[Elecraft] KIO2 "Virtual Keying" and WriteLog

[John Tobias Croteau]

On 6/30/07, Philip Carter <wd8qwr at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> PTT doesn't go through the KIO2.  You would be better off using it
> through the KEY line.  I don't use writelog, so I don't know your unique
> situation.

Thanks for your reply but I do read manuals before I post and it says
I can key CW/PTT through the KIO2 using "virtual" keying as it is
called.

>From page 20 in the manual:

""Virtual" keying, using computer commands sent to the KIO2's serial
port: In this case, no
connection to the key or mic jacks is required for keying the K2. In
SSB mode, the computer sends the K2 "TX" and "RX" commands, which the
K2 responds to by turning PTT on and off internally. In CW mode, the
computer sends typed characters to the K2 using a "KY" command, and
the K2 converts the characters to dots and dashes internally. This
method of keying is supported by only a few remote control
applications, including RCP570 and Elecraft's K2REMOTE program. (For
details on the TX, RX, and KY commands, refer to the KIO2 Programmer's
Reference.)"


However, it doesn't look like many third party programs support it at
this time so I will most likely have to split off a line and use PTT
through the KEY jack like you suggest.

Thanks

- JT