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Re: [WriteLog] LPT port (was ...

To: w0yk@msn.com
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] LPT port (was ...
From: "Alan Maenchen" <ad6e@arrl.net>
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 12:07:03 -0700
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Ed,

Yes, that's what I meant.  It would eliminate one awkward cable in my shack
and (more importantly) allow a lap top or newer computer to be used in case
this old piece of junk dies.

73, Al  AD6E



On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Ed Muns <w0yk@msn.com> wrote:

> > While we're on the subject, it would be REALLY nice to
> > eliminate the LPT port once and for all for switching between
> > A and B radio focus. That's the only thing I use LPT for any
> > more. The MK2R+ can do that and WT can control it (and
> > everything else) through one USB cable.
>
> I strongly disagree!  Eliminating "the LPT port once and for all" will
> prevent me and many others from using WriteLog with the Top Ten DX Doubler
> and other "archaic" interfaces that only work with the LPT port.
>
> ADDING USB support for the radio A/B function is what I hope you really
> meant.
>
> 73,
> Ed - W0YK
>
>
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