http://myqsx.net/forums/ MyQSX Discussion Forum en Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:38 GMT vBulletin 60 http://myqsx.net/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://myqsx.net/forums/ http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?198-CommCat-hijacks-WinKey&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 17:19:09 GMT My CW keying is via a K1EL WinKey (embedded in a microKEYER-II). Normally I send Morse from my paddles, and control the CW speed by the front... My CW keying is via a K1EL WinKey (embedded in a microKEYER-II).

Normally I send Morse from my paddles, and control the CW speed by the front panel pot on the microKEYER. On infrequent occasions I use the CommCat Morse Code window, such as repetitively dropping my call into a DX pileup, but usually I do not have the Morse Code window open on the screen.

But with CommCat, this style of operating isn't possible (unless I'm missing something).

When I launch CommCat, it takes control of WinKey and sets the CW speed at 18WPM. I cannot change that speed from the microKEYER front panel.

To change the speed, I need to open the Morse Code window, and set the speed from there. Even then, the speed change doesn't take effect at my paddles unless I first send something from the Morse Code window to invoke the new speed.

Even then, if I again change speed in the Morse Code window, the new speed change is not available at the paddles unless some code is sent from the window.

This is an awkward PITA.

CommCat should control the WinKey ONLY when the Morse Code window is opened.

73, de Hans, K0HB ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?198-CommCat-hijacks-WinKey http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?197-K0HB-A-Boy-and-his-Radio&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 04:31:41 GMT I'm a Sailor, gone now from the sea, the ships, and the shipmates that I sailed with. I miss them greatly.

Now I play at woodworking, fishing, radios, and grandkids.

I'm primarily active on HF (160-10) with a preference for CW. Look for me in any contest, but especially in the November SweepStakes.

In the summer time I turn the radio down and go fishing for walleyes. My QSL card design shows a view of my mental treatment center, otherwise known as Lake Vermilion, near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota.

While watching a morning sunrise across the lake, I can see all the way to heaven.



My partner and best friend in all of this is K0CKB. Colleen and I are blessed with 5 grown/married children and 14 grandchildren, good health, and the time to enjoy our lives.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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Superstition trails ----> http://oldslowhans.wordpress.com ]]> CQ K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?197-K0HB-A-Boy-and-his-Radio http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?196-Spectrum-Analyzer&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:53 GMT The feature of CommCat which tipped the scales for me when I was exploring for a new logger was the spectrum analyzer feature. I love it. After... The feature of CommCat which tipped the scales for me when I was exploring for a new logger was the spectrum analyzer feature. I love it.

After playing with it for a while, I've found the raster presentation works best for me.

I wish the spectrum analyzer style would "persist" session-to-session, and come back up in the mode I left the program, rather than default back to waterfall.

73, Hans, K0HB ]]> Feature Requests K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?196-Spectrum-Analyzer http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?195-quot-Advance-on-space-quot&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:36:00 GMT One feature seen on many contest loggers is "Advance on Space", where when you finish entering the call sign, hitting the space bar advances to the next vacant logging field.

Keeps you fingers on the "home position" of the keyboard.

I'm not suggesting this to replace "tab" to the next field, but an additional capability.

73, de Hans, K0HB ]]> Feature Requests K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?195-quot-Advance-on-space-quot http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?194-Duplicate-spots&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 04:15:35 GMT Is there a way to suppress duplicate spots in DX Spot Manager window? On Edit: Never mind guys, I found the answer! Is there a way to suppress duplicate spots in DX Spot Manager window?


On Edit: Never mind guys, I found the answer! ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?194-Duplicate-spots http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?193-Radio-control&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 03:30:13 GMT It seems that radio control requires that the radio be powered up _before_ starting CommCat. If I power up the radio _after_ launching CommCat, I... It seems that radio control requires that the radio be powered up before starting CommCat.

If I power up the radio after launching CommCat, I cannot seem gain radio control. The cure, of course, is to leave CommCat and restart it.

Not a biggy, but can be confusing if you don't know about it.

Or am I missing something (again)? :) ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?193-Radio-control http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?192-CommCat-4.4.18-Released&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 22:02:57 GMT CommCat 4.4.18 is a maintenance release containing bug fixes and no new features. Download this update from here... CommCat 4.4.18 is a maintenance release containing bug fixes and no new features. Download this update from here. Install 4.4.18 over your current version (you do not need to uninstall the earlier version first). Here is a list of fixes:

• Custom radio macros from CommCat Mobile were not working if you used hex data.
• If you are using spotter distance look up in the DX Spot Manager, it could cause incorrect name and QTH info when you logged a station.
• Fixed CW offset problem when using MixW for CW.
• Some serial ports weren’t being initialized correctly for radio control.
• Spectrum Analyzer RxA and RxB problems fixed.
• F1 and Stop buttons on the Voice Keyer toolbar weren’t working.
• WAZ summary could display incorrect numbers.
• FT857 PTT not working.
• K3 intermittent control problems fixed.
• Other minor bugs fixed.

