LPT1 band encoder - BCD truth table

Band (MHz)
A
B
C
D
position
50
0
0
0
0
0
144
1
0
0
0
1
222
0
1
0
0
2
432
1
1
0
0
3
903
0
0
1
0
4
1296
1
0
1
0
5
2304
0
1
1
0
6
3456
1
1
1
0
7
5760
0
0
0
1
8
10GHz
1
0
0
1
9
24GHz
0
1
0
1
10
47GHz
1
1
0
1
11
76GHz
0
0
1
1
12
BCD bits go high for the band activated.
Data bit A is the `Least Significant Bit` (LSB) and data bit D is the `Most Significant Bit` (MSB).
N3FTI`s decoder uses bit D for a second function - to select 5760 and up `Microwave setup` stuff.
The logger`s band encoder can be set so 50MHz starts at position 1, non-logical 0.

Decoder inputs are connected to LPT1 as follows:
A
LPT Pin 2
B
LPT Pin 7
C
LPT Pin 8
D
LPT Pin 9
Grnd
LPT Pin 15

When CW is selected on LPT, connections are as follows:
Emitter Q1
LPT Pin 1
Base Q1, with 3K-ohm series resistor
LPT Pin 17
Collector Q1
Rig key jack
Rig CW ground
LPT Pin 18
Q1
2N4401
If a TopTen decoder is used, this setup supports CW to the rear panel RCA jack.

I will try to code PTT to LPT ??
Emitter Q1
Rig Ground
Base Q1, with 3K-ohm series resistor
LPT Pin 16
Collector Q1
Rig PTT jack
Q1
2N4401


Important: Read this consideration about hot-switching (#4).

A USB to LPT adapter will not work for LPT multi-outputs like BCD. Use a PCI slot LPT board, or external LPT board, if your PC does not have an LPT port.

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