[Dxbase] DXBase 2006 + WinKey via micro KEYER

[Fred Handscombe]

I had the same problem/error message when I briefly tried my MicroHam with DXbase

I am not sure of the router s/w version, I downloaded the "latest" in mid-July

Mine also works OK in Writelog and other logging s/w

73 Fred
G4BWP




> Message Received: Aug 11 2005, 01:27 PM
> From: "Eric - VE3GSI" 
> To: dxbase at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: 
> Subject: RE: [Dxbase] DXBase 2006 + WinKey via micro KEYER
> 
> Hi Chuck,
> 
> The router version I have is v.2.1.5 with WinKey v.10. The Keyer has power
> and is working fine as either a standalone or with another logging program I
> have been testing it with. After I configure DXBase and initialize the port
> I get a message "Unable to open comport. This feature will be
> turned off." Also, the micro Keyer stops working until I power the
> keyer/interface down and restart it.
> 
> On the microHAM reflector there is mention that DXBase may have a problem
> with the new version 10 of WinKey.
> 
> Please understand, I am not pointing a finger at anyone, I am just trying to
> understand the problem. After all, the problem might be me and then I would
> have to pull a foot out of my mouth. 
> 
> If anyone, including the good folks at Scientific Solutions can shed light
> on this mystery please jump in.
> 
> 73,
> Eric - VE3GSI.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chuck Guenther
> Subject: [Dxbase] DXBase 2006 + WinKey via micro KEYER
> 
> 
> Eric,
> 
> I'm using DXBase 2006 with the microHam keyer with the latest (V. 2.0)
> router software and firmware upgrades. I believe my keyer has the v. 9 K1EL
> keyer chip in it. Works great with the Omni 6 here for CW. 
> 
> I wonder if you have external power (13.8V) hooked up to your microKeyer? 
> 
> 73,
> 
> Chuck NI0C
> 
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