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davidA

Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Location: Location: Location:
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Posted: Wed 25 Jun 2008, 10:52 Post subject:
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I just wanted to mention that I have been running 'Airmail' on top of Wine for some years. It works well with some Linux versions, although I have had problems when trying to install on a few (vanilla Debian included)
Airmail runs well on Ubuntu 7.1 and (since switching to Puppy) am pleased to say that it runs fine on 'Dingo' (over VHF/UHF packet) and over a regular telnet connection (I have not tested on HF as I don't have a Pactor TNC)
http://www.siriuscyber.net/ham/
73
David VE7DAJ
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Wed 02 Jul 2008, 23:29 Post subject:
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I stumbled upon CQRLOG for Linux and it is the most robust free Ham logging and rig control and dx-spotting, etc I have found!
I also acquired the G4ZLP USB-to-mic-port CAT interface for my Yaesu FT-857D (to keep the rear CAT port open for future tuner and amp control.
PROBLEM: I cannot get CQRLOG via Puppy to talk to the device.
Puppy "sees" it via USBview and it is not red.
I have tried /dev/ttyUSB1 and /dev/usb/ttyUSB1 and neither work.
I checked and both the rig and CQRLOG are set for 9600 baud, not sure if I need to change any other settings.
WDYT?
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 07:59 Post subject:
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Someone from the CQRLOG list posted this in response to my question (similar to the one I posted here). If the FTDI chipset supported by Puppy? It is supposed to be in the "standard" kernel. I don't recall how to request the data he sent from his (see below) ...
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It depends on the chipset used in the interface. Therte are still some
chipsets with proprietary parameters and the manufacturer ignores the
linux! Anyway, such chipsets should be avoided!
It is quite tricky to investigate that G4ZLP uses FTDI chipset for his
interfaces. These FTDI are one of the best and are widely supported in
Linux, however this support must be enabled in the kernel (assumed that
you compile your own kernel - it is a must, unfortunately it is hardly
possible to dig into every distribution and study how they built their
kernel!).
Your kernel can be the culprit if it is built without USB port drivers
(FTDI).
Here is the part of my kernel .config which shows that the FTDI support
is built as module (so not directly into kernel).
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# USB port drivers
#
CONFIG_USB_USS720=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL=m
CONFIG_USB_EZUSB=y
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_GENERIC=y
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_AIRCABLE=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_AIRPRIME=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_ARK3116=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_BELKIN=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_CH341=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_WHITEHEAT=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_DIGI_ACCELEPORT=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_CP2101=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_CYPRESS_M8=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_EMPEG=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_FTDI_SIO=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_FUNSOFT=m
CONFIG_USB_SERIAL_VISOR=m |
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 08:13 Post subject:
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Does this mean that the FTDI drivers (scroll down)are loaded?
Code: | # lsmod
Module Size Used by
usb_storage 83264 0
pwc 96256 0
compat_ioctl32 1408 1 pwc
gspca 683344 0
videodev 27904 2 pwc,gspca
v4l2_common 16896 2 pwc,videodev
v4l1_compat 14596 1 videodev
wlan_wep 6784 1
evdev 10240 0
parport_pc 31716 1
lp 12616 0
parport 35528 2 parport_pc,lp
snd_mixer_oss 16896 0
usbhid 24928 0
usblp 14080 0
ftdi_sio 34184 0 |
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 08:22 Post subject:
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Hi doc
Useful bash commands
lsmod = gives installed hardware
dmesg = gives clues about failed module loads
modprobe > device = check loaded module, if not autoloaded
rmmod > device = removes badly loaded modules
could be usb serial is not loading
try modprobe ohci-hcd,
&
modprobe usbserial
there may also be specific interupts used, so you could try booting with different params, see pci
http://www.puppylinux.org/wiki/archives/old-wikka-wikki/categorydocumentation/bootparms
Aitch
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 09:33 Post subject:
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Thanks for the assist!
This is what happens when I send those commands!
# modprobe ohci-hcd
# modprobe usbserial
#
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 10:10 Post subject:
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Do these settings in the app CQRLOG sound correct?
/dev/usb/ttyUSB1
Serial speed: 9600
Stop Bits: 1
Data Bits: 8
Handshake: None
Parity: None
DTR: Unchecked
RTS: Unchecked
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 11:20 Post subject:
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Hi doc
Don't know if you have this
http://www.ham-radio.ch/doc/Ham%20Radio%20Deluxe.pdf
or if this link is any use
http://kd0afl.freehostia.com/2008/04/28/psk-31-on-linux/
here is homepage
http://cqrlog.sourceforge.net/
maybe try the forum there, or pm the devs
Aitch
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 11:26 Post subject:
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I have posted my questions also to the CQRLOG list.
The USB port works for a mouse, external HDD, USB camera, USB memory stick, etc. but here it is being asked to function as a communications port via the FTDI chip.
I think that my previously posted data indicates that Puppy 3.01 includes the FTDI driver(s) so it is a puzzlement as to why everything is not talking to everything else!
I will contact the manufacturer of the G4ZLP interface and see what they have to say.
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 16:35 Post subject:
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The vendor of the interface which uses a FTDI chipset wrote:
Quote: | Comport set to ? Must be set to virtual comport and virtual comport MUST be present BEFORE starting your software.
/dev//usbttyusb1 ?????????????????? Sounds like unix.
Whatever OS, your OS will have been provided with a virtual comport and it's
the comport that should be used. |
Does this give a clue at all as to what he is looking for?
I am guessing that /dev/usb/ttyUSB1 is not what he needs.
I tried searching on "puppy linux virtual com port" and "puppy linux usb virtual com port" and got nowhere.
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 21:06 Post subject:
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looks like you still have some testing to do!
I found this info, but I'm not sure how you'll use it
http://docs.tibbo.com/soism/index.html?vspdl.htm
http://www.tibbo.com/vspdl.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COM_port_redirector
3rd page in gives virtual, but read 1 & 2 to understand terminology
http://www.linux.com/base/ldp/howto/Serial-HOWTO-9.html
maybe one of these would work?
http://www.g4zlp.co.uk/unified/usb2rs232.shtml
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 21:21 Post subject:
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I anticipate that if "virtual com ports" exist in Puppy there is a chart of equivalences between /dev/usr/ttyUSB1 and a specific virtual com port.
Any idea where that Puppy-specific standard chart might be?
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Thu 03 Jul 2008, 21:49 Post subject:
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nah
only thing springs to mind is windoze in a virtual machine, qemu or similar
anyone else?
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edoc

