[Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

[w...@att.net]

Can I use Dx4win and CTwin running windows 7  to send CW ,on the laptop with 
USB port,  can I buy an adapter to use my old parallel port Cable???
Will USB to parallel port adapter work??? If so how go I direct dx4win to find 
it i'm running version 5
Tnx 4 ur  reply
73 de Bernie/WO2N
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

[w...@att.net]

OK thanks for the help I have a hub I'm just going to pick up a cable adapter 
and as far as the printer thanks for the heads up but I'm using Wi-Fi , hi
73, de Bernie/WO2N

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> On Nov 4, 2015, at 12:10 PM, Radivoj Kar, F6GNZ  wrote:
> 
> Bernie,
> 
> There are many USB to parallel cables on eBay. Most of them work OK. HOWEVER: 
> with most laptops some printers have problem printing as the laptop USB 
> current is not sufficient. SOLUTION: use externally powered USB hub between 
> laptop USB port and the USB/parallel cable.
> 
> Concerning DX4WIN version you can check it y clicking on Help/About on top of 
> DX4WIN. The latest version is 8.05
> 
> 73, Radi F6GNZ
> 
> 
> 
> Le Mercredi 4 novembre 2015 17h29, "w...@att.net"  a écrit :
> 
> 
> Can I use Dx4win and CTwin running windows 7  to send CW ,on the laptop with 
> USB port,  can I buy an adapter to use my old parallel port Cable???
> Will USB to parallel port adapter work??? If so how go I direct dx4win to 
> find it i'm running version 5
> Tnx 4 ur  reply
> 73 de Bernie/WO2N
> Sent from my iPhone 5s >
> 
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

[Radivoj Kar, F6GNZ via DX4WIN]

Bernie,
There are many USB to parallel cables on eBay. Most of them work OK. HOWEVER: 
with most laptops some printers have problem printing as the laptop USB current 
is not sufficient. SOLUTION: use externally powered USB hub between laptop USB 
port and the USB/parallel cable.
Concerning DX4WIN version you can check it y clicking on Help/About on top of 
DX4WIN. The latest version is 8.05
73, Radi F6GNZ
 


 Le Mercredi 4 novembre 2015 17h29, "w...@att.net"  a écrit :
   
 

 Can I use Dx4win and CTwin running windows 7  to send CW ,on the laptop with 
USB port,  can I buy an adapter to use my old parallel port Cable???
Will USB to parallel port adapter work??? If so how go I direct dx4win to find 
it i'm running version 5
Tnx 4 ur  reply
73 de Bernie/WO2N
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Will USB to parallel port adapter work???

To the best of my knowledge *none* of the logging programs support
CW/PTT on a USB to *parallel port adapter*.  The USB printer cables
typically use a special device driver to emulate a windows print
system and do not provide direct port access required by the LPT
CW/PTT drivers in the logging programs.

You can use a USB to *serial* cable with CW on DTR and PTT on RTS
driving a pair of resistor/transistor circuits - but that is quite
different than the USB to parallel printer cables and using LPT#.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 11/4/2015 11:19 AM, w...@att.net wrote:

Can I use Dx4win and CTwin running windows 7  to send CW ,on the laptop with 
USB port,  can I buy an adapter to use my old parallel port Cable???
Will USB to parallel port adapter work??? If so how go I direct dx4win to find 
it i'm running version 5
Tnx 4 ur  reply
73 de Bernie/WO2N
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[ALAN ZACK]

Yes, I stand corrected concerning the USB-to-Parallel vs. USB-to-Serial
mix-up. And yes the converters the RIGBlaster people sell are the Prolific
chipset which did not work for me for even something as simple as having the
PC read the rigs frequency with N1MM or WRITELOG. I was also told at Visalia
not to try the Prolific chipset with HRD.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 4:56 AM
To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

For USB-to-Serial -- not David's question -- why would anyone buy anything
but a converter with an FTDI chipset?  In 8+ years of supporting N1MM
Logger, I saw literally a hundred people with Prolific adapters who had
problems, versus ZERO with FTDI.  Why mess around?

73, Pete N4ZR


On 8/19/2013 7:24 AM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
 Another vote for RT Systems.
 Expensive, but fewer headaches.
 Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the 
 Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of 
 drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

 73,
 Jim - N4ST

 -Original Message-
 From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
 [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
 On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
 Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
 To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
 Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

 I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, 
 both available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster 
 (West Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or
laptop.

 Alan, K7ACZ


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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[ALAN ZACK]

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, both
available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Jim - N4ST]

Another vote for RT Systems.
Expensive, but fewer headaches.
Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the
Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of
drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

73,
Jim - N4ST

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, both
available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC


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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

The confusion continues.  I'll save W4TV the effort of responding - 
USB-to-Parallel is what we're talking about here, not USB-to-Serial. 
David, you cannot key CW or do anything else involving switching 
individual lines on a parallel port through a converter.  The only 
hardware I know of that will do this is the PIEXX SO2RXLAT, which costs 
significantly more than the most elegant solution, K1EL's Winkeyer USB.  
Try it, David - you won't be sorry.


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 8/19/2013 2:06 AM, ALAN ZACK wrote:

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, both
available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

For USB-to-Serial -- not David's question -- why would anyone buy 
anything but a converter with an FTDI chipset?  In 8+ years of 
supporting N1MM Logger, I saw literally a hundred people with Prolific 
adapters who had problems, versus ZERO with FTDI.  Why mess around?


73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
For spots, please go to your favorite
ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

On 8/19/2013 7:24 AM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Another vote for RT Systems.
Expensive, but fewer headaches.
Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the
Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of
drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

73,
Jim - N4ST

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, both
available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC


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[Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Bert Garcia]

Pete is 100% correct -- USB to parallel port converters will NOT work for 
keying CW.  I bought two of them before someone explained that to me.  I 
wasted my money.  Don’t waste yours!


