[ICOM] Microham Keyer or RigExpert Plus?

[Joe - WD0M]

Having a MicroHam Keyer (don't be misled thinking 
it's only a CW keyer - it's full functioned), I'd 
say it's the best "keyer" I've ever had.  It does 
do CW and features the WinKey chip, but it also 
manages the flow of rig and PC audio and COM 
ports as well, delivering great performance on 
SSTV, PSK31, or WSJT and other digital modes.

Setup is easy, I found.  Since it's a USB device, 
you create "virtual" COM ports, then you can 
assign them to any function - PTT, rig control, 
FSK - and change them easily.  You can then map 
the routes your audio takes through the rig/computer, and change it easily.

You can set up default configurations for any 
number of programs (e.g., logging, digital, SSTV) 
and click a button to automatically configure all 
your equipment for that particular 
program.  Change programs, click another button, 
and you're automatically set to go on the new program.

"Doesn't do much?"  Does lots here.....maybe it's misnamed.

Love it,

73,
Joe  WDØM

At 03:05 PM 11/3/2005, Bert wrote:
>I'm also considering buying the Microham keyer and would be interested to
>know what you mean with "the keyer doesn't do much". Thanks.
>
>73 Bert, VE3OBU
>
>-----Original Message-----
>To: ICOM Reflector
>Subject: Re: [ICOM] Microham Keyer or RigExpert Plus?
>
>I would go with the Microham USB interface above the keyer.  The keyer
>doesn't do much.
>
>73
>DR N1EA