[WT-support] microHam micro2R with WT

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

I agree.  One thing to do when you get things working, use the
microHAM Router option "Store as power-up settings".

73,
Bob, N6TV


On 5/12/10, AC0W <ac0w at charter.net> wrote:
> I've found one thing that helps almost eliminate my keying delay problems.
> In my router I have several different configurations for different software
> and radio combinations with one being basically the default configuration.
> After I get things all up and working similar to below, I click on the
> button for the configuration I am using, even if the router opens in the
> correct configuration.
>
> Doing that I have 100% success rate. If I don't do that it may work fine for
> a while, it may work fine for a long time or it may not work right from the
> get go. Problem is usually it will stop working right in the middle of an
> important contact.
>
> It is almost like during the start up sequence some parameter or a group of
> parameters don't always get loaded correctly. By clicking on the button it
> appears I get all the parameters loaded correctly and things behave nicely.
>
> I believe I have this problem with other software so I think it may be more
> of a microham problem.
>
> Bill
> AC0W
> ---- "Bob Wilson wrote:
> 1-2 second delays are a common problem when using Win-Test with the microHAM
> control protocol, even with the older MK2R+.
>
> Make sure you don't have PTT lead/tail delays set to the default values.
> Use the *minimum* numbers (e.g. 0.0 if possible).  You have to set this in
> both the Router program and in the Win-Test Winkey Configuration screen
> (shortcut:  WKSETUP [Enter]).
>
> Sometimes powering everything off and on in just the right sequence will
> correct the problem, e.g.:
>
>    1. Power on computer
>    2. Wait for Router program to start (yellow X)
>    3. Power on microHAM box
>    4. Wait for Router to detect microHAM (Green check mark)
>    5. Turn on radios
>    6. Wait for microHAM Ports tab to display rig freq.
>    7. Start Win-Test
>    8. Issue two or three messages to see if thing speed up (first few
>    messages may be delayed)
>
> If that doesn't help, verify that you are using the correct COM port
> settings in Win-Test Interface Configuration, e.g.:
>
>    - microHAM control port:  38400,N,8,1
>    - WinKey port:  1200,N,8,2 Handshake/Handshake
>    - Elecraft port:  4800,N,8,1 Always OFF/Always OFF
>    - Yaesu port:  4800,N,8,2 Always OFF/Always OFF
>
> For radios, press the "Use xxx defaults" button on the Win-Test COM port
> setup screen.  Make sure both Win-Test and the microHAM box are talking to
> the rig with the same speed settings.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
>
> On Wed, May 12, 2010 at 1:58 AM, <sm5ajv at qrq.se> wrote:
>
>> I am trying to get the new microHam micro2R (SO2R) box to work with WT
>> and have run into some problems.
>>
>> When starting CQ by pushing F1 in WT it takes about 1 second
>> before the actual CW output is started. Has anyone any hint
>> on how to configure this new device with WT. I am using
>> the MK2R setup for the Control Port.
>>
>> Pushing the test command for F1 on the router starts CW immediately.
>>
>> Any advices are most welcome!
>>
>> 73
>> Ingo SM5AJV / SE5E
>>
>>
>>
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