[BC] Harris Dexstar RS232 PAD data input

[K7qa@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/9/2006 8:49:58 AM Pacific Standard Time,  
kwinrich at gmail.com writes:

On  12/8/06, jeff at rfproof.com <jeff at rfproof.com> wrote:
>
> We  are attempting to feed a Harris Dexstar with HD1 PAD data via the  RS232
> COM port. No-go.
> The manual says RS232 is supposed to be  automatically recognized. Gary
> Leibisch of Harris says it has to be  via TCP/IP.
> We have an RS232 serial stream from the ENCO fed to the  site via
> Intraplex.
>
> Experience of the brain  trust??



The Dexstar should be connected to your LAN via TCP/IP so that it can see  
the Enco server that generates the PAD data file. Since you have an Intraplex,  
invest in their LAN cards to extend that to your tx site. That way you can  
forget about the serial connection and be done with it.
 
tm