As part of the serial command set, the K2 allows the computer to send
data strings which are sent as CW. The message is something like
"KY CQ CQ DE WA4FIB K". It works quite nicely! I just wish more
computer programs used it.
On Oct 27, 2004, at 8:21 AM, Joe - aa4nn wrote:
I have used a USB-Com adapter for keying CW on the K2 using N3FJP
contest software. Keying is generally smooth, but occasionally some
dits and dahs get stretched a little bit due to busy windows tasks in
the laptop.
K1EL's WinKey CW Keying Kit offers a good solution for using the USB
port for CW keying. However, K1EL requires that the logging/contest
software send strings of ASCII characters through the Com Port (which
K1EL translates into CW) rather than the software itself manipulate
RTS/DTR to make CW. Several logging programs already support the
WinKey CW Keying interface.
K1EL needs to put the transistor keying circuits right on his PCB and
thereby eliminate altogether the requirement for a Com adapter.
I have the WinKey CW Keying Kit or order and will be reporting on its
effectiveness.
BTW, what is K2's KY facility?
- Jack Brindle, WA4FIB
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