[WT-support] Keying RTTY by LPT port

[Alessio Sacchi]

Thanks Dave,

Actually I have an interface box that drives CW, DVK  and BAND switching
through the parallel port.
Since the computer (desktop) has just one serial port already connected to
the CAT network, I was trying to complete my box with RTTY keying without
having to setup a dedicated USB/COM adapter.

As far as I see on the web, a lot of guys have it running through LPT port.
It should be easy but it's giving me a lot of troubles since also on other
computers and OS the LPT option is not avaiable.

Will let our community know if I find anything relevant about this issue,
but comments are welcome anytime.

Alessio

2007/9/26, Dave Zeph <zephd at indy.rr.com>:
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>  Alessio …. CW Keying can be accomplished from a COM Port.
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> This was taken from the current Win-Test Wiki, pages 177-178
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> If you have a simple transistor-based COM port CW interface (see below),
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> choosing the corresponding COM port, and selecting Other interface... from
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> Clicking on the Configure button will reveal drop-down lists for DTR and
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> Port.  There are PCMCIA Cards that implement a true LPT Port such as this:
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> http://www.quatech.com/catalog/parallel_pcmcia.php     (and there are
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> These aren't inexpensive, but it might be the best long-term solution.
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> *From:* support-bounces at win-test.com [mailto:support-bounces at win-test.com]
> *On Behalf Of *Alessio Sacchi
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 26 September, 2007 13:11
> *To:* support at win-test.com
> *Subject:* [WT-support] Keying RTTY by LPT port
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> Hi all,
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> I'm trying to key my FT1000MP through the RTTY rear connector and a PTT/CW
> LPT interface.
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> To allow MTTY to key through LPT, I downloaded EXTFSK as suggested.
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> Actually, I must say I followed the suggestions given by DK2PH on this
> reflector in February:
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> http://www.f5mzn.org/pipermail/support/2007-February/073149.html
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> but I have no LPT port listed in the EXTFSK port list, just COM ports.
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> The DLPORT I/O package is installed, and I can use the LPT port through
> Win-Test just fine, and Win-Test is not configured to use the LPT port.
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> Any help appreciated!
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> 73,
> Alessio IZ4EFN
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