[WriteLog] USB to LPT Converters and the Top Ten DXD

[Ed Muns]

The DXD uses the LPT port for communicating with the logger.  The DXD does
not have Serial port capability.

Ed - W0YK
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Ed Muns
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill K2OWR
> Sent: Sunday, 25 April, 2010 14:05
> To: Aldewey at aol.com; writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] USB to LPT Converters and the Top Ten DXD
> 
> :::: Why use an LPT version? USB to serial converters are 
> very inexpensive and work well. I bought one on the internet, 
> I think from an Ebay vendor for
> $4.95 and it works great.
> BILL
> 
> Subject: [WriteLog] USB to LPT Converters and the Top Ten DXD
> 
> 
> >I am getting ready go migrate to new computer with no LPT 
> port.  I'll  
> >probably be using Win 7.
> >
> > Does anyone know if Writelog will work with the Top Ten DX 
> Doubler by 
> > using a garden variety USB to LPT converter (like the one form 
> > Byterunner, for example).  I currently use LPT for A/B 
> switching and 
> > CW keying.
> >
> > I see that Top Ten describes a really fancy one Piexx that 
> lists for 
> > over $100.  It includes a Band Decoder output as well as a serial 
> > port.  I really don't need all that , however.
> >
> > Would I be better off just investing in a USB SO2R box?
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Al, K0AD
> >
> >
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