Configurer Dialog

The Configurer is our name for the tabbed dialog that appears when you click Config on the Entry Window top menu, and then choose Configure Ports, Telnet Addresses, Other. The Configurer has many tabs with program settings influencing all aspects of the behavior of the program. Be careful in setting up items on the different tabs, to be sure that you understand that the option you are choosing is what you want.

All settings are remembered by the program in "N1MM Logger.ini". Function key definitions, telnet clusters, call history, and country information are not saved in the .ini file, but in the database that was in use when you loaded them. That means, for example, that function key definitions loaded or modified when you are using one database will only appear in that database. You will need to export them from that database and load them into another database before they would show up there. The "N1MM Logger.ini" file contains the name of the .mdb file you were last using, which the program will load when it is started, as well as the name of the current contest and other recently-opened contests.

If you have not unchecked "Hide extensions for known file types" in Windows Explorer Options, you will not see "N1MM Logger.ini". You will see "N1MM Logger" with a Type of "Configuration Settings". Also, do not be confused by the file "N1MM Logger.ini.init". This is used by the program during installation. You should not modify this file, because if you ever have to delete your .ini file and start over (to resolve a configuration problem, for example), it provides the basis for starting a new one

Multiple ini files

You can invoke an ini file whose name is different from N1MM Logger.ini by using the file name as a command-line argument when the program is started.

For example, suppose you wanted to be able to choose between two separate configurations, one for SO2R and one for SO1V, perhaps using different radios and with different settings. You could create two new copies of your N1MM Logger.ini file in the N1MM Logger program folder and rename them to, for example, SO2R.ini and SO1V.ini.

Create two desktop shortcuts for N1MM Logger by right-clicking in an unused area of the screen and selecting New > Shortcut. Use the Browse button to find your N1MM Logger program folder and click on the N1MM Logger.exe file. You will notice that the file name appears in the location box within quotation marks, e.g. "C:\Program Files\N1MM logger\N1MM Logger.exe" . Click just to the right of this file name within the box after the closing " , press the space bar once and add the name of one of your new ini files, e.g. SO2R.ini "C:\Program Files\N1MM logger\N1MM Logger.exe" SO2R.ini Note that if the name of your new ini file contains a space, such as "RTTY SO2R.ini", you will need to enclose the file name in quotation marks as well, e.g. "C:\Program Files\N1MM logger\N1MM Logger.exe" "RTTY SO2R.ini" Click Next, choose a name for the shortcut, e.g. N1MM Logger SO2R, and click Finish. Repeat this procedure for other specific shortcuts.

Each of these shortcuts will now start up the Logger using the ini file named in the shortcut. Any configuration changes you make will be stored in the named ini file, thus enabling you to save different configurations in the two files and to choose which configuration to use by starting the program from the appropriate desktop icon.

1. Configurer >Hardware tab

The Hardware tab is used to set up your radios, packet interfaces, telnet connections, CW/PTT/digital ports and the interfaces to other devices, such as SO2R controllers, multi-purpose interfaces, and keyers, if they require serial or parallel ports. Set the values appropriate to your station. If you do not have one of the items listed connected to a port, make sure the port selection is 'None' and the check boxes are not checked for that port.

Why only 8 COM ports?

One of the first things people notice when they begin setting up N1MM Logger is that there are only COM ports 1-8 available. This is a limitation of some of the components used in the programming, and cannot be changed at this point without a prohibitive amount of effort.

In helping people who say "but my lower-numbered COM ports are all committed to other things", we have found that it often turns out that some of these ports, though seemingly in use, are in fact relics of the past. As an example, COM3 used to be the standard port for built-in modems, and even though those modems have largely gone the way of the dinosaur, many computers still show COM 3 as committed to that use.

If you are familiar with the use of Device Manager, you can always set up several hardware profiles, including one for ham radio that deletes the devices that are getting in your way (printers and so on). That way, you are only a reboot away from being ready to go for radio or being back in everyday mode.

Sometimes, though, ports will not seem to be committed, but when you try to create virtual serial ports (with a USB-to-serial adapter, for example) Windows will inexplicably skip some lower number ports. Ron Rossi, KK1L, has contributed the following note about how to track down and eliminate these phantoms. Be aware that it involves a little beyond the basic user-level skills, so ask for expert local help if you're not comfortable with what he suggests.

Often there are ports assigned which no longer have devices connected to them. These are called "phantom ports". These can be discovered and removed. It may then be possible to move ports around to accommodate the program.

Here is how to have Device Manager show any "phantom" ports...

1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type cmd.exe in the textbox and click OK
4. Type set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1 and hit ENTER
5. Type cd\windows\system32 and hit ENTER
6. Type start devmgmt.msc and hit ENTER
7. When the device manager opens, click the View menu
8. Click Show Hidden Devices
9. Click on the + sign next to the Ports to see the full list of Com ports being used
10. Highlight the port you wish to delete and then press delete

Accept when asked to do so and continue with any more that you wish to delete.

Here's what the Device Manager looks like before you delete the phantom ports:

If you want, you can right-click on any of the shaded ports and examine their properties. Each one will show up as a "device no longer connected to this computer."

1.1. Hardware setup

The program supports 8 serial ports (COM1 - COM8) and 3 parallel ports (LPT1 - LPT3). Set up each port depending on what equipment is connected and enter the appropriate information.

