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General discussion / Re: PC micro connects then no audio, HRD connects and crashes, Ports disappear

« on: 2013-07-04, 09:48:13 »

After significant effort I got the system to work somewhat.

The Good:

1) PC micro connects to RRC radio.
2) HRD launches and I can control the radio ie switch bands, change settings etc
3) I was able to transmit with the microkeyer and through splash top I was totally able to control the amp SPE 1K and change antennas. Works great. Looks like on the transmit side signal is going through with no issue.

The Bad

1) receive audio is completely a mess. It is choppy and not intelligible.
2) the control head of the TS480 works perfectly with the same routers. So this confuses me. Audio is perfect with control head.

So at this point I am perplexed how we could have enough throughput for the RRC Control and TS480 head but insufficient throughput or significant latency with the PC micro.
I was thinking this might be an audio set up issue for this PC micro and RRC radio.

Any thoughts would be welcome. Stuck again.

Keith
AK6ZZ

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General discussion / Laptop doesn't see PC Micro 1274A

« on: 2013-07-04, 05:15:29 »

My laptop first recognized the PC micro 1274A device and now it doesn't ever see it. I am not sure what to do with this. I was previously able to connect both the PC micro to RRC Radio and get HRD to launch now all of a sudden it is not recognized. I am not sure what is going on.

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General discussion forum / Dell Laptop doesn't see 1274A

« on: 2013-07-04, 01:01:46 »

I got all my cables replaced for the two internet lines I have at my home.  One is dedicated to Remoterig. Previously I was able to connect to the RRC Radio through PC micro and launch HRD but there was intermittent audio only.  Once the cable guy left, I plugged in the PC micro and now the Laptop doesn't identify the PC micro device.  I have started and restarted and it just won't recognize the device.  The virtual ports which disappeared previously are now back.  Any thoughts on how I can get the laptop to see the PC Micro 1274A.

Please advise.

Thanks,

Keith
Ak6ZZ

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General discussion / PC micro connects then no audio, HRD connects and crashes, Ports disappear

« on: 2013-06-28, 22:33:27 »

I have made progress but still cannot get the PC micro to work completely. 

I have set it up with the TS480 through COM Port 2 RRC Radio and it now connects fine and HRD launches. My COM0 is set at 57600 baud and I have thought to lower that to 4800 baud because I cannot get a solid green connection either through a direct connection to a router or wireless into my house's separate family router.  I have two separate modems and routers with one dedicated to the shack and remoterig.

 HRD worksfor about five minutes before HRD crashes and then my COM ports on the laptop just disappeared. Not sure what to do next.  I think i am getting closer.  Any thoughts on what happened to my COM ports and what settings would work to get this running would be awesome.

Thanks,

Keith
AK6ZZ

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Using HRD with K3 - Setup problem

« on: 2012-06-11, 15:32:56 »

Mitch,

It could very well be an issue with cabling though these cables were recommended by Elecraft for my setup. 

I did have this working ok with my FT450 before but the cabling was simpler, but I still had issues with Low audio ouput and ALC to the PA of that rig. It could only drive like 5W.

I sent you an email with the setup jpeg from Elecraft.

Thanks,

Keith
AG6AZ

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Using HRD with K3 - Setup problem

« on: 2012-06-11, 08:25:15 »

I have the networking issues figured out and can connect everytime.  I hear the audio fine and I can key the transmitter with no issue.

My issue:  I am having problems now launching the HRD program with the K3.  I have read through the various posts and I am connected appropriately utilzing the cables purchased from Elecraft.  The COM2 port shows up in Device Manager.  I am using serial to serial connectors on the radio RRC side.  I am using a USB connector to the radio. This maybe the area where the problem exists.  I am stumped once again.

In the near future I am transitioning to a twin K3/100 system and I hope that I don't have so many issues with the twin like I have with two boxes connected to a laptop.

