[Elecraft] CW and VOX

Joe Subich, W4TV lists at subich.com
Tue Apr 21 11:54:35 EDT 2009 

> If the rig is in Data mode, AFSK and VOX is turned on, then switch to 
> SSB mode VOX is on.  Turn VOX off and switch back to Data mode, and 
> VOX is off.

That's correct but the title here is CW and VOX ... 

> If there is a way to key for AFSK with MMTTY and DXLABs, or 
> DXLABS and WinWarbler, I would be happy to hear the setup.  I 
> just want to be able to switch between N1MM for CW / RTTY 
> contests (with MMTTY for the RTTY contests) and DXLABS for 
> casual opperating.

I do it all the time.  What interface are you using for PTT? 
What interface for CAT?  

Assuming you are using only a single serial port for both 
control and PTT: 

   With DXLab/WinWarbler, set Commander for PTT on RTS 
   (Ports -> RTS = On to Transmit) and set WinWarbler 
   PTT Mode (PTT tab) to "XCVR Ctrl SW."  

   In N1MM simply set RTS to PTT on the radio port. 

If you have two ports ... 

   In WinWarbler set PTT Mode = RTS and set FSK Control 
   (RTTY tab) to the port (other than control) that you 
   are using for PTT.  

   In N1MM, open the DI MMTTY configuration and set the 
   PTT (or PTT & FSK) port on the TX tab (again - set it 
   to the port you have selected for "Digital" in N1MM 
   hardware configuration).     

> If there is a better RTTY software / setup that interfaces with 
> N1MM that makes this all easier, I am willing to give that a shot. 
> I just want something that I can setup and switch between my 
> operating styles with minimum hassle.

N1MM/MMTTY and DXLab Suite/Commander/WinWarbler are extremely 
simple and follow the radio seamlessly. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Wilburn
> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 11:25 AM
> To: Elecraft Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW and VOX
> 
> 
> If the rig is in Data mode, AFSK and VOX is turned on, then switch to 
> SSB mode VOX is on.  Turn VOX off and switch back to Data mode, and 
> VOX is off.
> 
> I don't do FSK.  I didn't do RTTY till I got the K3, and am 
> very happy 
> with the AFSK.  That may change one day, but I'm good for now.
> 
> I use DTR for keying from N1MM on CW contests, so don't want to mess 
> around with that.  Have not gotten AFSK and DTR keying working in 
> conjunction with Logging software and MMTTY.  Admittedly didn't give 
> it much effort, as VOX works fine.
> 
> Wayne has mentioned that independant VOX settings is on the list for 
> these modes, and I am happy to use it like it is now, until the 
> updates are made.
> 
> If there is a way to key for AFSK with MMTTY and DXLABs, or 
> DXLABS and 
> WinWarbler, I would be happy to hear the setup.  I just want to be 
> able to switch between N1MM for CW / RTTY contests (with 
> MMTTY for the 
> RTTY contests) and DXLABS for casual opperating.
> 
> If there is a better RTTY software / setup that interfaces with N1MM 
> that makes this all easier, I am willing to give that a shot.  I just 
> want something that I can setup and switch between my 
> operating styles 
> with minimum hassle.
> 
> Dave Wilburn
> NM4M
> 
> Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> > 
> >> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to
> >> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off.
> > 
> > Huh?  My K3 maintains separate VOX status for CW and SSB.  I can
> > (and do) leave VOX on for CW (semi break-in) and leave VOX off 
> > (PTT operation) for SSB.  The only linkage between modes is DATA 
> > (AFSK A, DATA A), SSB, AM and FM.  BTW, VOX is not available in 
> > RTTY (FSK D). 
> > 
> > 73,
> > 
> >    ... Joe, W4TV
> >  
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> >> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> David Wilburn
> >> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:57 AM
> >> To: Elecraft Discussion List
> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW and VOX
> >>
> >>
> >> Been a while since I was at that load, but I do know you cannot
> >> transmit CW without VOX on.  Several rigs I have used do this when 
> >> using their internal keyers.
> >>
> >> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to
> >> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off.
> >>
> >> According to Wayne, per mode VOX settings are in the
> >> pipeline, but are 
> >> not hear yet.
> >>
> >> Dave Wilburn
> >> NM4M
> >>
> >> John Gaynard wrote:
> >>> Yesterday, suddenly my K3 had no RF output on CW.  It had
> >> been a few
> >>> days since I was on so I was kind of mystified since it 
> worked fine
> >>> last week. The TX light was flashing, and I could hear the 
> >> TX relay in
> >>> the PW-1 amp clicking.  In desperation, I went to SSB mode
> >> and there
> >>> was full output power when I spoke into the MIC since 
> obviously VOX
> >>> was on in SSB mode..  I did not consciously notice the VOX 
> >> missing on
> >>> the display in CW mode.  I went back to CW, and then I
> >> noticed the VOX
> >>> was not displaying.  I never consciously turn off VOX but
> >> obviously I
> >>> held the Band switch a bit too long and turned off VOX
> >> during a band
> >>> switch last week.  I never use the QSK option.  So I 
> experimented a
> >>> little bit.  I turned on VOX and QSK then I turned off VOX, then 
> >>> turned off QSK, and SEMI appeared in the VFO B display 
> briefly for 
> >>> about a second.  I keyed the K3 and the TX light flashed 
> and no RF 
> >>> output.  Am I correct in thinking that you cannot be/should 
> >> not be in
> >>> SEMI mode unless VOX is turned on.  I am on firmware level 2.38.
> >>> Without VOX or QSK turned on, you should not be able to put 
> >> the rig in
> >>> transmit mode by touching the key.  I generally glace at the new
> >>> firmware releases to see if there are any relevant fixes I'm 
> >>> interested in.  If not, I just choose not to upgrade 
> firmware.  The 
> >>> funny thing was that I did remember to make sure I was 
> not in TEST 
> >>> mode since that essentially does the same thing. 
> >> Essentially, if VOX
> >>> is off, QSK is off, and you are in CW mode, you are in 
> TEST mode by
> >>> default.  Has this been fixed in a subsequent firmware 
> >> release. It can
> >>> be disconcerting to suddenly turn on the K3, get ready to
> >> chase a DX
> >>> station, only to find you have no RF output, but everything looks
> >>> normal. If in TEST mode, at least the TX symbol flashes.
> >>>
> >>>  
> >>>
> >>> John K8WDN
> >>>
> >>> K3 #157
> >>>
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