[Elecraft] N1MM Setup
Although I have used it before, cannot seem to setup my K3 with N1MM so that it keys the rig - annoying - help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. The program indicates "No CW port is setup in config". Configurer shows port 8 with checkmark in CW box - perhaps my settings in the COM8 box are wrong? Using RS-232 cable from computer with virtual software on port 8 - other programs work on this port. Sound cables from computer to radio work for all modes using other software. OE for certain. - Tony, N3ME - 118 Ashwood Street Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9699 (302) 539-5638 Grid: FM28lm http://www.n3me.net Elecraft K3 # 2462 PVRC Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM Setup
Hello Tony, Last night I changed over from a true RS232 CAT interface to a USB to Serial port converter. I had all kinds of problems with N1MM and Logger32 not recognizing the new set-up. Then I re-booted the computer and all worked great. You didn't say what you're using for a CW interface...I use WinKey. You can also use a single cable for CAT and CW keying. I used this once for a contest and it worked well. Here's how: *** At Dayton I heard rumors that the K3 (and the KX3) could send CW in N1MM Contesting program with no need for a second control line (RS-232 or Interface to key through the key jack). I searched the K3 mailing list and found this from Joe, W4TV: "You can use a standard USB to serial adapter to do PTT and CW with the K3 with no other interface. Set the K3's CONFIG:PTT-KEY menu item to rtS-dtr, check CW/Other on the "Radio" port in N1MM, set DTR = CW, set RTS=PTT and *UNCHECK* all of the "PTT via Radio Command" options." "The degree to which CW operates cleanly depends on other processes in your computer. You may or may not be happy with the results... " This weekend for the CQ WPX CW I tried it and it worked flawlessly! I have done a screen capture of the configuration screen in N1MM and posted it at: http://www.k8zt.com/K3_Keying_CW_with_N1MM.jpg *** I don't know if this will help but it's worth a shot. On 10/31/2012 8:26 PM, Tony McClenny wrote: > Although I have used it before, cannot seem to setup my K3 with N1MM so that > it keys the rig - annoying - help would be appreciated. Thank you in > advance. > > > > The program indicates "No CW port is setup in config". > > > > Configurer shows port 8 with checkmark in CW box - perhaps my settings in > the COM8 box are wrong? > > > > Using RS-232 cable from computer with virtual software on port 8 - other > programs work on this port. > > > > Sound cables from computer to radio work for all modes using other software. > > > > OE for certain. > > > > - Tony, N3ME - > > > 118 Ashwood Street > Bethany Beach, DE 19930-9699 > (302) 539-5638 > > Grid: FM28lm > > http://www.n3me.net > Elecraft K3 # 2462 > > PVRC Member > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- 73, Gary K9GS Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com CW Ops #1032 http://www.cwops.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] N1MM setup help
I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
Hi Kevin, Setting up the K3 and the Winkeyer is actually pretty simple. Lets assume that you have connected your K3 to your laptop on your serial port. Let's also assume that you have connected your Winkeyer and that it has passed the communication test. Now your serial port is probably Com1. So open N1MM make sure you have the information and entry windows open. Now click on Config at the top of the entry window. Then select the very first line on the drop down menu called "configure ports, mode control, ports, other". This will open the rather intimidating configurer window. Make sure the "Hardware" tab has been selected. Look at the first column, do you see Com1 on the left? Now click the little down arrow on that line and select the Elecraft K3 from the list that opens. Now push the "set" button on the right hand side. All the suggested Elecraft K3 settings have already been set for you. Just press OK down at the bottom. Now select the "Winkey" tab. Again, the settings have already been selected for you. Click OK at the bottom. When you do you will see the Winkey version appear on the Information window. Voila! You should be in business. Good Luck, Charles N2SO On 6/27/2014 7:04 PM, Kevin wrote: I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to charlestr...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
You can also use the USB port to the radio interface to key the radio directly and set up 10 user memories that will not require the K1EL keyer at all unless you want to hand key . -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/N1MM-setup-help-tp7590656p7590663.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
