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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Configuring the 1258 for FlexRadio 6xxxx series -- add Stereo to generic setup
« on: 2015-02-10, 10:28:37 »
That did the trick! Thanks!
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Configuring the 1258 for FlexRadio 6xxxx series -- add Stereo to generic setup
« on: 2015-02-05, 19:02:24 »
OK, it does appear I have the 1258MkIIs (see my other thread) so I'm OK on that score.
What I still don't know is how to configure it for receiving "stereo" which is what my rig puts out.
It's best though of as my rig has dual VFOs and audio for each one. My software for the rig enables me, via a slider, to put each VFO into either the Left or Right channel in any combination. In other words, both Left, Right, or both in any fraction (e.g. 70 pct left 30 pct right). I can also mute either VFO, but that's not the critical bit. It is that the slider function isn't working.
This is the functionality I need to activate. Right now, it appears I am only getting the Right channel, period over the 1258 for either VFO.
When I am at the shack, it works fine. The output is "stereo" and I can use the slider to put either VFO in either ear if I want to. It can be very helpful on big pileups.
What I still don't know is how to configure it for receiving "stereo" which is what my rig puts out.
It's best though of as my rig has dual VFOs and audio for each one. My software for the rig enables me, via a slider, to put each VFO into either the Left or Right channel in any combination. In other words, both Left, Right, or both in any fraction (e.g. 70 pct left 30 pct right). I can also mute either VFO, but that's not the critical bit. It is that the slider function isn't working.
This is the functionality I need to activate. Right now, it appears I am only getting the Right channel, period over the 1258 for either VFO.
When I am at the shack, it works fine. The output is "stereo" and I can use the slider to put either VFO in either ear if I want to. It can be very helpful on big pileups.
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Do I have dual receive? Do I need it? Maybe it isn't a config problem?
« on: 2015-02-05, 18:58:28 »
Thanks, Mitch. It does appear I have the "s" unit after all.
But, that still doesn't explain how I get stereo and/or dual receive capability.
What I have can best be described as dual VFOs. In software, I can "throw" the output of either VFO into any combination of left and right with a slider.
How do I get that functionality replicated in the Mk1258IIs ? How, in other words, do I get both channels (L and R) delivered?
But, that still doesn't explain how I get stereo and/or dual receive capability.
What I have can best be described as dual VFOs. In software, I can "throw" the output of either VFO into any combination of left and right with a slider.
How do I get that functionality replicated in the Mk1258IIs ? How, in other words, do I get both channels (L and R) delivered?
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Do I have dual receive? Do I need it? Maybe it isn't a config problem?
« on: 2015-02-05, 08:06:49 »
In this thread:
http://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=3294.0
I suggested I need to do some sort of re-wiring of the jumpers or maybe a configuration change to achieve stereo. Now I wonder if I really need "dual receive". Looking at my orders from Ham Radio Outlet, it appears likely that I was supposed to receive a dual receive capable unit, though it is hard to tell from the description or even looking at pictures.
My "web" display for my Control side also is slightly different than the manual. It does show a "left/right channel swap" under the radio controls, but not any other indication that "stereo" or "dual receive" or whatever it should be called is supported. Or that it can be set under, say "audio quality".
In a "bad news" kind of deal, it does say MkII 1258 on the device and not MKII 1285s (though the purchase says 1258s) so maybe there is no stereo or dual receive in what I purchased or at least what I received.
Anyone know how this plays out?
http://www.remoterig.com/forum/index.php?topic=3294.0
I suggested I need to do some sort of re-wiring of the jumpers or maybe a configuration change to achieve stereo. Now I wonder if I really need "dual receive". Looking at my orders from Ham Radio Outlet, it appears likely that I was supposed to receive a dual receive capable unit, though it is hard to tell from the description or even looking at pictures.
My "web" display for my Control side also is slightly different than the manual. It does show a "left/right channel swap" under the radio controls, but not any other indication that "stereo" or "dual receive" or whatever it should be called is supported. Or that it can be set under, say "audio quality".
In a "bad news" kind of deal, it does say MkII 1258 on the device and not MKII 1285s (though the purchase says 1258s) so maybe there is no stereo or dual receive in what I purchased or at least what I received.
