[Elecraft] USB to Serial converter

[Jack Brindle]

As part of the serial command set, the K2 allows the computer to send  
data strings which are sent as CW. The message is something like
  "KY CQ CQ DE WA4FIB K". It works quite nicely!  I just wish more  
computer programs used it.

On Oct 27, 2004, at 8:21 AM, Joe - aa4nn wrote:

> I have used a USB-Com adapter for keying CW on the K2 using N3FJP  
> contest software.  Keying is generally smooth, but occasionally some  
> dits and dahs get stretched a little bit due to busy windows tasks in  
> the laptop.
>
> K1EL's WinKey CW Keying Kit offers a good solution for using the USB  
> port for CW keying.  However, K1EL requires that the logging/contest  
> software send strings of ASCII characters through the Com Port (which  
> K1EL translates into CW) rather than the software itself manipulate  
> RTS/DTR to make CW. Several logging programs already support the  
> WinKey CW Keying interface.
>
> K1EL needs to put the transistor keying circuits right on his PCB and  
> thereby eliminate altogether the requirement for a Com adapter.
>
> I have the WinKey CW Keying Kit or order and will be reporting on its  
> effectiveness.
>
> BTW, what is K2's KY facility?


- Jack Brindle, WA4FIB
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