[WriteLog] WriteLog Digest, Vol 216, Issue 21

Mon Dec 28 16:55:45 EST 2020

Marsh,
I followed the FB newsletter for setting up my ICOM7610 for FT8 using USB-D2 mode for WSJT-X.....

Link to this FB newsletter
 https://www.fbnews.jp/201712/technical_en/
As you will read in this newsletter the only difference for setup on 7851 and 7610 is ICOM code for these two radios.

I have used this info for good FT8 operations for past 2 years.

73’s
David
Sent from my iPhone
David L Shealy, K4KSV
davidshealy16 at gmail.com

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>   1. Erratic Keying (marsh at ka5m.net)
>   2. Fw: Re:  Erratic Keying (Salvatore ["Ted"]  K2QMF)
>   3. Re: Erratic Keying (Jon Suehiro)
>   4. Re: Erratic Keying (geoff plucknett)
>   5. Re: Fw: Re: Erratic Keying (Jim)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:26:19 -0600
> From: <marsh at ka5m.net>
> To: "WriteLog" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
> Message-ID: <000201d6dc8e$898ffcb0$9caff610$@ka5m.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
> 
> I have a problem with erratic keying.
> 
> My setup:
> Dell Computer with an i5 Quad Core 3.1 MHz
> Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
> WriteLog v 12.55G
> Icom-7851
> 
> The Icom-7851 has the latest firmware version 1.31.
> For radio to computer communication, I'm using a single USB cable, Icom USB
> Driver and USB Audio CODEC version 1.30.
> The USB Driver set up 2 virtual COM ports, COM5 and COM6. COM5 is used for
> rig control and CW keying on DTR. COM6 handles PTT for FT8, and PTT and
> keying for RTTY.
> 
> For contesting I press the [F2} key to send my exchange - for the Mini-CWT
> Sessions it is MARSH 1433. From 1 to 4 out of 10 [[F2] presses gibberish is
> sent.
> 
> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Marsh, KA5M
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 15:45:40 -0500
> From: "Salvatore [\"Ted\"]  K2QMF" <k2qmf at juno.com>
> To: "Mike Seguin via WriteLog" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: [WriteLog] Fw: Re:  Erratic Keying
> Message-ID: <Mailbird-b4931121-ca2f-4776-a5dd-e8897850008c at juno.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
> 
> 
> ------ Forwarded Message --------
> From: Salvatore ["Ted"] K2QMF <k2qmf at juno.com>
> Date: 12/27/2020 3:39:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
> To: marsh at ka5m.net, writelog at contesting.con
> 
> This is normal!!
> One solution is to use a "WinKeyer USB" between the computer and the rig!
> You can set Writelog to key the WinKeyer from the PORT menu!!? 73,? Ted? K2QMF
> 
> 
> 12/27/2020 3:26:20 PM, marsh at ka5m.net <marsh at ka5m.net> wrote:
> 
> I have a problem with erratic keying.
> 
> My setup:
> Dell Computer with an i5 Quad Core 3.1 MHz
> Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
> WriteLog v 12.55G
> Icom-7851
> 
> The Icom-7851 has the latest firmware version 1.31.
> For radio to computer communication, I'm using a single USB cable, Icom USB
> Driver and USB Audio CODEC version 1.30.
> The USB Driver set up 2 virtual COM ports, COM5 and COM6. COM5 is used for
> rig control and CW keying on DTR. COM6 handles PTT for FT8, and PTT and
> keying for RTTY.
> 
> For contesting I press the [F2} key to send my exchange - for the Mini-CWT
> Sessions it is MARSH 1433. From 1 to 4 out of 10 [[F2] presses gibberish is
> sent.
> 
> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Marsh, KA5M
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 27 Dec 2020 21:29:24 -0000
> From: "Jon Suehiro" <nn5t at attglobal.net>
> To: <marsh at ka5m.net>, "'WriteLog'" <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
> Message-ID: <000801d6dc97$5a113d60$0e33b820$@attglobal.net>
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> 
> 
> I had exactly same with IC-7610 with USB.  Mine was completely resolved by
> putting microHAM DIGIKER II in line.  I got feedbacks many were thinking
> that caused by RFI getting into USB line but never tried back to USB
> connection.  Try ferrites onto the USB cable (or use USB3 cable which is
> supposed to be better shieled).  If still happening, think RFI, rather than
> USB data issue.  GL & 73 de Jon NN5T
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WriteLog <writelog-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of marsh at ka5m.net
> Sent: December 27, 2020 20:26
> To: WriteLog <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
> 
> I have a problem with erratic keying.
> 
> My setup:
> Dell Computer with an i5 Quad Core 3.1 MHz Windows 10 Pro 64-bit WriteLog v
> 12.55G
> Icom-7851
> 
> The Icom-7851 has the latest firmware version 1.31.
> For radio to computer communication, I'm using a single USB cable, Icom USB
> Driver and USB Audio CODEC version 1.30.
> The USB Driver set up 2 virtual COM ports, COM5 and COM6. COM5 is used for
