The DX D is a great device that well accommodated the hardware available back
in its day. N3RD is to be congratulated.
Yet, despite the availability of the PIEXX USB to LPT adapter, and despite how
useful that adapter is in helping hams with DX D boxes who upgrade out of
having LPT ports, I'm not sure I'd recommend a new purchase of a DX D.
(Great if you get one used, though. The lower cost should compensate for future
compatibility issues.)
It's hard to know whether future applications will outstrip the ability of the
PIEXX-DXD combination.
The DXD was a great device in its day, and certainly continues to serve its
users well today. How well it will continue to survive future innovations
remains to be seen.
73, kelly, ve4xt
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> On Jan 1, 2017, at 16:49, Trent Sampson <vk4ts@outlook.com> wrote:
>
> Out of curiosity what controllers/interfaces do the guys use to achieve the 2
> Computer SO2R formats ?
>
> I have a Mk2+ and a DXD - they both have uses and both are good at the job.
>
> The DXD gets used for portable operation mainly.
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> George
> Sent: Monday, 2 January 2017 4:13 AM
> To: Aldewey@aol.com; ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R controller survey
>
> Ditto here. My DX Doubler is just the right thing for me.
>
> Jim N3BB
>
> At 08:40 AM 1/1/2017 -0500, Alan Dewey via CQ-Contest wrote:
>> Mike;
>>
>> I've been happy with my Top Ten TX Doubler. I've used it for years.
>> It is simple to use and the price is right. Cables are available for
>> different radios or you can make your own.
>>
>> The only issue is that it has an LPT interface. I actually found an
>> LPT board for my desktop computer running Windows 7. PIEXX also sells
>> a USB to LPT interface that works for about $100. I see that Top Ten
>> also has a direct interface for the K3 available now.
>>
>> There are fancier ones on the market but this one does the job. It's
>> built well.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Al, K0AD
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/31/2016 2:16:26 P.M. Central Standard Time,
>> ve9aa@nbnet.nb.ca writes:
>>
>> Being relatively new to the SO2R world (a bit over a year now) and
>> only owning one controller (YCCC SO2R+) which I understand might no
>> longer be produced I thought I would ask the multitude what else is
>> available out there that's a proven performer?
>>
>>
>>
>> I am looking for a (relatively inexpensive) 2nd controller to build up
>> a SMALL portable station I can take with me on vacations, field ops, etc.
>>
>>
>>
>> Requirements:
>>
>>
>>
>> Small footprint, Winkeyer built in, USB controlled, compatible with
>> N1MM+, don't have to mortgage the farm to purchase here in VE.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike VE9AA
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mike, Coreen & Corey
>>
>> Keswick Ridge, NB
>>
>>
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