[pskmail] Re: Aw: using java rxtx-2.1.7.jar
- From: Pär Crusefalk <per@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 08:32:31 +0200
Hi Jan,
I am running pulseaudio on my server. After I switched to it I have not
had a single fldigi crash.
73, Per
sm0rwo
Jan Bruggeman skrev 2014-08-18 21:56:
> All,
>
> A never ending story.
>
> I tried to go back to fldigi 3.21.74 (removed 3.21.83 by using make
> uninstall and installing thru apt-get) but to no avail.
>
> I remarked a slight change in behaviour compared to jpskmail 2.0.30
> however. When pressing "tune" in fldigi, the tranceiver very briefly
> goes into transmit, but inmediately stops. This points to a sound card
> config problem rather than a serial port problem.
>
> So it seems that this latest fldigi install has corrupted my sound
> card configuration. At fldigi startup, these messages look conspicious
> to me:
>
> ALSA lib pcm_dsnoop.c:618:(snd_pcm_dsnoop_open) unable to open slave
> ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1022:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
> ALSA lib pcm.c:2239:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.rear
> ALSA lib pcm.c:2239:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM
> cards.pcm.center_lfe
> ALSA lib pcm.c:2239:(snd_pcm_open_noupdate) Unknown PCM cards.pcm.side
> bt_audio_service_open: connect() failed: Verbinding is geweigerd (111)
> bt_audio_service_open: connect() failed: Verbinding is geweigerd (111)
> bt_audio_service_open: connect() failed: Verbinding is geweigerd (111)
> bt_audio_service_open: connect() failed: Verbinding is geweigerd (111)
> ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:961:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) The dmix plugin supports
> only playback stream
> ALSA lib pcm_dmix.c:1022:(snd_pcm_dmix_open) unable to open slave
>
> Can anyone point me to the correct soundconfig (pulseaudio, alsa, or
> whatever) for use with fldigi / pskmail ?
>
>
> --
> mvg,
> Jan Bruggeman
> Snoekstraat 79
> 9000 Gent
>
> gsm: +32 476 066 826
> web: http://www.aubine.be
> mail: jan@xxxxxxxxx
> On 18-08-14 21:12, Jan Bruggeman wrote:
>> All,
>>
>> After success with fldigi 3.21.74 and pskmail 1.5.29 I decided to
>> drop jpskmail and go for fldigi 3.21.83 and pskmail 1.7.0
>>
>> installation of pskmail 1.7.0 is straightforward, i've just
>> overwritten the 1.5 javapskmail.jar file.
>>
>> I dropped fldigi 1.5.29 thru synaptic (apt-get frontend), and did a
>> full install from source as described in:
>> https://fedorahosted.org/fldigi/wiki/Documentation/HOWTO/Mint_installation
>>
>> Everything starts fine, but again no ptt ...
>>
>> when pressing the tune button in fldigi, it outputs to the console a
>> whole bunch of these lines:
>> ALSA lib pcm.c:7843:(snd_pcm_recover) underrun occurred
>> ALSA lib pcm.c:7843:(snd_pcm_recover) underrun occurred
>> ALSA lib pcm.c:7843:(snd_pcm_recover) underrun occurred
>>
>> google is my friend, looking for that line gives me an interesting page:
>> http://tux-is-gaming.blogspot.be/2014/02/fixing-alsa-lib-pcmc7843sndpcmrecover.html
>>
>> this is clearly not an fldigi / pskmail problem, but rather a sound
>> configuration problem. This has allways been a problem under linux,
>> due to too many (competing) systems.
>>
>> But in the end my ptt does not go thru the sound card, it should go
>> thru the usb / serial connection. So, as for the problem with
>> jpskmail 2.0.30, I'm still suspecting the rxtx serial driver.
>>
>> ptt thru the cat interface is not an option as the cat interface is
>> used for the antenna tuner
>> ptt thru vox is not working either, vox does not work in digi mode on
>> an ft817 . I've seen a workaround for this, but that involves
>> soldering a resistor on the ft817's motherboard ...
>>
>> all idea's are welcome.
>> --
>> mvg,
>> Jan Bruggeman
>> Snoekstraat 79
>> 9000 Gent
>>
>> gsm: +32 476 066 826
>> web: http://www.aubine.be
>> mail: jan@xxxxxxxxx
>> On 18-08-14 18:02, Klaus Lohmann wrote:
>>> Jan,
>>>
>>> IMHO you are wasting time. Version 2.x is a dead end, at least for
>>> now. You better concentrate on pskmail 1.7.0 and fldigi 3.21.83 as
>>> Rein suggested.
>>>
>>> I hear SM0RWO-1 and/or OE5RTL, 9A1CRA regularly, but also could
>>> activate DL4OAH-1 on 80 or 40 Meter.
