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RRC-Micro PC Client in English => General discussion => Topic started by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-12, 10:34:50

Title: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-12, 10:34:50
We have published beta versions of RRC-Micro(1.10.0), 1274B(2) and RRC-1258(2.91) that add support for CW using external paddles connected to the 1274 USB Dongle's AUX connector. If you would like to give it a try then you need to upgrade 1274B's and radio RRC-1258's firmware in addition to upgrade the RRC-Micro software.

Read about how to upgrade the 1274B firmware here: http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=3370 (http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=3370).

The keyer/CW function must also be enabled in RRC-Micro. That is done on a new tab called 'Keyer':

(http://www.webswitch.se/picturepaster//ac08d451b4884730a06330564085cec1.png)

The side tone is locally generated in the PC and can be tested that it works by clicking the "Toggle tone" button. When sending CW there might be a 'click' sound at the beginning and the end of the tone. It's caused by how the PC starts and stops playing the 'beep' and is not possible to eliminate.

LF delay is used to cancel echo from the CW transmission in the radio.

Download RRC-Micro from here: http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip (http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip)

RRC-1258 version 2.91 from here: www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRC1258-CRC-v2.91_2016-05-12-BETA.zip (http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRC1258-CRC-v2.91_2016-05-12-BETA.zip)

and 1274B version 2 from here: remoterig.com/firmwares/1274B-2016-05-03-v2.zip (http://remoterig.com/firmwares/1274B-2016-05-03-v2.zip)

We hope that it works and that you find it useful!  8)



Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-05-14, 03:42:34
This will only work with the 1274B dongle?  Is there any upgrade path for those of us who have the 1274A?

Charlie
KB8CR
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: sm2o on 2016-05-16, 08:13:30
Hi

The 1274A cannot be upgraded to work as a 1274B the hardware is totally different. I suggest you sell the 1274A to somebody who do not need the CW support.

73 de mike
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-05-22, 01:13:06
I got the new 1274B dongle at Dayton. I installed the new firmware per the instructions in the dongle.

I installed version 1.10.0 of RCC Micro. When running it, I get the message "Value of '20' is not valid for 'Value'. 'Value' should be between "Minimum' and 'Maximum'.
Parameter name: Value

Do you have a solution?

Charlie KB8CR
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: DL7AA on 2016-05-22, 11:31:33
I have the same problem as described in the last post.

I first installed the new dongle firmware, this worked as described. After installing the new RRCMicro-Software I get the message "Value of '20' is not valid for 'Value'. 'Value' should be between "Minimum' and 'Maximum'. Parameter name: Value"

73, Alex
DL7AA
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-23, 09:06:36
Was it an upgrade or a clean installation you two did?
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: oh2gek on 2016-05-23, 14:19:05
Hei,
I have same problem.
I upgraded RRC-Micro to 1.10.0 and uploaded firmware to dongle and now it's not working anymore. Any ideas how to fix it?
PC has windows 10 on it.
same error message.
"Value of '20' is not valid for..."

73, Niko
OH2GEK
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-23, 17:29:44
I have found what caused the error. It was a default value for the new Keyer settings that was invalid. You should be able to get the program running using this version:

http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip (http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip)

(It was the "Weight" setting on the new "Keyer" tab that has a valid minimum value of 25, but was set to 20)
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-05-23, 19:06:07
Thanks....I got the RRC Micro program working. I have upgraded the RRC-Radio to v. 2.91.

I cannot get the system to work. When I press either side of the paddles (which are plugged into the AUX port of the dongle), nothing happens. Is there a setting that I must set to get Bk-in TX? I have enabled the paddles in RRC Micro.

Charlie KB8CR

*** UPDATE ****

I removed the program again, and in device manager uninstalled the serial ports. Then I reinstalled RRC Micro. It now transmits when using the paddles. However, the iambic mode A does not work properly. Characters are not completed as in mode A.

Charlie KB8CR

**** 2nd UPDATE ****

Everything seems to work in Iambic Mode B.........band is dead right now, so no one is answering, but I am seeing myself on Reverse Beacon Network. Looks like we are in business once the band comes up. :-)

Charlie KB8CR
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-30, 10:43:08

Everything seems to work in Iambic Mode B.........band is dead right now, so no one is answering, but I am seeing myself on Reverse Beacon Network. Looks like we are in business once the band comes up. :-)

Charlie KB8CR
Fine!

And how about others? Have you been successful in making it work?
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-05-30, 15:03:22
I have made quite a few QSO's with it so far. It appears that it works best with the WPM < 20. Above that, the sidetone 'clicking' gets bad and overpowers part of the sidetone and makes sending difficult.

Charlie KB8CR
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Jan (Microbit) on 2016-05-30, 17:39:29
Yes, the 'click' is too bad it's there. We have to use Windows functions that mute and un-mute the sidetone in order to make it fast enough and then the click is there as a side effect.
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-06-06, 17:38:41
Hello to the group.

