Re: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in
Mark - I understand that you changed nothing on your computer. But, was your computer changed anyway? For instance, I noticed that Microsoft sent out 2 rather large fix packages this week (9 and then 19, I think). This was XP/SP3 (old, but it works well). I use a dedicated PC for my Flex radios which does not accept updates. And all software that calls home has been removed. And everything that I want just keeps working. Just an idea . . . 73 Ken AC0HO On Sun, Oct 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM, w...@comcast.net wrote: Hello Mark, Good to hear from you. Yes I use it a lot.on all modes except digital, where I use a different approach. I am a large DXer and it helps very much on pile ups. However with the spacebar fix on CWX, the foot switch is not needed when you are using CWX then regardless of what you are using for an amplifier. Hope that make sense. By the way, If you try the foot switch on SSB for a short time you will like the way it frees up both hands for other stuff. By the way (# 2) how are you doing on ARRL challenge DX awards??? I am almost at 2000 (1951) ARRL Challenge points. Also I have DXCC on 8 bands and DXCC on all modes. 326 Total countries. DX is fun, but it can drive you up a wall sometimes with the jammers and etc. hi hi. 73, Bruce, W8HW -Original Message- From: Mark Lunday Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 11:58 AM To: w...@comcast.net ; flexra...@yahoogroups.com ; 'Flexradio' ; 'Dudley Hurry' Subject: RE: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in Thanks Bruce. Good suggestions. On the foot switch, is this what you use when trying break into a pileup? 90% of my QSO's are DX pileups. I use a Heil handswitch for SSB and I love it...second nature and can't go back to holding a hand microphone. But on CW trying to get through to TO2TT at 30 WPM with a foot switch? The QSK was working perfectly until three days ago, and I did not change anything on my computer. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com __**_ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/**mailman/listinfo/flexradio_**flex-radio.bizhttp://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/**flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in
I have two suggestions and both cure the problem 100%. I work all speeds up to 38 WPM with TOTAL success on all FlexRadios. The software that I am using is v2.6.4 however the cures will work on all versions. My OS is Windows 7 and the computers are older Del Optiplex 755. So no advantage at all with the computers that I use. The cures even solve the amplifier delay (Ameritron AL1500 and Kenwood TL922 both are tube amplifiers) The cures are are very SIMPLE but totally effective. A:For CWX usage. in all 9 CWX spots I start with a single space bar then your text. The space bar gives enough time for both the Flex and Amplifier to to be up and ready for the first real character. This totally solves the delay while using CWX. Additionally (and for different reason) I find it best to NOT use the radio break in and use only the delays in CWX. If you do that the unit goes to RX as soon as the last character is sent with NO delay. ALL MOST as good as full break in. B: For all other use (example using CW paddle or keyboard or even SSB) I use a foot switch. I can hear what everyone is thinking on this one... Trust me, if you start to use a footswitch, you will love it for all modes (except digital). I use the foot switch for Sideband as well. On SSB and CW it gives me total freedom of both hands with quick response and is great for contest, DXing or just rag chew. If you use a foot switch for one week, you will never want to be without it. My foot (without even thinking about it) keys the switch thus transmitter and amplifier a split second before I talk or operate CW paddle and no more missed characters ever again. Most professional dispatchers that have high volume radio traffic use foot switch. It is the solution for many other issues as well. 73, Bruce, W8HW --- -Original Message- From: Mark Lunday Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 1:00 AM To: 'Mark Lunday' ; flexra...@yahoogroups.com ; 'Flexradio' ; 'Dudley Hurry' Subject: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in Upgrade to 2.6.4 with factory defaults did not fix the problem. I am seeing the truncation of the first character regardless of whether I use a paddle or the CW-X keyboard input. If I slow the CW speed down to 3 WPM, there is enough duration to not truncate the first character. Everything about 5 WPM gets the first character truncated using break-in. Change in delay for break-in does not improve the situation. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/ ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in
Thanks Bruce. Good suggestions. On the foot switch, is this what you use when trying break into a pileup? 90% of my QSO's are DX pileups. I use a Heil handswitch for SSB and I love it...second nature and can't go back to holding a hand microphone. But on CW trying to get through to TO2TT at 30 WPM with a foot switch? The QSK was working perfectly until three days ago, and I did not change anything on my computer. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
Re: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in
Hello Mark, Good to hear from you. Yes I use it a lot.on all modes except digital, where I use a different approach. I am a large DXer and it helps very much on pile ups. However with the spacebar fix on CWX, the foot switch is not needed when you are using CWX then regardless of what you are using for an amplifier. Hope that make sense. By the way, If you try the foot switch on SSB for a short time you will like the way it frees up both hands for other stuff. By the way (# 2) how are you doing on ARRL challenge DX awards??? I am almost at 2000 (1951) ARRL Challenge points. Also I have DXCC on 8 bands and DXCC on all modes. 326 Total countries. DX is fun, but it can drive you up a wall sometimes with the jammers and etc. hi hi. 73, Bruce, W8HW -Original Message- From: Mark Lunday Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 11:58 AM To: w...@comcast.net ; flexra...@yahoogroups.com ; 'Flexradio' ; 'Dudley Hurry' Subject: RE: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on CWtransmit when using break-in Thanks Bruce. Good suggestions. On the foot switch, is this what you use when trying break into a pileup? 90% of my QSO's are DX pileups. I use a Heil handswitch for SSB and I love it...second nature and can't go back to holding a hand microphone. But on CW trying to get through to TO2TT at 30 WPM with a foot switch? The QSK was working perfectly until three days ago, and I did not change anything on my computer. Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4...@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kc.flexradio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flexradio.com/
