[WriteLog] Unique Rig Control Question

[Eric Hilding]

On Saturday while Videotaping the NCCC SO2R Clinic v1.0 at N6RO's during 
the IARU Contest, one of the members asked me about the possibilities of 
having WL do some additional "rig control" functions.

I am not a WL guru, and not a computer techie at the hardware level, so 
will pose the question here...since it might be of value to others.  Any 
solution that would not require additional WL programming would be 
expedient resolution :-)

On the long drive back Saturday Night, one idea came to mind as a possible 
solution that would not require more WL programing.  That would be to have 
a 2nd, standalone computer with rig-specific control software (for various 
functions), and use a separate bank of X-Keys programmed to accomplish 
mult-keystroke tasks with one push of the button...mounted above the WL 
specific tasks X-Keys Sticks going to the WL computer.

The big question is:  Using some kind of "Y" adaptor (for a serial cable), 
can 2 computers (1 with WL, 1 with TXRX Control Software) "co-habitate" on 
the same serial port line feeding into a TXRX at the same time?  If so, 
*BINGO*.  If not, any workable solutions would be appreciated & I'll 
forward them on.

Tnx much & 73...

Rick, K6VVA