Thanks for the replies (also to Dave and Pete who replied off the list). I am aware of the approach that keys the K2 with the one transistor-circuit using the CTS/DTS control line, but will be running a small netbook under WindowsXP - mainly because this computer produces less rf noise than my other two - so I am not sure if I will have the latency issue or not. I always liked the Winkeyer solution more (I have a Microkeyer interface, but no cable for linking the MK to the K2)
But it is worth trying. When I got the K2, I used the parallel port of my old laptop (with CT software, I think) with a similar one-transistor circuit for keying, but was not completely satisfied - using this K2remote tool from the Elecraft webpage (using the "KY method"), the keying sounded much better to me. In my understanding, sending just the textstrings to the KIO-interface and let the K2 form the dots and dashes should be closest to the Winkeyer solution, and would only use ressources that I already have. I think I will test the macros on the KX3 first and then try my USB-serial adapter with the K2 (the adapter works with a rather old Garmin Geko handheld GPS, am not sure about the Baud-rate, but I think it also is at 4800). If this is not working, I will try the "CTS/DTS method"... Greetings Ralf, DL6OAP ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
