[WT-support] [microHAM] CW keying from function keys

Joe Subich, W4TV lists at subich.com
Mon May 28 16:23:43 CEST 2012 

Please do not cross post to multiple lists.

 > It does not happen on my Win7  laptop.

That you do not see the problem on a different computer strongly points
to a configuration issue on the machine that demonstrates the problem.

> The other problem I cited in my earlier posting was the occasional
> failure CW keying from the function keys. The Device Router stays
> Green, but keying quits. Rebooting WinTest causes the keying to
> resume.

It is impossible to determine a failure mode for the loss of the
function keys until you resolve your sleep issue since all data to
the Winkey device must pass through the USB channel.  However, if
restarting Win-Test resolves the issue I would suspect the solution
will lie in Win-Test.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 5/28/2012 9:44 AM, Georgek5kg at aol.com wrote:
> Hello Joe,
>
> I will investigate the issue of Win XP sleep mode(s) further and see what I
>   can find.  The USB disconnect with the Device Router has been a  chronic
> problem with this XP machine.  It does not happen on my Win7  laptop.
>
> The other problem I cited in my earlier posting was the occasional failure
> CW keying from the function keys.  The Device Router stays Green, but
> keying quits.  Rebooting WinTest causes the keying to  resume.  Is this likely
> to be a WinTest problem or a Microham problem....or  perhaps a combo of both?
>
> Tnx, Geo...
>
> George  Wagner, K5KG
> Sarasota, FL
> 941-400-1960 cell
>
>
> In a message dated 5/28/2012 12:27:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> lists at microHAM-USA.com writes:
>
>
>>   that I am aware of.
>
> That is the operative statement ...
>
> Your  report of "green check changing to red X" and resetting by
> unplugging the  USB cable and reconnecting describes the USB Sleep
> action perfectly.   You obviously have sleep activates somewhere -
> just where that is is  impossible for someone without access to
> your computer and knowledge of any  OEM customizations to tell for
> sure.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe  Subich, W4TV
> microHAM America
> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
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> On 5/27/2012 11:45 PM,  georgek5kg at aol.com wrote:
>> Joe, we have discussed this before.  I  do not have any sleep  modes
>> activated on this XP machine that I  am aware of.
>>
>> I also Power Management is not activated  on  any of the USB root  hubs.
>> What would cause the USB to disconnect  during active operation  of the
>> computer during a  contest?
>>
>> 73, George, K5KG
>>
>>
>> In a message  dated 5/27/2012 11:15:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>>   lists at microHAM-USA.com writes:
>>
>>
>> Disable *all* sleep  modes in the computer.  This is a  *Windows* issue -
>> Router  8.1.4 uses older bug free FTDI drivers - it you  still have a
>>   sleep problem with Router 8.1.4, it is due to your specific   Windows
>> settings.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> ... Joe  Subich,  W4TV
>> microHAM America
>>   http://www.microHAM-USA.com
>>   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
>>
>> support e-mail:   support at microHAM-com
>>
>>
>> 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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>>>
>>>
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