• Radio - The radio used and controlled by the program using radio control (CAT control). Select 'None' if no radio is connected to this port for this purpose
• Digital - Means this port is used for digital communication (MMTTY/MMVARI engine or TNC)
  • Use this to indicate the port that is used for a TU or TNC that is being used for RTTY
  • Use it also to indicate the port that will be used for PTT in digital modes
    • Exception: if you do PTT on the radio control port or from a Winkey, do not check the Digital box for that port
• Packet - This port is used for packet radio (TNC) if selected. Do not select if no TNC is connected for packet radio
• CW/Other - This port is used for CW, PTT, footswitch, DVK or an SO2R controller. This selection may be made in combination with a Radio, Digital or Packet selection provided the uses are compatible (e.g. Winkey and radio control cannot use the same serial port)
• Details - The Set button in this column can be used to open a window with a set of controls depending on what is selected in the preceding columns (Radio, Digital, Packet, CW/Other). To the right of the details column is a summary of the detailed settings. See below for details
• SO1V - Single Operator 1 VFO i.e. one radio and one VFO used
  • In SO1V mode, the backslash, Pause, Ctrl+Right-arrow, grave accent(`) and Ctrl+Alt+K keys are disabled to prevent opening the second Entry window. If the second Entry window and/or Bandmap window were open, they will be closed when exiting the Configurer after selecting SO1V
• SO2V - Single Operator 2 VFO i.e. one radio and two/both VFO used
  • Permits using two separate entry windows, one for each VFO
• SO2R - Single Operator 2 Radio (2 radios used by one operator)
  • Permits using two separate entry windows, one for each radio

1.2. Set button examples

• COM7 details shown when Radio selected (serial port)
• COM5 details shown when CW/Other selected for Winkey (serial port)
• COM3 details shown when Digital selected (serial port)
• LPT1 details shown when CW/Other selected (parallel port)

There are many more possible combinations than the pictures above are showing.

• Speed - The speed of the serial port to radio/if-interface link (check the manual of your radio/TNC)
• Parity - The parity used (check the manual of your radio/TNC)
• Data Bits - The number of data bits used (check the manual of your radio/TNC)
• Stop Bits - The number of stop bits used (check the manual of your radio/TNC)
• DTR - The following selections can be made (pin 4 on DB9 connector):
  • PTT - used for keying the radio
  • CW - used for sending CW to the radio
  • Always on - DTR is always 'high'
  • Always off - DTR is always 'low'
  • Handshake - DTR is used for handshaking
• RTS - The following selections can be made (pin 7 on DB9 connector):
  • PTT - used for keying the radio
  • Always on - RTS is always 'high'
  • Always off - RTS is always 'low'
  • Handshake - RTS is used for handshaking

Windows 98 Users

If you are having trouble getting your radio working... Windows 98 used to enforce handshake if the port were set for it even if the application did not request it. Go into the Windows Control Panel, select the serial port, advanced settings and mark the port for XON/XOFF or "NONE" handshaking. That should allow receive data from the radio to pass without handshake lines connected and pulled high.

• Icom Addr (hex) - The address for the radio used, enter without the H i.e. 26 not 26H. (This field is only shown when Icom is the selected radio)
• Radio Nr - The radio controlled from this port
  • In SO1V (one radio, one VFO used) Radio Nr = 1
  • In SO2V (one radio, two VFOs) Radio Nr = 1
  • In SO2R select the radio (1 or 2) connected to or controlled by this port
    • If one LPT "CW/Other port" is set up as Radio=Both, and another LPT "CW/Other port" is set up as Radio=2, route band data for second radio to second port
    • When using CW/Other with an external SO2R controller the lowest numbered (first) LPT port must be assigned RADIO=BOTH (toggles pin 14)
      • I.e. When using LPT-2 and LPT-3 then LPT-2 must have Radio=Both
• Dig Wnd Nr - Set this to indicate which Digital Interface window uses this port for PTT and/or FSK keying (only shown when Digital is checked)
  • If only one DI window is used, select 1
  • If two DI windows are used, select the DI window number this port will be used for
  • If the port is being used for FSK keying, you will also have to configure it in the MMTTY Setup window
• PTT Delay (mSec) - The time between keying the radio and starting to send CW, a wav file or transmit a digital mode (only shown when PTT or Winkey selected)
• Radio PTT via command - Select when using a software command via the control link to the radio to key PTT.
  Use only one PTT Method at a Time

  Do not select PTT via DTR or RTS in addition to Radio PTT via Command. Whether on the same port or another, doing so can result in conflicts that may cause PTT lockups or other malfunctions. If these occur, a first troubleshooting step is to verify that you do not have more than one PTT method checked.

When checked, the radio will be set to transmit 40 milliseconds (default) before beginning the message, this is configurable using 'PTT delay (mSec)'

