[CW] MixW CW operation

K0HB k-zero-hb at earthlink.net
Fri Nov 18 18:08:57 EST 2005



>
> I use my MixW program as a keyboard for sending CW. I use Comm port 2
> through a home brew transistor switcher to key the rig. This has worked
> great for me for a number of years using both a laptop and desktop
computer.
> I don't like using the sound board because of the tone offset and having
to
> put the rig in SSB mode. I prefer keying the CW jack of the rig.
>

Jim,

The USB port will not directly support CW keying, but "USB-to-RS232"
converters are available which probably will work.  A more elegant solution
is the WINKEY box by K1EL (see it at http://www.k1el.com ).  The current
version of MixW supports WINKEY.

Or you could go out and buy a nice set of Vibroplex or Kent paddles and
ditch the computer keying. <BSEG>

73, de Hans, K0HB
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