[Trlog] 4-port PCMCIA card saga

Igor Sokolov ua9cdc at r66.ru
Mon Nov 14 11:12:56 EST 2005


I have been using TRlog from Win98 in DOS window for the last 7 years on
different computers with no problems at all. Several other locals also use
it in this manner. The advantages are as follows:
1) Smart drive is not needed. Windows is utilizing  one of it's own
2) Windows provides memory management which allows one to have more memory
for TRlog.
3) It is possible to run some other programs simultaneously with TRlog. I
run WintelnetX in windows and it supplies spots for TRlog. You need 3 RS232
porst for that on the same computer: 2 for the link between WintelnetX and
TRlog and one for the radio. I also run Grey Line program and can instantly
switch to see where the Grey Line is. I also sometimes have Outlook express
and Internet explorer running.
4) If TRlog freezes (happens very rarely) you do not need to reboot. Just
close the Dos window and start it again. Saves plenty of time.
5) Your computer can be part of the ethernet network so you can quickly
equalize logs when running in multy op environment.
I might have missed some other advantages but even the firs two on my list
are enough reasons for me to use TRlog in Win98 environment.
With the lap top I am using EtherSerial PCMCIA card by Silicom
www.silicom.co.il (I purchased several cards through Ebay) or Argosy card
http://www.argosy.ru/io.htm (this site is in Russian but the card can be
located by the picture anyway). These two types of cards were tested for use
with TRlog many times and proved to be suitable.

73, Igor UA9CDC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Beckwith" <n5ot at n5ot.com>
To: <trlog at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 12:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Trlog] 4-port PCMCIA card saga


> > These cards are supported under DOS (I run TRLog under pure DOS 6.22)
>
> Okay, here's a dumb question.  Do I need to outfit this laptop with an
> actual (non-Windows emulator) DOS version?  Right now all I have is
whatever
> you get in Windows 98 where when you boot from a floppy it says something
> like "Starting Windows 98..." and then you get an A> prompt....?
>
> If so, This could definitely be my problem.  Where can I go to get such a
> DOS?  Surely it's plentiful and free?
>
> Mark, N5OT
>
>
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