• Allow ext. interrupts - Allow external interrupts from this port (serial port - DSR pin 6; parallel port - pin 15), e.g. from a footswitch. An interrupt on this line will bring focus to the Entry window and stop a CQ in progress
• Winkey - Select when using a Winkey keyer. Speed, Parity, Data bits, Stop bits or Handshake settings do not have to be adjusted; they are fixed and set by the program. Settings for the keyer can be done on the Winkey tab in the Configurer
  • Not possible if the port is used for radio control, digital or SO2R control (incompatible uses)
  • Note: Only one Winkey is supported, but a single Winkey can key two radios
• Two Radio Protocol - Support for the MK2R or other SO2R controller from microHAM (using control protocol on COM port). USB-only SO2R (no LPT port required) with the MK2R/MK2R+. Protocol used may be either the MK2R proprietary protocol or OTRSP (Open Two Radio Switching Protocol)
  • Disabled when selection for CW/Other is turned off or when a radio is selected
  • OTRSP forces the port speed etc. to 9600,N,8,1
  • More info in chapter Supported Hardware under MK2R
• CW/Other Port Addr - specify port address for serial and parallel ports
  • Note: For real ports, the address here should be the same as used for this port in Windows
  • For USB-to-serial adapters, the address here can be ignored
  • When both RTS and DTR are set to PTT they will both be keyed for PTT with the set PTT delay
  • Packet uses as handshaking RTS + XON/XOFF
  • When using a self-powered interface set the handshaking to always on (DTR), always on (RTS) to supply power to the interface

LPT Port Numbers

With N1MM, SO2R and LPT CW, the LOWEST number port must have the CW output for BOTH radios if it is used with a conventional LPT SO2R box (DXD, KK1L, N6BV, etc.) or microHAM MK2R/MK2R+ in LPT (Classic auto control) mode, The LPT with CW, PTT and the TX/RX/Split controls must be connected to the SO2R controller. If N1MM is configured for CW on TWO LPT ports (first port: Radio=1, second port Radio=2) then CW will be present only on the port representing the radio with transmit focus.

• DVK - DVK interface for MK2R, W9XT & other DVK's. Also recording is supported by the program
  • When DVK is selected, the Antenna selection via the LPT port is disabled
  • Note: The DVK pins and the antenna pins on the LPT port overlap
  • When using an external DVK, all of the Run and S&P SSB function keys should be set to empty.wav and not left blank
  • microHAM MK2R: if DVK is checked, N1MM Logger will use the DVK in Router instead of its own DVK support
• FootSwitch mode - Pin 6 on the serial ports and pin 15 on parallel ports. The combo box options are:
  • None - No footswitch
  • ESM Enter - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing Enter key in ESM mode
  • Typing Focus - Pressing Footswitch will switch typing focus
  • Switch Radios - Pressing Footswitch will switch the radios (in SO2R)
  • Normal - Pressing the footswitch it will behave if it was connected to the PTT of the active transmitter and is automatically connected to the proper (active) radio.When the footswitch is released the focus will be set to main Entry window
  • F1 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F1
  • F2 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F2
  • F3 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F3
  • F4 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F4
  • F11 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F11
  • F12 - Pressing Footswitch will cause the same action as pressing functionkey F12
  • Band lockout - Implemented mostly for multi user stations to block second signal on the same band/mode. It may be useful for single user as well. This mode should allow you to control PTT for both radios (in case of SO2R) in different modes (SSB/CW). The advantage of using it (compared to the foot switch directly connected to the radio) is - it stops AutoCQ and Dueling CQ's

It is possible to hook up a footswitch to a serial or parallel port. This should help users with only one or no serial ports (when a USB to serial adapter is used) to get the footswitch connected to the computer. A pull up resistor is needed between DSR input (pin 6 on both DB9 and DB25) and +12 VDC and for the parallel port, between pin 15 and +12 VDC. Multiple footswitches (one per parallel or serial port) can be used where different settings may be used for each one.

1.3. Other Information

It is possible to have the PTT on the same serial port as the radio with interfaces that support this (e.g. with a keying circuit connected between RTS and the radio's PTT input).

If the type of CW/Other port chosen is LPT1, LPT2 or LPT3, additional information will be present on the parallel port. See Radio Interfacing for more detailed info.

1.4. Windows NT/2000/XP (32 bit OS)

Under 32 bit Windows operating systems, using the parallel and the serial ports requires a special dll which will be installed using the program: Port95nt.exe. A link to this file can be found in the Installation chapter.

2. Configurer >Telnet Cluster tab

• Telnet Cluster - The default telnet cluster to connect in the Telnet Window
  • Ctrl+D - delete a row in the table or use right click menu
• Edit button - Change Telnet Cluster List
  • File
    • Import... - Import a text file with Packet/Telnet cluster nodes into the program
    • Export... - Export the the Packet/Telnet cluster nodes to a text file

3. Configurer >Files Tab

The files Tab is used to set the path to the Buckmaster callsign database if present, and to wav files used for SSB message macros.

3.1. Files Field Descriptions

• Callsign database path - Used to identify the directory of the Buckmaster callsign database to be used by the logging program. Be sure to include a trailing '\' in the directory name. Make sure that the path to the CD is set correctly. You can set the path to the Buckmaster database here and type in the full path to the Buckmaster database on your CD. For example: If your CD-ROM is mapped to the 'E' drive, the full path is: E:\HAM0\
  • Don't forget the back-slash '\' at the end of the path! Also, make sure to copy the HAMCAL32.DLL from the CD to the program directory where N1MM Logger is installed. On older CDs, this file is located in the \API\WINDOWS directory. It may be located elsewhere on newer CDs
• Recorded wav file path - The full path where the recorded wav files should be placed on your harddisk. In this path the directory with the contest name will be created
• Letters file path - The full path to the letters directory. Example: C:\program Files\N1MM Logger\wav\{operator}\ This provides the ability to have a separate letters file for each operator. The decimal point (.) should be specified as Point.wav

4. Configurer >Function Keys Tab

Function keys for each message are set here.

