[WT-support] URGENT PLEASE HELP!!

[Filipe Lopes]

I even tried another PC and still doesnt work.


Filipe


2011/7/30 Filipe Lopes <ct1ilt at gmail.com>

> Hi Bob,
>
> I am using a USB to Serial adapter.
>
> I have it configured as OTHER INTERFACE DTR is set as CW and RTS as Always
> OFF.
>
> This doesnt happen with another interface I have here, I need a second one
> for the other station, as we are doing MS in IOTA Contest.
>
> I just dont understand why is TXs a piiiiii and doesnt stop at all, I have
> to turn off and then on the rig for it to stop... could it be the
> transistor?
>
> Thanks for help
>
> Filipe
>
> 2011/7/30 Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net>
>
>> On Fri, Jul 29, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Filipe Lopes <ct1ilt at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Meanwhile i tested the cable again and the only thing I get is a continuos
>>> piiiiiiii when I plug the jack plug into the radio, I guess the transistor
>>> must be the problem... can you give me your opinion?
>>>
>>
>> It could be a Win-Test setup problem.  Are you keying via a second COM
>> port DTR line (maybe with a USB-to-Serial adapter?) or via LPT port?  Some
>> PCs will power up with the keying pin stuck in the ON position, and the key
>> down CW will only stop when you start Win-Test.
>>
>> If using a COM port (virtual or real), be sure that the COM port is set to
>> "Other interface", and that the DTR (pin 4) is set to CW rather to Always
>> ON.
>>
>> Unlike the Elecraft K3, with a TS-590S, you cannot use the same COM port
>> for DTR on/off keying and rig control; you have to use a separate COM port.
>>
>> If LPT, make sure CW via LPT pin 17 is checked.
>>
>> Both of these are set via SETUP menu (aka Options | Interface
>> Configuration).
>>
>> If you can't figure it out, please send me a screen shot of your Win-Test
>> Interface Configuration dialog.
>>
>> 73,
>> Bob, N6TV
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Regards/Cumprimentos,
> Filipe Lopes CT1ILT aka CR6K
> http://www.rep.pt/ct1ilt
>
>
>


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Regards/Cumprimentos,
Filipe Lopes CT1ILT aka CR6K
http://www.rep.pt/ct1ilt
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