[Elecraft] Serial port keying via the K2 (Logger32)

[James C. Hall, MD]

Hi John:

During the last couple of Field Days, using the K2/100, we used the N3FJP FD
software and successfully used the serial port for excellent keying. There
was really no problem doing this - you just have to build a simple interface
in the head of the serial plug. There are a few ways to do this as I'm sure
you know. I used a two transistor, two resistor interface so as to use the
program or a keyer or just fill in with the paddles (and on-board keyer).
I'm sure the limitations of port availability will determine many things.
For us, we used a USB-serial interface. Others will use the 'printer' port.
BTW, the N3FJP software also allows this.

73, Jamie
WB4YDL

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Subject: [Elecraft] Serial port keying via the K2 (Logger32) 

I wonder if other K2 owners (with the KI02 option of course!)
are using computer keying?  If so, did you implement 
it using the DTR or PTT method via the serial port, or 
via the parallel port?  Are there advantages to one method over another?
Thanks!
John K5MO