[CVCC] Back in the stone ages (an FT1000 question)

[Howard Motley]

 Not sure what you want to control.  N1MM+ does support the FT-1000.  Check FT-1000 manual for proper serial port connection from rig to computer. Most computers now have no serial ports and need a serial to USB adaptor.   If you want to Key the rig for CW the very best way is to use a  WinKey USB type device.  Or the simple way was to use a little 1 transistor 1 resistor keying device on the LPT line.  Do computers even have LPT ports anymore?  I don't think there is a USB to LPT port adapter.
The best bet is to retire the FT-1000 and get a more modern radio!  The FT-1000 was a CW key clicks machine anyway.  I was glad to see them GO!  You can get great rigs on the used market and even get a brand new IC-7300 for less than a thousand bucks.
73,Puck W4PM


    On Sunday, December 6, 2020, 10:41:09 PM EST, Corey Landrum <fireman32653 at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Back when the FT1000 was the go to contest rig what did you use for a
computer interface?

I'm way behind the times and just upgraded.

Corey

KB4YPN
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