Here are my settings:

Radio RRC Info
Name   Value
Company   Microbit
Product   1258
PID   4
Version   5
HW   6
Software   2.57
Bootloader   1.8
Compiler   4.6.2
Build   Apr 26 2012 13:23:28
ROM/RAM   431176/56404
ETH-RAM   2944 (max 3kB!)
ResetSrc   0 [3]
Uptime   195
   
Serial number   3754
MAC address   00:1e:fd:01:85:4a
IP address   192.168.0.228
Netmask   255.255.255.0
Gateway   192.168.0.1
DNS   8.8.8.8
Wi-Fi network   Not connected
Settings
Unit ID (Banner)   
DHCP   0
IP   192.168.0.228
Netmask   255.255.255.0
Gateway   192.168.0.1
Dns server   8.8.8.8
Extern IP/Host   72.220.97.149
Eth-type   5
Web page user   
Web page pwd   
Program mode   4
Control panel   0
Sip password   dqaady6q
Sip contact   
Auto connect   0
Audio quality   2
Audio dual-rx   1
Codec out gain   255
Codec inp gain   0
Codec inp HPF Hz   3
Codec inp preamp   1
COM0 baudrate   9600
COM0 data bits   8
COM0 stop bits   1
COM0 parity   0
COM0 Program mode 3 char timeout   2
Use USB Com Port as COM0   0
COM1 mode   0
COM1 baudrate   4800
COM1 data bits   8
COM1 stop bits   1
COM1 parity   0
COM1 rts/cts   0
COM1 terminator (hex)   00
Use USB Com Port as COM1   0
COM2 mode   4
COM2 baudrate   9600
COM2 data bits   8
COM2 stop bits   1
COM2 parity   0
COM2 terminator (hex)   00
Use USB Com Port as COM2   0
UDP cmd port   12000
UDP audio port   11000
SIP port   5062
Web server port   8080
Telnet server port   23
Rx jitter buffer size   9
Rx jitter delay   8
Audio packet size (ms)   20
Continuous RTP tx   0
Debug level   0
Disable audio tones   0
Full duplex   0
PTT-off mute delay   0
IP Type-of-Service (dec)   0
Yaesu power-on/off   0
Elecraft advanced   0
Dynamic DNS check interval   30
Dynamic DNS host name   1
Own host name   ar3pnvsy.ddns.remoterig.com
Username   rrc1258-3754
Password   dqaady6q
Enable   0
Speed wpm [0/10-40]   0
Iambic   1
Paddle reverse   0
Weight [25-40]   30
Side tone hz [0,300-1500]   800
Side tone -db [50-0]   20
Lf delay ms [0-500]   0
Key delay ms [0-250]   0
PTT activated by Keyer   0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999]   0
Speed pot min wpm [5-99]   10
Speed pot max wpm [5-99]   40
IN0 mode   0
OUT0 mode   0
OUT0 mode   0
OUT1 mode   0
OUT1 mode   0
OUT2 mode   0
OUT2 mode   0
USB RTS as PTT   0
USB DTR as CW   0
Enable ping watchdog   0
IP address to ping   
Ping interval (seconds)   300
Startup delay (seconds)   300
Failure count to reboot   3
1: Name (SSID)   
1: Password (PSK)   
2: Name (SSID)   
2: Password (PSK)   
3: Name (SSID)   
3: Password (PSK)   
4: Name (SSID)   
4: Password (PSK)   
5: Name (SSID)   
5: Password (PSK)   
6: Name (SSID)   
6: Password (PSK)   
7: Name (SSID)   
7: Password (PSK)   
8: Name (SSID)   
8: Password (PSK)   
Status
Name   Value
Radio   OFF
Connection status   OK
SIP status   Connected/transfering
Last SIP error   None
RTP status   Excellent(59)
UDP cmd status   OK(40)
SIP command timeout   0
Rx Jitter buffer size   9
Rx Jitter delay   8
Dual Rx   1
Current audio packet size   20
Current audio quality   2 - Linear 16 bits 8 kHz
External IP   72.220.97.149
SIP Out port   60778
SIP In port   5062
Audio Out port   52750
Audio In port   11000
Command Out port   34380
Command In port   12000
External SIP In port   5062
External Audio In port   11000
External Cmd In port   12000
Other party   198.228.209.221
Input 1   High
Input 2   High
Output 0   Low
Output 1   Low
Output 2   Low
Dynamic DNS status
OK
Ping status (watchdog)   Off
DNS status   OK, remoterig.com = 193.202.110.185
Active profile:   Default
PTT status:   OFF

 






Control Info
Name   Value
Company   Microbit
Product   1258
PID   4
Version   5
HW   6
Software   2.57
Bootloader   1.8
Compiler   4.6.2
Build   Apr 26 2012 13:23:28
ROM/RAM   431176/56404
ETH-RAM   2944 (max 3kB!)
ResetSrc   0 [3]
Uptime   207
   
