[Elecraft] N3FJP FD Software interface

[Julian (G4ILO)]

I've never seen or heard of this program, but having implemented CAT CW in 
my own program K2Net, I'd venture to suggest that it isn't possible unless 
the program has an option specifically to support the K2. Even MixW doesn't 
support CAT keying of the K2, I have to drive the key jack from one of the 
RS-232 control lines instead.

The problem is that the K2 has a limited CW buffer. You must monitor the 
responses from the radio and only send text when the buffer is not full. 
You can send up to 24 characters if it is empty and 6 characters if it is 
less than 75% full. You can't just send a whole bunch of KY commands in one 
go, which is possibly what you're trying to do.

73,
--
Julian, G4ILO. (RSGB, ARRL, G-QRP, K2 #392)
G4ILO's Shack: http://www.qsl.net/g4ilo

"James C. Hall, MD" <nwtcc@earthlink.net> 

Hi All:

I'm trying to get the CW interface to work via com port interface with 
N3FJP's very nice Field Day program. I'm having trouble getting the 
keyboard CW to work. I get non-defined tones transmitted and I end up 
having to exit the program to get it to stop.

Can somebody give a hand here ?


73, Jamie
WB4YDL