[Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

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

Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

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 Sent from my iPhone 5s > > On Nov 4, 2015, at 12:10 PM, Radivoj Kar, F6GNZ wrote: > > Bernie, > >

Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

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

Re: [Dx4win] USB to parallel port connector

> 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