Re: [Hamlib-developer] morse key down

[Markus H. <ma...@re...>]

Dear list,

> I'm a little further than in my previous mail: With version 1.2.6.2
> - I can switch the PTT with the CTS signal.
> - I can switch the key with the DTR signal.
>
> But when I fire up rigctl, both signals go to "on" and the TRX goes into
> transmit mode.
>
> When I set the ptt type to either DTR or CTS, I can switch the according
> line on or off. And I can only set one signal at a time. Setting the
> ptt-type would be normal and well-understood, but how can I configure
> hamlib to use the DTR signal to steer the morse key?
>
> I would like to have the following situation:
> - the ability to control the key, too and not only the PTT.
> - default setting "off" for both signals, CTS and DTR and not go to "on" at
> any time unless I set T=1
> - the ability to send morse code over the key

In the meantime I found out that it is possible to add the following to the 
rigctl command:
–set-conf=rts_state=OFF,dtr_state=OFF

This sets the dtr off so that the key down is resolved. But the PTT still 
stays up. I see that when I come to the rigctl shell, I can switch the PTT 
line OFF deliberately with T / 0. 

But I'd like this to happen right when I fire up rigctl. The PTT should not 
go "on" at all. 

In this sense, the setting rts_state=OFF is without effect. 

And of course, it's still not possible to send some morse code text with 
the "b" command even though the key is now accessible. 

Any ideas? 

Thanks ahead,
Markus
DL8RDS