Jamie, Thanks much for the information which confirmed my memory.
I have reverted to using V8.xx rather than have to assemble another LPT cable.
I think it's time I explore something other than CT for contesting possibly TR
or get used to my Logic software. I've never gotten a response from anyone
listed as a CT rep nor the BBS so customer service is not a consideration.
I would rather have seen LTP2 and LPT1 left alone and additional control signals
needed for the antenna switches, etc.. relegated to LPT3/4. I had not yet found
that my W9XT board would suffer as well.
Thanks again for the help.
On Thu, 5 Dec 1996 07:58:05 -0500 (EST), you wrote:
>Len this is what Ken sent to me after finding out that 9.27 doesnt key
>from lpt2 and that there is no way to stop transmission i.e. ESC key when
>using a dvk/WX9T card....73 Jamie WW3S
>>From ken@packetcluster.com Thu Dec 5 07:53:20 1996
To: <ct-user@contesting.com>
>Date: Sat, 04 Nov 1995 10:42:27
>From: Ken Wolff <ken@packetcluster.com>
>To: ct-user@eng.pko.dec.com
>Subject: LPT pin assignments
>
>
>I have attached an LPT port document. Please comment. I tested all these
>pins on my computer, so I need you to tell me under what conditions they
>don't show up on your computer. Thanks
> Line Printer (LPT) Pin Assignments
> CT V9.26
>
>Each LPT has up to 12 ouput pins: 1-9, 14, 16, 17
>
>
>----------------------- LPT1
>
>Antenna switch data: 2, 7, 8, 9 Top Ten Devices
>Antenna switch strobe: 14
>
>CW Keying: 1
>CW Pullup: 17
>
>DVK F1-F4: 3, 4, 5, 6
>Radio1/Radio2 control: 16 this used to be LPT2 pin2
>
>
>----------------------- LPT2
>
>Antenna switch data: 2, 7, 8, 9 for second radio
>Antenna switch strobe: 14
>
>Radio1/Radio2 control: 16 for second radio - inverse of LPT1
>
>
>****************************************************************************
>
> Proposed pin assignments for V9.27
>
>
>----------------------- LPT1
>
>Antenna switch data: 2, 7, 8, 9 Top Ten Devices
>Antenna switch strobe: 14
>
>CW Keying: 1
>CW Pullup: 17
>
>DVK F1-F4: 3, 4, 5, 6
>Radio1/Radio2 control: 16
>
>
>----------------------- LPT2
>
>Antenna switch data: 2, 7, 8, 9 for second radio
>Antenna switch strobe: 14
>
>Split headset bit: 16 set and cleared with ALT-? to
> control headset audio per AB6FO
>
>CW PTT: 1 to avoid relay chatter
>
>Escape bit for DVK: 17 pulsed low to halt DVK
>
>
>
>
>
>ken@packetcluster.com (Ken Wolff)
>
>
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>>From ken@packetcluster.com Thu Dec 5 07:54:00 1996
To: <ct-user@contesting.com>
>Date: Mon, 06 Nov 1995 15:52:44
>From: Ken Wolff <ken@packetcluster.com>
>To: Jamie Tolbert <jtolbert@gremlan.org>
>Cc: ct-user@ve7tcp
>Subject: Re: LPT pinouts
>
>
>The DVK escape bit got preempted some time ago by the Top Ten Antenna
>Controller. After I get some more feedback, I'll publish a revised spec. I
>re-wrote the LPT handler over the weekend to make it nearly trivial to move
>bit around. I can also support up to 4 LPT ports if that becomes necessary.
>>
>>Why is the escape bit for the dvk on a different port? some of this is
>>new to me but is this why my w9xt card doesnt work with 9.26 even though
>>my lpt port is not bi-directional?? works fine with 9.22 but escape does
>>not stop transmission . i to would prefer that dvk keying be on lpt2 so
>>that lpt1 be reserved for other conventional uses . cw keying on lpt2 in
>>9.22 works fine but not on 9.26 . how would one use a voice keyer with
>>the pinouts on 2 different ports?? simply hard wire one pin from lpt2 to
>>the proper place on the dvk??or is ther more to it that that ??
>>73 Jamie WW3S jtolbert@gremlan.org
>>
>>On Mon, 6 Nov 1995, Jim Hollenback wrote:
>>
>>> On Nov 4, 10:59am, Ken Wolff wrote:
>>> > Subject: LPT pinouts
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > [ text/plain ] :
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Proposed pin assignments for V9.27
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ----------------------- LPT1
>>> >
>>> > CW Keying: 1
>>> > CW Pullup: 17
>>> >
>>> > DVK F1-F4: 3, 4, 5, 6
>>> >
>>> > ----------------------- LPT2
>>> >
>>> > CW PTT: 1 to avoid relay chatter
>>> >
>>> > Escape bit for DVK: 17 pulsed low to halt DVK
>>> >
>>>
>>> Ken,
>>>
>>> Thanks for the opportunity to comment on 9.27. I look forward to it
>>> so I can use both my OMNI and DVK ... and that is why I am writting.
>>> Unless I'm reading it wrong, it seems that the to fully use the DVK,
>>> it requires two LPT ports. This is kinda' hard with a W9XT card. How
>>> about putting the Escape bit on the same port as the F1-F4 bits? Would
>>> also be best for an outboard DVK. It also means keeping the CW keying
>>> on the same port. I my personal situation the CW PTT is not needed, so
>>> it being on LPT2 is not a problem. Not sure where the escape bit is now
>>> for the W9XT card since I just got one. It may mean a new ADDRGAL to
>>> handle that, but we probably get Gary to do that. What say other
>>> W9XT users?
>>>
>>> Of course for my personal situation, I would prefer the DVK F keys and
>>> CW keying to go to LPT2 so I don't have to change all my normal applications
>>> to use LPT2. (the W9XT card is LPT2 now).
>>>
>>> 73, Jim, WA6SDM
>>> jholly@cup.hp.com
>>>
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>ken@packetcluster.com (Ken Wolff)
>
>
>
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