[Trlog] getting ready for SS

Tree tree at kkn.net
Sat Nov 6 09:45:18 EST 2004


> -          My choice for using the only DB25 port available on the Deskpro
> is to connect it through my new FIF-232C interface to the CAT port in the
> FT-1000.  It doesn't work.  I tried all combinations of commands for the
> config file.  Can anyone help me resolve this problem?

I would guess a DB25 connector on a new computer is a parallel port, not
the required serial one.  Look for a 9 pin connector and you might need
an adapter or new cable.

> -          The second problem is keying from the computer.  Since I have
> only one DB-25 port, where do I hook up the computer keying signal?  If this
> cannot be done, I can still do what I did last night (program my MFJ keyer
> to do the dirty work).

To the 25 pin connector.

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