>Rather than re-invent the wheel, does anyone have an idea for a quick solution to capture SMPTE timecode ( using and RS-232 port w/ an Addenda 232-422 adapter )? I'm not even worried about controlling the machine at this point.
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>Any help/direction would be appreciated,

Hi Bruce,

You can use Mscomm activex control that comes with VFP to communicate with serial port. There're a few downloads on UT that could help you srated. You can also buy a communication library, like CommTools http://www.magnacartasoftware.com/CommTools.htm.