[Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Hmm, made me think, the DIGI KEYER (and microKEYER) requires 
> power if it doesn't come on the CAT/RS232 port.

DigiKeyer powers the USB interface from the computer USB port.
The microcontroller and the radio interface (RS-232/CAT) 
is powered separately (usually from the radio).  With the K3 
you will want to pick up power from the accessory 12V output.

When available, the K3 cable should have an RCA plug on the 
12V input to connect to the accessory output. 

> >> USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to 
> >> plug into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality 
> >> soundcard, COM ports, FSK, K1EL and nice knobs on the front.

I should let this pass but I can't ... Navigator is essentially 
a copy of the RigExpert Plus which is available for about 80% 
of the cost of the Navigator (www.rigexpert.net). 

> > Very similar to the latest Microkeyer by the look of it
> > http://www.microham-usa.com/Products/MKII.html

microKEYER II has several advantages (features) not present in 
either RigExpert Plus or Navigator - particularly VOICE operation 
and DVK support. microKEYER is the ONLY interface that can do all 
mode operation (including, according to rumor - not verified - 
WinDRM) without rewiring or using a separate sound card for some 
functions. 

73, 

   ... Joe Subich, W4TV 
       microHAM America 
       http://www.microHAM-USA.com 
       http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM 
       support at microham.com 
   


> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David 
> Ferrington, M0XDF
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 9:35 AM
> To: tsmithers at cix.co.uk; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A "My K3's coming question"
> 
> 
> Hmm, made me think, the DIGI KEYER (and microKEYER) requires 
> power if it
> doesn't come on the CAT/RS232 port.
> Does the K3 provide power on the RS232 port? I expect not, in 
> which case,
> I'll need to provide power from the K3's 1A Acc 12v output - 
> it is 1A is it
> not?
> 
> 
> On 7/11/07 14:19, "Trevor Smithers" <tsmithers at cix.co.uk> sent:
> 
> >> USInterface.com Navigator arriving soon. One USB cable to plug
> >> into the PC, the Navigator provides high-quality 
> soundcard, COM ports, FSK,
> >> K1EL and nice knobs on the front.
> > 
> >> If you or anyone else is after a good solution then this is worth
> >> considering.
> > 
> > Very similar to the latest Microkeyer by the look of it
> > http://www.microham-usa.com/Products/MKII.html
> > 
> > 73 to all
> > Trevor  G0KTN
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