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Success reading freq and mode with Icom
Problem solved -- already!
A HUGE thanks to David Whaley, NT9E, who replied with the suggestion that the problem probably was with the Comm port settings more than with the settings within ACLog itself. Sure enough... I went to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Ports > COM1 > Port Settings and set it for 19200 BPS, Data bits = 8, Parity = None, Stop bits = 1, and Flow control = None. Then I went to the ACLog Rig Interface Setup window, set it for Comm Port 1, 19.2 K, Parity = None, Data bits = 8, Stop bits = 1, Connection power = DTR, and Polling rate = 100 ms (any speed works, I think). In the string to read frequency and string to read mode I made sure that the 3rd character was "58", which is the code for the 706MKIIG (the manual for the radio shows the code), and KAZOWIE! Everything worked! Thanks again, David. 73, Chuck K9PLX |
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Re: Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
JAMES MOLLICA
Hello Chuck. Had the same problem with my 706mk 2.
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If I remember right I used 4800 N81 with 50 (IC756) in both strings and RTS. Some of the other Icom codes also worked but fell apart on 50mhz or no mode reading. I will check again when I get to the home qth. 73, Jim N2NRD. P.S. I also set the polling rate at .5sec and the radio on "auto baud detect." ---- Original Message -----
From: <k9plx@...> To: "N3FJP_Software_Users" <N3FJP_Software_Users@...> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2003 11:25 PM Subject: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode Greetings to the group.my rig so I can read the frequency and mode directly into the log. I've tried everything I can think of and so far am unsuccessful; I could sure use some suggestions. Windows XP Professional. Rig is Icom IC706MarkIIG. I have the cable from W1GEE and it is connected to the serial port of the PC and the remote jack on the back of the 706. baud (the rig is also set to 19.2), connection power to DTR (I've also tried RTS). I've set the string to read frequency to "FE FE 58 E0 03 FD" and the string to read the mode to "FE FE 58 E0 04 FD" (values come from the 706's manual). Having no idea what the other values should be, I've tried them all, I think. Response" or nothing at all in the Mode window, and a running string of garbage, which changes as I change the tuning dial on the rig, in the "Unprocessed data returned" window.
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Re: Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
Steven Blary
Chuck,
My radio and manual is packed away at the moment -- I'm operating portable this evening during the IOTA contest from Hutchinson Island NA-141. So I can't look up the specifics at the moment. However if my memory is correct all of those settings seem fine. the actual values of the string data may be off however the radio ID - 58 seems right. I would confirm that setting in the radio's menus to be sure but I believe that 58 is the 706's default (I think AClog defaults to 56) DTR was the proper setting for me as well. Hopefully you will have it resolved by tomarrow however if you don't let me know and I'll confirm my settings ... Good Luck and 73's Steve Blary, N1XC P.S. Listen for me on 20 meters SSB for the IOTA contest I should be on the air by 6pm eastern. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software |
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Re: Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
Hi Ed,
So far, the same Icom string selection has worked with all Icom rigs. I haven't had a report specifically on the 736 but it should work. Just select Icom from the rig options. Chuck, I did some digging through my notes and found a report of working settings for the IC 706 MK II G with my software. The settings are: Baud rate: 19.2K Parity: None Data Bits: 8 Stop Bits: 1 Power Selected: DTR (that will depend on your interface) I hope this helps. Please let me know how you make out. 73, Scott, N3FJP snkdavis@... www.n3fjp.com Serving the Amateur Radio Community with general logging and contesting software since 1997. --- In N3FJP_Software_Users@..., "Edward Leicester" <kg4qmi@e...> wrote: I see in the list of rigs that the IC-736 is not listed. Doesanyone know if it will work? mode connect my rig so I can read the frequency and mode directly into the log. I've tried everything I can think of and so far am unsuccessful; I could sure use some suggestions. running Windows XP Professional. Rig is Icom IC706MarkIIG. I have the cable from W1GEE and it is connected to the serial port of the PC and the remote jack on the back of the 706. 1, 19.2 baud (the rig is also set to 19.2), connection power to DTR (I've also tried RTS). I've set the string to read frequency to "FE FE 58 E0 03 FD" and the string to read the mode to "FE FE 58 E0 04 FD" (values come from the 706's manual). Having no idea what the other values should be, I've tried them all, I think. either "No Response" or nothing at all in the Mode window, and a running string of garbage, which changes as I change the tuning dial on the rig, in the "Unprocessed data returned" window. Service. |
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Re: Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
Edward Leicester
开云体育I see in the list of rigs that the IC-736 is not
listed. Does anyone know if it will work?
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Ed/kg4qmi
------------------------------------ Edward Leicester Reg. 1 Director North Carolina Baptist Men ----------------------------------- EC-Perq. County, Area 1 NC-ARES Hertford NC 252-426-7246 KG4QMI/FM16
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Re: Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
Hi Chuck,
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Thanks for your e-mail.? I have had good reports from other IC706 MarkIIG users so I'm sure it is just a matter of getting the com settings right.? If any Icom users have the specifics for Chuck I'd sure appreciate it if you could pass them along. 73, Scott, N3FJP snkdavis@... Serving the Amateur Radio Community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. In a message dated 7/25/2003 11:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, k9plx@... writes: Greetings to the group. |
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Can't get ACLog to read freq & mode
Greetings to the group.
