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Fred Atchley

Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
(WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a K3 macro
into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)

It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you will
send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be invoked
regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?

73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100

" Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda

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Fabio Mantovani

Re: Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Hi Fred,
I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
I went to "Writelog Keyboard shortcuts" and then assigned the key F1 to
Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.

Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the following
lines:

[Elecraft_K3_commands]
Macro_10=SWT21;

This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the "Timed
CQ" function inside Writelog.

Bye,
Fabio
IZ4AFW / NZ1W

Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:

> Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
> (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a K3 macro
> into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)
>
> It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you will
> send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be invoked
> regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?
>
>
>
> 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100
>
>
>
> " Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda
>
>
>
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Jack West

Re: Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Hi Fabio,
Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my radio
is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
K3.

I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I went to
the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
and put NR 10 in the next blank.

My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
K3. Escape turns it off.

My problem is....I can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.

Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
If so, where did you put it?

I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really like this
capability. Thank you in advance.

73 de
Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W" <[hidden email]>
To: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

> Hi Fred,
> I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
> I went to "Writelog Keyboard shortcuts" and then assigned the key F1 to
> Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.
>
> Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the following
> lines:
>
> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
> Macro_10=SWT21;
>
> This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
> message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the "Timed
> CQ" function inside Writelog.
>
> Bye,
> Fabio
> IZ4AFW / NZ1W
>
> Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
>> Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
>> (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a K3 macro
>> into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)
>>
>> It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you will
>> send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be invoked
>> regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100
>>
>>
>>
>> " Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda
>>
>>
>>
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Fabio Mantovani

Re: Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Hi Jack,
sorry for the delay.
I checked the problem... but here it works with Writelog 10.84D.

1) I have the following:

[Elecraft_K3_commands]
Macro_10=SWT21;

in the \WINDOWS\Writelog.ini file. I am using Win XP. I don't think its
position inside the file could change the behavior, as long as you put
it all together.

2) In Writelog, click on Tools / Keyboard shortcuts and assign the F01
key to Rig1Command(n) and put 10 in the Rig Command Number field.

3) Please check that your Elecraft K3 is configured as Rig #1 in the
Setup / Ports menu. This means that it has to be the first line in the
window, and that the serial port has to be the correct one.

I hope that this can resolve your problems!

73 & Ciao,
Fabio
IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW

Il 30/03/2011 3.44, Jack West ha scritto:

> Hi Fabio,
> Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my radio
> is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
> K3.
>
> I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I went to
> the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
> and put NR 10 in the next blank.
>
> My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
> my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
> K3. Escape turns it off.
>
> My problem is....I can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.
>
> Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
> If so, where did you put it?
>
> I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really
> like this
> capability. Thank you in advance.
>
> 73 de
> Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3
>
>
>> Hi Fred,
>> I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
>> I went to "Writelog Keyboard shortcuts" and then assigned the key F1
>> to Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.
>>
>> Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the
>> following lines:
>>
>> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
>> Macro_10=SWT21;
>>
>> This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
>> message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the
>> "Timed CQ" function inside Writelog.
>>
>> Bye,
>> Fabio
>> IZ4AFW / NZ1W
>>
>> Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
>>> Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
>>> (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a
>>> K3 macro
>>> into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)
>>>
>>> It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you
>>> will
>>> send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be
>>> invoked
>>> regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> " Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Jack West

Re: Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Thanks Fabio,
I got it to work using F1. I looked in the programmer reference and I
believe
SWT31 will tap M2
and
SWT35 will tap M3
and
SWT39 will tap M4
I dont understand the significance of the 10 ?? If I want to add an additional
F key would I make it 11 ?? Do I add another line in the .ini file
Macro_11=SWT31 ??

Am I on the right track?

I wasn't able to make AUTO CQ work either. I have used that function
many times in CW and RTTY but not SSB. Does the F number in ALT-T
have to be the same as the CQ key?

Sorry I am so thick, but I would like to understand. Thank you for
you time Fabio.

73 de
Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W" <[hidden email]>
To: "Jack West" <[hidden email]>
Cc: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

> Hi Jack,
> sorry for the delay.
> I checked the problem... but here it works with Writelog 10.84D.
>
> 1) I have the following:
>
> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
> Macro_10=SWT21;
>
> in the \WINDOWS\Writelog.ini file. I am using Win XP. I don't think its
> position inside the file could change the behavior, as long as you put
> it all together.
>
> 2) In Writelog, click on Tools / Keyboard shortcuts and assign the F01
> key to Rig1Command(n) and put 10 in the Rig Command Number field.
>
> 3) Please check that your Elecraft K3 is configured as Rig #1 in the
> Setup / Ports menu. This means that it has to be the first line in the
> window, and that the serial port has to be the correct one.
>
> I hope that this can resolve your problems!
>
> 73 & Ciao,
> Fabio
> IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW
>
>
> Il 30/03/2011 3.44, Jack West ha scritto:
>> Hi Fabio,
>> Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my radio
>> is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
>> K3.
>>
>> I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I went to
>> the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
>> and put NR 10 in the next blank.
>>
>> My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
>> my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
>> K3. Escape turns it off.
>>
>> My problem is....I can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.
>>
>> Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
>> If so, where did you put it?
>>
>> I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really
>> like this
>> capability. Thank you in advance.
>>
>> 73 de
>> Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W" <[hidden email]>
>> To: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>
>> Cc: <[hidden email]>
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3
>>
>>
>>> Hi Fred,
>>> I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
>>> I went to "Writelog Keyboard shortcuts" and then assigned the key F1
>>> to Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.
>>>
>>> Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the
>>> following lines:
>>>
>>> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
>>> Macro_10=SWT21;
>>>
>>> This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
>>> message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the
>>> "Timed CQ" function inside Writelog.
>>>
>>> Bye,
>>> Fabio
>>> IZ4AFW / NZ1W
>>>
>>> Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
>>>> Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve, N9OH
>>>> (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a
>>>> K3 macro
>>>> into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)
>>>>
>>>> It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you
>>>> will
>>>> send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be
>>>> invoked
>>>> regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> " Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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Fabio Mantovani

Re: Using WriteLog to control KDVR3

Jack,
to add another macro you can add any Macro_xx command and use the
same number in the Writelog window ("Rig command number" must match
Macro number). I think (but I didn't try) you can use any unused number
in the "Macro_" line.

