[WT-support] CW keying from function keys

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Disable *ALL* sleep modes in the computer.  This is a *WINDOWS* issue.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/27/2012 10:49 PM, Georgek5kg at aol.com wrote:
> This weekend we used Wintest 4.9.1 with Microham CW Keyers on two networked
>   stations, and using Device Router 8.1.4 on both computers.
>
> Occasionally, the Device Router would lose connection with the USB port  on
> the Radio1 computer.  The Green check mark in the Device  Router changed to
> Red X.  Replugging the USB connection to the back of the  CW Keyer restored
> the connection.  Was 8.1.4 to have cured that  problem?  If so, I still
> have the occasional disconnect.
>
> The other problem we experienced was that a couple of times we lost the
> ability to send CW messages from the function keys on the Radio1 computer.
> We had to reboot WinTest to restore the CW keying from the function keys.
> When this happened, the Green check mark in the Device Router was on,  so it
> did not appear to be a Device Router problem.
>
> I am sending this to both the Microham and Wintest reflectors in hope  that
> someone will be able to explain cures for the two problems.
>
> Many tnx,
>
> 73, George, K5KG
>
> George  Wagner, K5KG
> Sarasota, FL
> 941-400-1960  cell
>
>
>
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