[WriteLog] SO2R audio switching option from keyboard ??
Joe Subich, W4TV
lists at subich.com
Sat Jul 6 15:14:09 EDT 2013
You are asking a question for which there is no simple answer.
The solution depends on -
your understanding of your transceiver:
(is SSB monitor and CW QSK generated in the left ear, right ear
or both),
MK2R+:
MK2R+ has eight audio switching states - 1) in receive with focus
on Radio 1, 2) in receive with focus on Radio 2, 3) computer
transmit (stored messages) with RX focus on radio 1, 4) computer
transmit with RX focus on radio 2, 5) transmitting manually (PTT
footswitch, or paddles) with RX focus on radio 1, 6) transmitting
manually with RX focus on Radio 2, 7) "Stereo" and 8) "Fixed"
("auto" OFF).
The audio routing for each of those states is defined in microHAM
Router (Functions tab) and optionally stored in one of the eight
"functions" memories in MK2R+
MK2R+ can also be commanded to arbitrary audio routing by commands
within the protocol if the software can send an arbitrary string to
the SO2R control port.
Your understanding of WriteLog:
WriteLog generally has three states - 1) RX focus on Radio 1,
2) RX Focus on radio 2, and 3) "Stereo" - with optional "latch"
(switch to opposite rig during transmit). Does WriteLog allow
for arbitrary SO2R control strings?
In general, you need to first determine where the audio is coming from
(monitor/sidetone), then decide what you want to hear in each of the
first seven MK2R+ "states", configure each of those states using the
"Functions tab", save that configuration to MK2R+ to make it active,
and enable the "Stereo" toggle in WriteLog.
All the information on configuring MK2R+ is in the User Manual.
microHAM Router ships with an example "Scenarios" file installed
in the configuration directory that can be loaded (Load ALL from
file) to provide a starting point for experimentation.
Audio switching is uniquely individual - nobody can give you a "do it
this way" recipe that will be appropriate for your station and your
personal operating style (particularly since operating styles tend to
change with changing band conditions).
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 7/6/2013 1:50 PM, Alan Maenchen wrote:
> I didn't make my goal clear. What I want, but can't get, is to have
> independent RX audio switching from the keyboard. By independent, I mean
> no RX audio switching just because TX focus changes.
>
> The microHAM box has front panel buttons that do this nicely. I simply want
> those buttons moved to the keyboard so I don't have to keep reaching up to
> push a button. As a perpetual SO2R novice, I would do that a lot (switch
> RX focus) even though TX focus is not switching. However, with the manual
> method, I more often than not abandon SO2R because pushing the buttons is
> not quick/easy.
>
> What happens in WL:
> 1) TX monitor is muted regardless of RX or TX focus. Thus, I can't send by
> hand key (CW) without QLF problems.
> I can't hear either radio when transmitting. Both earphones are
> blanked.
> This only happens in AUTO (microHAM) mode when WL has control of the
> RX audio switching.
>
> 2) If TX focus is on R1, I cannot get both ears on R1 regardless of what
> headphone function is active in WL.
> There are too many times I simply want to concentrate on R1 and not
> have R2 in one ear. So, a quick and easy keystroke to focus RX independent
> of TX focus is the desire. Otherwise, split headphones is the normal...
> regardless of TX focus.
>
> I understand the Setup/Keyboard shortcuts thing. That works fine, and is
> greatly appreciated. However, none of the headphone switching options seem
> to do what I want.
>
> It may be that part (or all) of this problem is within the microHAM
> software. I've tried some variations of that setup, but have not found
> anything that works the way I'd like. The number of combinations of WL
> choices and microHAM selections seems infinite. That said, the description
> of how WL switches audio is not what I'm after. What I'd like to see are
> selections of:
> headphones split (and allow CW monitoring in the TX focus radio while
> transmitting.)
> headphones on R1 (regardless of TX focus)
> headphones on R2 (regardless of TX focus)
>
> That would make life so simple...
>
> BTW, I'm a little behind the curve with WL 11.08B but don't think the
> latest is any different in this aspect.
>
> 73, Alan AD6E
>
>
>
>
> Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 17:24:29 -0800
>> From: "Gary AL9A" <al9a at mtaonline.net>
>> To: <writelog at contesting.com>
>> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] SO2R audio switching option from keyboard ??
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>>
>> Alan,
>>
>> In looking at the WriteLog Keyboard Shortcuts commands it appears there are
>> several related to headphone switching.
>>
>> RadioHeadphonesLatch
>> RadioHeadphonesNormal
>> RadioHeadphonesReverseToggle
>> RadioHeadphonesSplit
>> RadioHeadphonesSplitToggle
>>
>> In the WL Help manual click on Index and then type in "rad" and the Index
>> will show the various Help topics for these commands.
>>
>> 73,
>> Gary AL9A
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Alan Maenchen
>> Sent: July 04, 2013 10:36 AM
>> To: writelog at contesting.com
>> Subject: [WriteLog] SO2R audio switching option from keyboard ??
>>
>> I've finally got the station back into operational condition again. Have
>> not been able to move the hills to my east, but other than that, stuff
>> works.
>> I'm playing with SO2R (again) and I think I've finally got the
>> filters/stubs playing well enough .. with some exceptions.
>>
>> I'm using a microHAM MK2R box for control. WL has the ability to switch
>> headphone audio between R1 only, R2 only, or both.
>> What I want is to control those switches directly from the keyboard ..
>> mapping them to some unused keys like [ ] \ or maybe some other
>> combination. Unfortunately, I don't know the WL commands to do that. Are
>> there any? I do NOT like the split/normal function in WL or the 'reverse
>> toggle' since they follow the TX focus window in some fashion, and mute the
>> TX side tone. I want direct and absolute control, just like pushing the
>> button on the MK2R box. Is there a way to do that? Allowing WL to think
>> for me usually winds up with a QLF problem. Saving a keystroke here or
>> there is not a viable solution. I can type just fine, thank you.
>>
>> Thanks, & 73, Alan AD6E
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