[UK-CONTEST] USB to Parallel Adapter

[G3SJJ]

Coincidental that you ask, Stewart. I was just about to place an order 
for one of these to connect to my DX Doubler. Looks as though it would 
do the trick. If so then our thanks should go to John G4IRN for telling 
me. I had asked him if he knew of a source and as like Clive says he 
only though they were available for the printer market.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Targus-Parallel-Port-Adapter-Cable/dp/B0000AKL3D

It's probably worth a try for 13 quid.

Chris G3SJJ



Clive Whelan wrote:
> Hi Stewart
>
> I am not aware of any such devices that work at all for our
> sort of apps. Those advertised seem to be aimed purely at
> the printer market, with other pins/functions disabled.
>
> Even dedicated controllers such as the DXdoubler require a
> hard wired parallel port to control switching with the
> "industry standard" NA protocol.
>
> The MK2R(+) of course does everything via a single USB port,
> but there is an awful lot of electronics in the box to
> achieve that. Furthermore it could seriously damage your
> wealth ( mine has been irreparably damaged!). However it is
> of course peerless.
>
>
> 73
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> Clive
> GW3NJW
>
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> Cooper, Stewart
> Sent: 30 May 2007 08:49
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] USB to Parallel Adapter
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> Does anyone have experience of using a USB to parallel
> adapter in the
> control of an SO2R box, keying, etc. Any recommendations?
> 73
> Stewart
> GM4AFF
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