Hi!
I wonder if the port locking issue has more to do with the same, single USB
port being shared by one or more applications as a COM port. I have found
that even if a single application accesses the port it will not properly
release it; which causes port locking issues. in order to properly setup a
USB port as a COM port (for use by a single application or to share it with
multiple applications) you need 1) a proper USB adapter, 2) a proper serial
cable and 3) a port sharing utility application. The following works
flawlessly for me:
1. USB Adapter:
http://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-RS-232-Serial-Converter-TU-S9/dp/B0007T27H8/r
ef=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402372926&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=USB+to+9+pin+se
rial+male+adapter+kensington
2. Serial Cable:
http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-6-Feet-Straight-Through-Serial/dp/B00066HP2E/
ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1402005703&sr=8-6&keywords=db-9+female+cable+serial
3. Port Sharing Utility: http://eterlogic.com/Products.VSPE.html
Note that the port sharing utility is "Virtual Serial Ports Emulator"
(VSPE). VSPE comes in a 32 and 64 bit version. The 32 bit version is free,
and the 64 bit version costs $25. I use the 64 bit version. My rig is a
Kenwood TS-2000, I run Windows 7 Professional 64 bit and I use AC Log 4.8.
HTH & 73,
Richard KK6MRH
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 3:56 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: FW: N3FJP software Port Locking Issue
Hi, all.
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For those who use the N3FJP software, here=E2=80=99s the latest e-mail =
I=E2=80=99ve gotten from Scott regarding my port locking issue.
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I have to say that I=E2=80=99m not very satisfied with his response, and =
am still not sure he totally understands the issue and why it is a = problem
for keyboard users like us.
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I=E2=80=99m interested in the thoughts of others.
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See e-mail history for a summary of the problem.
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Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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From: Scott & Kimberly Davis [mailto:[log in to unmask]]=20
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: N3FJP software Port Locking Issue
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Hi Tom,=20
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Thanks for your follow up. Again, you'll either have to select the = proper
port or select None from the rig list. Aside from the remedy I = already
wrote to you previously, I don't have anything more to suggest.
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73, Scott
N3FJP
http://www.n3fjp.com
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Serving the Amateur Radio community with contesting and general logging =
software since 1997.
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1 Peter 3 vs 15: Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who = asks
you to give the reason for the hope that you have =
<http://www.n3fjp.com/Faith.htm> . But do this with gentleness and =
respect...
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-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
To: 'Scott & Kimberly Davis' <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Mon, Nov 17, 2014 9:59 pm
Subject: FW: N3FJP software Port Locking Issue
Scott:
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I=E2=80=99m re-sending this from the other day, in case you missed it =
somehow.
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Still having my port issue here, and seem unable to correct the = situation
via usual keyboard procedures and without sighted assistance.
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See below.
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Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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From: Tom Behler [mailto:[log in to unmask] = <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2014 5:05 PM
To: 'Scott & Kimberly Davis'
Subject: RE: N3FJP software Port Locking Issue
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Scott:
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I understand what you are saying here, but my issue is that if I do =
accidentally choose a port that already is being used for another =
function, I can=E2=80=99t seem to get out of the error message, no = matter
what I do.
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In other words, closing and then re-opening your software = doesn=E2=80=99t
seem to help. Neither does shutting down and re-booting = the computer, or
doing an =E2=80=9Cend task=E2=80=9D after = control-alt-delete.
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The thing that is especially troublesome is that I can=E2=80=99t seem to =
use the keyboard to do anything. In other words, the computer seems to =
completely freeze.
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Once again, if you have any more thoughts, let me know.
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Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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