[WT-support] Fresh Install Wintest Fails

[Stewart GM4AFF]

Bob,
Wonderful reply! Thanks. No, I didn't run the install as Admin. Can this be simply rectified by reinstalling?
73
Stewart 

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> On 18 Oct 2016, at 23:59, Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:
> 
> I assume you're not using the new KIO3B module in your K3 (the one with the RJ-45-style connector and a serial adapter).
> 
> Did you remember to right click and select Run as an Administrator when you ran the Win-Test installer?
> 
> After installation completed, did you remember to change the Properties of the Win-Test shortcut, under the Compatibilty tab, to Run as an Administrator?
> 
> Did you remember that the Win-Test SOUND command (CW sidetone via PC speakers) is not supported on Windows 7?  It only works on Windows XP now.
> 
> Did you remember to set the baud rate of the radio's COM port to match the baud rate of the radio?
> 
> Did you remember to open a CW log and program the CW messages?
> 
> If Advanced SO2R Mode is enabled, did you select a blank scenario?
> 
> Are any scripts assigned to the function keys (see Win-Test Scripts Manager).
> 
> In the K3, did you set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to RTS-DTR and set DTR = CW, RTS = PTT in Win-Test for the radio's COM port?
> 
> Is VOX enabled on the K3?
> 
> Did you install the latest Tripp-Lite device driver?  I've heard from others that had trouble getting it to work on 64-bit Windows (blue screen crash), but that was some time ago.  I'd recommend an FTDI or Edgeport USB-to-Serial adapter.  Here's an inexpensive one for single port purposes.
> 
> http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/ftdi-future-technology-devices-international-ltd/CHIPI-X10/768-1138-ND/3103022
> 
> If you cannot figure it out, send me your WT.INI file, your log file, your Advanced_SO2R.ini file, and a screen shot of the Ports section of your Window Device Manager (run devmgmt.msc).  Use File | Explore /cfg directory and File | Explore /log directory to locate these files.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
> 
>> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 1:25 PM, <stewart at gm4aff.net> wrote:
>> I hate to have to ask this!
>> I just installed Win-test on a newish 64-bit laptop. Registration all
>> went fine.
>> "No sound" is permanently set as the Sound option, and I can't change
>> it. So I couldn't initially tell if CW was being generated when pressing
>> function keys.
>> I installed my Tripp-Lite USB serial adaptor and connected it to my K3.
>> Installation went OK and a new COM port became available in the Win-Test
>> interfaces list. I set up all the required baud and other settings.
>> Still nothing when I press the function keys. No sound and radio stays
>> quiet. The radio frequency, etc. is not getting passed back to Win-Test
>> either. It's as if the radio wasn't connected.
>> Does anyone have any ideas - Is this a 64-bit issue, a USB interface
>> issue or have I forgotten to do something?
>> 
>> 73 and thanks!
>> Stewart
>> GM4AFF
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