--- In n4n_field_day@..., "ne4s" <mike40@a...> wrote:
Jim,
Yep, we should use the PC to key in normal use.
I use the standard conventions for field movement and entry.
Spaces
or tabs move from field to field. "Enter" makes the log entry. I
use
the Fkeys after the entry seperately.
The Fkeys could be arranged as below, F2-Fx
TU FD N4N -- USE AS TAIL END, WAIT FOR NEXT CALLER
FD N4N -- NO CALLERS, SHORT CALL FOR MORE
CQ FD DE N4N N4N -- LONGER CALL WHEN DEAD BAND DISEASE SETS IN.
OR WHEN YOU NEED A DRINK...
6A -- FOR FILL
GA -- FOR FILL
6AGA -- FULL REPEAT
N4N -- FOR FILL OR CALLING
%c 6AGA K -- AUTO EXCHANGE WITH INSERT KEY, I DONT REMEMBER WHICH
ONE
(F10?)
Yes, I think this works well. F10 is the exchange like
%C %BB4%B 7A GA K. This dupes the call and sends "B4" if a dupe
without sending the exchange. Then you would go on to a TU N4N ready
for next Q. The ESM mode works very well in an orderly fashion if
you're running. If the CALL field is blank, Enter merely does
message F11 which would be like "cq fd n4n n4n fd" It's also nice in
that if make ANY changes in the CALL field, it will resend the call
(either partial or full), then TU N4N (Message 3). So you only use
the ENTER key most of the time unless the inevitable repeats where
F5, F6, F7 might be 6A GA 6AGA as you have shown above. I see the
Elec-Key jack on the front of the 775. This works fine with my
Bencher paddle. We just need to sync up the speeds (if we ever use
the paddle!!!) I can't test the LPT connection into the Straight KEY
jack on the rear since I don't have the pinout and don't want to use
the same plug that goes to my Kenwood. But this will be easy to
test. I'll call you this afternoon after I mow the lawn to chat.
Jim WA2MBP
Your recommendations here too....
I tend to keep the messages separted into the small parts, then you
can string them together with sequential strokes. This seems to be
a
bit more flexible than trying to combine things.
I have not used the "Message on entry" funcion, it could be useful.
The 775 manual shows a paddle input on the front, and a straight
key
input on the back.
If you test the radio, confirm when the keyer function is "ON" and
the front paddles work, that the rear straight key still works like
a
straight key.
If this is the case, then all we need is the paddle, and the
computer
lpt to radio straight key jack cable, which I have.
I will get the manual and the cable to you for further testing.
My phone is 770 992 5705, lets set up a time.
I will be out for errands some, so try 147.105 before calling.
Mid day today, Sun, is OK, but before 5PM.
Mike,
NE4S
--- In n4n_field_day@..., "Jim Nail" <james.nail@e...>
wrote:
Mike, I'm assuming you are planning to use the PC CW generation
in
WriteLog plus a paddle connected to the Built In CW Keyer in the
ICOM
775, correct? I noticed there is only a KEY jack on the back of
the
ICOM 775. Does this mean a Y cable will be required to accept
input
from both the LPT port from the PC AND the paddle?
Jim
