[WT-support] Beginner questions

[Duane Traver]

Did all, except don’t see a choice for device type.

Same results, continuous keying.

On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 6:05 PM Bob Wilson, N6TV <n6tv at arrl.net> wrote:

> On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 2:42 PM Duane Traver <wv2bduane at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Got a 1/4” phone plug to db9 interface, and db9 to USB adapter/cable
>> (only have 2 USB ports, one hdmi port, and one 15 pin port on the
>> computer).
>>
>> After I start win test, as soon as the logging screen appears, the blue
>> light in the interface lights up, and just continuously keys the radio.
>>
>> Set it up with suggested settings for the IC 706 MK II. USB com port 3.
>>
>
> Need more details about your interface type.  Homebrew?  Try this:
>
>    1. Disconnect the keying cable from the radio
>    2. Start Win-Test
>    3. Type *SETUP* [Enter] in the Win-Test logging window
>    4. Next to the COM port for your keying interface (COM4?), check the
>    box and set the device type to *Other interface *then click *Configure*
>    5. Set DTR=CW, RTS=PTT
>    (These were probably set to default to Always ON, which will cause it
>    to key the radio)
>    6. Click *OK*
>    7. Reconnect your keying cable to the radio and test CW
>
> Where do I go from here? Computer imbecile here, sorry. 😉 It wound be
>> nice to have voice keyer functions, but considering I can’t even get the
>> cable going might be more than I can manage.
>>
>
> Voice keyer function will require a sound card interface to your IC 706 MK
> II mic input.  Once you have that connected, check the box next to *Enable
> soundcard *in the SETUP menu and select the PC sound card as the Voice
> Keyer device.  Click *OK* to save the changes.  Press Shift+F1 to program
> a message, F1 to play back.  You will probably have to connect your MIC to
> the PC sound card to record the messages.
>
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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