Cw keyer is a powerful usb cw interfacememory keyer based on the k1el chip and microkeyer. A powerful usb cw interfacememory keyer based on the k1el winkey chip and microkeyer technology. The code can be used with a full blown arduino board or an avr microcontroller chip can be programmed and used directly in a circuit. Likewise, if you have an lpt parallel port cw interface see schematics below, you can enable it by checking the box next to lpt in the configure interfaces dialog. Connect a paddle to the paddle input on the winkeyer 4. First of all, i wanted the upgrade is because winkeyer3 supports rtty fsk. The buttons are more substantial and clearly marked for operation without referring to a manual. Yup, i am using a winkeyer usb with a k3s and acom 1500. Some operations required double buttons to activate the feature.
Apr 22, 2017 new ic chip installed i recently upgraded the ic chip in my k1elwinkeyer usb to version 3, it was only a 10. The manual keying with the new keyer is more smooth as the older chip. Just a usb serial adapter with a short cable that i built a keying interface into. Swap this is a nice feature to have when right and left handed ops want to share the same keyer. If i read the winkeyer manual correctly, the start of transmit status byte would be. Connect the shield gnd of the rca key1 or key2 jack on the winkeyer to pin8 brown wire of the io rj45 on the rrc 3. The paddle in iambic mode option switch on the iambic mode the memory of a unit of a symbol for paddle handling. With winkeyer usb server expands the useability of this excellent product to all linux program with udp keyer capability tlf by pa0r etc. After clicking this option, the form in the first graphic below will appear. Check out world unique vector power meter, various usb transceiver interfaces, antennas and rotator controllers, antenna switches, and specialized devices for so2r contesting or dxing on the edge. K1el wkusb with winkeyer3 user manual wkusb wkusb user manual 3192019 rev 1. You have control over the time delay between when ptt is asserted and when cw keying will start, this is leadin.
When using the winkeyer i can only hear dahs from my 590, no dits butthe winkeyer has a small tone generator and it sends the correct code. Locate but do not connect the usb cable to cw keyer and your computer. I had usb sound cards, but not the interface circuits between them and the radio. Usb sound card radio interface project als blogosphere. It is designed to attach to a pcs usb port and provide accurate. For example, if your transceiver shortens each element by 6 ms, you should use the 6 value. The engine is the winkeyer chip and it works with all the popular logging programs. I recommend you save your setup in standalone mode using the p command, also put a set of batteries into the keyer dont rely on the usb port. Make sure the switches are flush to the board before soldering.
It pulls so little current from 3xaaa batteries that, it doesnt need an onoff switch great for portable operation. Unfortunately, it wasnt ordered with the option of gold contacts with the result that some intermittent morse was sent by the winkey due to varying resistance of the paddles contacts. The weighting value is used to eliminate morse elements clipping by some transmitters with qsk. Before any attempt to set up your winkey, carefully read the manual supplied on the. First set up the tty modem in fldigi so fldigi can talk to the winkeyer usb. If all is well, the open pushbutton will change to close and the wk ic version. Hang time can be used to set a cwspeed dependent delay of 1, 1. K1el wkmini usb winkeyer user manual wkmini wkmini user manual 3262019 rev 1. Once you have entered new settings you can test the keyer by clicking the test keyer button. I have an atmel isp serial programmer that i use on my build. You can find out the comport number by plugging the usb device in and out and looking at the port section. Clicking on the configure button in the printer ports section will display the printer ports dialog. Chars sent by paddle are shown in upper window also.
If i replace this keyer with the k1el winkeyer usb then the above does work. A short introduction to the winkeyer usb, the k1el applications to manage it and integrating it with n1mm for cw contesting. Page 20 k1el wkusb wkusb with winkeyer3 user manual this brings up the winkeyer dialog box. During transmission, chars move from that window into the sent symbols window upper window. The connector on the left is the usb connector and the connector on the right is an 18 stereo jack which accepts paddleset input. One of the main advantages is this ic chip has the ability via supplied software to be upgrade over the internet. The cw keyer sketch delivers a very faithful emulation of the popular and widely supported winkeyer version 2. These settings do not affect keying via cat except for speed. The cw keyer settings window is used for the rigpi keyer, or external k1el winkeyer. The memories even include the use of a selfincrementing contest number. Mar 30, 20 the winkeyer usb is the perfect match as i am able to add 3 aaa batteries and take the keyer with me on outings or keep it at the desk hooked up to the pc via a provided usb cable. I have not been able tro track down what is causing this behavior.
It is a rather complicated setup, so you just need to take it slowly. Finding a suitable box for the switches is a problem and while looking at an old apple mouse on the shelf the idea came to me that it. There is a volume control for the internal sidetone monitor. This is sold in kit form but its 99% built when you get it. Dec 26, 2008 another big difference between the winkeyer and the picokeyer are the manual controls.
Refer to the user manual for details on how to use the ts990s. This includes setting the keying speed and sending strings from memories. Winkeyer maps various internal controls to a mode register in which the state of the control is either on or off. Next go to logging and contesting and set up fldigi log to communicate with aclog. Page 45 of the manual is the start of the keyer and keyer memory setup. You can find lots of information in the wkusb manual with 3. The program transmits chars entered into the bottom window. The p command is not listed in the user manual, however it is a very important command. Another big difference between the winkeyer and the picokeyer are the manual controls. It is provided to run an external antenna switch or to. The unit comes as a kit with all smd components already on the board so there is no worry about having to deal with super small parts and the soldering headache that. Wk provides a transmitter ptt output that can be used to switch a transmitter or linear amplifier over to transmit mode in advance of actual cw keying.
