[hpsdr] CW problem thru serial port

[Scott Traurig]

Alain-Michel,

It would appear you are trying to use Method 2. Set PTT to None and do not
use it. Use only the Key Line.

73,

Scott

On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Alain-Michel.Jolivet <a.m.jolivet at free.fr>
wrote:

> Hello Scott
>
> The problem is no signal générated from penelope to PA
>
> PTT is activated but no HF.
>
> 73!
>
> Alain-Michel
>
> F4GQY
>
> Le 25/01/2017 à 16:57, Scott Traurig a écrit :
>
> Hello Alain-Michel,
>
> This is easy to do. There are two methods. Using your COM3 as an example
> COM port (assumed to be a standard 9 pin D-style connector):
>
> Method 1, paddle/iambic key,
> - In Setup > DSP > CW set Primary to COM3 and Secondary to None.
> - Attach the DIT connection to the DSR input on pin 6
> - Attach the DAH connection to the CTS input on pin 8
> - You can use usually use the RTS output on pin 7 as the common
> connection, the DTR output on pin 4 can also be used.
>
> Method 2, straight key or external keyer output,
> - In Setup > DSP > CW set Secondary to COM3 and Primary to Radio or None
> - In Setup > DSP > CW set PTT Line to None and Key Line to RTS
> - Attach the key across the RTS output on pin 7 and the CTS input on pin 8
> - (Alternate arrangement: set Key Line to DTR, attach key across DTR
> output on pin 4 and DSR input on pin 6)
>
> Note that the PowerSDR mRX software will NOT generate sidetone locally on
> VAC. If you need local sidetone, the best method is to use an external,
> desktop keyer with a built in sidetone generator and feed the straight key
> output of that to the PC using Method 2 above.
>
> 73!
>
> Scott/w-u-2-o
>
>
> On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 9:48 AM, Alain-Michel.Jolivet <a.m.jolivet at free.fr
> > wrote:
>
>> ***** High Performance Software Defined Radio Discussion List *****
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>> >From Alain-Michel F4GQY
>>
>> problem key connection CW on poweSDR.
>>
>> I wish use key connected on serial port on my PC. PANDORA is not near
>> shack; the alone link is RJ45 network cable.
>>
>> Setup -> CAT Control: PPT Control: Enable PTT not checked; Port: COM3
>> (physical serial port thru USB) RTS and DTR checked.
>> Setup -> DSP -> CW: Connections: Primary :Radio; Secondary COM3; PTT
>> Line: RTS; Key Line: DTR; Option Mode B checked.
>>
>> In this case Key is not operative
>>
>> I had test physicaly on pin port:
>> for PTT Line = DTR, PTT is activated on pin 6 DSR (input pin for computer
>> that is correct) MOX goes UP
>> for PTT Line = RTS, PTT is activated on pin 8 CTS (input pin for computer
>> that is correct) MOX goes UP
>> pin 8 and 6 are OK.
>>
>> but if PTT Line = DTR and Key Line = RTS PTT goes up (pin 6) but key
>> signal on pin 8 is not opérative.
>> if PTT Line = RTS and Key Line = DTR PTT goes up (pin 8) but key signal
>> on pin 6 is not opérative.
>>
>> What is wrong ?
>>
>> PowerSDR OpenHPSDR mRX PS v3.3.9(6/15/16)
>>
>> Metis v2.9
>> Mercury v3.4
>> penelope v2.9
>>
>> Thank you for help.
>> Alain-Michel
>> F4GQY
>>
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