[UK-CONTEST] USB to Parallel Adapter

[G3SJJ]

Looks like Clive was correct. Delving further in to the technical spec 
it actually says Printer port and terminates in a Centronics connector. 
S-d it!

Chris G3SJJ



G3SJJ wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> Clive
>> GW3NJW
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
>> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com]On Behalf Of
>> Cooper, Stewart
>> Sent: 30 May 2007 08:49
>> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
>> Subject: [UK-CONTEST] USB to Parallel Adapter
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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