[WT-support] WT+MKII SSB message hanging

[Christian Janssen]

Hi again,

seems to be a computer problem. I tested it with two HP Compaq 615 and 
on both it was the same problem. The first had WT 4.6.0 and the second 
one still had WT 4.4.0. I tested it with WT 4.4.0 and router software 
7.6.1 on a Dell Latitude D830 and it works perfect.

I hope I will get the cause for the problem with the Compaqs.

Is there anything known that some chipsets of USB controllers are not 
supported?

73s Chris DL1MGB



Am 11.09.2010 08:31, schrieb 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
> <mailto: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>
>      > <mailto: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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