WriteLog does not have an LPT port driver and therefore does not support XP
or ANY NT like system. It is possible to do it with third party drivers.
Search the archive. They cost about 40 bucks so you better switch to com
ports. This is a serious lack of function in WriteLog.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Brian Wruble
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 14:38
> To: writelog@contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] Writelog with Windows XP
>
>
> Hi all: It has been about a year since I last operated with Writelog. I
> thought I'd give this weekend's contest a whirl.
>
> Since it last operated properly, I have changed PCs to one using
> Windows XP.
> I had been keying through an interface using the LPT port. Now
> when I go to
> the Port Setup screen, all the LPT ports are grayed out. It won't let me
> select one. In the Help files, I see a note that LPT ports are not
> supported under Windows NT and 2000. Is this also the case with XP?
>
> I have no problem keying thru the LPT port using DX4WIN.
>
> The interface is a W1GEE interface sourced from PDA (the folks who make
> Logic logging software).
>
> The rig is an ICOM 756 PRO II.
>
> The Writelog version is 10.29E
>
>
> Rig control works fine, but I cannot figure out how to get thie program to
> send CW to my rig. The CW keyboard window is also grayed out and
> unavailable
> to me.
>
> All suggestions extremely welcome.
>
>
> 73 de Brian W3BW
>
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