[Dx4win] microKEYER II Question

[Mel]

re leaving in "Add real-time". I didn't used to... but with the new
bandmap, I usually do.

I have run into issues with Microham (original Microkeyer). The radio
stops responding to the COM port even though the frequency is tracked by
uRouter. It seems to happen if I leave the radio on for a long period of
time. I also power the microkeyer from the radio.

There are still occasionally timeout issues with Icoms.

I have a few issues with my microham and Winkey that I can trigger by
cycling the power on the radio.

Also you have to stop the radio and restart it if you change the radio
in preferences(necessary if you have more than 2).

I never had any of these issues with a number of other programs I have
or do use.

There is also the problem of a program hang if a COM port is busy.

I don't want to create the impression that Paul's COM port routines are
flaky... they are a lot better than that... but they still have a few
issues possibly with exception handling. Let's say they aren't yet
exactly bullet-proof ;-)

I'm pretty sure paul could fix these minor issues with the COM ports...
if he ever finds the time... but I will wait 'till he gets 8.03 out
before even raising them seriously.

In the mean-time... I start the radio (which also power up the 
microkeyer) before starting DX4Win and all is usually well.

Larry Burke wrote:
> Thanks, Jim. That's my problem then. I ALWAYS leave DX4WIN in "Add-real
> time". It didn't even dawn on me to mention this in my note. This was not a
> problem before I attached the microKEYER. Guess I will need to change my
> habits now that I have microKEYER in the line. 
> 
> Larry K5RK
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jim Reisert [mailto:jjreisert at gmail.com] On Behalf Of Jim Reisert AD1C
> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 5:54 PM
> To: Larry Burke
> Cc: dx4win at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] microKEYER II Question
> 
> Hi Larry,
> 
> I just re-read your message.  There is no need to Stop Radio.  All you 
> have to do is make sure your logging window is on the last logged 
> (saved) QSO, i.e. you are not in "Add Real-time" (F9) mode.  You will 
> only get the radio timeout message if you're trying to log a QSO!
> 
> I run DX4WIN 24/7 and turn my radio on and off at will.  I never leave 
> it in "F9" (Add Real-time) mode and NEVER have the problem you describe. 
>   And I have the original microKEYER.
> 
> 73 - Jim AD1C
> 
> On 12/6/2009 1:57 PM, Larry Burke wrote:
> 
>> Question below was originally posed to the microHAM reflector, but I was
>> advised it's an issue with DX4WIN. I'm not entirely convinced it's not
>> operator (me) error. Anyone else have the problem listed below or know of
> a
>> solution?
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry K5RK
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> From: microHAM at yahoogroups.com [mailto:microHAM at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
>> Of microHAM America, W4TV
>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:40 PM
>> To: microHAM at yahoogroups.com
>> Subject: RE: [microHAM] DX4WIN Question
>>
>>
>> This is an issue with DX4Win not with Router. Check with
>> the author of that software to find out why it is not
>> properly opening/closing the serial port under Windows 7.
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: microHAM at yahoogroups.com<mailto:microHAM%40yahoogroups.com>
>>> [mailto:microHAM at yahoogroups.com<mailto:microHAM%40yahoogroups.com>  ] On
>> Behalf Of LJBurke_WI5A
>>> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 10:57 AM
>>> To: microHAM at yahoogroups.com<mailto:microHAM%40yahoogroups.com>
>>> Subject: [microHAM] DX4WIN Question
>>>
>>>
>>> I've been enjoying my new microKEYER II and have noted the
>>> following inconvenience. Wonder what I am doing wrong.
>>>
>>> After an evening of operating I will manually select "stop
>>> radio" from DX4WIN then turn the rig off. Same effect could
>>> be accomplished by simply turning off the rig, but I would
>>> get the "Radio timed out; radio interface has been disabled"
>>> message in DX4WIN. The mKII goes off with the rig since it is
>>> powered by it, but I make no effort to close the router software.
>>>
>>> Morning comes, I flip the rig on (mKII comes on with it).
>>> When I select "start radio" from DX4WIN I get the "Radio
>>> timed out; radio interface has been disabled" message. The
>>> router software appears to be seeing the rig as it is
>>> accurately displaying the frequency, but there is no way to
>>> talk to the rig from DX4WIN. I have tried a variety of
>>> sequences of rebooting equipment and software, but the only
>>> thing that seems to get DX4WIN talking to the rig again is to
>>> reboot the PC.
>>>
>>> I suspect I am missing something fundamental here in a
>>> sequence of events that must take place, but would appreciate
>>> some insight as to what it might be.
>>>
>>> microHAM device: microKEYER II with v 7.2.4 software
>>> OS: Windows 7 Home Premium
>>> Rig: Icom IC-7800 (provides power to mKII)
>>> Logger: DX4WIN v 8.02
>>>
>>> Larry K5RK
> 
>