Anyone know how this plays out?
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Re: Control Green Heron Controller via 1258 mk II How to configure?
« on: 2015-02-05, 00:20:35 »
Both ports should be available as I will not be doing CAT via remoterig and I haven't configured either port. Or, at least I don't think I have.
The thing is, you've glossed over the very problem I have. How do I know I need "mode 3" or whatever it is supposed to be? How do I know what to do? How do I know what my device needs?
I know the obvious stuff like that baud rate and so on, that's easy. What I don't know is what else to pick and why. And if it doesn't work, what should I try next and why.
Right now, on the Control side, COM2 says "mode 1, byte-by-byte avoid this" and COM1 says "inactive". Same thing on the radio side. I don't remember setting either one. I assume the byte-by-byte is the highest for LAN traffic, but other than that, I have no idea why I should or should not pick it. Nothing, in any event, is currently hooked up. No idea what it is generating for LAN traffic.
I don't have the setting to use the USB port either and I have no idea what COM3 is or what it might be for, other than it doesn't correspond (I presume) to a physical connection or at least a regular RS232 connection.
I have no "twin" configuration to worry about, either. This is really a simplified use of remoterig on the whole. I won't be using it for RTTY at all, mostly for CW and microphone IN and audio BACK. That's all I need on the rig side, but I would also like to control the two peripherals and, superficially it seems, I should be able to do both. I just don't understand the key details.
I don't need CAT because of how the Flex 6000 series software works (or will eventually work). Today, I handle CAT and RTTY on the shack/radio side PC. Tomorrow (almost literally tomorrow) that will also be remotable to home/control and so I won't need remoterig to handle those either way. Just CW and voice.
The thing is, you've glossed over the very problem I have. How do I know I need "mode 3" or whatever it is supposed to be? How do I know what to do? How do I know what my device needs?
I know the obvious stuff like that baud rate and so on, that's easy. What I don't know is what else to pick and why. And if it doesn't work, what should I try next and why.
Right now, on the Control side, COM2 says "mode 1, byte-by-byte avoid this" and COM1 says "inactive". Same thing on the radio side. I don't remember setting either one. I assume the byte-by-byte is the highest for LAN traffic, but other than that, I have no idea why I should or should not pick it. Nothing, in any event, is currently hooked up. No idea what it is generating for LAN traffic.
I don't have the setting to use the USB port either and I have no idea what COM3 is or what it might be for, other than it doesn't correspond (I presume) to a physical connection or at least a regular RS232 connection.
I have no "twin" configuration to worry about, either. This is really a simplified use of remoterig on the whole. I won't be using it for RTTY at all, mostly for CW and microphone IN and audio BACK. That's all I need on the rig side, but I would also like to control the two peripherals and, superficially it seems, I should be able to do both. I just don't understand the key details.
I don't need CAT because of how the Flex 6000 series software works (or will eventually work). Today, I handle CAT and RTTY on the shack/radio side PC. Tomorrow (almost literally tomorrow) that will also be remotable to home/control and so I won't need remoterig to handle those either way. Just CW and voice.
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Control Green Heron Controller via 1258 mk II How to configure?
« on: 2015-02-04, 05:33:16 »
I really can't make head nor tails of how this is supposed to work. I understand generically what is supposed to happen. I hook up the RS232 from the RR to the device on the Radio (remote shack) side and on the Control side it would be made "visible" as a COMM port for the regular Green Heron software to use on the "control" (home) PC.
But I don't have the faintest idea how to actually do the setup. Can anyone explain how it works? The manual just loses me on this one.
I also need to set up my Alpha 9500 -- same problem.
Currently, I operate these with a PC at the shack (using Tight VNC), but if I could solve this problem, I could have a "no PC" solution at the shack.
But I don't have the faintest idea how to actually do the setup. Can anyone explain how it works? The manual just loses me on this one.
I also need to set up my Alpha 9500 -- same problem.
Currently, I operate these with a PC at the shack (using Tight VNC), but if I could solve this problem, I could have a "no PC" solution at the shack.
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Configuration, RRC 1258 / Configuring the 1258 for FlexRadio 6xxxx series -- add Stereo to generic setup
« on: 2015-02-04, 05:26:15 »
I've got the pair "adequately" working for now. A lot is debugged and working, especially for CW.
