At 04:45 PM 4/19/2008, you wrote: >I was wondering how those using usb ports are doing it and what is >needed to make DX Base work on a usb port.
Well the easiest way is simply to look for a machine with a serial port on the motherboard (they do still exist, though harder to find). I use a MicroHam Microkeyer for my rig interface and keying and it does a perfect conversion from a single USB port to numerous "virtual" serial ports. Never a conflict ever, plus it's a fast and easy way to get on RTTY, PSK and other digi-modes as well as it allows keyboard CW from DX Base. There are some decent USB-to-serial converters out there (I run my rotor on one - no COM ports on my motherboard) and you can probably still find dual-serial expansion cards out there too. Finally, if you're using a laptop, look around for a PCMCIA serial or dual-serial card. Regards, Peter, W2IRT
