[WriteLog] TS-570DG do I need an interface box for CW

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Yes, you will need some kind of driver for CW and either a 
second serial port or the LPT because the TS-570 needs the 
RS-232 handshake lines (RTS/CTS).  Information on the driver 
circuits are in the WriteLog help file.  The interface is 
nothing more than an NPN transistor (2N2222 or 2N3904) and 
a resistor between 1.5K and 4.7K.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Seeger
> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 12:25 AM
> To: writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: [WriteLog] TS-570DG do I need an interface box for CW
> 
> 
> 
> To send CW with WL do I need some type of interface box 
> between my rig and computer that's running XP?  I have a 
> serial cable between my computer and rig and can get WL to 
> control it but it won't send CW if this is a function that 
> will work without an interface.  If I need a interface what's 
> the best type to use?  If no interface is needed what steps 
> do I follow in WL to get this function to work?
>  
> NC6V