[LOGic] Logic 8 and Microham Interfaces

Sun Feb 10 07:00:53 EST 2008

 Hello All
 I am new to the list. I first bought Logic in 1991 when it was just
 starting out as a program. I have had several versions since then.
 I left Logic in 2001 to use the Logger in Mixw and later the logger
 in HRD/DM780. A year ago I got hooked on DX and contesting and
 saw the need for a better Logger. A week ago I bought Logic 8. I have
 several questions I haven't been able to figure out yet, even
 though,YES,
 I have read the manual.
 My biggest problem right now is my Microham USB II Interface goes into
 transmit everytime I start Logic 8. The only way to get it out of
 transmit
 is to disconnect the USB cable to the interface and then plug it back
 in. Also when I go to setup rig in the Logic menu it goes into
 transmit. Since I
 have had this interface for a couple of years and have used it with
 literally every ham software out there and have never experienced this
 problem before,
 I have to think the fix is within Logic 8. I emailed Dennis about the
 problem a week ago but have received no answer. Does he answer emails?
 I have seen
 many reviews about the wonderful support for Logic and now need that
 support. Here is the email I sent to Dennis and PDA tech help.
 73
 Stan K9IUQ
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When I go to the Setup-Misc Ham Setup page, my Pro III goes into 
transmit. Also I have noticed when I do certain other things it goes 
into transmit also.
The only way to get it out of transmit is to disconnect the USB port on 
the interface and re-plug it in.
I found a screen I can watch from the Device Router page of Microham. 
When the problem occurs the Com 5 DTR and RTS never get keyed, however 
the CTS line DOES get keyed and the Pro III goes into Transmit. The CTS 
line is used for SQL which I don't use, I have the SQL selected as none 
(no com port selected) on the router page.
Note that the PTT does work in Logic 8 and so does the cw keying. I use 
com 5 DTR for cw and com 5 RTS for PTT. The rig control works fine on Com 1
It appears to me that Logic 8 is energizing the CTS line and the 
interface then tells the radio to transmit. CTS stays on until I 
disconnect and re-plug in the USB port
In the last 2 weeks I have tried and demoed just about every logger out 
there. Also tried TRX manager and Commcat. All worked ok with the 
Microham interface. . My interface is the latest model and I have
owned it for a couple years.
Since I have used just about all the software out there for hamradio 
digital and rig control and have never had this problem before, I assume 
that Logic 8 is doing something different from the other programs.
I searched the Microham yahoo group for similar problems ( I am a 
member) but didn't find any answers.
Obviously this was not a deal killer since I bought Logic 8 anyway. It 
is however irritating and you can bet if I am having trouble with it, 
others will too.
Since my other ham software all works FB, I hesitate to approach 
Microham with the problem. I am using the latest 5.1.1 (Ok for Vista) 
usb device router from Microham. My OS is Windows Vista.
Any thoughts?
Thanks and 73
Stan Shestokes
K9IUQ
Cobden,IL