Bob,
Thanks so much for your input. I have never had the problems reported
of stuttering cw with WL but will now be aware of that potential
problem with SO2R as we load up the computer tasks. Thanks also for
the hint on Multi-Keyer.
Dick
W7ZR
On Sat, 4 Dec 2004 05:34:01 -0000, Bob Henderson <bob@cytanet.com.cy> wrote:
> Dick
>
> I used an Array Solutions SO2R controller with WL for sometime with good
> results but I then moved on to use a W5XD Multi-Keyer instead. For CW
> contesting the Multi-Keyer is a better bet as it takes the job of producing
> CW away from the PC and so produces stutter free code. The Multi-Keyer also
> connects via an RS232 port which it shares with one of your radios instead
> of LPT. The AS box with XP will need something like UserPort to make it
> work.
>
> One other thing to consider is that Array Solutions withdrew their SO2R
> controller from the market. I think some folks had trouble keeping RF out
> of it. Though mine worked fine.
>
> Good luck with your SO2R. It's fun though much more frustrating than fun at
> first.
>
> Bob, 5B4AGN, P3F
> www.5b4agn.net
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Zalewski" <dick.w7zr@gmail.com>
> To: "Writelog" <writelog@contesting.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 10:35 PM
> Subject: [WriteLog] SO2R
>
> > I am thinking about taking the plunge and going SO2R. I have a
> > Rigblaster Plus and have a line on an Array Solutions SO2R box. Will
> > I need both? Is their someone out there who would like to help me
> > with some answers to the basic boxes required. One of my concerns is
> > that the AS SO2R box uses LPT1 for keying and I am running out of LPT
> > ports.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Tnx es 73
> > Dick W7ZR
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Tnx es 73
Dick W7ZR
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