[WriteLog] DTR On at startup keying my radio

[Tom Georgens]

There is an entry in the ini file [Rigs]  to control this.  Here is the
section in the help file


>>>>>
The COMn_RTS_INIT and COMn_DTR_INIT settings are for the ports used for rig
control (only--not FSK or any other COM port uses) and change the way
WriteLog initializes the RTS and DTR lines on the rig port. Setting the
value to 0 (zero) causes WriteLog to initialize the line off. Setting the
value to 1 (one) causes WriteLog to initialize the line on (which is the
default if there is no entry). Setting the value to anything else, like -1
(minus one), causes WriteLog to not change the port. 
WriteLog supports RTS/CTS flow control for some rig drivers that turn that
feature on, but only if you also set COMn_RTS_INIT = -2

COM1_RTS_INIT=-2
COM1_DTR_INIT=1
>>>>>


Here is the entry in my ini file as an example.  I used the DTR lines for
some other station automation stuff

[RIGS]
COM7_RTS_INIT=-1
COM7_DTR_INIT=-1
COM8_RTS_INIT=-1
COM8_DTR_INIT=-1

GL and 73, Tom W2SC

-----Original Message-----
From: WriteLog <writelog-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Dana Roode
K6NR
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 5:45 PM
To: WriteLog at contesting.com
Subject: [WriteLog] DTR On at startup keying my radio

I am using a K4, configured for Writelog as a K3.  The same virtual port I
use for sending radio commands is configured on the K4 for DTR as CW and RTS
and PTT.  Writelog is set to PC Generates for CW.  I'm using version 12.60C.

When I start Writelog for a new contest, the rigs keys while I am selecting
the contest.  It stays keyed until I do an Alt-K and send a character using
the keyboard.  After that, everything works great.  If I select a contest
that is already setup, the radio keys while Writelog is initializing, then
all is well even without sending a character via Alt-K.

I guess Writelog has DTR on at startup?  Anyway to fix this?  For my
principal location I use a Winkey and don't think I'll have this issue.

  Dana
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