[WriteLog] Windows XP Set Up Problems with WriteLog

[Bob Naumann - N5NJ]

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

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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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