[Elecraft] K2/Writelog computer interface

[Andy Bullington]

Although not a big contester as a rule, last weekend I had a lot of fun 
working the New England QSO Party using Writelog. I was working mostly CW 
and doing most everything manually. It was pointed out to me I should be 
using a lot of the automatic message features in Writelog. This is fine with 
me but I'm confused as to what I need to do to key my K2 with the computer. 
Do I have to have more outboard stuff? I have NO SSB module so using PTT is 
out of the question. With K2 Remote I can key the K2 and send CW with my 
keyboard just using the normal computer connection. Is this possible with 
Writelog or any other program? I tried it with MixW but no luck. I wonder if 
I'm just configuring my programs wrong. I'm very hazy on this aspect of the 
hobby. Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!
             Andy W1AWB