[WT-support] SO2R

[Win Kriegl DK9IP]

I wonder if others are experiencing the keying problem with this configuration as I 
reported already (Bug report #88). In my setup the EZmaster Winkey is not switched to 
radio 2 when switching radios with the footswitch and keying with the paddle connected to 
EZmaster. Winkey version here is V8.

73 Win DK9IP/KH7CD


Olivier F5MZN schrieb:
> Larry Menzel wrote:
> 
>> Larry,
>>  
>> I'm baffled as to why WT, unlike TR or other software, will not offer 
>> a "que-up" window where an operator can put in the call on second 
>> radio, hit the spacebar or other key, and have the software switch 
>> rigs, send the call, allow the contact and then go back to the run radio.
>>  
>> Hitting * every time is a major problem.  Am I missing something 
>> here?  This is not an easy thing to do, and opening a secondary radio 
>> window, and having to HOLD DOWN the shift key (numbers at the top of 
>> the keyboard don't work that way either) and push F4 is just not a 
>> quick and easy way to work S02R.  TR was automatic...nothing to it, 
>> other than to copy the other station, que it up, and execute.
>>  
>> I don't think I can use it this way.  WT works beautifully with my 
>> EZMaster.  Perfect radio control, but Larry, trying to effectively 
>> operate SO2R with WT is a very difficult thing.
>>  
>> Perthaps you can refer me to someone who is actively using WT for SO2R 
>> and I can learn from him.
> 
> 
> Hi Larry,
> 
> Sorry for the lack of information regarding the advanced SO2R mode. Most 
> of the information are available in the release.txt file only, which is 
> not the most confortable way to learn how it works! I'll try to give 
> some tips here to help getting started using WT in SO2R mode with EZMaster.
> 
> With EZMaster, you should switch to "Advanced SO2R mode", in menu 
> "Operating | Technique".
> 
> Then, open the scenario configuration window (in "Operating" menu), and 
> select, say, "Plain pile up" as scenario 1 and "Alternate CQ" as 
> scenario 2. You can have up to 8 different scenarios.
> 
> Still in "Operating" menu, tick "Shift binds to the secondary radio". 
> You can also tick the "The second footswitch binds to the secondary 
> radio" as well. This second footswitch must be connected on the EZMaster 
> (but I must confess that I don't remember which pin of the whichport).
> 
> Then, open the "Secondary radio" Window (in "Windows" menu).
> 
> Now, you are ready for advanced SO2R operation.
> 
> First, try each scenarios you defined before, sending CQ for example. 
> After that, you are welcome to try other predefined scenarios and modify 
> them according to your need.
> 
> If you want to access the secondary radio window to log a callsign, send 
> CQ, or whatever, just press SHIFT and the key you want to be redirected 
> into the secondary window. SHIFT+F1 will transmit CQ on the secondary 
> radio. SHIFT+N0XB will enter your call in the secondary radio window. 
> Pressing SHIFT+INSERT, WT will send the report on as well, etc. The 
> EZMaster will also switch the headphone according to the moment of the 
> QSO (this is defined in the scenarios).
> 
> A second footswitch can mimic the "SHIFT" key behaviour if you think 
> that it is more suitable.
> 
> You will maybe find anoying to have pressing SHIFT to access the 
> secondary window. IMO it is just a problem of practice! After the first 
> contest with a huge SO2R operation, this will be as a reflex ;)
> 
> In SO2R advanced, I strongly suggest to tick "Tools | Data Entry | 
> Exchange guessing | Automatically".
> 
> I hope that these few tips will help you being happy with the advanced 
> SO2R mode of WT. Feel free to get in touch with us if needed.
> 
> Enjoy!
> 
> 73,