[DXBase] Re w5xd keyer question

Tue, 22 Jan 2002 21:37:31 -0500

> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jack
>
> Writelog is written to allow the port sharing since has control 
> over both devices and can therefore control what gets sent
> to the port and when.  Suggest you assign a serial port that 
> is not shared with some other device to use the W5XD interface 
> in DXbase.
> 

Sandy, 

Pardon me but that is a total copout.  DXbase also controls 
both rig serial port and the W5XD keyer since it only polls the 
rig for info when updating the log or switching frequencies in 
response to user commands.  It is (or should be) a relatively 
simple matter to coordinate communication with the serial port 
between program modules or sub-routines.  

It is truly a shame that you would expect those of us who use 
the W5XD keyer with both Writelog and DXBase to re-wire our 
stations when we go from WriteLog to DXBase and vice versa for 
contests vs. "normal" day to day operation. 

73, 

   ... Joe, K4IK 