[Elecraft] Winkey Keyer

[nr4c]

Please note:

I have and use a WinkeyUSB keyer with my K3.  It works well and does 
all the things you would expect.  WINDOWS will cause uneven CW keying if 
used directly from logging software do to it very nature.  Using the 
Winkeyer (or other similar devices) will deliver perfect code 
everytimne.  All of Arie's statements are true and relevant.

BUT......

If you are using the K3 DATA modes (FSK D or PSK D) to send digital via 
paddles, you must first re-connect the paddles to the PADDLE IN jack.  
The keyers connect thru the KEY IN jack and are not seen by the K3's 
internal keyer thus eliminating the ability to send digital messages via 
the paddles.  Also, using the K3 M1-M4 buttons to send code will use the 
K3 internal keyer. Nor can you store CW into the M1-M4 memories via the 
paddles.  This is not a condemnation of external keyers, just a bit of 
info that might be relevant to your situation.

For me, the jury is still out on the continued use of the WinkeyUSB.  
It works well for keying, but......

...bill  nr4c


On Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:54:28 +0100, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote:
> As said, N1MM can key the K3 via the serial port.
>
> Still, I use my old K1EL keyer because:
> - easy and quick change of keying-speed
> - easy hook-up and integration of my CW-paddle
> - easy and understandable ptt from the keyer to the K3
> - easy setup (delays etc.) in the winkey page of N1MM.
>
> 73
> Arie PA3A
>
> Op 30-1-2012 0:49, Frank MacDonell schreef:
>> I am interested in getting into CW contesting and have seen 
>> reference to
>> the Winkey Keyer by K1EL. My Rig is an Elecraft K3 and I use N1MM 
>> for
>> logging. Is there utility in using a keyer in addition to that 
>> provided by
>> Elecraft? Thanks in advance.
>>
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