I'm a long-time user of ACLog who has just purchased the cable to connect my rig so I can read the frequency and mode directly into the log. I've tried everything I can think of and so far am unsuccessful; I could sure use some suggestions. The setup: PC is an older model IBM ThinkPad laptop Pentium II running Windows XP Professional. Rig is Icom IC706MarkIIG. I have the cable from W1GEE and it is connected to the serial port of the PC and the remote jack on the back of the 706. In the Interface Setup window of ACLog, I have set to Comm Port 1, 19.2 baud (the rig is also set to 19.2), connection power to DTR (I've also tried RTS). I've set the string to read frequency to "FE FE 58 E0 03 FD" and the string to read the mode to "FE FE 58 E0 04 FD" (values come from the 706's manual). Having no idea what the other values should be, I've tried them all, I think. The response is always "No Response" in the Frequency window, either "No Response" or nothing at all in the Mode window, and a running string of garbage, which changes as I change the tuning dial on the rig, in the "Unprocessed data returned" window. Does any other Icom owner have any hints for me? Thanks, Chuck, K9PLX |
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Re: CW Parallel Port Schematics
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<jpkeon@n...> wrote: With the W1GEE serial adapter I simply added a Radio Shack 2 to 1 stereo headphone adapter at the key jack of my Icom 740. I turn off the internal keyer and plug the computer into one side and my keyer, bug, or straight key into the other side. Obviously you can't use an internal keyer with any external keying device, but the use of a keyer or a manual key allows a quick comment or repeat, but more importantly allows a constant key down condition to touch up the antenna tuner. As a suggestion, Scott it would be nice to have a tune button or keyboard key (~ perhaps)for tune/touch-up purposes with boatanchor transmitters or antenna tuners. Dan, K8WV |
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Re: CW Parallel Port Schematics
--- In N3FJP_Software_Users@..., "John Paul Keon"
<jpkeon@n...> wrote: With the W1GEE serial adapter I simply added a Radio Shack 2 to 1 stereo headphone adapter at the key jack of my Icom 740. I turn off the internal keyer and plug the computer into one side and my keyer, bug, or straight key into the other side. Obviously you can't use an internal keyer with any external keying device, but the use of a keyer or a manual key allows a quick comment or repeat, but more importantly allows a constant key down condition to touch up the antenna tuner. As a suggestion, Scott it would be nice to have a tune button or keyboard key (~ perhaps)for tune/touch-up purposes with boatanchor transmitters or antenna tuners. Dan, K8WV |
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Help!
w1ech
I need help with my N3FJP Sweepstakes program. I have not used the
software before. I recently received the CD, got my password, and loaded it. It worked fine. However, for some reason, I recently misplaced the shortcut on my desktop and thought I had deleted the software, so I tried to REload it! That's when the trouble started. I found that I could open the software and begin playing with it, until I tried to enter a call worked, and then the CHECK in the second window. I would immediately get "INVALID SECTION" in the large window below that and nothing else would function. I have tried several times to remove the software and reload it, but must be doing something wrong. Is there an instruction sheet for the CD? Has anyone else encountered this problem? Thanks! 73, Gary - W1ECH |
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Re: CW Parallel Port Schematics
Scott and users:
I have already been using the serial port version (without upgrades) for several months and it worked very well on the serial port. When I got the laptop home finally and started to use it with the base rig, instead of my qrp rigs (Sierra and Norcal 40a) I had to have a way to use the keyboard for CW too; since I use the serial port at the house for my external keyboard. I am using the keyboard as it is easier to enter all my data into the AC Logger. I also have a mouse hooked up externally and that facilitates the moving of the cursor faster than using the little button on my laptop. So, when this revision for the parallel port came out it was a good idea to change. I am making up a connector and will report on the use of that with the serial port in use too. I work about 99% CW anyway. I get on SSB rarely and then to work a rare DX station who does not work CW. I work the MARS nets on SSB and have to have a mike only for those two reasons. I also have learned in several contests that I can use my paddles (Mercury) with the rig at the same time I have the keyboard hooked up to the rig to transmitt CW both ways. That is a good idea for those of you who have QRP rigs too. Add a plug input for the paddles as well as the one for the connection to the laptop or PC so that you can use both for the generation of CW. I rarely use the keyboard cept for the contests. It is a major help and saves time and frustration. I also have found that using the keyboard function with the laptop eliminates the use of a memory keyer and that is one less thing to put in my backpack to take on the hikes and trips with the tent and all. It makes it lighter a bit and makes more room for a couple more snacks. Thanks again Scott for the new revision and looking forward to the changes in the upgrade so I can log faster on the AC Logger program. p.s. a word of advice, make sure you check the polarity of the 2n2222 when you wire it up so that you don't fry it when you apply power and try to transmitt. OR, keep an extra on hand for the replacement. It is a very easy mod to make and certainly a lot cheaper to make than to buy from the people making them. Rad Shack has the parts and it is very inexpensive to make. Have fun soldering! John Paul, Raleigh, NC [AB4PP]//NNNUTV "We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." |
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Re: CW Parallel Port Schematics
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the good report. The problem has been for those of us who want to send CW and use the rig interface features with one serial port in our machines. With the CW parallel port upgrade you can send CW via the parallel port and use the rig interface or packet DX spotting features via the serial port at the same time. 73, Scott N3FJP Serving the Amateur Radio Community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. In a message dated 7/24/2003 9:29:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Darrell Ringer" <k8wv@...> writes: I've been using W1GEE's serial CW adapter with great success and no -- |
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Re: Help with VHFLOG to ACLOG
james mollica
Thanks for the info Scott.
