[Elecraft] K2 plus N1MM logger in CW

[Ralf Wilhelm]

Thanks for the replies (also to Dave and Pete who replied off the list).

I am aware of the approach that keys the K2 with the one transistor-circuit using the CTS/DTS control line, but will be running a small netbook under WindowsXP - mainly because this computer produces less rf noise than my other two - so I am not sure if I will have the latency issue or not. I always liked the Winkeyer solution more (I have a Microkeyer interface, but no cable for linking the MK to the K2)

But it is worth trying. When I got the K2, I used the parallel port of my old laptop (with CT software, I think) with a similar one-transistor circuit for keying, but was not completely satisfied - using this K2remote tool from the Elecraft webpage (using the "KY method"), the keying sounded much better to me.
 
In my understanding, sending just the textstrings to the KIO-interface and let the K2 form the dots and dashes should be closest to the Winkeyer solution, and would only use ressources that I already have. 

 I think I will test the macros on the KX3 first and then try my USB-serial adapter with the K2 (the adapter works with a rather old Garmin Geko handheld GPS, am not sure about the Baud-rate, but I think it also is at 4800). If this is not working, I will try the "CTS/DTS method"...

Greetings

Ralf, DL6OAP