[WriteLog] WL v12 can't see rig (ICOM 756 Pro III)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

*FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION FOR WRITELOG AND MKII*.  The document
is available in Router (Help | Download Documents) or in the MK II area
at www.microHAM-USA.com/support.html.

> In "Router" software, in the "ports" tab, we've selected "none" for
> CAT port for use with WL - and operability improved (is this because
> CI-V is doing the job, and is somehow connected up to the radio (or
> should) behind-the-scenes without a COM port for CAT established?

You *MUST* establish a virtual port for CAT/CIV in Router (CAT port)
and use that same port number in WriteLog -> Setup | Ports *AS SHOWN*
*IN THE EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION*.   Make sure the transceiver, Router
and WriteLog are all using the same *fixed* data rate.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/13/2016 10:03 AM, Ray Day wrote:
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> I'm helping a new convert to WL get up and running, but am stumped with this
> problem: WL v12 shows "No Rig" (in the QSO Entry window where FREQ/MODE
> shows up).
>
>
>
> Win 10, WL v12 program in C:\HAM\WRITELOG
>
> ICOM 756 Pro 3 using CI-V (note: I think this is where the problem is, as I
> don't have an ICOM radio and don't understand CI-V rig control vs the COM
> ports I've used for years)
>
> microKEYER II interface with "Router" software: in System Settings, Radio
> Pro III is selected, 9600, CI-V, 6E. MK2 tracks radio freq fine. The REMOTE
> cable end from the MK2 harness is connected to the REMOTE jack on the Pro 3.
> MK2 reads Pro 3 freq fine. In "Router" software, in the "ports" tab, we've
> selected "none" for CAT port for use with WL - and operability improved (is
> this because CI-V is doing the job, and is somehow connected up to the radio
> (or should) behind-the-scenes without a COM port for CAT established?
>
> N3FJP Amateur Contact log connects fine to radio through MK2 and shows
> frequency radio is tuned to
>
> MMTTY software connects through MK2 and works fine, as does JT65-HF
> software, if this matters
>
> In WL, Setup/Ports: COM6 (port was established by MK2 "Router" software)
> chosen for CW (Winkey used)(no rig, default, poll checked, NO for Comm PTT.
> Also, COM14 (same port ACL logger looks to and works fine with)(WL and ACL
> not running at same time) has Icom Pro 3 chosen as radio, default, poll
> checked, NO for Comm PTT. Should we just ignore rig control port choice in
> WL / SETUP / PORTS (I.e., don't show Pro 3 there)? Would the CI-V system
> somehow know what to do for rig control?
>
> Trying to set a manual entry in the QSO Entry Box after clicking on the
> on-the-left FREQ/MODE box for setup of freq/mode doesn't work (no rig
> communication, so that figures)
>
>
>
> I hope the above info is enough to determine what our problem is. I suspect
> it's in the COM14 vs CI-V setup somewhere, but am not sure. I think that the
> CI-V arrangement works similarly to a COM serial port, but how to define it
> in WL as the "port" WL uses to get freq/mode to/from the Pro 3? Or do we?
>
>
>
> I'm posting this with both the WL and microKEYER Groups..
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> 73,
>
> Ray N6HE for N6HE and NG6R
>
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