[Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface

Thu, 1 Aug 2002 06:08:02 -0500

I think you are referring to the internal keyer in the 920?  If so, you are
correct that it is a radio issue in that your 920, along with 99% of the
radios out there with internal keyers, have no provision to use the internal
keyer and an external CW device at the same time.

To get around this, most CW operators do not use the internal keyer (which
is limited in function anyway) and use an external keyer instead which is
connected in parallel with the computer interface.  The Logikey K-3 is very
popular these days and works well.

73,

Bob N5NJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kurt W. Zimmerman" <[email protected]>
To: "DX4WIN (E-mail)" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 9:02 PM
Subject: RE: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface

> Just an FYI folks.. First I want to say thanks for all of those who
> provided me comments on CW keying.  After spending a bit of time with
> things I decided to use the LPT port instead of the serial port.  After a
> few bucks worth of parts I am a happy CW operator.
>
> One nit that I found.  I found that I have to disable the Keyer when using
> the keyboard.   I'm not sure I like that idea.  Therefore if I want to go
> back to the paddle I have another button push.  I think this issue is the
> radio and not the program.
>
> 73;
> Kurt - W2MW
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kurt W. Zimmerman [SMTP:[email protected]]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:17 PM
> To: DX4WIN (E-mail)
> Subject: [Dx4win] FT-920 CW interface
>
> Can someone email me direct to identify what the best way to do this.  Do
I
> have to work thru the LPT port?  Are there other ways supported?  Please
> advise.
>
> 73;
> Kurt - W2MW
>
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