I am thinking about operating QRP Field Day in 2009 out in the field, and
using TR-Log.
Since I don't want to use a generator, but I do want to use a computer, I
would like to know if it is possible to use
TR-Log and key the rig thru a USB port. And, is it possible to get high
quality paddle generated CW using a USB port? I am willing to buy a
converter, if necessary, to get this to work, hopefully for less than $100.
My current laptops have parallel ports, but they use about 50 watts. That
won't work in the field unless I buy a 120 amp hour batter, which kind of
defeats the purpose. So, I am thinking of buying a new laptop, but it looks
like these are hard to find if you want a parallel port. The XO-1 "one
laptop per child" looks interesting for this purpose.
I know this is probably in the archives "somewhere", but my three attempts
to find the answer came up dry.
TIA.
Scott W6CT
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