[Dx4win] Computer CW Keying Problem

Kostas SV1DPI sv1dpi at otenet.gr
Sat Sep 16 11:33:50 EDT 2006


It seems rf problem to me and not related with dx4win.
Try to send cw with the pwr 5w to see if it is happening agn or change band 
and try.
If it isn't happening it is rf.
Try some ferrite in your cable. Use cable with shield.
Kostas sv1dpi

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "EFL" <eflev at bellsouth.net>
To: <dx4win at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 5:56 PM
Subject: [Dx4win] Computer CW Keying Problem


> I've been using DX4WIN to send cw for years via a parrallel port (LPT) and 
> it works great.  Today when I tried sending cw, I heard the cw clearly 
> through my computer's speakers, but it sent one solid, continuous cw tone 
> to the radio (Kenwood TS-850).  The tone would continue until I restarted 
> the computer.  When I then restarted the computer and DX4WIN and began 
> trying to send cw, the same thing happend. CW ok on the computer's 
> speakers, solid unstoppable cw tone to the rig.  I tried another cable and 
> had the same results.
>
> I also tried sending cw use my straight key and the rig worked perfectly.
>
> Any suggestion how to solve this problem?
>
> Thanks and 73's
> Fred KF9YL
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