>>>
>>> 73, Klaus DL4OAH
>>>
>>> Am 18.08.2014 17:41, schrieb Jan Bruggeman:
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> Further testing:
>>>>
>>>> I've installed fldigi 3.21.74 (thru synaptic) and pskmail 1.5.29
>>>>
>>>> with fldigi I found out that /dev/ttyUSB0 had only 660 rights (so
>>>> no r/w rights for others). I've set that to 666 and then no problem
>>>> to receive AND transmit with fldigi and pskmail 1.5.29 ! it's just
>>>> that I do not hear any server, as usual :-(
>>>>
>>>> But !! the 666 rights on /dev/ttyUSB0 did not change a thing in the
>>>> behaviour of jpskmail 2.0 (haven't tried 2.1 yet).
>>>> Output when starting pskmail 2.0 is still:
>>>>
>>>> java -jar javapskmail.jar
>>>> configuration.xml
>>>> Stable Library
>>>> =========================================
>>>> Native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>> Java lib Version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>> WARNING: RXTX Version mismatch
>>>> Jar version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>> native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>> port:/dev/ttyUSB0
>>>>
>>>> I would suggest to seriously test the usage of this newer rxtx
>>>> library, and also to re-test the behaviour with different versions
>>>> of ~/.pskmail/configuration.xml .
>>>> --
>>>> mvg,
>>>> Jan Bruggeman
>>>> Snoekstraat 79
>>>> 9000 Gent
>>>>
>>>> gsm: +32 476 066 826
>>>> web: http://www.aubine.be
>>>> mail: jan@xxxxxxxxx
>>>> On 18-08-14 15:57, Jan Bruggeman wrote:
>>>>> All,
>>>>>
>>>>> some more testing:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1) I've attached my psk modem to an externally powered usb hub.
>>>>> The modem is showing up as ttyUSB0:
>>>>> Aug 18 15:13:59 aubine kernel: [ 4343.502851] usb 3-2.4: Product:
>>>>> USB2.0 Hub
>>>>> Aug 18 15:13:59 aubine kernel: [ 4343.503651] hub 3-2.4:1.0: USB
>>>>> hub found
>>>>> Aug 18 15:13:59 aubine kernel: [ 4343.503955] hub 3-2.4:1.0: 4
>>>>> ports detected
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.319296] usb 3-2.2: new
>>>>> full-speed USB device number 6 using xhci_hcd
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.335866] usb 3-2.2: New USB
>>>>> device found, idVendor=0557, idProduct=2008
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.335882] usb 3-2.2: New USB
>>>>> device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.335891] usb 3-2.2: Product:
>>>>> USB-Serial Controller D
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.335899] usb 3-2.2:
>>>>> Manufacturer: Prolific Technology Inc.
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.337005] pl2303 3-2.2:1.0:
>>>>> pl2303 converter detected
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine kernel: [ 4410.338306] usb 3-2.2: pl2303
>>>>> converter now attached to ttyUSB0
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine mtp-probe: checking bus 3, device 6:
>>>>> "/sys/devices/pci0000:00/0000:00:14.0/usb3/3-2/3-2.2"
>>>>> Aug 18 15:15:06 aubine mtp-probe: bus: 3, device: 6 was not an MTP
>>>>> device
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) I've downloaded jpskmail again from
>>>>> http://pskmail.org/PSKMaildownloads.html and installed it
>>>>>
>>>>> 3) I did not remove my old configuration.xml file in ~/.pskmail,
>>>>> as it was still a 2.0.30 version.
>>>>>
>>>>> when starting pskmail:
>>>>> 1) java -jar javapskmail.jar
>>>>> configuration.xml
>>>>> RXTX Warning: Removing stale lock file. /var/lock/LCK..ttyUSB0
>>>>> problem opening PTT port
>>>>> aug 18, 2014 3:21:49 PM javapskmail.Rigctl OpenPTTport
>>>>> SEVERE: null
>>>>> gnu.io.PortInUseException: Toegang geweigerd in open
>>>>> at gnu.io.RXTXPort.open(Native Method)
>>>>> at gnu.io.RXTXPort.<init>(RXTXPort.java:84)
>>>>> at javapskmail.Rigctl.OpenPTTport(Rigctl.java:60)
>>>>> at javapskmail.Main.handleinitialization(Main.java:1712)
>>>>> at javapskmail.Main.main(Main.java:359)
>>>>>
>>>>> jPSKmail ends here...
>>>>> Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
>>>>> at javapskmail.mainpskmailui.<init>(mainpskmailui.java:189)
>>>>> at javapskmail.Main.main(Main.java:381)
>>>>>
>>>>> and <cntr-C> to get back to console.
>>>>>
>>>>> As this error appeard to be caused by a stale lock file, I removed
>>>>> ttyUSB0 lock file:
>>>>> rm /var/lock/LCK..ttyUSB0
>>>>>
>>>>> 2) and restarted pskmail:
>>>>> same error remained. So I removed ~/.pskmail/configuration.xml
>>>>> file
>>>>>
>>>>> 3) and restarted pskmail:
>>>>> output on console:
>>>>> java -jar javapskmail.jar
>>>>> configuration.xml
>>>>> Stable Library
>>>>> =========================================
>>>>> Native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>> Java lib Version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>> WARNING: RXTX Version mismatch
>>>>> Jar version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>> native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>> RXTX Warning: Removing stale lock file. /var/lock/LCK..ttyUSB0
>>>>>
>>>>> now UI appeared without settings,
>>>>> entered my settings (see screenshot - I'm using hardware PTT !!!)
