[WriteLog] Win XP

[Phil Duff & Ann Duff]

Bill Parry wrote:
> One of these days I am going to have to retire my current Win 98 radio
> computer for logging and contesting and begin using either my current WinXP
> or a newer Vista computer. I have resisted changing because the Win 98
> computer will send CW on the LPT port of the old 98 machine. I have a
> FT1000MP that interfaces nicely with Writelog and DXBase, my logging
> program. I am not interested in working RTTY, etc. My current XP machine has
> both LPT and serial ports.
>
> So what are my options when I change? It seems like, from what I read, I am
> going to have to buy a MicroHam Keyer for $175. This is not very palatable
> to me, but if I must...  Are there other options less expensive and
> complicated?
>
> Bill, W5VX
>   
Bill -
I've been using WriteLog with WinXP for long time and use serial port 
keying for both CW and FSK.

I don't believe WriteLog supports keying CW on an LPT port.  But it can 
use a serial port for keying CW.

No need to purchase a pricey interface if you're willing to build a 
simple interface circuit yourself.  Use Google to search for the 
interface circuits.  They usually consist of a very few components wired 
to a couple of the serial port pins.

73 Phil NA4M



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