4.1. Function Keys Field Descriptions

• Monitor via PC speaker (Win98/ME only) - The CW sent by the program plays via the PC speaker (only for Windows 95, 98, ME, disabled for NT/2000/XP machines)
• Send Corrected Call (Before End of QSO Msg) - Send Corrected Call (Before End of QSO Message) - If the callsign is corrected after answering a call, then the corrected call will be sent before the End of QSO message (as configured by the End of QSO Key). E.g. 'PA1M TU DE N1MM' instead of 'TU DE N1MM'
• Send Partial Calls - Only CW. When sending a partial corrected call only the corrected part will be send (prefix or suffix). If not checked the whole call will be sent
• Work Dupes when Running - Work dupes is for ESM in Run mode and don't send the QSO B4 Key. All it does is determine what is sent when a dupe calls you AND YOU PRESS ENTER. Normally you do want to work dupes. See the chapter Off topic for a discussion
• Use Contest Word Spacing for CW - The box is defaulted ON for "Use Contest Spacing for CW". This setting changes the spacing between words in your CW, where "N1MM 599 5" is 3 words. Default is 6 bits for "contest spacing". When box is not checked, 7 bits between words is used, which is "normal spacing"
• Send Cut Numbers - Ctl+G is cut number mode toggle. This is a toggle function and the new status is shown on the bottom left of the entry window. The cut number style can be set at the bottom of this dialog. The characters that can be entered into a serial number field are: A, N, T, O, E, S, U, W, G, and D. Some contests do not use a serial number field due to length or because the exchange can contain characters. In these contests the conversion from letters to numbers will not function
• Send leading zeros in serial numbers - Send leading zeros to make into 3 digit number. In CW: Select leading T with the Cut Number Style selector. RTTY: In RTTY zeros will be added, so 1 will become 001
• Stop Sending CQ when Callsign changed - Typing a character in the callsign field will stop a (repeated) CQ
• ESM only sends your call once in S&P, then ready to copy received exchange - This is many times called the "Big Gun versus Little Pistol switch" . When selected and in Enter Sends Message mode the cursor moves to the Exchange field when there is something in the Callsign field and Enter is pressed (so it does not keep the cursor in the callsign field). If you don't usually get a station on the first call then deselect this option
• String to use on CW between his call key and exchange key (default is one space) - Just as it says. Example ' ur '
• Keycode of Ins Key Substitute - Enter the number for the Ins Key substitute as mapped below in this configurer dialog. Defaults to 186, the ; character. The program can automatically enter the keycode in this field . Place the cursor in the keycode field and press the key you want to substitute, it will put the correct keycode in. 186 is an extended key code. Not all keyboards map keys the same way. Note that you can't use a Shift, Ctrl, Alt etc. key. I would not advise using a key like Numeric + that is already in use. It may or may not work. In this case Numeric +, does NOT work
• Keycode of TU/Log Key Substitute - Enter the number for the TU/Log Key substitute as mapped below in this configurer dialog. Defaults to 222, the ' character. The program can automatically enter the keycode in this field . Place the cursor in the keycode field and press the key you want to substitute, it will put the correct keycode in. 222 is an extended key code. Not all keyboards map keys the same way. Note that you can't use a Shift, Ctrl, Alt etc. key. I would not advise using a key like Numeric + that is already in use. It may or may not work. This particular case (Numeric +) does NOT work
• Cut Number Style - the following cut number styles can be chosen:
  • T1234567890 (leading T) - leading 0 will be replaced with a T. So 007 will become TT7 and 030 will become T30
  • O1234567890 (leading O) - leading 0 will be replaced with a O. So 007 will become OO7 and 030 will become O30
  • T123456789T (all T) - all zeros will be replaced with a T. So 007 will become TT7 and 030 will become T3T
  • O123456789O (all O) - all zeros will be replaced with a O. So 007 will become OO7 and 030 will become O3O
  • T12345678NT (TN) - all zeros will be replaced with a T, all nines with a N. So 097 will become TN7 and 090 will become TNT
  • T12345678NT (ON) - all zeros will be replaced with a O, all nines with an O. So 097 will become ON7 and 090 will become ONO
  • TA2345678NT (TAN) - all zeros will be replaced with a T, all nines with a N, all ones with an A So 091 will become TNA and 190 will become ANT
  • TA234E678NT (TAEN) - all zeros will be replaced with a T, all nines with a N, all ones with an A, all fives with an E So 091 will become TNA and 1590 will become AENT
  • TAU34E67DNT - the zero, one, two, five, eight, nine s will be replaced with a T, A, U, E, D, N or T

4.2. Remapping Function Keys

Select which function keys to send messages. Each type of message has a combo box for you to set the appropriate function key. If the program is sending the wrong message check here first. The only restriction is that a key must mean the same thing in Running and in S&P. Function keys do not have to be unique for a selected message. There is little reason to do so although if you want it can be done. For the following messages a function key can be selected

• CQ Key - defaults to F1
• Exchange Key - defaults to F2
• End of QSO Key - defaults to F3
• His Call Key - defaults to F5
• My Call Key - defaults to F4
• QSO B4 Key - defaults to F6
• Again Key - defaults to F8 (can be disabled)
• Next Call Key - defaults to Disabled

5. Configurer >Digital Modes Tab

The Digital modes tab is used to set up the interfacing to external Controllers (TNCs), or for PTT control using MMTTY/MMVARI for sound card digital modes.

