Ed,
Use the LPT port to send CW. The circuit is pretty easy. See
http://www.g3ycc.karoo.net/pckey.htm . If you don't want to build one
W1WEF and several other people sell interface cables.
>
> From: K4SB <k4sb@bellsouth.net>
> Date: 2004/08/04 Wed PM 11:37:22 EDT
> To: secc <secc@contesting.com>
> Subject: Re: [SECC] NAQP
>
> Fellows, somehow, and it probably is related to the HD problems I have
> had on the shack computer, I am completely unable to generate CW,
> which is going to be a problem in the
> NAQP in a couple of days.
>
> I have a dual boot 98 SE and XP on that machine, but prefer the 98SE.
>
> I have tried using a comm port, setting the "Ports" section to Comm2,
> no poll, PTT no
> PC generates, and "cw on LPT or comm RTS". OMNI is disconnected.
>
> I made a temp cable which I can plug into comm 2, and connect a VTVM
> to ground and RTS or DTR. I get absolutely no voltage change when
> pressing the message keys.
>
> HELP!
>
> 73
> Ed
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