <jclark at brownjanitorsupply.com>
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
> Message-ID:
<77be2fa64bf84406bd128185e55b1f6e.jclark at brownjanitorsupply.com>
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>
> I can't wait for the first contest with the two monitors=2E I purchased 2
15=
> " LCD
> now there is plenty of room=2E Now we'll see if increases the scores if
not =
> at
> it will look better "Hi"
>
> John
> N5ER
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Greg Fischer
> Sent: 2/12/2004 1:00:01 AM
> To: jclark at brownjanitorsupply=2Ecom
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
>
> > Hi John=2E  What a coincidence=2E  I just finished doing the
samething=2E =
>  Now
> > have a 17" and 15" LCDs with plenty of room for everything=2E
> >=20
> > Enjoy=2E
> >=20
> > Greg
> > AB7R
> >=20
> >=20
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: writelog-bounces at contesting=2Ecom
> > [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting=2Ecom]On Behalf Of
> > jclark at brownjanitorsupply=2Ecom
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:45 AM
> > To: writelog at contesting=2Ecom
> > Subject: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
> >=20
> >=20
> > Just connected a second monitor last weekend=2E I used a evga mx 400 PCI
V=
> ideo
> > card=2E I have a 1=2E7ghz machine with XP home=2E All I did was plug the
c=
> ard in
> > and
> > Xp recognized it loaded the drivers and away I went=2E
> >=20
> > By the way it looks so good to have enough room for all my windows=2E
> >=20
> > John N5ER
> >=20
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> >=20
> >=20
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 14:52:53 -0000
> From: "Nick Kail" <m3mlr at tiscali.co.uk>
> To: <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: RE: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
> Message-ID: <E1ArID4-000EYp-0n at mk-smarthost-3.mail.uk.tiscali.com>
> In-Reply-To:
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> John the best way to make your scores look bigger is buy yourself a
> projector Hi
>
> Cheers n Beers
>
> Nick
> 2E0MLR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> jclark at brownjanitorsupply.com
> Sent: 12 February 2004 14:26
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
>
> I can't wait for the first contest with the two monitors. I purchased 2
15"
> LCD
> now there is plenty of room. Now we'll see if increases the scores if not
at
> it will look better "Hi"
>
> John
> N5ER
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Greg Fischer
> Sent: 2/12/2004 1:00:01 AM
> To: jclark at brownjanitorsupply.com
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
>
> > Hi John.  What a coincidence.  I just finished doing the samething.  Now
> > have a 17" and 15" LCDs with plenty of room for everything.
> >
> > Enjoy.
> >
> > Greg
> > AB7R
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of
> > jclark at brownjanitorsupply.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 6:45 AM
> > To: writelog at contesting.com
> > Subject: [WriteLog] ref: Dual Video
> >
> >
> > Just connected a second monitor last weekend. I used a evga mx 400 PCI
> Video
> > card. I have a 1.7ghz machine with XP home. All I did was plug the card
in
> > and
> > Xp recognized it loaded the drivers and away I went.
> >
> > By the way it looks so good to have enough room for all my windows.
> >
> > John N5ER
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > WriteLog at contesting.com
> > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/writelog
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> >
> >
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 15:12:12 -0000
> From: "Nick Kail" <m3mlr at tiscali.co.uk>
> To: <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: [WriteLog] Problem with MicroHam USB Interface
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>
> Can anyone help me on this Just started playing with this interface and
the
> CAT side is good but when I start using it for CW at the end of the over
it
> doesn't lock into Receive but flashes from rx to tx for about 5 seconds
> which means I've lost the first part of the exchange. I added torroids to
> the leads and short of putting it and the pc in a different room have move
> the two apart.
>
>
>
> Tnx
>
>
>
> Nick
>
> 2E0MLR
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2004 09:23:50 -0600
> From: "Bob Naumann - N5NJ" <n5nj at gte.net>
> To: "Nick Kail" <m3mlr at tiscali.co.uk>, writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Problem with MicroHam USB Interface
> Message-ID: <20040212092350.1235234351.n5nj at gte.net>
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> Message: 9
>
> Does this only happen with RF present?
>
> What happens if you turn down your output power?
>
>
> > ------------Original Message------------
> > From: "Nick Kail" <m3mlr at tiscali.co.uk>
> > To: <writelog at contesting.com>
> > Date: Thu, Feb-12-2004 9:12 AM
> > Subject: [WriteLog] Problem with MicroHam USB Interface
> > =
>
> > Can anyone help me on this Just started playing with this interface and
t=
> he
> > CAT side is good but when I start using it for CW at the end of the over
=
> it
> > doesn't lock into Receive but flashes from rx to tx for about 5 seconds
> > which means I've lost the first part of the exchange. I added torroids
to
> > the leads and short of putting it and the pc in a different room have
mov=
> e
> > the two apart. =
>
> > =
>
> >  =
>
> > =
>
> > Tnx =
>
> > =
>
> >  =
>
> > =
>
> > Nick =
>
> > =
>
> > 2E0MLR  =
>
> > =
>
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> > =
>
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