I left all the previous messages in place I know, that is bad form. I am using DX4WIN and the DxDoubler. My preference is to have Radio 2 on my right hand. That is a little backward for DxD and DX4WIN. I simply load the logging program [in my case TR4W] and then when it is up the first thing I do is type CTRL-R to switch to Radio 2.
I do the very same thing when I start up DX4WIN. In DX4WIN I select radio 2. I have the correct Radio data set in each program [ it is identical with respect to the COM port settings ] My jumpers are as they came from the factory set for CT, TRLOG, etc. I have no clue as to what this might do to N1MM. But I have a hunch that N1MM evolved from CT and probably it will work just fine. I would try the factory settings and ask questions on the N1MM reflector before I changed anything. Pete if you read this I am not sure that a USB Transceiver chip will do the trick for the DXD folks. I am pretty sure that the BCD data on the LPT lines will reflect the currently selected radio so Dave will probably have no problems. I invested in the Top Ten Band Decoders so that function is not one I am using out of the DXD. In fact, I have ICOM Top Ten Band Decoders as a result of a lucky ³buy² from someone leaving SO2R and maybe even radio. I have no ICOM radios here in ID [yet] . I would be happy to consider a swap if someone needed them and had ones with the non-ICOM version. Tod, K0TO On 2/28/14, 4:27 AM, "Pete Smith N4ZR" <[email protected]> wrote: >Randy's right about the USB-to-LPT converters. Fortunately, real LPT >portcards are still available for the PCI-E slot in newer PCs, and are >dirt cheap. While you're at it, you could get one with an LPT and 2 COM >ports, simplify your cabling, and avoid the cost of the USB-to-serial >converters you'd otherwise need. Hopefully, the next generation of >radios will include a $2 USB transceiver chip. > >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 2/27/2014 9:48 PM, Randy Farmer wrote: >> I used a DX Doubler with DX4WIN for several years and it worked fine. >> You MUST have a real LPT port to drive it; a USB to LPT converter >> won't do the job. In version 8.x, the logic state for control for the >> radio switching LPT pin can be controlled. Make sure you're in >> "Expert" mode and open up the Preferences. On the CW tab just tick the >> Radio 1/2 signal "Reverse" box at the top of the window. I'm not sure >> if the LPT port band BCD code follows the radio selection. Good luck. >> >> 73... >> Randy, W8FN >> >> On 2/27/2014 2:44 PM, Dave Perry wrote: >>> Paul or anyone on the reflector: >>> >>> >>> I just purchased a second K3 and have it working nicely as the second >>> rig >>> within DX4WIN. I like the toggle feature that allows me to shift >>> back and >>> forth between the two radios. >>> >>> >>> I am thinking about purchasing the DXDoubler SO2R product from Top Ten >>> Devices as well as their new band decoder. I would like to use one >>>band >>> decoder with both rigs since I have one feed line running out to a >>> remote >>> antenna switch. Here are my questions: >>> >>> >>> 1. If I select Top Ten as the band decoder within the Control >>> tab under >>> preferences and use LPT1 to connect the pc to the band decoder, will >>> DX4WIN >>> send BCD data for both radios to the band decoder - depending on >>> which one I >>> have toggled as the active radio (using Ctrl, Shift, F12)? For >>> example, if >>> radio 1 is on 20M and radio 2 is on 40M will DX4WIN send the required >>> BCD >>> data depending on which one is toggled in DX4WIN? The documentation >>> indicated that BCD data would be sent for radio 1 but did not appear to >>> mention if this would also happen if a second radio was also >>> connected like >>> I have it now. I would hope that BCD data is sent anytime I toggle >>> between >>> the two radios. >>> >>> >>> 2. My second question is about the DXDoubler and how it works with >>> DX4WIN. Dave at Top Ten said that DX4WIN reverses the selected >>> radio. I >>> assume that what he means is that if I select Radio 1 in DX4WIN the >>> DXDoubler device will select Radio 2. Is this a know issue with >>> DX4WIN and >>> could this be fixed in a future update? That is why I am checking. >>> Here is >>> a quote from the Top Ten Devices website: >>> >>> >>> DX4WIN, like many other logging programs (eg. CT, NA, TR, WriteLog), >>> toggles >>> Pin 14 on the selected LPT port when the operator changes radios. The >>> defacto standard is that Pin 14 is high when Radio 1 is selected. >>> However, >>> DX4WIN drives Pin 14 high when Radio 2 is selected. Although there >>> are ways >>> to reverse cables and the like, so that switching works properly, the >>> LEDs >>> on the DXD will always be reversed. The purpose of this modification >>> is to >>> rearrange the internal logic in the DXD, so that everything functions >>> properly, and the LEDs truly reflect the selected radio. >>> >>> >>> I will also be using the DXD with N1MM, so I would want both logging >>> programs to handle the radios the same way. I would not want to make >>> the >>> suggested Mod to the DXD to make it work with DX4WIN if it would then >>> make >>> N1MM operate in reverse. I wonder if Paul has a reason for not >>> following >>> the de facto standard? I would certainly want the LEDs to indicate the >>> correct radio when using either program. >>> >>> >>> Does anyone on the reflector use either of these products with >>> DX4WIN? Any >>> tips or suggestions would be welcome. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> >>> Dave, N4QS >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
