One clarification to my email - the adapter I am using is called a USB-A to serial cable, not a USB to RS232 adapter. Sorry for any confusion.
Jim W1YY/7 -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jim Simon" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:12 PM To: "DX4Win Reflector" <[email protected]> Subject: [Dx4win] Slow response time in logging function when changingbands/modes > I am running an FT-1000MP Mark V, and just replaced replaced my old Sony > radio-dedicated desktop computer (Windows XP) with a new Dell desktop > (Windows 7). Unlike the old Sony, the new Dell only has one COM port, > which I have to use for the monitor. So the radio is now connected to the > computer using a USB to RS232 adapter cable. I don't think it's relevant > to this issue, but at the same time that I changed computers, I upgraded > from DX4WIN 8.02 to 8.04. > > Because of the new arrangement with the serial to USB adapter, the > response time in the logging function when changing bands is now much > slower to reflect the change in band/mode, which is an issue in contests, > etc., where rapid band/mode changes are necessary. FYI - it was necessary > to change from COM1 to COM4 to synchronize DX4WIN with the radio. Are > there any ways to approach the problem other than what I have done that > would result in a faster response time? Are there any other settings I > should have changed other than just the COM port? Please bear in mind that > you are talking to a non-techie! > > Thanks in advance for any help. > > 73, > Jim W1YY/7 > ______________________________________________________________ > Dx4win mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Dx4win mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/dx4win Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