73,

Howard W6HN

]]> Announcements Howard W6HN http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?192-CommCat-4.4.18-Released http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?191-Browse-log&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 18:21:07 GMT Is there a way to browse your complete log onscreen? Is there a way to browse your complete log onscreen? ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?191-Browse-log http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?190-DXCC-(St-BarthelemYy)&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 16:24:53 GMT I recently adopted CommCat as my general purpose logger, importing about 55,000 contacts from my previous logging program. After the import and... I recently adopted CommCat as my general purpose logger, importing about 55,000 contacts from my previous logging program.

After the import and some housekeeping, I found that my DXCC totals were off by one entity. I have 327 Worked, 323 Confirmed, but CommCat shows totals of 326/322.

I found the problem entity. I have 2 QSO's with FJ/OH2AM which should count for St. Barthelemy (DXCC entity 516).

Both contacts are in my CommCat log, and show QSL received, but under "AWARDS > DXCC > ENTRY STATUS" the grid is empty for "FJ".

Is anyone else showing DXCC credit for St. Barthelemy? ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?190-DXCC-(St-BarthelemYy) http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?189-CommCat-FTdx-5000-and-microKEYER-II&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 01:05:02 GMT I have the a microHAM microKEYER II tied into a Yaesu FTdx-5000. This includes a connection to "SUB RX" on the microKEYER-II from the pigtail female port on the "AF Out" connector of the MK-II DB-37 harness. I "think" that this takes my VFO-B AF to the MK-II "RX SUB".

Meanwhile I've been perusing the CommCat logging software package as a replacement for my current logger. CommCat includes a neat "Spectrum Analyzer" facility with the ability to look at a DXpedition in split mode. This would be a HUGE tool on CW, if you could look at both the A and B audio and make informed decisions as to where and when to drop your call into the pileup.

What I'm missing is where "RX SUB" appears as a "sound card". Looking at the "Audio Switching" tab in microHAM Router, it’s not evident to me where I pick up "RX SUB" audio, and in CommCat, where I bring that to the spectrum analyzer.

73, de Hans, K0HB
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"Just a boy and his radio"
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LoTW participant ]]> Problem Solving K0HB http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?189-CommCat-FTdx-5000-and-microKEYER-II http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?188-FTdx5000-CAT&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 21:12:37 GMT I am trying to get CommCat to read my FTdx5000. I have the baud rate set at 38400, comm port is 3, 8, n, 2. This setup works on other programs, but... I am trying to get CommCat to read my FTdx5000. I have the baud rate set at 38400, comm port is 3, 8, n, 2.
This setup works on other programs, but for some reason does not work on CommCat. Any help would be appreciated.

A second problem - whenever a spot comes accross, I get an alert sound. How do I turn that off? ]]> Yaesu bbourgond http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?188-FTdx5000-CAT http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?187-Kd0ohh&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 05:38:23 GMT Just wanted to say Howdy All! Hope to find everyone well or getting better, new to this forum and Thanks for letting me come aboard... Have wonderful... Just wanted to say Howdy All! Hope to find everyone well or getting better, new to this forum and Thanks for letting me come aboard... Have wonderful time enjoying the best hobby that we all have come together for like a purpose: We all Love Radio.. May you all be blessed in all your endouvers and the strength to get through the ones we dont! 73's KD0OHH Frank Woelfle Pueblo Colorado happy DXing. I am very excited about putting together one of the Magnetic Loops the imagination and skills of our site manager are truly amazing the man himself is truly amazing, I enjoy being educated almost every night by his and you all for your insight on radio. Thanks. Blessed is the Man who seeks truth and knowledge for the rewards are astonishing! ]]> CQ kd0ohh http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?187-Kd0ohh http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?186-Hello-from-Barbados.&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 02:46:04 GMT Hello from 8p6hl in Barbados. My name is Lester and it is a pleasure to join you guys. 73 Hello from 8p6hl in Barbados.
My name is Lester and it is a pleasure to join you guys.
73 ]]> CQ 8P6HL http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?186-Hello-from-Barbados. http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?185-commcat-log&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:00:47 GMT i have no line for date in my log, date appears on same line as time,, needless to say program will not accept qso because "no date found". this log on line 1 has entry for id nr. as if a contest log. I am embarrased to say that i have tried all avenues that i could think of including starting new log with no luck...any ideas?? Dave K2DRN ]]> Problem Solving DAVID NORCROSS http://myqsx.net/forums/showthread.php?185-commcat-log