Serial number   3777
MAC address   00:1e:fd:01:85:61
IP address   169.254.41.227
Netmask   255.255.255.0
Gateway   169.254.41.1
DNS   172.26.38.1
Wi-Fi network   Not connected
Settings
Unit ID (Banner)   
DHCP   0
IP   169.254.41.227
Netmask   255.255.255.0
Gateway   169.254.41.1
Dns server   172.26.38.1
Extern IP/Host   
Eth-type   5
Web page user   
Web page pwd   
Program mode   4
Control panel   1
Sip password   dqaady6q
Sip contact   ar3pnvsy.ddns.remoterig.com
Auto connect   1
Audio quality   2
Audio dual-rx   0
Codec out gain   255
Codec inp gain   18
Codec inp HPF Hz   3
Codec inp preamp   1
COM0 baudrate   9600
COM0 data bits   8
COM0 stop bits   1
COM0 parity   0
COM0 Program mode 3 char timeout   2
Use USB Com Port as COM0   0
COM1 mode   0
COM1 baudrate   9600
COM1 data bits   8
COM1 stop bits   1
COM1 parity   0
COM1 rts/cts   0
COM1 terminator (hex)   00
Use USB Com Port as COM1   1
COM2 mode   4
COM2 baudrate   9600
COM2 data bits   8
COM2 stop bits   1
COM2 parity   0
COM2 terminator (hex)   00
Use USB Com Port as COM2   1
UDP cmd port   12000
UDP audio port   11000
SIP port   5062
Web server port   8080
Telnet server port   23
Rx jitter buffer size   9
Rx jitter delay   8
Audio packet size (ms)   20
Continuous RTP tx   0
Debug level   0
Disable audio tones   0
Full duplex   0
PTT-off mute delay   0
IP Type-of-Service (dec)   0
Yaesu power-on/off   0
Elecraft advanced   1
Dynamic DNS check interval   0
Dynamic DNS host name   0
Own host name   
Username   
Password   
Enable   0
Speed wpm [0/10-40]   0
Iambic   1
Paddle reverse   0
Weight [25-40]   30
Side tone hz [0,300-1500]   800
Side tone -db [50-0]   20
Lf delay ms [0-500]   0
Key delay ms [0-250]   0
PTT activated by Keyer   0
PTT tail delay ms [0-999]   0
Speed pot min wpm [5-99]   10
Speed pot max wpm [5-99]   40
IN0 mode   0
OUT0 mode   0
OUT0 mode   0
OUT1 mode   0
OUT1 mode   0
OUT2 mode   0
OUT2 mode   0
USB RTS as PTT   0
USB DTR as CW   0
Enable ping watchdog   0
IP address to ping   
Ping interval (seconds)   300
Startup delay (seconds)   300
Failure count to reboot   3
1: Name (SSID)   
1: Password (PSK)   
2: Name (SSID)   
2: Password (PSK)   
3: Name (SSID)   
3: Password (PSK)   
4: Name (SSID)   
4: Password (PSK)   
5: Name (SSID)   
5: Password (PSK)   
6: Name (SSID)   
6: Password (PSK)   
7: Name (SSID)   
7: Password (PSK)   
8: Name (SSID)   
8: Password (PSK)   
Status
Name   Value
Control panel   OFF
Radio   OFF
Connection status   OK
SIP status   Connected/transfering
Last SIP error   None
RTP status   Excellent(60)
UDP cmd status   OK(41)
SIP command timeout   0
Rx Jitter buffer size   9
Rx Jitter delay   8
Dual Rx   0
Current audio packet size   20
Current audio quality   2 - Linear 16 bits 8 kHz
SIP Out port   5062
SIP In port   5062
Audio Out port   11000
Audio In port   11000
Command Out port   12000
Command In port   12000
External SIP In port   5062
External Audio In port   11000
External Cmd In port   12000
Other party   72.220.97.149
Input 0   High
Input 1   High
Input 2   High
Output 0   High
Output 1   Low
Output 2   Low
DNS status   OK, ar3pnvsy.ddns.remoterig.com = 72.220.97.149
Active profile:   Default
PTT status:   OFF

 

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: No SSB Audio during transmit

« on: 2012-05-27, 05:24:12 »

Mike,

Excerpt from my friend who fixed this with assistance from Mitch. Thanks to both Tony, N6RO, and Mitch, DJ0QN!

From Tony:

The problem with the audio was due to the mic - when we swapped it out I was able to get rough modulation and then by putting the audio settings up to 2 (which I believe is the default) we got quite nice audio quality.  I am fine tuning things now but wanted to say a quick word of thanks for your (Mitch) time today and confirm that your instincts were correct as we did discuss the mic as a possible root cause of the issue.

