[Dxbase] DXBase 2006 + WinKey via micro KEYER

[Jim Preston]

Eric,

Is there another program already using that comport? Possibly one that 
you had shut down, but didn't release the comport? This could cause the 
problem.

73,

Jim N6VH


Eric - VE3GSI wrote:

> 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 <K1EL CW> 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. <grin>
> 
> If anyone, including the good folks at Scientific Solutions can shed light
> on this mystery please jump in.
> 
> 73,
> Eric - VE3GSI.
>