AW: [Dx4win] Mid-confusion stage of SO2R setup

[Bob Naumann - W5OV]

DL5NAM said:

> DX4WIN is a log soft - no SO2R possible

Not correct.  DX4Win has supported SO2R since version 6.01 through an 
LPT port to devices like the DXD, ZS4TX SCKII, SO2R Master, etc.

> I am using DX4WIN ( V6 !! ) or Writelog (with MultiKeyer from 
Writelog).

What functions of the W5XD Multikeyer are you using with DX4win?

N3HS said:

> While it would be nice to have the computer automate the switch 
between radios, it is not a requirement for me as I tend to use the 
dual VFOs in my MP as a dual radio sort of thing.  <

It is not clear what it is you are asking to do.  Do you have two 
radios or not?

If you are using the two VFOs in one radio, just press the A<>B button 
to switch between them.

> 1.	The DXD docs say it works with Writelog, but the ham who
> responded to my questions addressed to the link on their web site uses
> CT and does not have personal experience with Writelog.

Writelog, CT, TR, and DX4win all support the same LPT port 
configuration.  One setup should work on all software.

> 2.	The interfacing of the DXD to Writelog seems dependant on use of
> the W5XD keyer which itself is listed as a SO2R box.

Not correct.  You would use either the DXD or the W5XD box, not both.  
The W5XD box only works with Writelog.

> 3.	From what I can tell from the W5XD keyer stuff on their web page
> it is a great CW device but doesn't seem to support TX audio.

It supports audio too, but again, only with Writelog.

> 4.	Both boxes are around $200 and it seems you need both.

Nope.

> 5.	Not clear what works on DX4WIN as the info I found in the DX4WIN
> documents I have is somewhat general

DX4win supports SO2R via the LPT port since version 6.01.

73,
Bob Naumann - W5OV
ex N5NJ