I built a USB Winkeyer kit from K1EL.  Works great!

Bert N8NN
===

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Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:37:55 -0400
From: Pete Smith N4ZR n...@contesting.com
To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port
Message-ID: 52120393.9010...@contesting.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed

The confusion continues.  I'll save W4TV the effort of responding -
USB-to-Parallel is what we're talking about here, not USB-to-Serial.
David, you cannot key CW or do anything else involving switching
individual lines on a parallel port through a converter.  The only
hardware I know of that will do this is the PIEXX SO2RXLAT, which costs
significantly more than the most elegant solution, K1EL's Winkeyer USB.
Try it, David - you won't be sorry.

73, Pete N4ZR
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Dick Flanagan]

What is the easiest way to identify devices with FTDI chipsets, Pete?  
Forgive me, I'm feeling stupid today.  :(


Dick

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d...@k7vc.com

On 8/19/2013 4:56 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
For USB-to-Serial -- not David's question -- why would anyone buy 
anything but a converter with an FTDI chipset?  In 8+ years of 
supporting N1MM Logger, I saw literally a hundred people with Prolific 
adapters who had problems, versus ZERO with FTDI.  Why mess around?


73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
For spots, please go to your favorite
ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

On 8/19/2013 7:24 AM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Another vote for RT Systems.
Expensive, but fewer headaches.
Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the
Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of
drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

73,
Jim - N4ST

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, 
both

available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC


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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[O]

Hello Dick,

Try Google 'usb serial adapter with ftdi chip' and see what pops up in your 
area. There are several at a variety of prices - others may have suggestions 
with which they have had success. Was not using mine (unbranded from a UK 
source but supposed to be FTDI) for DX4 but it hit a snag after a windows 
update for Vista messed up the driver. Had same with the much maligned 
Prolific.


Regards,
Doug - MM0BJA




- Original Message - 
From: Dick Flanagan d...@k7vc.com

To: dx4win@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port


What is the easiest way to identify devices with FTDI chipsets, Pete? 
Forgive me, I'm feeling stupid today.  :(


Dick

--
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d...@k7vc.com

On 8/19/2013 4:56 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
For USB-to-Serial -- not David's question -- why would anyone buy 
anything but a converter with an FTDI chipset?  In 8+ years of supporting 
N1MM Logger, I saw literally a hundred people with Prolific adapters who 
had problems, versus ZERO with FTDI.  Why mess around?


73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
For spots, please go to your favorite
ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

On 8/19/2013 7:24 AM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Another vote for RT Systems.
Expensive, but fewer headaches.
Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the
Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of
drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

73,
Jim - N4ST

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, 
both

available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

On Behalf Of David Strout
Sent: Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:12 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC


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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

You probably need to look at the specs, Dick - often available online.  
I have found a number that actually had it on the box.


73, Pete N4ZR
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On 8/19/2013 5:20 PM, Dick Flanagan wrote:
What is the easiest way to identify devices with FTDI chipsets, Pete? 
Forgive me, I'm feeling stupid today.  :(


Dick

--
Dick Flanagan K7VC
d...@k7vc.com

On 8/19/2013 4:56 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
For USB-to-Serial -- not David's question -- why would anyone buy 
anything but a converter with an FTDI chipset?  In 8+ years of 
supporting N1MM Logger, I saw literally a hundred people with 
Prolific adapters who had problems, versus ZERO with FTDI.  Why mess 
around?


73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
For spots, please go to your favorite
ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

On 8/19/2013 7:24 AM, Jim - N4ST wrote:

Another vote for RT Systems.
Expensive, but fewer headaches.
Some foks have had success with less expensive converters based on the
Prolific chipset, but some counterfeit chips along with a plethora of
drivers and driver updates make these iffy in my book.

73,
Jim - N4ST

-Original Message-
From: dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
[mailto:dx4win-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

On Behalf Of ALAN ZACK
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 02:06
To: 'David Strout'; 'DX4WIN Reflector'
Subject: Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

I have had good results with both the MFJ and RT Systems convertors, 
both

available thru HRO and AES. I also have a couple from RIGBlaster (West
Mountain Radio). They will not work with my FT-2000 to a PC or laptop.

Alan, K7ACZ

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Subject: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC


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[Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[David Strout]

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with
DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

USB to parallel adapters are not port mapped devices and as such
they will not work with software like DX4Win that use direct port
writes.  Unless you are using a laptop with no expansion bus, your
best solution is an add-on serial/parallel card for either PCI or
PCIe bus.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 8/15/2013 5:11 PM, David Strout wrote:

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with
DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Speaking of which, I have a brand new SYBA PCI-E parallel port card that 
I don't need, and will send to the first person who comes up with the 
postage - estimated $5 US, or tell me your QTH if abroad.


73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at
http://reversebeacon.net,
blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.
For spots, please go to your favorite
ARC V6 or VE7CC DX cluster node.

On 8/15/2013 6:01 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:


USB to parallel adapters are not port mapped devices and as such
they will not work with software like DX4Win that use direct port
writes.  Unless you are using a laptop with no expansion bus, your
best solution is an add-on serial/parallel card for either PCI or
PCIe bus.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 8/15/2013 5:11 PM, David Strout wrote:

Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
Switching to WIN7 and want parallel port keying with
DX4WIN.
Thanks, Dave, W2YC
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Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port

[Jim - N4ST]

Don't know about USB to parallel, but I use an FTDI chipset USB to RS232
converter and then a photo-coupler interface to key my rigs and it works
fine with DX4WIN.

73,
Jim - N4ST

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Need a suggestion for best USB to parallel port converter.
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