[Elecraft] Does K2 benefit from simple Microham interfaces?

[Dick Dievendorff]

My experience is that keying the radio via RS-232 control lines is sometimes
problematic with some logging programs using a multi-tasking operating
systems (like Windows NT and its derivatives), and that problem doesn't
always show up until the log is large and you're late into the contest.  I
find a WinKey to be very convenient.

The K3 does allow a computer program to send CW using K3 commands sent over
the K3's serial port (see the KY command in the K3 Programmer's reference).
However none of the popular contest logging programs support this method of
sending CW.

I'd ask Joe Subich, W4TV, who would know the answer to your question.

Dick, K6KR


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Subject: [Elecraft] Does K2 benefit from simple Microham interfaces?


Is there any advantage in using a simple microham interface like USB2 or CW
keyer for K3?

It seems that the serial cable can provide both radio control + CW
keying+PTT. The data connection is straight. There are provisions for
separate paddle. Not sure how RTTY would be handled without an interface.

I understand advantages of interfaces in more complex situations like SO2R
or when a single USB connection with the computer is desirable.  


Ignacy

 
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