In SO1V mode, there is only one Digital Interface window, DI-1. In SO2V and SO2R modes, there are two Digital Interface windows, DI-1 and DI-2. Each DI window is associated with one of the two Entry windows. Each DI window is opened from the Window > Digital Interface menu item in the corresponding Entry window. The Digital Modes tab in the Configurer is used to configure both Digital Interface windows.

5.1. Digital Modes Field Descriptions

• Digital Interface 1 / 2
  • TU type
    • None
    • Other: like the KAM, PK232, PTC and any other external TNC
    • Soundcard: when using MMTTY or MMVARI soundcard software
  • Port, Speed, Parity, Data Bits, Stop Bits, Flow Control - Have to be set if 'CW/Other' has been chosen as well
• DI-1 MMTTY Mode | DI-2 MMTTY mode
  • When using MMTTY, select whether AFSK or FSK is being used
  • If AFSK is selected the serial port (if any) with a check in the Digital check box and with Dig Wnd Nr corresponding to the DI window number will get passed to MMTTY/MMVARI when the DI window is opened, so that MMTTY/MMVARI can use it for PTT control.
  • If FSK is selected the serial port will not get passed to MMTTY. The serial port for FSK has to be set in the MMTTY Setup. This is necessary in order to allow for the possibility of using EXTFSK in MMTTY. More information in the MMTTY support chapter
• DI-1 MMTTY Path | DI-2 MMTTY Path
  • The path to the MMTTY engine goes here including the file name of the program
  • It's not necessary that MMTTY be in the same directory as N1MM logger
  • Via the 'Select' buttons the path and file name can be selected
  • It is possible to select two instances of MMTTY in two separate folders. You must do this if you want the MMTTY settings in the two instances to be different (e.g. left vs. right channel, different sound cards, etc.)
• DI-1 Fldigi Path | DI-2 Fldigi Path
  • The path to the Fldigi engine goes here including the file name of the program
  • Via the 'Select' buttons the path and file name can be selected

6. Configurer >Other Tab

The Other tab is used to set up default values and select special modes and functions.

6.1. Other Tab Field descriptions

• Packet Spot Time (min) - Indicates how long (in minutes) spots are kept in the bandmaps. The default is 60 minutes, any integer may be specified
• Repeat time in millisecs - Specify the repeat interval (CW or SoundBlaster) in the Entry window (Auto-CQ). The default value is 1.8 seconds. Enter a value in seconds or milliseconds. The maximum value is 32767. This is the same as Ctrl+R or 'Config | Set CQ repeat time' in the Entry Window
• Default # Spots in SH/DX/# - The number of returned spots by the SH/DX command in the bandmap window. The default value is 30 spots. The number of returned spots for the SH/DX command in the Packet / Telnet window is not affected by this value and has to be changed in the Entry window under 'Config menu | Edit Packet/Telnet Buttons'
• SSB Tuning Tolerance (Hz) - SSB mode: Clicking on or next to a station in the bandmap window will put the call on the callsign frame (if the callsign field is empty) of the Entry window. This value gives the maximum frequency distance to the call on the bandmap when it will be put on the callsign frame. The value has to be between 0 and 20000 (20 kHz). The default value is 300
• CW Tuning Tolerance (Hz) - CW mode: Clicking on or next to a station in the bandmap window will put the call in the callsign frame (if the callsign field is empty) of the Entry window. This value gives the maximum frequency distance to the call on the bandmap when it will be put on the callsign frame. The value has to be between 0 and 20000 (20 kHz). The default value is 300
• RTTY Tuning Tolerance (Hz) - RTTY mode: Clicking on or next to a station in the bandmap window will put the call on the callsign frame (if the callsign field is empty) of the Entry window. This value gives the maximum frequency distance to the call on the bandmap when it will be put on the callsign frame. The value has to be between 0 and 20000 (20 kHz). The default value is 300
• CW Weight - Adjusts the CW weight (between 30-70% limits). The default value is 50. Thie weight command not only works for serial or lpt CW but also for Winkey
• SSB Up/Down Arrow Incr (kHz) - This value gives the frequency jump amount in SSB by the up/down arrow keys. NB. Never make it smaller than the smallest step your radio can make in SSB. Older Icom rigs are known to have a smallest step of 100 Hz which is quite big. When the step is made smaller than the minimum step size the Up/Down Arrows don't seem to work. Also controls the amount of each frequency change when tuning the RIT on radios that support doing so from the computer.
• CW Up/Down Arrow Incr (kHz) - This value gives the frequency jump amount in CW and digital modes by the up/down arrow keys. NB. Never make it smaller than the smallest step your radio can make in CW. Most rigs have a smallest step in the order of 10 Hz. When the step is made smaller than the minimum step size the Up/Down Arrows don't seem to work. Also controls the amount of each frequency change when tuning the RIT on radios that support doing so from the computer.
• PgUp/PgDn Incr (kHz) - This value gives the frequency jump amount for the {PGUP} {PGDN} macros (Note: the PgUp and PgDn keys are not used for this; the {PGUP} and {PGDN} macros must be used in function key macros. These macro names are holdovers from early versions of the program)
• Primary CW speed Step - The primary speed step is used with PgUp/PgDn button or the speed adjust in the Entry Window
• Secondary CW speed Step -The secondary speed step is used when Shift+PgUp/PgDn is pressed. Alt+PgUp/PgDn adjusts the CW speed of the inactive radio/VFO in SO2R/SO2V mode
• Keep log of all QSOs to facilitate recovery of log - This is the transaction back-up log file. This journaling back-up text file has all QSOs from the contest in it. So if the database for some reason would become corrupt it is possible to import this file in a new database and go on with the contest
  • When this option is selected the transaction log is created for each contest you log to
  • The file is closed after each transaction and reopened to force the data to be written to disk
  • To keep things simple and foolproof, you are not allowed to change the name of the transaction log
    • The name is used to make sure you are loading it properly, and to prevent mixing logs of two contests
    • Example name: 'ham.mdb - CQWWCW - 2005-09-19.TRN' i.e.: Used database name - contest name - date log created
  • When importing you MUST import the transaction log into an NEW (empty) database
    • Why? To prevent a user recovering from a database problem making the problem worse. This will prevent any issues from duplicate contacts and a number of other problems
    • Use 'File, Import, Recover QSOs from a Transaction Log' to import the transaction log file
  • As you load the transaction log, a new transaction log is automatically made with the transactions in the first log. Thus you should never have to merge logs. You always use the last one
• Start Contest Reporting Application - Start the contest reporting application. With this application you can show your contest efforts in real time during a contest to the world. Next to this application a website is needed where everyone can see the score. This application does automatically upload scores from the current selected contest to the configured website
• Mute mic on supported radios - Mute the microphone during transmit. Normally used to enter audio via an other radio input then the microphone. Default is to not mute
  • Tentec Orion: If "Mute" is checked, it causes the Orion's mic input to be muted and the Aux input to un-mute during voice keyer events
  • Supported radios are: Tentec Orion and Elecraft K3
• Format for DXSpider Cluster - This will send the right SH/DX message for DXSpider clusters from the button in the top of the bandmaps (Example: SH/DX/30 on 20). Also SH/QRZ will be sent instead of SH/BUCK. Only select this when connecting a DXSpider cluster. Connect the cluster and send: SH/VER A DX-spider cluster will say something like: DX Spider Cluster. The 'normal' setting is not selecting this option
• Auto-Completion Mode - Auto-completion of callsigns. It works like Internet Explorer's address bar. If you type in a partial callsign, the program will attempt to match it with a call that you have already logged or is uniquely identified in the check window. If it matches, the rest of the call will be added to the callsign textbox and highlighted. You can then either accept the call as displayed, or keep typing. If you keep typing, the highlighted portion will be replaced by what you type
• Use Reverse CW - When selecting CW send a command to the radio to use Reverse CW

