[Dxbase] MicroKEYER problem

[Eric - VE3GSI]

Hi Eugene,

DXbase does not reflect the Speed button from the WinKeyer via the
microKEYER, nor is QSK possible with the current PTT option (Darn it all! I
miss that option too). Perhaps if we ask nicely Jack and his band of coders
will incorporate those features in the next version.

For now, I simply do not use the PTT via the rig's microphone front circuit.
I don't use a mic anyway so for me it is not a problem to leave it
disconnected. At least I do have QSK now.

Check the version of the microKEYER router software too. Jozef did fix a
problem that did not allow the Keyer to recover after you exited DXbase.
Make sure you have that fix which is included in v.3.0.1.

Now - You mentioned that you also have started DXbase before starting the
microHAM keyer? That is a no-no, sort of. DXbase simply can not find WinKey
and will come up with a reminder and turn off that particular feature. Least
it does on my configuration. It only is a problem if you wish to use the CW
Macro function included in DXbase.

Regards,
Eric - VE3GSI


-----Original Message-----
From: Eugene Shablygin
Sent: October 21, 2005 7:19 PM
To: dxbase at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Dxbase] MicroKEYER problem


I have DXB 2006 ver. 1.0.3. If I start DXBase BEFORE I switch on my 
radio (which powers my keyer), everything is fine. But if I have keyer 
on when I start DXBase, or I use keyer configuration screen, DXBase 
disables the speed knob (which I always use to adjust my speed), and 
enables PTT line. Is it a bug or a "feature"? I do not want PTT line 
enabled when I use CW (I use QSK), and I want my speed control by the 
pot, not mouse.

Any ideas?