[WT-support] WT+MKII SSB message hanging

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

Oh!  I just noticed that you are using a K3 with the microHAM.  Did you
select "K3 patched" for radio type in the Router program, or just "K3"?  Try
"Patched".  Are you also using a P3 panadapter in the RS-232 line?

There are big problems using the latest microHAM Router / firmware when you
use the Win-Test K3 radio drivers:  stacked radio commands aren't handled
fast enough, and things start timing out.

Recently F6FVY added some code that should make the K3 more stable when
using microHAM boxes.  Try WT 4.6.0-dev Rev 401 or higher.

If that doesn't fix it, use OmniRig <http://www.dxatlas.com/OmniRig> instead
of the built-in Win-Test K3 support.  In Win-Test Interface Configuration,
change the radio type from "Elecraft K3" to "OmniRig," and uncheck COM5
(Radio 1).  Configure OmniRig for COM5 (CAT).

That may help a lot.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:15 PM, Christian Janssen <chris at dl1mgb.com>wrote:

> Same problem with the WT DVK and WT 4.6.0.
>
> The trick with SETUP+ENTER+ENTER was good. It lasted for 4 good CQs
> after the failure was there again. Before that I was not able to play
> one full CQ.
>
> I will see now what will happen when I connect the notebook soundcard
> direktly to the TRX without all that microham codec.
>
> 73s Chris
>
>
>
>
>
> Am 11.09.2010 06:01, schrieb Bob Wilson, N6TV:
> > Chris,
> >
> > It sounds like you are using the Win-Test sound card DVK, is that
> > right?  Which Sound Card did you specify to Win-Test, the one in your
> > computer or the microHAM CODEC?  There are two ways to use the MKII's
> > sound card:  as a Win-Test "internal DVK" sound card (record via
> > Shift-F1), or as an "external microHAM DVK" (record via the DVK tab in
> > the Router software).  You cannot use both at the same time.
> >
> > It also sounds like when you recorded the message via Shift-F1, you
> > didn't hit Escape fast enough at the end of the message to terminate it
> > with no "dead air time."
> >
> > What are you using for PTT?  COM port, microHAM control protocol?  Both?
> >
> > I really need to see a screen shot of everything you set-up in the
> > Router and Win-Test to figure out what's going on.  What happens on the
> > Ports tab when you transmit?
> >
> > I don't know what you mean by "The USB Symbol in the Windows bar".  Do
> > you mean the microHAM router icon in the Windows task bar?
> >
> > 73,
> > Bob, N6TV
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 8:13 PM, Christian Janssen <chris at dl1mgb.com
> > <mailto:chris at dl1mgb.com>> wrote:
> >
> >     Hi,
> >
> >     I wonder if anyone experienced something similar. Following setup:
> >
> >     K3
> >     MKII (with RFI mod and already some ferrites in the USB line)
> >     Router 7.7.1 (just downloaded the latest version)
> >     WT 4.5.1
> >     HP Compaq 615 / Windows XP Professional
> >
> >     I recorded the SSB message (CQ) with Shift-F1. When I press F1 some
> >     words were played and after that nothing more (just PTT). During this
> >     time the USB symbol in the Windows bar on the bottom left disappears
> and
> >     comes back when TRX is going on RX. This is also true for low power
> (10
> >     Watts). It doesn't matter if the contest recorder is on or off. Also
> it
> >     happens when the external keyboard/mouse is unplugged. When the
> contest
> >     recorder was activated the VU meter hangs up after the unsuccessful
> >     message replayand you have to Ctrl-Alt-Del WT.
> >
> >     Any ideas?
> >
> >     73s Chris DL1MGB
> >
> >
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