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

[CATFISHTWO at aol.com]

I have tried many usb to serial adapters and some work  with most  stuff, 
but I have found the only one that works with everything is the Keyspan  19 
HS.  they also make a 4 outlet unit.  the single usually goes for  around 40 
bucks or so.
 
_http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/product-series.cfm?txtSeriesID=849_ 
(http://www.tripplite.com/en/products/product-series.cfm?txtSeriesID=849) 
 
I get mine usually on ebay .  the work well for me, Keyspan has  recently 
been purchased by tripp lite.
 
 
Tom
N6AJR


In a message dated 4/25/2010 7:13:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
lists at subich.com writes:


>  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.

Writelog and similar software use the LPT in memory  (port) mapped
mode and the garden variety USB to LPT converters do not  support
that mode of operation.  They work with printers by installing  a
driver that works with the Windows print system -  essentially
emulating a serial printer.

> 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.

The Piexx version does not work  with WriteLog (at least the original
versions did not) due to the lack of a  Winkey device in either the
Piexx or TopTen boxes.  The Piexx unit  infringed on (copied) the
microHAM Control Protocol and the WriteLog MK2R  implementation expects a 
K1EL Winkey keyer.  I don't know if Piexx  have changed their device
to use the public OTRSP protocol or  not.

At present there are only three viable serial/USB SO2R  solution:
the original microHAM MK2R or MK2R+ (high end/high function  products),
the new microHAM micro2R (a "value" product with fewer features)  and
the YCCC OTRSP "project."

73,

... Joe  Subich, W4TV
microHAM America, LLC.
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM


On 4/25/2010 3:23 PM,  Aldewey at aol.com wrote:
> 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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