Thank you. After I finally found this by a chance discovery you have reaffirmed my effort. Could you please tell me which template to choose for Field Day? 73, Kevin. KD5ONS On 6/27/2014 5:48 PM, Charles Tropp wrote: Hi Kevin, Setting up the K3 and the Winkeyer is actually pretty simple. Lets assume that you have connected your K3 to your laptop on your serial port. Let's also assume that you have connected your Winkeyer and that it has passed the communication test. Now your serial port is probably Com1. So open N1MM make sure you have the information and entry windows open. Now click on Config at the top of the entry window. Then select the very first line on the drop down menu called "configure ports, mode control, ports, other". This will open the rather intimidating configurer window. Make sure the "Hardware" tab has been selected. Look at the first column, do you see Com1 on the left? Now click the little down arrow on that line and select the Elecraft K3 from the list that opens. Now push the "set" button on the right hand side. All the suggested Elecraft K3 settings have already been set for you. Just press OK down at the bottom. Now select the "Winkey" tab. Again, the settings have already been selected for you. Click OK at the bottom. When you do you will see the Winkey version appear on the Information window. Voila! You should be in business. Good Luck, Charles N2SO On 6/27/2014 7:04 PM, Kevin wrote: I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to charlestr...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
Try FD. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2014, at 9:01 PM, Kevin wrote: > > Thank you. After I finally found this by a chance discovery you have > reaffirmed my effort. Could you please tell me which template to choose for > Field Day? >73, > Kevin. KD5ONS > > >> On 6/27/2014 5:48 PM, Charles Tropp wrote: >> Hi Kevin, >> >> Setting up the K3 and the Winkeyer is actually pretty simple. Lets assume >> that you have connected your K3 to your laptop on your serial port. Let's >> also assume that you have connected your Winkeyer and that it has passed the >> communication test. Now your serial port is probably Com1. So open N1MM make >> sure you have the information and entry windows open. Now click on Config at >> the top of the entry window. Then select the very first line on the drop >> down menu called "configure ports, mode control, ports, other". This will >> open the rather intimidating configurer window. Make sure the "Hardware" tab >> has been selected. Look at the first column, do you see Com1 on the left? >> Now click the little down arrow on that line and select the Elecraft K3 from >> the list that opens. Now push the "set" button on the right hand side. All >> the suggested Elecraft K3 settings have already been set for you. Just press >> OK down at the bottom. Now select the "Winkey" tab. Again, the settings have >> alre ady been selected for you. Click OK at the bottom. When you do you will see the Winkey version appear on the Information window. Voila! You should be in business. >> >> Good Luck, Charles N2SO >> >>> On 6/27/2014 7:04 PM, Kevin wrote: >>> I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged >>> into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the >>> K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the >>> K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. >>> >>> Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. >>> >>> It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today >>> installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the >>> com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and >>> one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just >>> buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com >>> ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all >>> combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind >>> of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the >>> instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the >>> way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. >>> >>> 73, >>> Kevin. KD5ONS >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to charlestr...@yahoo.com >>> >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
Yes, sometimes, trial and error works the best Kevin. Setting up for field day is also very simple. First open N1MM and make sure you are at the entry window. Now click "File" at the top. Click on "new database" on the menu that opens. For a file name I would suggest "ARRL Field Day". Now click save. Go back to File and in the menu that opens select the first line "new log in data base". In the window that opens, up at the top push down on the little down arrow and scroll through the alphabetical list until you see "FD". Click on that entry. Now in the contest tab below look at all the pre-filled entries to see if they match your proposed operation. You can explore each by clicking on the little drop down arrow. My entries in the order listed are: Single-Op, All, Low, CW, (N/A overlay), Fixed, Assisted, One. You may wish to consult the rules to see what applies to you. Just press the button to the right labeled "Show Rules". Now your sent exchange should be filled in according to the class of station that you have and your ARRL section. The example already filled in may already have your section but not your class. Now click on the tab called "Associated Files". The first line refers to the Master.DTA Filename. It should be Master.DTA. Make sure you have the latest version installed on your computer. To check, close out the open window by clicking on OK at the bottom. Now to to the tab Tools on the entry window and select "download latest check partial file". Follow the instructions on the website to download and install the latest file. While you're at it also _download_ and _import_ the latest Country File in the Tools menu. One last thing and we're done. Open the N1MM website and click on the "Files" Tab. On the menu