FW: [Elecraft] N4PY K2 Software

Thu Feb 19 21:30:01 2004

-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Fischer [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 6:28 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] N4PY K2 Software

I don't understand the problem with the PTT/Dot thing.  I put a Y adapter on
the key jack, my paddles plug into one and a cable with the diodes for
auto-detect goes from a soundcard interface (can't recall off the top of my
head if its off the rts or dtr line). And the computer for contesting works
great with the K2 auto-detect on.  No problems at all.

The sound card interface I'm using is the KK7UQ box (also a great kit) that
has a 3-way toggle allowing the PTT going to the mic connector to be turned
off.  Otherwise, when sending CW, it would keep the rig keyed down.

73
Greg
AB7R

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected]
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N4PY K2 Software

DOT/PTT on the K2 battling with LPT PTT creates a 2radio switchbox a
DISASTER.  I've developed work arounds for that inconvenience, but 2radio
SSB is a different story.  With miles of cables running to and fro on my
desk, yes, swapping cables when swapping modes is a pain....

I know I'm not the only one who thinks the PTT/DOT sharing is wacky.  I
really can't see one situation where it would be beneficial.

 73, Blake N4GI

----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Hammond <[email protected]>
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:17 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N4PY K2 Software

> Hi Blake:
>
> Why is it a disaster?
>
> 73,
>
> Tom    N0SS
>
> At 12:45 PM 2/19/04, [email protected] wrote:
>
>
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Joe Roof <[email protected]>
> > > The program does not require a separate
> > > switch to key
> > > the transmitter like some programs, just the standard KI02 cable
> > > to the
> > > computer.
> >
> >This is because on the K2 PTT is shared with DOT of the key line.
> For
> >contesting, this is NOT a "feature".  It is a disaster.  I hope
> future K2
> >firmware upgrades make it possible to turn this "feature" off.
> >
> >73,
> >Blake N4GI
> >
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