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the router/switch assigns the ip addresses. I assume that I need to
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<DIV>directly to the switch like in CT
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<DIV>Are you using some type of Ethernet-to-RS232 converter box? That
would be very unusual, but as long as you know which serial port you use with
CT, use the same serial port with Win-Test. Normally one only connects
computers to a Router/Switch, via Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors, not
radios.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Aha! So the two computers are then networked
together via Win-test? So that is different than CT Windows where I needed
to have both </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>computers connected to the switch via USB
cables?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN>4) I want to have the keying from each computer through the LPT
port. Do I still need to download and</SPAN><BR></DIV>
<DIV>install the DLPortio file on each computer? Would I install this
file in one of the Win-test
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<DIV>Yes, save DLPortiIO.dll in your Win-Test installation directory, normally
C:\Program Files\Win-Test\.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Roger.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV> <SPAN>5) How will Wintest know how to access the soundcard in each
computers to let me control the</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV>Voice Keying functions? Am I better off connecting the original
Nel-Tech DVK 100 or using a
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<DIV>Looking at the <A
href="http://www.nel-techlabs.com/manuals_legacy/dvk100m.pdf">Nel-Tech
manual</A> I don't see any way to control it via computer. Or do you
already have that working with CT?</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>I used the headset audio to feed the directly into the
input of the DVP card which was installed into the computer (and
works</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>with DOS but not Windows). </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>The DVP had two outputs – output which I fed into into
the input of the DVK and the other output which fed directly into</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>the mic jack on the Yaesu. When I pressed the
appropriate keyboard key, the DVP keyed the radio with the selected</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>DVP message. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>If so, you can probably make it work with Win-test. Again type SETUP
[Enter] in the logging window. Check the <B>LPT</B> box and press the
nearby <B>Configure...</B> button. Select the pins that you want to use to
control your DX Doubler, and your external DVK.</DIV>
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<DIV>If that doesn't work, you will have to interface the sound card output to
the FT-1000MP mic. or PATCH inputs. Ground loop problems (loud hum and noise)
are common though. A <A
href="http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062214">Radio Shack
Ground Loop Isolator</A> between the sound card speaker/headphones output of
your PC and the MP "PATCH" input may or may not fix it; you will have to
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Ok – so it may or may not work well.</FONT> </DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN style="COLOR: ">If any of you have used the original K1EA DVP, how
does the voice keying with Win-Test and a “stock” computer
soundcard</SPAN><BR></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000>compare to the
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<DIV>It's almost as good, but on slow computers, there can be some slight
delays, and RFI/noise issues can be a big problem when using PC sound
cards.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Roger. Hopefully that will not be a problem for
me. If it is an issue, is there an external voice-keyer that is known to
work well with WinTest</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>and WIN XP computer soundcards?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0000ff></FONT><SPAN style="COLOR: ">I know that I will have
many more very basic questions as I get started on this and I thank the list
in advance</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000000>for their understanding and patience with my beginner
questions as I make this
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<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Tnx & 73</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#9b00d3>Bob KQ2M</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Again, please try searching the PDF Wiki or reflector archives first,
before posting a new question. Thanks.</DIV>
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<DIV>73,</DIV>
<DIV>Bob, N6TV</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>