[WriteLog] Windows XP Set Up Problems with WriteLog

[Dean St.Hill]

Hi Ron,

Actually, one of the advantages of the W5XD keyer is that it uses one serial 
port, and passes through that serial port so it can still be used for rig 
control.

PLUS!! Without using any external TSR's or other drivers, it provides 2 lpt 
ports, with the band data for driving antenna switching (not too critical 
since you have Yaesu rigs) and it has two isolated CW ports -- one for each 
rig.

I'm doing some similar things and it looks like a toss-up between the W5XD 
keyer and the Top Ten Devices DX Doubler. It would have been ideal if these 
two units were somehow combined into one unit (hi hi).

73's and good luck!


Dean  - 8P6SH/8P2K    


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Naumann - N5NJ <n5nj at gte.net>
To: <writelog at contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:05:07 -0500
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] Windows XP Set Up Problems with WriteLog

> Ron,
> 
> You have an ideal setup and Windows XP works perfectly with Writelog.
> 
> At AA5NT, we have nearly the same setup except that we replaced the
> 1000D with a MP Mark V.
> 
> We use LPT port serial interfaces to send CW.  These are enabled by
> running a program called "Userport" which you can download for free off
> of the Internet.  If you can't find it, send me an email directly, and
> I can email it to you.
> 
> You didn't come right out and say it, but it sounds like you might be
> going towards SO2R operation?  If so, you'll need an external switching
> device to move things from one radio to another.  The ZS4TX Super Combo
> Keyer from ArraySolutions is one choice, another is the W5XD Keyer unit
> which you'd need another serial port for.  You could also build your
> own if you're so inclined.
> 
> Ask some more questions as you get along with this.
> 
> 73,
> Bob N5NJ
> 
> ============================================================
> From: Ron Philip <cairngorm at shaw.ca>
> Date: 2004/06/29 Tue PM 01:20:54 CDT
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] Windows XP Set Up Problems with WriteLog
> 
> I recently purchased a new computer (P4 3.0 GHZ) using Windows XP which
> has two serial ports and one lpt and a Creative SB live sound card. My 
> rigs are an FT1000D and an FT1000MP and I have used the two serial
> ports 
> to control the two rigs. I should like to be able to "automate" both 
> transceivers to generate CW messages in contests but to date have not 
> succeeded.
> I gather that there are "devices"on the market that will act as 
> interfaces between  the computer and the radio to accomplish this, 
> possibly using a USB port. Ultimately I should also like to be able to 
> generate SSB messages using the sound card.
> In the meantime I wish to ask all you learned folks on the reflector
> for 
> some advice on the subject.
> 
> With respect
> 
> Ron
> VE7NS
> 
> 
> 
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