7. Configurer >Winkey Tab

The Winkey tab is used to control functions of the K1EL Winkey keyer. This keyer is available stand-alone, or is used in expanded-function interfaces such as Microham Microkeyer or RigExpert. While these functions influence the operation of the Winkey chip, how this may affect the operation of your hardware is influenced by the keyer circuitry. Consult your keyer manual along with the Winkey chip manual for more information on these settings.

Winkey is designed by K1EL and G3WGV. The goal for the keyer is to interface with various Windows programs and to avoid CW timing problems caused by multitasking. This keyer eliminates any hesitation that occurs from scheduling multiple tasks under Windows. It is also a really sweet standalone keyer. Winkey needs a dedicated serial port. This can be a 'real' hardware serial port, or a 'virtual port' over USB created by a product that embeds the winkey chip. Winkey is fed ASCII characters from N1MM Logger (via COM or USB Ports), and converts the ASCII to timed CW. For more info see the links page and the Supported Hardware page. The pot speed range is from a minimum of 10 wpm to a maximum of 55 wpm. Winkeycan also be used to control PTT. Winkey PTT can be used on modes other than CW. Note: This only works for Winkey versions 10, and 21 and greater.

7.1. Winkey Field Descriptions

• Keying Mode - Select the keying mode. Choices are: Iambic A, Iambic B, Ultimatic and Semi-Automatic. The default is Iambic-B
• Autospace - Select when the autospace feature should be used. When using the paddles to send, if a pause of longer than one 'dit' time is detected, THREE dit times of pause will be inserted before the next character. See the manual for more information
• Pot is wired with two leads - Select when the potentiometer on the board is wired only with two instead of three wires. Under normal operation, leave unchecked. Unless you've built the keyer yourself, or your keyer vendor recommends this, leave unchecked
• Pin 5 Function - Select the function of pin 5. Unless your keyer's manual tells you otherwise, the default of PTT is likely what you want here. Other choices include PTT, Sidetone, 2nd CW (second output) or None. The Winkey manual is also a good reference. The choices are:
  • PTT (default)
  • Sidetone
  • 2nd CW (second output)
  • None
• Sidetone Frequency - Select the sidetone frequency. The default sidetone frequency is 469 Hz
• Reverse Paddles - Reverse the left and right paddle
• Ignore Winkey Speed Pot - Ignore the setting of the Winkey potentiometer
• Lead Time - Set the lead time value in 10ms Increments (up to 2.55 seconds). This value reflects the amount of time that the Winkey PTT will be asserted BEFORE keying commences
  • If when sending CW you are missing the first dot or dash, or if paddle-sent CW doesn't seem responsive (again, missing the first character) set this to at least 10 mSec
  • NOTE that this field denotes 10 mSec intervals — '1' in this box means 10 mSec
  • IF Pin 5 function is set to PTT, set this value to at least 1 (10 mSec)
• Tail Time - Sets the tail time in 10 mSec Increments (up to 2.55 SECONDS). This value reflects the amount of time that the Winkey PTT line will be held after keying stops. Tail Time = 1 results in a tail time of one dit time (v2.2; 10 msec in earlier versions of Winkey), Tail Time = 2 adds 10 msec to that, Tail Time = 3 adds another 10 msec, and so on. If Tail Time is set to zero, then Hang Time is used instead
• First Character Extension - Sets the extension time in 10 mSec steps (up to 2.55 seconds). Normally ONLY used with older, slower-keying rigs at speeds above 25 wpm, this setting will add time to the first element sent to help with the lack of T/R speed of those rigs. This value is usually set by experimentation. See the Winkey manual for more information on setting this value
• Keying Compensation - Normally only used with high speed (>30 wpm) QSK operation. Adds time (in 1 mSec increments) to both dashes and dots to adjust for rig switching delays (however slight). See the Winkey manual for more information
• Hang Time - Provides a CW-Speed dependent means of holding PTT after CW sending is finished. Hang Time can be used to set a CW-speed dependent delay of 1, 1.33, 1.67 or 2 letterspaces (not dit spaces). Tail Time must be set to zero to use Hang Time
• Winkey 2
  • Sidetone - Gives a sidetone when sending CW (when using paddle and computer input)
  • Paddle only sidetone - Gives a sidetone only when sending by paddle
  • Use 2nd output - Use the second output from the Winkey 2