that opens select "sample function key files". Then click on the CW keys. On 6/27/2014 9:01 PM, Kevin wrote: Thank you. After I finally found this by a chance discovery you have reaffirmed my effort. Could you please tell me which template to choose for Field Day? 73, Kevin. KD5ONS On 6/27/2014 5:48 PM, Charles Tropp wrote: Hi Kevin, Setting up the K3 and the Winkeyer is actually pretty simple. Lets assume that you have connected your K3 to your laptop on your serial port. Let's also assume that you have connected your Winkeyer and that it has passed the communication test. Now your serial port is probably Com1. So open N1MM make sure you have the information and entry windows open. Now click on Config at the top of the entry window. Then select the very first line on the drop down menu called "configure ports, mode control, ports, other". This will open the rather intimidating configurer window. Make sure the "Hardware" tab has been selected. Look at the first column, do you see Com1 on the left? Now click the little down arrow on that line and select the Elecraft K3 from the list that opens. Now push the "set" button on the right hand side. All the suggested Elecraft K3 settings have already been set for you. Just press OK down at the bottom. Now select the "Winkey" tab. Again, the settings have already been selected for you. Click OK at the bottom. When you do you will see the Winkey version appear on the Information window. Voila! You should be in business. Good Luck, Charles N2SO On 6/27/2014 7:04 PM, Kevin wrote: I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to charlestr...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: htt
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM setup help
Sorry Kevin, I pressed "send" before I was quite done. In the CW keys right click on the one that reads FD-CW.mc. Download that file and save it to your N1MM directory. Now go back to the entry window, select file, open log in database, associated files, and in the CW function key filename line, click "Change" in the far right and find the sample function key file that you just downloaded. Click open when you find it. Then OK to close out the open window. Take a look at your entry window, see if the function keys are to your liking. If now they can be edited by going to Configure, change CW function key definitions. An editor will open and you can make the changes directly. Save the file and you are in business. I am sorry this took so long to explain, but it is much easier done than written about. With experience you will become a pro. If you have specific questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I am about done for the night but I'll be back early tomorrow. Hope to wrk you in FD. CUL. 73, Charles N2SO. On 6/27/2014 9:01 PM, Kevin wrote: Thank you. After I finally found this by a chance discovery you have reaffirmed my effort. Could you please tell me which template to choose for Field Day? 73, Kevin. KD5ONS On 6/27/2014 5:48 PM, Charles Tropp wrote: Hi Kevin, Setting up the K3 and the Winkeyer is actually pretty simple. Lets assume that you have connected your K3 to your laptop on your serial port. Let's also assume that you have connected your Winkeyer and that it has passed the communication test. Now your serial port is probably Com1. So open N1MM make sure you have the information and entry windows open. Now click on Config at the top of the entry window. Then select the very first line on the drop down menu called "configure ports, mode control, ports, other". This will open the rather intimidating configurer window. Make sure the "Hardware" tab has been selected. Look at the first column, do you see Com1 on the left? Now click the little down arrow on that line and select the Elecraft K3 from the list that opens. Now push the "set" button on the right hand side. All the suggested Elecraft K3 settings have already been set for you. Just press OK down at the bottom. Now select the "Winkey" tab. Again, the settings have already been selected for you. Click OK at the bottom. When you do you will see the Winkey version appear on the Information window. Voila! You should be in business. Good Luck, Charles N2SO On 6/27/2014 7:04 PM, Kevin wrote: I am using my IBM Thinkpad with an older K1EL keyer. The keyer is plugged into the back of the K3 in the keyer socket. The USB connection from the K1EL keyer is hooked to the Thinkpad. The laptop is hooked directly to the K3 via its serial port; yes, a true serial port with a DB9 connector. Now comes the problem: Setting the com ports correctly. It has been years since I last hooked this together and I just today installed N1MM onto the recently installed OS. I know I need to set the com ports to get it running correctly. One for the serial connection and one for the USB connection. Reading the installation notes for N1MM just buries me in information when all I really need is a picture of which com ports to use. The last time I did this I just worked my way through all combinations until one magically worked. Currently I don't have that kind of patience :) Could anyone direct me to the short form of the instructions or give me a little hint as to which ports may work? By the way, the OS I am using on the Thinkpad is the last version of XP. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to charlestr...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com