[WriteLog] Erratic Cw

[Jeff Maass]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-admin@contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-admin@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Randy Thompson, K5ZD
> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 2:18 PM
> To: Garry Shapiro; WriteLog Reflector
> Subject: RE: [WriteLog] Erratic Cw
> 
> 
> This is a fairly common problem that is a result of the way Windows 95/98
> handle multi-tasking (they don't).  As a result, other processes 
> running on
> the computer can steal enough CPU cycles to mess up the CW 
> sending.  It can
> be lessened by a faster computer, but not completely.
> 
> There have been a number of discussions surrounding this problem on the
> reflector.  You might want to tour the archives.
> 
> The answers boil down to the following:
> 
> - Get a W5XD external keyer.  This removes the dependence on the computer
> for sending completely.
> 

Does this handle SO2R configurations with a single W5XD keyer?

 Jeff Maass       jmaass@columbus.rr.com     Located near Columbus Ohio
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