Setting CW Speed in Winkey

The CW sending speed can be changed to any value by typing over the provided field in the Main Entry window. Using the scroll bars on the CW speed entry field, or using the speed control connected to the Winkey chip changes the speed in 2 wpm steps.

Setting the speed using the speed control pot changes BOTH the paddle speed and the N1MM sending speed. Setting the speed using the entry window changes both the paddle sending speed and N1MM sending speed but ONLY UNTIL the next time the speed pot is adjusted, i.e. the absolute position of the speed pot then overrides any changes made in the entry window.

Setting CW Weight in Winkey

CW weight for Winkey can be set up on the Other tab using the same 30-70% limits.

7.2. How to Set Up Winkey in N1MM Logger

Identify the port to control it. Check " CW/Other" on that port. Click Set. Check Winkey. Now go to 'Config|Configure ports, CW/Other', and on the Winkey tab, make the relevant choices. The only subtlety is that if you are using Winkey's PTT you need to set a lead-time value of other than zero, and a tail time or hang time value as desired (e.g. sufficient to make Winkey hold in between characters of hand-sent CW). That's it.

8. Configurer >Mode Control Tab

The mode control tab determines how the mode will be controlled on the connected radio, whether the program sets the mode when changing frequency or not, and what mode it changes it to. This dialog also gives you control over how contacts will be logged.

8.1. Mode Control Field Descriptions

• Mode recorded in log - Set how to determine the mode that will be entered in the log
  • Use radio mode (default) - use the mode received from the radio
    • In digital modes, the mode in the log will be RTTY if using the MMTTY engine or a TNC
    • When using the MMVARI engine, the mode will be as selected in the MMVARI window
  • Follow band plan - use the mode the internal bandplan gives for this frequency
  • Use contest mode or bandplan - if the contest is a single mode, use that mode. If mixed, use the bandplan (as above)
  • Use contest or radio mode - if the contest is a single mode, use that mode. If mixed, use the mode from the radio (as above)
  • Always: - always log the mode selected here (CW, SSB, RTTY, PSK31, PSK63, PSK125)
• Mode sent to radio - Select how to determine the mode sent to the radio
  • This applies only for digital modes. See the note below for details

Digital Mode Selection

Every radio seems to have a different range of choices and names for digital modes. Some radios have no modes specialized for digital modes, some have only one digital mode for FSK RTTY (for sound-card digital modes, you use USB or LSB), some add to this a separate mode intended for sound-card digital modes like AFSK RTTY and PSK31, and some radios have three separate digital modes for FSK RTTY, AFSK RTTY, and other sound-card digital modes like PSK31. There may also be two versions of each of these, one "normal" and one "reverse" (opposite sideband). Every manufacturer uses different names for these specialized modes.

For simplicity, N1MM Logger has its own radio-independent terminology. The Logger uses RTTY for the radio mode normally used for FSK RTTY (which is usually but not always called FSK or RTTY on the radio). If the radio has a mode that is designated for AFSK RTTY, the Logger calls it AFSK. AFSK-R is the "reverse" of this AFSK mode, i.e. on the upper sideband instead of LSB. If there is a mode intended for sound card data modes that is different from the AFSK-R mode, it will be called PSK in the Logger. Not all radios have all of these modes, so not all choices will necessarily be available, depending on what radio(s) is/are configured.

The translation between the mode name used on the radio and the mode name used in N1MM Logger is described at Click here to see the table

For RTTY, if you are using FSK, you should normally select RTTY. If you are using AFSK, you should normally select AFSK or LSB/USB, depending on whether your radio offers a specialized AFSK mode or not.

For PSK, the choice would normally be one of: PSK (if available), AFSK-R (on some radios), or USB.

9. Configurer >Antennas Tab

The Antennas tab gives control over which antenna should be automatically selected when selecting a new band. The parallel port is being used to give the needed code to an external Top-Ten type device box. The code to send to the box is setup in this dialog. To replicate the default Top-Ten behavior see the example setup in the Interfacing chapter.

When you press Alt+F9, you will toggle through all the antennas FOR THAT BAND. If there is only one, then no toggling will occur. When you change bands, the antenna switch will be changed to the antenna with the lowest code for that band. The selected antenna will show in the status pane. Commas are not allowed as separator if that's the decimal separator (in Windows).