Regarding Auto-CQ, I think you have to experiment a little with the
delay in the window; Writelog just sends a command to the K3, but has no
way to know how long the message lasts. You want to use not too low a
number so that the new command is sent by Writelog after the first
message has ended.
Try starting with a pretty high number then you will find the correct
value based on the recorded message.

73
Fabio
IZ4AFW / NZ1W

Il 01/04/2011 4.50, Jack West ha scritto:

> Thanks Fabio,
> I got it to work using F1. I looked in the programmer reference and I
> believe SWT31 will tap M2
> and SWT35 will tap M3
> and SWT39 will tap M4
> I dont understand the significance of the 10 ?? If I want to add an
> additional
> F key would I make it 11 ?? Do I add another line in the .ini file
> Macro_11=SWT31 ??
>
> Am I on the right track?
>
> I wasn't able to make AUTO CQ work either. I have used that function
> many times in CW and RTTY but not SSB. Does the F number in ALT-T
> have to be the same as the CQ key?
>
> Sorry I am so thick, but I would like to understand. Thank you for you
> time Fabio.
>
> 73 de
> Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W" <[hidden email]>
> To: "Jack West" <[hidden email]>
> Cc: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>; <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:56 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3
>
>
>> Hi Jack,
>> sorry for the delay.
>> I checked the problem... but here it works with Writelog 10.84D.
>>
>> 1) I have the following:
>>
>> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
>> Macro_10=SWT21;
>>
>> in the \WINDOWS\Writelog.ini file. I am using Win XP. I don't think
>> its position inside the file could change the behavior, as long as you
>> put it all together.
>>
>> 2) In Writelog, click on Tools / Keyboard shortcuts and assign the F01
>> key to Rig1Command(n) and put 10 in the Rig Command Number field.
>>
>> 3) Please check that your Elecraft K3 is configured as Rig #1 in the
>> Setup / Ports menu. This means that it has to be the first line in the
>> window, and that the serial port has to be the correct one.
>>
>> I hope that this can resolve your problems!
>>
>> 73 & Ciao,
>> Fabio
>> IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW
>>
>>
>> Il 30/03/2011 3.44, Jack West ha scritto:
>>> Hi Fabio,
>>> Your post to Fred really caught my eye. I use Writelog 10.84 and my
>>> radio
>>> is an Elecraft k3. I have a recorded message (SSB) in memory Nr. 1 in my
>>> K3.
>>>
>>> I copied your K3 macro per your post into my Writelog.ini file. I
>>> went to
>>> the writelog keyboard shortcuts. I asssigned key F1 to Rig1Command(n)
>>> and put NR 10 in the next blank.
>>>
>>> My interface is a US INTERFACE NAVIGATOR which works for all
>>> my programs to the radio. Pushing keys F2 thru F11 applies PTT to the
>>> K3. Escape turns it off.
>>>
>>> My problem is....I can't make it play the message recorded in the K3.
>>>
>>> Does it make a difference where you insert the data into writelog .ini ?
>>> If so, where did you put it?
>>>
>>> I'm sorry, Fabio, I need a little more specific info. I would really
>>> like this
>>> capability. Thank you in advance.
>>>
>>> 73 de
>>> Jack / W7LD / "Lucky Dog"
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W"
>>> <[hidden email]>
>>> To: "Fred Atchley" <[hidden email]>
>>> Cc: <[hidden email]>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 2:51 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Using WriteLog to control KDVR3
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Fred,
>>>> I used it just one time but it seems to work ok.
>>>> I went to "Writelog Keyboard shortcuts" and then assigned the key F1
>>>> to Rig1Command(n) , Rig Command Number 10.
>>>>
>>>> Then, I edited the Writelog.ini file in C:\Windows, adding the
>>>> following lines:
>>>>
>>>> [Elecraft_K3_commands]
>>>> Macro_10=SWT21;
>>>>
>>>> This way, when I press F1 on my keyboard, the DVR starts sending the
>>>> message recorded in memory #1. This can be automated by using the
>>>> "Timed CQ" function inside Writelog.
>>>>
>>>> Bye,
>>>> Fabio
>>>> IZ4AFW / NZ1W
>>>>
>>>> Il 22/03/2011 21.17, Fred Atchley ha scritto:
>>>>> Has anyone used WriteLog to trigger the KDVR3? According to Steve,
>>>>> N9OH
>>>>> (WriteLog), it is possible now with WL version 10.80 by inserting a
>>>>> K3 macro
>>>>> into writelog.ini file and the designating a "control key" (i.e. F10.)
>>>>>
>>>>> It seems likely, then, that every time you tap the "control key" you
>>>>> will
>>>>> send the macro to the K3. Does this mean that the same macro will be
>>>>> invoked
>>>>> regardless of whether the K3 is in SSB or CW?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Fred, AE6IC, K3#2241, P3#100
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> " Do or Do-not. There is no 'Try'..." ~ Yoda
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ______________________________________________________________
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