[Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K2 and Linux contest logging

[Kevin Stover]

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Subject: 	Re: [Elecraft] K2 and Linux contest logging
Date: 	Sun, 5 Jun 2016 10:29:29 -0500
From: 	Kevin Stover <kevin.stover at mediacombb.net>
To: 	elecraft at mailman.qth.net



TLF or XTLF connected to a K1EL WinKey.
That is a contest only solution.
For general logging and other stuff you can use the Linux equivalent of
HRD, CQRLog.

The Winkey plugs in the key jack on the K2 which you have set for Hand
keying.
Both TLF and XTLF support Hamlib so you can do rig control through a
serial or USB port on the computer.
Be aware that the DB9 connector on the K2 IS NOT A SERIAL PORT. DO NOT
CONNECT A SERIAL CABLE TO THAT PORT.

You can find directions for building the appropriate cable on the
Elecraft website or the instructions for the KIO2. The cable building
instructions begin at page thirteen in my manual.

On 6/5/2016 8:53 AM, Mike Markowski wrote:
> Neil,
>
> I'm far from a hard core contester but enjoy DXCC, Field Day, etc.
> For me the best solution has been xlog along with hamlib & cwdaemon.
> I made a small NPN transistor-based circuit in an Altoids tin to do
> serial port based PTT keying for cwdaemon.  (I picked up an Edgeport
> usb-to-serial converter on ebay for $20.) It's a simple set up and
> works well for my level of contesting.
>
> It also has the advantage of keying any rig.  I use it with my K1,
> though of course hamlib can't interact with that rig.
>
> Good luck and 73,
> Mike ab3ap
>
> On 06/04/2016 07:51 PM, Neil Martinsen-Burrell wrote:
>> For my first time ever, I have a computer connected to my radio!
>>
>> [...]
>>
>> Are there any K2 owners who use Linux computers for sending CW from a
>> contest logger? What do you do that works?
>>
>> -Neil N0FN
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R. Kevin Stover
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