I am trying to upgrade the software to test out the new CW paddle capability of the 1274B.

When I try to load the RRC1258-CRC-v2.91 software and the unit reboots, I get the following error:
Wrong File Type : Got 172 Expected 35

Not quite sure what this means. Thanks in advance.

73

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-06-07, 22:48:22
Hello group.

Charlie KB8CR found the reason for the error I was encountering. It was because I used the .zip file and not the .bin file! Operator error.
Sorry for the bandwidth. Thanks again Charlie! Appreciate your help.

73

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: LB6B on 2016-06-12, 09:23:51
For the keyer function. Would it also be possible to add Iambic Ultimatic, in addition to mode A and B?
I learned CW with and Ultimatic keyer decades ago and trouble using anything else as this is also a mode on the winkeyers, but using a winkeyer is obviously no option here so support for Ultimatic would be greatly appreciated!

Background for how Ultimatic differs from Mode-A/B.
http://la3za.blogspot.no/2013/05/is-ultimatic-morse-keyer-really-that.html
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-11-03, 03:01:13
Hello to the group.

I am trying to load a copy of the 2.91 beta software for the RRC-1258. Unfortunately the link to the software contained in this thread does not seem to work.

RRC-1258 version 2.91 from here: www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRC1258-CRC-v2.91_2016-05-12-BETA.zip

Where can I download a copy of the software?

Thank you in advance.

73

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-11-03, 03:03:54
Serge.....use THIS link. http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip
 (http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRCMicro_1.10.1.zip)

Charlie KB8CR
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: KB8CR on 2016-11-03, 03:07:40
Oh, you meant for the RRC 1278.......use THIS one:  RRC-1258-CRC_v2.91_2016-06-16.zip (http://RRC-1258-CRC_v2.91_2016-06-16.zip)
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-11-03, 12:26:26
Thank you very much for your prompt response Charlie.
Unfortunately, I cannot get the link you sent me to work either. I have it as: http://www.remoterig.com/firmwares/RRC-1258-CRC_v2.91_2016-06-16.zip

Would you mind confirming the above link for me.  Thank you in advance.

Have a great day.

Regards

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: sm2o on 2016-11-03, 12:44:02
it's included in the relase version now

http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=79 (http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=79)

/mike
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-11-03, 19:20:11
Thank you very much Mike!
Going to upgrade now.
Have a great day.

Regards

Serge
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-11-04, 15:10:44
Hi Mike/Group. I trust all is well.

Upgraded my firmware back to 2.91. RRC Micro works fine and I am able to connect to my remote site without any issues.
I am having an issue with using the paddle however. When I transmit using the function keys under the CW tab all works fine. However, when I try to use my paddles there is no cw at all. I have tried a couple of different cables and two sets of paddles without success. Any idea what could cause this behaviour?

 I am using a TS-480 transceiver at the remote end. I use RRC Micro in conjunction with the Kenwood TS-480 control software. The other issue I am having, is getting the RRC Micro to communicate with my logging software (either DXLab or N1MM+) so that I can used the function keys for CW as well as the digital modes. I am able to connect to the software to control the radio but cannot figure out how to use the CW function keys.

It would be great if I could get this all working before a two week business trip to Europe early next week. :-)

Thanks to all in advance.

73's

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: sm2o on 2016-11-04, 15:47:28
Do you the 1274B dongle and have you upgraded the firmware in it as described.

There is no way a logprogram can communicate with RRC Micro. The log program only communicates with the radio through RRC-Micro

73 de mike
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: Serge_VA3SB on 2016-11-04, 18:03:33
Thank you for your prompt response Mike.
Yes, I do have the 1274B dongle and have upgraded the software to version RRC-Micro 1.10.1 Beta.

So to be clear, there is no way to have the logging software send exchanges from macros via the RRC-Micro? I have no issues controlling the radio from the logging software so that part works great. Is my understanding correct regarding transmitting macros?

Thank you again for your response and all of your work on these fine products.

73

Serge
VA3SB
Title: Re: RRC-Micro 1.10 beta, 1274B 2 beta and RRC-1258 2.91 beta (CW support)
Post by: VO1HP on 2017-02-03, 12:47:19
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I have rec'd 1274B Dongle and i appear to have it working. The Micro will log on to the remote K3 and i can hear audio.  Also the paddle works and i can key the rig.

I want to setup using TRX or HRD...is there a tutorial to show settings etc.  Hve tried TRX so far but not getting anywhere stumbling around.

QUESTION: on the settings page of the MICRO what is needed to be filled in in the COM 0 COM 1 COM2 lines...currently all are inactive?
I can't find anywhere an setup page for the MICRO to know if I am doing it right.   I attached a picture of the ABOUT page showing all version numbers

Frank VO1HP