[Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?
Does the KUSB option allow you to connect a USB keyboard to the K3 (or K2 for that matter) and perform keyboard-to-CW without the aid of a PC inbetween? If not, would this be a relatively easy future enhancement to either rig? (I know there isn't much K2 development going on... just asking) I know USB doesn't often play well with CW timing, but maybe a buffer could help even at the cost of a slight delay from keypress to CW output. The benefits of being able to do keyboard CW without the PC involved are less power and noise, less equipment, more efficient, more portable... --Andrew, NV1B .. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?
No, the KUSB is just a USB to serial adapter. I would think adding that to the K3 would be some considerable effort and would guess many would not bother or would just use a PC for the purpose. I would expect there to be some kits around and they would probably have RS232 interfaces, so a KUSB would not be needed 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- A good cook is like a sorceress who dispenses happiness. -Elsa Schiaparelli, fashion designer (1890-1973) On 2 Jan 2011, at 16:17, Andrew Moore wrote: Does the KUSB option allow you to connect a USB keyboard to the K3 (or K2 for that matter) and perform keyboard-to-CW without the aid of a PC inbetween? If not, would this be a relatively easy future enhancement to either rig? (I know there isn't much K2 development going on... just asking) I know USB doesn't often play well with CW timing, but maybe a buffer could help even at the cost of a slight delay from keypress to CW output. The benefits of being able to do keyboard CW without the PC involved are less power and noise, less equipment, more efficient, more portable... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?
Andrew, Keyboard connectivity is not yet supported by the K3 however it has been mentioned by Elecraft to be on their wish list. In fact, the P3 has already been prepared with a cutout on the rear for a future USB port that hopefully will accommodate keyboard ops. For those without a P3 I'm not sure how Elecraft might offer keyboard connectivity and based upon my discussions with them I don't think they've ironed that out yet either but I am sure they're working on it. In time I'm sure they'll discuss it with us all when they're ready. Gary N6LRV -Original Message- Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 8:17 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer? Does the KUSB option allow you to connect a USB keyboard to the K3 (or K2 for that matter) and perform keyboard-to-CW without the aid of a PC inbetween? If not, would this be a relatively easy future enhancement to either rig? (I know there isn't much K2 development going on... just asking) I know USB doesn't often play well with CW timing, but maybe a buffer could help even at the cost of a slight delay from keypress to CW output. The benefits of being able to do keyboard CW without the PC involved are less power and noise, less equipment, more efficient, more portable... --Andrew, NV1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?
Keyboard connectivity is not yet supported by the K3 however it has been mentioned by Elecraft to be on their wish list. I think a good solution in the meantime is to resurrect this K1EL K40, strip it down to the bare minimum (the keyer board, and ditch the display) and mount it inside a small PS/2 keyboard. Warming up the soldering iron...! 73, --Andrew, NV1B __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2/K3: Keyboard to CW possible with KUSB and no computer?
Take a look at www.K1EL.com, he has a number of keyers that should work just fine with any Elecraft rig. I have a K40, now obsolete and replaced by the K42, since arthritis left me unable to use a bug or paddle and can vouch for its effectiveness on both K2 and K3. 73 HNY all. Dave G3TJP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
