[SECC] NAQP

[ku8e at bellsouth.net]

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 at bellsouth.net>
> Date: 2004/08/04 Wed PM 11:37:22 EDT
> To: secc <secc at 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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