[WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT still not working right

Dan Karg dkarg at ekarg.com
Wed Jul 8 15:14:40 PDT 2009 

Hector,
 I did some testing of this as it peaked my interest. I did not find a complete solution. Part of the problem is that your interface (and many others) rely on getting DTR high to power the interface. I was able to get WL into that state, but all the CW and PTT functions are unusable (no CW anyways on your interface), and there would be no PTT for Voice Keying.

If you turn off all the CW check box's (ie don't point CW to a port) in WL and add the following 2 lines to the [RIGS] section of writlog.ini

COM12_DTR_INIT=1
COM12_RTS_INIT=0

You will have to change COM12 to what ever port you are using for your radio interface.

This will raise DTR (to power the interface) and drop RTS (so no PTT)

That was the only combination I could find that would get close to what you need. Again you will not have PTT available for voice keying.



Dan K0TI
-----Original Message-----
From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Hector Garcia XE2K
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2009 12:33 AM
To: writelog at contesting.com; lists at subich.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT still not working right

Joe

Made that and several other things and the same results I think that my problem is this

Add settings to [RIGS] for initializing RTS/DTR for Rig COM ports

but i'm Lost  where is or how to make the correct SET UP

i add the [RIGS]  section and nothing happen

I can send my writelog INI   if that help

J. Hector Garcia XE2K / WT6J

   Mexicali B.C  DM22fp

P.O.Box 73

El Centro CA 92244-0073

USA

http://www.xe2k.net

http://www.dxxe.org

--- On Mon, 7/6/09, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:

From: Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com>
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT
To: "'Hector Garcia XE2K'" <j_hector_garcia at sbcglobal.net>, writelog at contesting.com
Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 8:13 PM


Hector,

Even though you do not use the interface for CW (and have no "key" line connected) set WriteLog as follows:

In Set-up | Ports

  1) check "CW" on the same port as you use for the radio
  2) Set CW Keyer type to "PC Generates"
  3) check "All mode PTT on CW Port RTS"
  4) click "OK"

When you return to the main screen, select "Setup -> Save Configuration.

This will put PTT on the same port as CI-V and should release the constant PTT when WriteLog is running.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV




> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Hector Garcia
> XE2K
> Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 9:59 PM
> To: writelog at contesting.com; lists at subich.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT
>
>
> My interface is very simple
>
> G8XGG  is the builder
>
> here the web page  http://www.xggcomms.com/page9.htm
>
> and this is the one i have
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/Icom-PSK31-CAT-Interface-IC-703-706-78-718
> -and-more_W0QQitemZ370167897186QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDo
> main_0?hash=item562fb9dc62&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3
> A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1234|293%3A1|294%3A50
>
>
>
> J. Hector Garcia XE2K / WT6J
>
>    Mexicali B.C  DM22fp
>
> P.O.Box 73
>
> El Centro CA 92244-0073
>
> USA
>
> http://www.xe2k.net
>
> http://www.dxxe.org
>
> --- On Mon, 7/6/09, Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com> wrote:
>
> From: Joe Subich, W4TV <lists at subich.com>
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT
> To: "'Hector Garcia XE2K'" <j_hector_garcia at sbcglobal.net>,
> writelog at contesting.com
> Date: Monday, July 6, 2009, 5:39 PM
>
>
> Without knowing the specifications on your particular interface it is
> difficult to provide specific advice for your hardware.
> However, unless you are doing CW and PTT on the radio port or the
> radio requires handshake on RTS/CTS (e.g., Kenwood), WriteLog sets RTS
> and DTR high on the radio ports.
>
> See the "WRITELOG.INI [RIGS] section of the help file for the
> information on overriding the default operation of RTS and DTR.
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
> 
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> > [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Hector Garcia
> > XE2K
> > Sent: Monday, July 06, 2009 4:55 PM
> > To: writelog at contesting.com
> > Subject: [WriteLog] IC-7000 DTR /RTS PTT
> >
> >
> > Hi Guys
> >
> > Having several Days trying to find the correct configuration to make
> > work the IC-7000 with WL  and stop the PTT to be stuck when start
> > the WL
> >
> > I have an CI-V sound card interface that i bought on Ebay from a
> > Seller of UK, the interface works WITH NO ISSUES with the Ham Radio
> > Delux, just  select the DTR and  the radio works no problem, this
> > interface is a Serial with DB-9 connector and  can be used with the
> > USB to Serial adaptor and no problem.
> >
> > I try to  change all the things I THINK was needed  based on the
> > HELP files for ICOM in WL and some info i get from the List, but
> > changes make no difference the CI-V works fine  at any baud speed
> > but when connecting the 13 pins DIN the PTT get stuck  , removing
> > the radio from the  PORT set up on WL the PTT stop. i'm just using
> > the CI_V and will like to have all working
> >
> > Wha is my problem or what i'm  missing to change on the WRITELOG.INI
> > to make  the radio stop the PTT  when selected.
> >
> >
> >
> > J. Hector Garcia XE2K / WT6J
> >
> >    Mexicali B.C  DM22fp
> >
> > P.O.Box 73
> >
> > El Centro CA 92244-0073
> >
> > USA
> >
> > http://www.xe2k.net
> >
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