>>>>>
>>>>> but the tranceiver is still not going into transmit ...
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> mvg,
>>>>> Jan Bruggeman
>>>>> Snoekstraat 79
>>>>> 9000 Gent
>>>>>
>>>>> gsm: +32 476 066 826
>>>>> web: http://www.aubine.be
>>>>> mail: jan@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>> On 18-08-14 14:01, Rein Couperus wrote:
>>>>>> Jan,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> just tested 2.0.30 on Lubuntu 14.04 (wanted to make sure I am not
>>>>>> spreading wrong info :-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Tested 2.0.30 with the K3.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> * CAT PTT works with /dev/ttyUSB0. woked only with an active USB
>>>>>> hub (with power).
>>>>>> * Audio works fine, you may have to set the proper channels and
>>>>>> levels with pavucontrol
>>>>>> * Rig control works fine with CAT and /dev/ttyUSB0
>>>>>>
>>>>>> see attached pics for the settings....
>>>>>>
>>>>>> All this with an image freshly downloaded from PSKMaildownloads.html
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let me know if you still have problems... BTW, you can also do
>>>>>> this with jPSKmail-1.7.0/fldigi,
>>>>>> there you have 2 new modes (DominoEx 11 and 22). Use
>>>>>> fldigi-3.21.83, which does not crash anymore...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rein PA0R
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Gesendet:* Sonntag, 17. August 2014 um 17:58 Uhr
>>>>>> *Von:* "Jan Bruggeman" <jan@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>> *An:* pskmail@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>> *Betreff:* [pskmail] using java rxtx-2.1.7.jar
>>>>>> All,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The radio is repaired and holliday is over, so I'm back to trying
>>>>>> pskmail.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My setup:
>>>>>> - radio ft 817, so no vox in digi mode.
>>>>>> - simple modem from intermar (can't find it on their site anymore)
>>>>>> in pskmail ptt is set to hardware ptt using rts pin, ptt port is
>>>>>> set to
>>>>>> /dev/ttyUSB0.
>>>>>> - computer runs linux mint :
>>>>>> cat /proc/version:
>>>>>> Linux version 3.11.0-12-generic (buildd@allspice) (gcc version 4.8.1
>>>>>> (Ubuntu/Linaro 4.8.1-10ubuntu7) ) #19-Ubuntu SMP Wed Oct 9
>>>>>> 16:20:46 UTC 2013
>>>>>> uname -a:
>>>>>> Linux aubine 3.11.0-12-generic #19-Ubuntu SMP Wed Oct 9 16:20:46 UTC
>>>>>> 2013 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
>>>>>> java -version:
>>>>>> java version "1.7.0_51"
>>>>>> OpenJDK Runtime Environment (IcedTea 2.4.4)
>>>>>> (7u51-2.4.4-0ubuntu0.13.10.1)
>>>>>> OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 24.45-b08, mixed mode)
>>>>>> installled rxtx version:2.2-pre2
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1) when starting pskmail 2.1 I get:
>>>>>> java -jar /home/jan/pskmail21/javapskmail2.jar
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Stable Library
>>>>>> =========================================
>>>>>> Native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>>> Java lib Version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>>> WARNING: RXTX Version mismatch
>>>>>> Jar version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>>> native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>>> jPSKmail ends here...
>>>>>> Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
>>>>>> at javapskmail.Mainpskmailui.<init>(Mainpskmailui.java:994)
>>>>>> at javapskmail.Main.main(Main.java:414)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> and UI does not show up ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 2) when starting pskmail 2.0.30 I get:
>>>>>> java -jar /home/jan/pskmail21/javapskmail.jar
>>>>>> configuration.xml
>>>>>> Stable Library
>>>>>> =========================================
>>>>>> Native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>>> Java lib Version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>>> WARNING: RXTX Version mismatch
>>>>>> Jar version = RXTX-2.1-7
>>>>>> native lib Version = RXTX-2.2pre2
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> But I do get into UI and I can receive signal. But whenever I try to
>>>>>> tune or to send, I get this output on console:
>>>>>> port:/dev/ttyUSB0
>>>>>> port:/dev/ttyUSB0
>>>>>> and radio does not switch to transmit. So I presume this rxtx version
>>>>>> mismatch causes pskmail to not find the ptt ...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have downloaded rxtx-2.1.7.jar, but I cannot make pskmail work with
>>>>>> this .jar . I put it in the jpskmail folder, in my .pskmail folder,
>>>>>> tried to specify in in the java -cp command, but to no avail.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How do I do this, or do you see another solution ?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> ( before I blew the radio, I got the system working with pskmail
>>>>>> 1.something and fldigi, and that setup has worked ...)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> mvg,
>>>>>> Jan Bruggeman
>>>>>> Snoekstraat 79
>>>>>> 9000 Gent
>>>>>>
>>>>>> gsm: +32 476 066 826
>>>>>> web: http://www.aubine.be
>>>>>> mail: jan@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
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