[CQ-Contest] writelog on XP

[Dave Hachadorian]

I had trouble using optocouplers. They wouldn't key the rig. 
I went back to a 2N2222 with 1K in the base lead.

I tried all the free programs for LPT keying and couldn't 
get any of them to work. I did get DIRECTIO to work. 
Instructions can be found here:
http://lists.contesting.com/archives//html/WriteLog/2006-11/msg00115.html

You can download a full trial version of DIRECTIO for free 
here:
http://www.direct-io.com/

If it works, pay the man $29 right away. If you let the 30 
day trial expire, it is a pain to remove and reinstall 
directio, at least it was on my machine.


Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Big Bear Lake, CA







----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Horton" <k5iid at sbcglobal.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 9:03 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] writelog on XP


I am going to be using Writelog with Windows XP...XP does 
not use the lpt ports.
I am trying to find a 4N33 optocoupler to set the keying 
through the Comm port.
I have not been able to find a vendor with the things in 
stock.
Does anyone have any idea where I can get a couple? Does 
anyone have any really good easy solutions for getting the 
lpt ports to work in XP?
Thanks in advance...
Tom K5IID
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