[WT-support] WT 4.11 with WinKey/K3

[John Baranyi]

Bob, what special handling does the K3 require w/WT 4.11?

John B. N8UM Oak Ridge, Tennessee

> On Nov 13, 2013, at 2:31 PM, "Bob Wilson, N6TV" <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> In the WinKey Configuration menu (text command shortcut:  WKSETUP [Enter]), change PTT LEAD and TAIL to 0 ms.  I think the default is 50 ms, which can make the WinKey keying sound bad.
> 
> If you installed WT 4.11 on a new computer or wiped out your WT.INI file, the deafult of 50 ms would be used.
> 
> Also, what type of transceiver are you using?  Elecraft K3 needs special handling.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
> 
>> On Wed, Nov 13, 2013 at 3:34 AM, SP5KP <sp5kp at wp.pl> wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> I checked exactly - mistake appeared from version WT411.dev Revision:526/2013/08/13  
>> 
>> file: wt_dev_2013_08_13-16_48_50.zip
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>> Krzysztof "Chris"
>> SP5KP, 3Z5W, 3Z40KP, ex SN5N
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: SP5KP
>> To: Laurent HAAS - F6FVY
>> Cc: n6tv at arrl.net
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 9:59 AM
>> Subject: Re: Very bad CW transmission in WT 4.11 with WinKey
>> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> Larry, thanks for the mail and information, however I thing that problem with wrong keying in 4.11 lay in something else.
>> 
>> I am using WinKey USB http://k1el.tripod.com/wkusb.html.
>> 
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>> Pozdrawiam
>> VY 73!
>> 
>> Krzysztof "Chris"
>> SP5KP, 3Z5W, 3Z40KP, ex SN5N
>> 
>> admin portalu : http://pga-zawody.eham.pl
>> 
>> eMail: sp5kp at wp.pl
>> Skype: sp5kp.
>> 
>> Member of:
>> SPDXC#430, SPCWC#49, EPC#6350, BSCC#245
>> 
>> GSM: +48 603 310037
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Laurent HAAS - F6FVY" <f6fvy at free.fr>
>> To: "SP5KP" <sp5kp at wp.pl>
>> Cc: <n6tv at arrl.net>
>> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2013 3:20 PM
>> Subject: Re: Very bad CW transmission in WT 4.11 with WinKey
>> 
>> > Hi Chris
>> > 
>> > Le 11/11/2013 10:17, SP5KP a écrit :
>> > 
>> >> Since February 2012 I am using WinKey with MinTest. In version 4.10
>> >> keying was good as far as weighting within range of =2 to =4
>> >>
>> >> Current version WT 4.11 has inproper CW keying under WinKey. This
>> >> inproper keying is strongly pronounces with CWweighting =2
>> > 
>> > As I already explained you _SEVERAL_ _TIMES_ in private emails, the 
>> > meaning of the setting is different between version 4.10 and 4.11-dev 
>> > (august 2013) or later.
>> > 
>> > To be consistent with the all possible keyers in Win-Test (mostly 
>> > "direct keying" with COM or LPT ports), the weight settings is now a 
>> > Dit/Dah ratio setting. When set to 3.0, the Dah is 3 times longer that a 
>> > Dit, which is the default setting. A value of 2.0 select a 1:2 ratio and 
>> > 4.0 a ratio of 1:4. These two values (2.0 and 4.0) are the limits of the 
>> > settings, to comply with the WinKey chip features (check the WinKey 
>> > datasheet).
>> > 
>> > On the other hand, most of the WinKey chips on the market are integrated 
>> > in devices which have their own "middleware", and can ignore the setting 
>> > sent by Win-Test (eg MicroHam router).
>> > 
>> > To be short, set this value to 3.0, and modify it by small steps (0.1) - 
>> > you can use the Up / Down arrows - to get a ratio that will fit your 
>> > needs. A last note : Having such a setting distant from the 1:3 ratio 
>> > will certainly keep you away from the CW Skimmer capture capabilities.
>> > 
>> > 73
>> > 
>> > Larry - F6FVY
>> > 
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>> > product being sold.- Andrew Lewis
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