Joined: 07 Aug 2005 Posts: 4722 Location: Southeast Georgia, USA
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Posted: Mon 21 Jul 2008, 17:34 Post subject:
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BUMP!
I am now trying the same device with Puppy 4.00/Dingo.
USBView flags it as RED unlike 3.01 which did not.
I have the same questions and problems - how do I get this to work since according to the Linux kernel docs this device is supposed to be supported.
Help?
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Aitch

Joined: 04 Apr 2007 Posts: 6815 Location: Chatham, Kent, UK
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Posted: Sat 26 Jul 2008, 10:17 Post subject:
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Hi There Doc
More suggestions, though this is for a new high speed RS232 cable I spotted, which is advertised as; cross platform, 230kb/s, & 'seen as normal comport'
I think it uses the pl2303 chipset rather than ch341 normally used on these converters, & I believe Puppy4 still has issues
http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=27992
maybe worth research/borrowing/enquiring of them if it'll work with your rig?
http://www.keyspan.com/products/usa19hs/homepage.spml
I wonder if there is some gender problem/interrupt problem here, since other devices work on that port
have you been here?
http://www.w1hkj.com/index.htm
& here
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/linuxham/
& of course
http://cqoogle.com/search/index.php
Have you considered adding an RS232 board to the PC instead of trying to get this usb problem sorted? - might be quicker/cheaper?
Good luck
Aitch
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