> rig control and CW keying on DTR. COM6 handles PTT for FT8, and PTT and
> keying for RTTY.
> 
> For contesting I press the [F2} key to send my exchange - for the Mini-CWT
> Sessions it is MARSH 1433. From 1 to 4 out of 10 [[F2] presses gibberish is
> sent.
> 
> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
> 
> Marsh, KA5M
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:31:54 +0000 (GMT)
> From: geoff plucknett <geoffg4fka at virginmedia.com>
> To: Jon Suehiro <nn5t at attglobal.net>, marsh at ka5m.net,    WriteLog
>    <writelog at contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
> Message-ID: <1430927565.2501061.1609147914641 at mail2.virginmedia.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> Same here with the IC-7610 and WriteLog; random times when CW messages turn to gibberish. Data modes and SSB work OK with same power so I think it is Windows timing, not an RFI issue. Like others I have recently bought a Winkeyer so will be trying that soon.
> 
> Geoff G4FKA
> 
>> On 27 December 2020 at 21:29 Jon Suehiro <nn5t at attglobal.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I had exactly same with IC-7610 with USB.  Mine was completely resolved by
>> putting microHAM DIGIKER II in line.  I got feedbacks many were thinking
>> that caused by RFI getting into USB line but never tried back to USB
>> connection.  Try ferrites onto the USB cable (or use USB3 cable which is
>> supposed to be better shieled).  If still happening, think RFI, rather than
>> USB data issue.  GL & 73 de Jon NN5T
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: WriteLog <writelog-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of marsh at ka5m.net
>> Sent: December 27, 2020 20:26
>> To: WriteLog <writelog at contesting.com>
>> Subject: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
>> 
>> I have a problem with erratic keying.
>> 
>> My setup:
>> Dell Computer with an i5 Quad Core 3.1 MHz Windows 10 Pro 64-bit WriteLog v
>> 12.55G
>> Icom-7851
>> 
>> The Icom-7851 has the latest firmware version 1.31.
>> For radio to computer communication, I'm using a single USB cable, Icom USB
>> Driver and USB Audio CODEC version 1.30.
>> The USB Driver set up 2 virtual COM ports, COM5 and COM6. COM5 is used for
>> rig control and CW keying on DTR. COM6 handles PTT for FT8, and PTT and
>> keying for RTTY.
>> 
>> For contesting I press the [F2} key to send my exchange - for the Mini-CWT
>> Sessions it is MARSH 1433. From 1 to 4 out of 10 [[F2] presses gibberish is
>> sent.
>> 
>> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
>> 
>> Marsh, KA5M
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:19:57 -0600
> From: Jim <jimw7ry at gmail.com>
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Fw: Re: Erratic Keying
> Message-ID: <343c184f-fab6-588d-6190-0fb8833357f6 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
> 
> I have no issues with keying my IC7610 with the ISB port. CW is good and 
> clean.
> 
> BUT.... I don't use virtual comm ports. I use a MORTTY for FSK. Much 
> cleaner and more accurate FSK that way.
> 
> 
> 
> I also use Windows 10 PRO.
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 73
> Jim W7RY
> 
>> On 12/27/2020 2:45 PM, Salvatore ["Ted"] K2QMF wrote:
>> ------ Forwarded Message --------
>> From: Salvatore ["Ted"] K2QMF <k2qmf at juno.com>
>> Date: 12/27/2020 3:39:56 PM
>> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Erratic Keying
>> To: marsh at ka5m.net, writelog at contesting.con
>> 
>> This is normal!!
>> One solution is to use a "WinKeyer USB" between the computer and the rig!
>> You can set Writelog to key the WinKeyer from the PORT menu!!? 73,? Ted? K2QMF
>> 
>> 
>> 12/27/2020 3:26:20 PM, marsh at ka5m.net <marsh at ka5m.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I have a problem with erratic keying.
>> 
>> My setup:
>> Dell Computer with an i5 Quad Core 3.1 MHz
>> Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
>> WriteLog v 12.55G
>> Icom-7851
>> 
>> The Icom-7851 has the latest firmware version 1.31.
>> For radio to computer communication, I'm using a single USB cable, Icom USB
>> Driver and USB Audio CODEC version 1.30.
>> The USB Driver set up 2 virtual COM ports, COM5 and COM6. COM5 is used for
>> rig control and CW keying on DTR. COM6 handles PTT for FT8, and PTT and
>> keying for RTTY.
>> 
>> For contesting I press the [F2} key to send my exchange - for the Mini-CWT
>> Sessions it is MARSH 1433. From 1 to 4 out of 10 [[F2] presses gibberish is
>> sent.
>> 
>> Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.
>> 
>> Marsh, KA5M
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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>> http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/5fe8f2756f09d72750b61st03duc1
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