• Code - The code which will be presented on the LPT port
  • Each code represents ONE ANTENNA not a band
  • Code is binary code on the parallel port using the pins 9, 8, 7 and 2
• Antenna - Free text to describe the antenna, give a meaningful name here
• Bands - The bands on which this antenna should be used
  • Use bands in MHz e.g. 1.8, 3.5, 7 etc.
  • Bands should be separated by a comma for multi band antennas
  • An antenna may be used on any number of bands
• Rotor Port(s) - setup the serial port used with N1MM rotor
  • Has to be set up to the ports used in N1MM Rotor
  • More than one port can be selected (separate using comma). Great when turning a stack with more rotators
• Offset - This offset is added to the rotor position to determine the antenna position. This is useful for antennas that are mounted at 90 degrees for pattern interference reasons, or for antennas that have simply turned some in the wind over the winter. The offset can also be entered for the selected rotor in the rotor program
• Bidirect - Set to 1 if the antenna can be set bidirectional (0 = not bidirectional, 1 = bidirectional) (e.g. Steppir)
• Start UDP port for Rotor Program - Set the UDP which is used in communication between the Rotor program and N1MM logger. Defaults to UDP port 12040 and has to be set up the same in both programs to work
• Start Rotor Program - Start rotor program automatically by N1MM Logger main program. You will need to stop it manually

LPT Port Conflict

When DVK is selected on the used LPT port, the antenna selection on the pins is not working because the DVK pins and the antenna pins do overlap.

10. Configurer >Audio Tab

For the Two Sound Card SO2R ($5 SO2R) check the SO2R chapter.

Select at the top of the page the configuration to use. (example picture how to connect can be found in the SO2R chapter.)

1 - Single Card - One radio, No Sound Card SO2R

• One radio and one sound card to play wav files and record new messages and mute the microphone when playing wav files
• Only the top part of the dialog above (Tx Sound Card and QSO recording) has to be set up. Bottom part is deselected

2 - Single Card - Two radio, No Sound Card SO2R

• Not SO2R but two radios and one sound card to play wav files and record both radios
• Only the top part of the dialog above (Tx Sound Card and QSO recording) has to be set up. Bottom part is deselected

3 - Single Card - Two radio, Sound Card SO2R, CW Only

• SO2R with one sound card for CW only
• The drawback here is that no switching of the headphones is done
• You will have to wire a cable to the cd or aux input of a sound card in order to make use of this feature
• You'll need to define your radios as SO2R in the Hardware tab
• Both the top and bottom part of the dialog above (Tx Sound Card and QSO recording + Rx Sound Card) have to be set up
  • The TX Radio Input Port in the top part of the dialog is deselected

4 - Dual Cards - Two radio, Sound Card SO2R

• Full SO2R with audio switching where two soundcards are needed
• Switching of the headphones is done
• You will have to wire a cable to the cd or aux input of a sound card in order to make use of this feature
• You'll need to define your radios as SO2R in the Hardware tab
• Both the top and bottom part of the dialog above (Tx Sound Card and QSO recording + Rx Sound Card) have to be set up
  • The TX Radio Input Port in the top part of the dialog is deselected

Not All Sound Cards are Created Equal

The Configurer lets you pick parameters that your sound card may not support... usually 16 bit, 11025 Hz/sec is safe for all cards.

• Tx Sound Card and QSO Recording Setup - It is best to choose the default card for the Tx Sound card. This is because the CD input is not used for Tx and can be used normally. If you do use the default card for Rx, try connecting one of the radio inputs to an unused input like 'Aux'
  • Select Device - Select the soundcard to use for sending Wav files (DVK) and recording QSOs
  • Select Input Line - Select the Input line for recording. If your microphone is connected to the soundcard this will be the 'Mic input'
  • Select Line to Mute - Select the line to mute when playing wav files. This is also mostly the Mic input
  • Recording Bits - Select 8, 16 or 24 bit recording. NB Your soundcard should support this or an Error 4 will appear when starting to record
    • Select 8 bits or 16 bits and it will probably always work and make the smallest files (and good enough quality recordings)
  • Recording Sample Rate - Select the sample rate to record. The lower the rate the smaller the files but less quality recording
    • Selecting 11025 is a good starting point
  • Radio Input Port - Select the Radio Input Port which receives the audio from the radio. Mostly Line In. Only when configuration 1 or 2 selected, otherwise grayed out
  • Max Recording Length (secs) - This is the maximum recording length of a wav file, when the recording is longer the first part will be discarded so always the last 30 seconds (in this example) will be recorded
  • Recording channels - Select the number of channels to record, 1 or 2

The output for Wave files from the computer to the radio/radios is always the 'Speaker Out' from the soundcard.

• Rx Sound Card Setup (used for SO2R Headphone Switching) - Two line-level inputs are required for SO2R. With almost all cards, you will have to use one of the internal inputs like 'CD' or 'Aux'. You will need to make a custom stereo cable. This part can only be selected with configuration 3 or 4, otherwise grayed out
  • Device - Select the (second) soundcard to use
  • Left Radio Input Port - Select the Left Radio Input Port which receives the audio from the radio. Mostly Line In, CD or Aux
    • Must be different from Right Radio Input Port
  • Right Radio Input Port - Select the Right Radio Input Port which receives the audio from the radio. Mostly Line In, CD or Aux
    • Must be different from Left Radio Input Port