[WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying

Fri Jan 15 14:22:17 EST 2016

Gary,
Keith makes good suggestions in his reply. Just because your interface 
works correctly with Icom and Kenwood products is no guarantee that it will 
work with a Yaesu model. You should first check the FT-950 manual for the 
correct key connections - mono plug or stereo, and wiring to tip, ring and 
sleeve. And as noted the internal CW keyer in the radio must be Off. I had 
a similar problem years ago in setting up a IC-706 for field day. Garbage 
on CW until I finally remembered to turn its internal keyer off!
73,
Gary AL9A
-----Original Message----- 
From: Keith Beebe W3KB
Sent: January 15, 2016 9:07 AM
To: Gary ; writelog at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying
Gary:
Are you using a 3 contact (stereo) plug to the key jack? A 2 contact plug 
will short things out and key the rig.
Also, if the FT-950 has a built in keyer is it turned off? If the built in 
keyer is on, it can exhibit what you describe when you try to send with 
Writelog.
Keith W3KB
-----Original Message-----
From: WriteLog [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 12:55 PM
To: writelog at contesting.com
Subject: [WriteLog] Yaesu FT-950 CW Keying
I also sent this question to the FT-950 Reflector but I have not found a 
solution.
Is anyone in the group using Writelog with their FT-950. I have been unable 
to get it to Send CW correctly. I have tried all settings in Writelog and 
also the menu settings on the FT-950. It will only send a series of dits or 
key the rig continuously.
l am using a simple home-brew, one-transistor interface, plugged into the 
Key jack on the rear of the FT-950. It has worked perfectly with other 
radios (IC-736, IC-746PRO, Kenwood TS-2000).
My interface works perfectly with other software including Ham Radio, 
Deluxe, N1MM and AC Log by N3FJP.
I upgraded from Writelog V11 to V12 with the same results.
HP Duo Core E8400 Desktop
Windows 7.0 64-Bit
3Gb Memory
Using Com 1 (Serial Port, not USB).
Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Gary, wy0v
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