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I can edit dx calls and add the info in the fields after importing the adif file. Looks like you can count me in on both programs. Thanks again. 73, Jim N2NRD. ----- Original Message -----
From: <SNKDavis@...> To: <N3FJP_Software_Users@...> Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 6:58 AM Subject: Re: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Help with VHFLOG to ACLOG Hi Jim,future version of ACLog that will review records logged/imported and add any missing data that can be determined from the call such as country, prefix, etc. I'm not sure if that will make version 2.4 or 2.5 of ACLog but it is definitely on the top of the enhancements list. software since 1997. mollica" <jim@...> writes: I downloaded vhflog and aclog to give a test run and seem |
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CW Parallel Port Schematics
Hi All,
Huel, K4DRQ was kind enough to send along some links he found to build a parallel interface for CW keying: Several words of caution. The code for the parallel port CW keying enhancement was designed for and tested by using the W1GEE parallel interface (available on my website for anyone who doesn't want to build their own). The W1GEE interface uses pin 17 to send CW and pin 1 for ground. I don't know if the above schematics will need any modification to work properly or not. If you feel adventerous and give either/both of the above schematics a try, please let me know how they work out. I'm looking forward to your comments and feedback. 73, Scott N3FJP Serving the Amateur Radio Community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. |
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Re: Help with VHFLOG to ACLOG
Hi Jim,
Thanks for trying out the software. I am planning to add a feature in a future version of ACLog that will review records logged/imported and add any missing data that can be determined from the call such as country, prefix, etc. I'm not sure if that will make version 2.4 or 2.5 of ACLog but it is definitely on the top of the enhancements list. Please let me know if you have any other questions. 73, Scott N3FJP Serving the Amateur Radio Community with contesting and general logging software since 1997. In a message dated 7/23/2003 7:59:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, "james mollica" <jim@...> writes: I downloaded vhflog and aclog to give a test run and seem -- |
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Help with VHFLOG to ACLOG
james mollica
开云体育I downloaded vhflog and aclog to give a test run
and seem
to have a problem.? I set up a test contest
with a few dx
contacts in vhflog then used the adif export
function to
import the log file into aclog.? All went ok
but some info
for the dx contacts is not showing in the
fields.
ie. country,continent,freq,and prefix info.?
Is this due to
the contest pgm only looking at calls and grids or
am I
missing something in aclog?? The reason I ask
is I like
the clean layout of Scotts programs and do mostly
vhf
contests but want to use aclog to keep track of my
6 meter
dxcc info.? If I? do a calculate dxcc in
aclog it is not showing
the dx worked from the imported vhflog
file.??Thanks for
the help in advance . Jim N2NRD.
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Re: Contesting Software Upgrades!
Dee D. Flint
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From: <SNKDavis@...> To: <N3FJP_Software_Users@...> Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 3:06 PM Subject: [N3FJP_Software_Users] Contesting Software Upgrades! Hi All,all of the N3FJP Software contesting programs: existing serial port) - ESC key terminates CW (ESC will still clear your fields when CW is notbeing transmitted) - Improved CW timing performancefiles. That means that you don’t have to unzip the downloaded file (although you can if you want to). Just double click the exe file using Windows Explorer and setup will begin automatically. As always, the new versions are free to registered users. "announcements only" list until Amateur Contact Log is ready, but I wanted to give you a heads-up and the opportunity for testing and feedback before we get into the fall contesting season. Please download the new versions, give them a whirl and let me know what you think. In addition to the performance upgrades, all of the above enhancements will also be included in ACLog 2.4 when it is ready. the word about my software. I really appreciate it. Will you be posting a schematic for the parallel port/CW interface? Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
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Re: Contesting Software Upgrades!
Hi Dee, Thanks for your e-mail.? I have to confess that hardware is not my strength so I? used a parallel interface provided by W1GEE.? I'm sure that there are some schematics out on the web somewhere.? I wish I had the time to investigate further.? My other schematics came from a good ham friend of mine. I'm sorry I can't be of more assistance right now, Dee.? I hope you continue to enjoy using the software. 73, Scott, N3FJP www.n3fjp.com In a message dated 07/23/03 7:46:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, deehays@... writes: Will you be posting a schematic for the parallel port/CW interface? |
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