[Dx4win] DX4Win on Windows Vista

[K0CF]

Tony,

Thanks for your comments. Yes, Vista will work with virtual COM ports
created by a USB-to-COM port "dongle". I have an IOGear USB-to-COM port
adapter that works for rig control and CW keying through my RIGblaster Pro.
It shows up as COM4 in my Vista computer. I have just concluded testing that
setup, and it works just fine -- and the CW sounds good. It works with
WriteLog, too.

I do have on order the new USInterface Navigator interface unit, which uses
a single USB 2.0 port for everything -- external sound card, rig control,
FSK keying, CW keying (with a built-in K1EL WinKey 2), plus provides an
extra COM port for a TU (or whatever), and an extra CI-V rig control port.
Can't wait for it to arrive so I can get back on RTTY.

Again, thanks to all for a great discussion!

73,
Craig, K0CF


-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Lord [mailto:tony.lord at lfpuk.co.uk] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 10:23 AM
To: 'K0CF'; dx4win at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Dx4win] DX4Win on Windows Vista

Craig,

I have been watching this thread from "afar", many thanks for taking it to
final conclusion!

I would be interested to hear from other people about LPT ports and COM
ports. I am aware Vista does not support these ports only USB. So my
question is, if one uses a USB CI-V cable (for example), then the software
supplied produces a virtual Com port even though it is connected via a USB
port. Will Vista accept this???

73's de Tony G8DQZ