The problem with HRD being hung was a simple unplug/replug at the radio site.   I am looking at ways to stabilize the software set up a little, but we are up and running finally and I expect Keith will have a lot of fun with the remote setup in the coming weeks.

Thanks again to one and all especially Mitch, Tony and Mike.  Most of all for the forums patience and great advice.

Keith
AG6AZ

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: No SSB Audio during transmit

« on: 2012-05-26, 16:53:13 »

Yes I have struggled getting this to work. With Mitch's help we got it working on my internal LAN at home but of course that is not my end objective with the Remoterig system.

We are trying to get it set up properly remote away from my house and the shack with both ICS and a network bridge to my AT&T 3G, getting it work from a "hotel" aka friends house, and now getting the audio to work to the FT450 in this remote condition. 

The challenges that we have faced are more related to networking than remoterig itself. Network considerations can add time to configuration. I am not sure two minutes would be a fair estimate on what it takes to set up remoterig itself  but I definitely do agree that two months is likely an a much longer time than usual for setup.

Thanks for the substantive recommendations. We will check those this morning and report back our findings.

Keith
AG6AZ

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Configuration, RRC 1258 / No SSB Audio during transmit

« on: 2012-05-26, 08:53:34 »

A little further now. My buddy has my Remoterig at his house and we are almost there. We have rig control and a solid connection.

We got CW working perfectly but no audio signal in SSB. The ALC shows no signal.  Wiring in the RRCs is as described in manual. Not sure what is going on.  This is a bummer but we got it really close now. 

Everything seems to be working except the modulation. We could not get ANY audio thru no matter what we tried.  When I tried it direct with my microphone directly to the ft450 without the unit I was heard fine by my friend ten miles away.

We are thinking it could be my router which I just upgraded to from Cox Communication here in San Diego.  It is a Netgear CG3000D and it does not have a selection for SIP ALG disabling. My friend who is a long time IT professional thinks that my router maybe the issue. Any suggestions would be very welcome.

I am on month three of trying to set this up and I know we are getting closer.

Keith
AG6AZ

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General discussion forum / Re: RRC Internal Wifi

« on: 2012-05-08, 22:22:38 »

Any timeline on product sale?  Really could use this as I am completely stuck and cannot easily get to wireless networks on the road.

Thanks,

Keith
AG6AZ

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Configuration issue with FT450AT and HRD

« on: 2012-05-07, 20:28:41 »

Mike,

Thanks! I downloaded the 450s CAT control program. I will try that out as soon as I figure out how to connect wirelessly between the laptop and the Remoterig.

Best Regards,

Keith
AG6AZ

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Configuration issue with FT450AT and HRD

« on: 2012-05-07, 04:20:26 »

Well I wanted to provide an update.  Mitch got it done.  He was awesome!  I am now ready for remote operations.  The only thing that concerns me is related to instability of HRD and the fact that it freezes and does strange things to COM ports like makes them disappear.  I need a suggestion for a better CAT program. Any suggestions?

I am running traditional old school remote with a laptop and HRD but am now considering a twin situation. I also need some help with setting up a CAT port on a laptop to connect through to my 3G USB wireless card.  I tried to follow the instructions for ICS on the Microsoft website but I could not get it to work properly.

Thanks,

Keith
AG6AZ

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: Configuration issue with FT450AT and HRD

« on: 2012-05-05, 16:37:44 »

In terms of ports it creates, it generates the following COM ports

RRC1258 COM port 0
RRC1258 COM port 1
RRC1258 COM port 2
RRC1258 COMFSK

It does not create the Microbit RRC Virtual COM port. Not sure why. I have reinstalled Microbit so I am wondering if it has something to do with my laptop. dell Inspiron 14 with windows 7 professional.

Thanks,

Keith
AG6AZ

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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Configuration issue with FT450AT and HRD

« on: 2012-05-05, 08:23:12 »

I am on weekend #2 on configuring the Remoterig to my FT450AT and went through the settings very closely and I still can get it connect on the same router for receive and transmit, but cannot get HRD find the virtual port and fails to launch.

The Microbit setup program just won't create the Microbit virtual port. It creates other ports but no Microbit virtual port.  I have Mitch who has volunteered to assist me on Sunday but I am still working through this and I am hoping to try and fix it. I feel like I am close but still challenged.

I was also wondering if using a standard RS232 serial cable is causing any issues.  I am using a standard serial cable RS232 that I used with the FT450AT before with my computer.

Any help for a newbie would be very much appreciated.

Keith
AG6AZ