[WT-support] Configuring LPT and DX Doubler

[Bruce Elbert]

Nick, yes, that's the problem. The BIOS screen that comes up with booting
and using F2 does not include any control of ports. So, I can't enable it
there.

Doug had suggested possibly the UVK-200 USB to parallel adaptor from
Unified Microsystems, but this is designed for their VK-64 voice keyer.
Possibly it can control pin 14. I've sent them an email to enquire.

73, Bruce K6ZB

> Bruce,
>
> I may have missed part of the thread (dizzy after the waedc) but could it
> be
> that the lpt port is simply not enabled at the bios level (and hence
> windows
> cannot see it)?
>
> 73 Nick
>
> Selon Bruce Elbert <bruce at applicationstrategy.com>:
>
>>
>> Larry, thanks for the suggestion. I understand that a USB-Serial adaptor
>> won't work with the DX Doubler since it has the parallel (DB-25)
>> interface.
>>
>> With the port adaptor, the laptop has the parallel (DB-25) interface but
>> the
>> computer does not identify it as particular Port. So, I believe that
>> Win-Test cannot use it.
>>
>> Is that the correct situation, that the DX Doubler cannot work with my
>> laptop? Perhaps someone has this working.
>>
>> By the way, I tried DirectIO and it does not seem to recognize this
>> parallel
>> port either.
>>
>> 73, Bruce K6ZB
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: support-bounces at win-test.com [mailto:support-bounces at win-test.com]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Laurent HAAS - F6FVY
>> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 11:17 PM
>> To: support at win-test.com
>> Subject: Re: [WT-support] Configuring LPT and DX Doubler
>>
>> Hi
>>
>> Bob Wilson, N6TV a écrit :
>>
>> > Maybe you are using a USB to parallel or USB to serial adapter?  If
>> so,
>> > check the web for the latest device drivers.
>>
>> A word of caution here : Most (if not all) USB to Parallel adapter are
>> *NOT* compatible with Win-Test (or any other application driving the
>> output data pins). They only work for printers. Make a serious and
>> complete test of these adapters before adopting !
>>
>> On the other hand, USB to serial adapters usually do the job.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Larry - F6FVY
>>
>> PS : If you have to add an USB adapter of some sort, it would have been
>> much easier to use a USB-compatible SO2R device like the microHam MK2R
>> (http://www.microham.com/index1.html) or the HamRadioSolutions EZMaster
>> (http://www.hamradiosolutions.com/). BTW, they also integrate a WinKey
>> (one less box...). Just my two cents...
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