InstantForum.NET v4.1.4FlexRadio Systems Forumshttp://forums.flexradio.com/postmaster@flexradio-mailman.comFri, 18 May 2012 10:49:00 GMT20http://forums.flexradio.com/Topic3091-46-1.aspx<SPAN id=ctl02_ctlTopic_ctlPanelBar_ctlTopicsRepeater_ctl04_lblFullMessage>Hi! <P>I usually run my SDR-1000 in conjunction with a desktop computer that has a parallel port built in. However, I wanted to be able to run my SDR-1000 with a laptop computer as well.</P><P>I purchased a StarTech PCI Express-to-Parallel port adapter ($59.00 from Amazon.com); and installed it on my Sony laptop computer.</P><P>It works fine (at least as far as I can tell). I'm using my SDR-1000 to receive and to transmit on 75 meter AM.</P><P>Configuration:</P><P>Sony VAIO laptop, Intel Core Duo, Windows Vista SP2, 32bit</P><P>Sound card: M-Audio ProFire 610 (192kHz, 4 channels, M-Audio ASIO) installed on laptop.</P><P>StarTech PCI express card installed on laptop. Properties (as installed, per Windows Device Manager): Port settings - LPT Port number: <STRONG>LPT3</STRONG>. Resources - I/O range: <STRONG>5000</STRONG>-5007; and 4000-4003</P><P>SDR-1000 setup (general/hardware menu): LPT address (manually set to): <STRONG>5000</STRONG>.</P><P>Best regards</SPAN> <FONT size=1><BR></FONT>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:09:33 GMTAB2EZ