Hola Phil, et al,
Looks like I have been dreading this change all this time for nothing. I
have several options - (some even within the capabilities of even my
intellect!)
Apparently, I can use the serial port to send CW (I will need a new cable
for that) and I can add an additional serial port for my radio using one of
those USB to serial port adapters. I'll need a new interface cable.
A second option that looks pretty nice is the Direct IO software that once
installed will allow me to do what I have already been doing. I assume that
I can use the same cable that I had been using.
Both of these look like real nice solutions. The interface cable that I use
on my current set up is real nice because it allows me to connect my old
keyer as well as my computer to the LPT port. (I occasionally need to send
something and the keyboard isn't a very good option for me and the FT1000MP
doesn't provide for using the internal keyer and external keyer at the same
time.
Thanks a bunch!
Bill, W5VX
>-----Original Message-----
>From: writelog-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:writelog-
>bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Phil Duff & Ann Duff
>Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 9:13 AM
>To: Writelog
>Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Win XP
>
>Bill Parry wrote:
>> One of these days I am going to have to retire my current Win 98 radio
>> computer for logging and contesting and begin using either my current
>WinXP
>> or a newer Vista computer. I have resisted changing because the Win 98
>> computer will send CW on the LPT port of the old 98 machine. I have a
>> FT1000MP that interfaces nicely with Writelog and DXBase, my logging
>> program. I am not interested in working RTTY, etc. My current XP machine
>has
>> both LPT and serial ports.
>>
>> So what are my options when I change? It seems like, from what I read, I
>am
>> going to have to buy a MicroHam Keyer for $175. This is not very
>palatable
>> to me, but if I must... Are there other options less expensive and
>> complicated?
>>
>> Bill, W5VX
>>
>Bill -
>I've been using WriteLog with WinXP for long time and use serial port
>keying for both CW and FSK.
>
>I don't believe WriteLog supports keying CW on an LPT port. But it can
>use a serial port for keying CW.
>
>No need to purchase a pricey interface if you're willing to build a
>simple interface circuit yourself. Use Google to search for the
>interface circuits. They usually consist of a very few components wired
>to a couple of the serial port pins.
>
>73 Phil NA4M
>
>
>
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