[Dxbase] Re: RE:DXBase sets K1EL WinKey to PTT?

[Chuck Guenther]

Art,

I'm using the WinKey board  (the kit that K1EL sells).  Since I got it running, I found out about the microHam Keyer and have been intrigued by it.  Specifically, I have wondered if DXbase 2005 supported the WinKey inside the micrHam interface box.  Sounds like it does.  

The "tone" option in the WinKey gives you an optional sidetone output at pin 5 of the WinKey chip if you don't need a PTT output.

I'm not sure how "DXBase still turns on the relay to QSK amp."  I think you might need to provide us with more information concerning your rig and how your station is wired.  Sounds like you have found a solution, though.

One thing I've noticed with my setup is that when I bring up DXbase, I first get a message saying that the K1EL keyer is not recognized.  Then, after the QSO log is loaded, I go to Tools, options, etc. and turn on the K1EL.  Then it works just fine.

73, 
Chuck  NI0C
  
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Art Searle W2NRA 
  To: Chuck Guenther 
  Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 7:39 AM
  Subject: Re: RE:DXBase sets K1EL WinKey to PTT?


  What's up Chuck,

  You wrote:

  > With QSK, I think you would want to set the "pin 5 config" option in DXbase
  > (under Tools, Options, CW options, WinKey options) to "tone."  However,
  > that shouldn't be necessary if pin 5 isn't wired to anything.

  Since I am using WinKey in the microHam Keyer/USB interface box pin 5 is configured.  In the interface I had PTT off but DXBase turns in back on.  As you suggested choosing 'tone" takes care of DXBase and I get QSK fine that way.  However one other minor annoyance is that DXBase still turns on the relay to QSK amp.  Since I don't use an amp I don't need that but I do get the relay noise.  A very minor inconvenience that I can fix by initializing the interface software after loading DXBase.  BTW that microHam Keyer interface is great!

  I've also had very little time in the shack lately and haven't read through the microHam or WinKey manuals for a solution to this.

  73 and thanks for the help,

  Art
  W2NRA