[WriteLog] FTdx5000 keying setup question- Thanks

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> I know some of the USB adaptors do work ok for CW keying, but it's
> been a while since I had to do anything with them; time to hit the
> archives.

Almost any USB to RS232 adapter (serial converter) will work fine
for CW and PTT.  The real issue is using them for RTTY.

With RTTY you're generally stuck to 45.45 baud (no support for
other baud rates - if you want to do the BARTG 75 baud sprint.
for example - in software generated RTTY) or you need to find
an Edgeport unit.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 12/31/2012 1:07 PM, Bruce King wrote:
> Thanks for the replies to my setup question. The answer is what I
> suspected. I'll suggest that he start doing some homework on USB/RS232
> adaptors since his computer has no serial port and from the looks of it
> has no provision for PCI bus access either, it's one of those standalone
> units. I know some of the USB adaptors do work ok for CW keying, but
> it's been  a while since I had to do anything with them; time to hit the
> archives.
>
>
>
> 73 Bruce W1CSM
>
>
>
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