I'm using the "generic" wiring for Yaesu right out of the manual, which ought to work well (FlexRadio uses the Yaesu 8 pin microphone pinout). I have the microphone cables on order, so right now I'm working CW and RTTY. RTTY is done via software direct; CW via RemoteRig. Audio is from the regular rig output via RemoteRig.
Big problem is audio. Apparently, the default wiring for Yaesu as given in the manual gives you mono only, as I have verified (right channel only sent on both channels says my experiments).
But, the Flex 6300 and software actually delivers a true stereo (well, separable left and right channel anyway) that you can use in various interesting ways, such as one VFO in one ear and the other VFO in the other. Or just listen to both channels the same. But, it's making them "different" that interest me and so I want true "stereo" output. Or, it's equivalent; L on L and R on R.
I really need that feature for Navassa and other larger pileups. For run-of-the-mill operating, monorual is working fine. How do I wire it for generic microphone (which is fine with me -- basic Mic+ Mic- and PTT is all I need) and yet get stereo output so I can have the features that really help?
I'm using the "generic" wiring for Yaesu right out of the manual, which ought to work well (FlexRadio uses the Yaesu 8 pin microphone pinout). I have the microphone cables on order, so right now I'm working CW and RTTY. RTTY is done via software direct; CW via RemoteRig. Audio is from the regular rig output via RemoteRig.
Big problem is audio. Apparently, the default wiring for Yaesu as given in the manual gives you mono only, as I have verified (right channel only sent on both channels says my experiments).
But, the Flex 6300 and software actually delivers a true stereo (well, separable left and right channel anyway) that you can use in various interesting ways, such as one VFO in one ear and the other VFO in the other. Or just listen to both channels the same. But, it's making them "different" that interest me and so I want true "stereo" output. Or, it's equivalent; L on L and R on R.
I really need that feature for Navassa and other larger pileups. For run-of-the-mill operating, monorual is working fine. How do I wire it for generic microphone (which is fine with me -- basic Mic+ Mic- and PTT is all I need) and yet get stereo output so I can have the features that really help?
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: No Windows Drivers (Win 7 64 bit) seem to be discovered or installed
« on: 2015-01-14, 09:48:14 »
OK, when I installed the Microbit utility, all went well, I suppose this is world of Duh but I did manage to get the order wrong and now all is well.
Thanks!
It even does DHCP now so I can "rehearse" the setup either at home or the remote shack as well.
I can do this without problem because my router allows me to "fix" the result of DHCP for any given MAC, so I get the best of both worlds -- the devices are on DHCP and yet I get a fixed assignment in whatever network it is in).
Thanks!
It even does DHCP now so I can "rehearse" the setup either at home or the remote shack as well.
I can do this without problem because my router allows me to "fix" the result of DHCP for any given MAC, so I get the best of both worlds -- the devices are on DHCP and yet I get a fixed assignment in whatever network it is in).
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / Re: No Windows Drivers (Win 7 64 bit) seem to be discovered or installed
« on: 2015-01-14, 08:35:12 »
PS this fails for both the "control" and "radio" versions of the device. Same problem.
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Hardware, Cabling, Installations / No Windows Drivers (Win 7 64 bit) seem to be discovered or installed
« on: 2015-01-14, 08:31:27 »
Just got my RRC 1258 Mk II and plugged in the USB port. I have not set any jumpers yet. I was just going to do the base configuration first.
I DO NOT want to do this via LAN since it has the wrong default 192.168.0.x network (why does ham gear do that instead of DHCP???) because it is a major disruption for me to even temporarily change it to that base.
And, I need USB function eventually anyhow.
Well, to make a long story short, the device comes up in "troubleshoot" mode because there are no drivers and Windows can't find any.
What's next?
I DO NOT want to do this via LAN since it has the wrong default 192.168.0.x network (why does ham gear do that instead of DHCP???) because it is a major disruption for me to even temporarily change it to that base.
And, I need USB function eventually anyhow.
Well, to make a long story short, the device comes up in "troubleshoot" mode because there are no drivers and Windows can't find any.
What's next?
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