[Elecraft] Using N1MM to Key a K3 with no outboard keyer

[Nr4c]

This works but it is far easier. If you are using the built-in Meyer in the K3, just go to CONFIG/PTT-KEY and set to “off-DTR”. 

Now go the n1mm config and set your radio comm port and check “cw” and then tap “Set”. Setup the port info and under DTR set to CW. 

Close the configurer window and the CONFIG menu on radio. 

Turn ON VOX and give it a try. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Aug 1, 2018, at 8:05 PM, Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ted,
> 
> That is something in N1MM which effectively tell the N1MM software to send the ASCII string which follows through the CAT port.
> 
> You may find more information in the N1MM help file or forums.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 8/1/2018 7:32 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:
>> The following may test our commitment to the idea that there is no such thing as a stupid question . . . .
>> I finally got around to setting up my N1MM logger to key my transmitters without having to use a K1EL or any other keyer -- just the KUSB cable directly from the PC  into the rig.
>> After hours of frustrating failure, by lucky accident I came across a post on the Internet that gave examples for programming the Fn keys, using N1MM to key a KX3.  Each command line contains the string CATA1ASC before the command KY.  Without the CATA1ASC, hitting the Fn key does nothing.  With it, and with the standard KY programming command, it works -- on the KX3 at least.  My K3 is at my other QTH so I haven't tried this on that rig yet, but here's my question -- what is the CATA1ASC for?  I did a word search in both the KX3 and the N1MM manuals, and in the KX3 Programmer's Guide, and I could find no mention of the CATA1ASC string.  Had I not found the examples on the Internet accidentally I would still be trying to make this work with no success.
>> So can someone help me understand what it's about and why I didn't see it in any of the manuals?  Is it something in Windows 10?
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