Winkeyer provides a transmitter ptt output that can be used to switch a transmitter or linear amplifier over to transmit mode in advance of actual cw keying. May 05, 2016 the ic7000 has a built in keyer and keyer memory that can be accessed from the front panel push button switches f1 f4. Wk3 is a third generation single chip morse keyer ic. However, if you decide to switch to a different sketch, or install an update to your current sketch, changing sketches on mortty v4 is fast, easy and fully explained in the documentation. As shown in figure 1, the host pc is connected to winkeyer2 over a serial com port, which can be a usb port supporting virtual com. Mortty v3 cw and fsk peripheral, documentation page 1 mortty v3 morse code and rtty keyer mortty is a doityourself construction project that provides a miniature enclosure and a computing platform for k0sms tinyfsk rtty keyer software or k3ngs w keyer software. Keying cable, rca to radio keying plug cw a paddle will plug right into the the winkeyer. Setpinconfig command on page 8 of the wk2 manual first of all, sidetone can be enabled or disabled independently of the keyptt setting. The standalone winkeyer usb will key two radios and provide ptt functions for both on all bands, simplifying changing modes considerably. Cw ops using winkeyer and a decoder nashua area radio. Most radios will require a usb serial adapter, cables and possibly a level converter check your radio manual for specifics. The back section of every icom manual shows the circuitry for an external keypad. I had a microham cw usb keyer which is very similar. Using fldigi to transmit rtty fsk with the winkeyer usb.
Works with any logging or contest application that supports winkeyer. A winkeyer based device, like wkusb, attaches to a pcs usb port and. While everything can be programmed from the paddle, free software is supplied to program it via your pc through the usb interface. When initializing winkeyer, logic opens, the port, powers up dtr, waits 300 ms, clears the receive buffer, then calibrates as described in the winkeyer manual it sends 0x0 twice, waits 100 ms, then sends 0xff. Enable to reverse the sense of the left and right paddles. H 8122010 pg 3 install message pushbuttons on back of pcb. Jan 20, 2017 udp server allows operation of the winkey usb by k1el with any linux program with udp keyer capability. You dont lose the usb link, thats sometomes happend with the older keyer.
Winkeyer usb to my 590sg and i believe i have set up the software correctly on my pc. It was a very straight forward change out as the ic chip was not soldered in place. If you own a winkeyer, winkeyer usb, or compatible keying interface then you may use that device with. It is the most powerful single radio allinone usb interface and the only usb interface to fully support digital and voice operation including microphone switching in one box. Additional accounts can use keying via cat or winkeyer. Upgrade winkeyer2 to winkeyer3 winkeyer usb youtube. The masterkeyer mk1 can be used standalone or connected to your computer through a usb connection. I made the mistake of selling it thinking i did not need it anymore with rig internal keyers. Provides the unmatched cw features of the original microkeyer and a usb radio control interface in a small, readily portable package for those with no need for the audio handling capabilities. K1el winkeyer3 operation manual pdf download manualslib. Then logic sends 0x0 0x4 0x55 to test the serial interface.
Updated 20200827 introduction this is an open source arduino based cw morse code keyer with a lot of features and flexibility, rivaling commercial keyers which often cost significantly more. This was bought as a birthday present by my xyl and daughter. I see neither status byte from the winkeyer to n1mm on the usb monitor. The circuit is consisting of 4 resistors and 4 spst pushbutton switches and a short 2 wire connection into your microphone plug. While no computer and no special software is required to fully enjoy the features of the mk1, the addition of the k1el winkeyer emulation feature means operating with your favorite contest or logging software can be easier and more enjoyable than ever.
One popular product is our wkusb which includes a usb interface, speed control. Complete the necessary transceiver ts990s settings before using the usb audio function. Select the winkeyer option in the keying options section and click the configure winkeyer button as displayed in the cw setup graphic below. Hang time is only activated when tail time is set to zero. It does work very well but i did eventually end up selling it. It is the most powerful single radio allinone usb interface and the only usb interface to fully support digital and voice operation including microphone switching in one box with a single usb port, micro keyer iii works with any. We are proud to provide the highest quality, features rich devices for your ham shack.
It just requires adding connectors, switches and the speaker and putting it in the box. Dta database format supports names, qth, grid, ss check and other information. Its near similar like the idiompress cmoskeyer, where is prefere to use in qso case. Built in telnet dxcluster interface with automatic insertion of spots into band map. There is also a winkeyer usb version that will connect right to your pcs usb port. Connect the center pin of the rca key1 or key2 jack on the winkeyer to pin4 blue wire of the io rj45 on the rrc 2. Winkeyer usb in 2006, i became the proud owner of a begali simplex paddle. With a single usb port, micro keyer iii works with any windowsbased logging or control program for cw, voice, fsk and digital operation rtty, ft8, wsjt, psk31, sstv. To configure a port for a winkeyer, first select the port used by the winkeyer in the leftmost column of the hardware tab. Aug 22, 2019 you can purchase the cables for winkeyer usb from k1el or maybe you have them laying around in a junk drawer as i did.
Hang time provides a cw speeddependent means of holding ptt during cw sending. This interface was designed for k1eas ct and is still in use today with wintest. Example the character h sounds dit dit dit dit on the winkeyer but the 590 sends dah dah and sounds like the character m. The box is good designed and the usb connection plug, recepticale fix the usb line stron enought. Winkeyer3 and ham radio deluxe dm780 settings for cw. Usb cw keyer, winkey based external cw keyer microham.
Page 41 k1el wkusb wkusb with winkeyer3 user manual t nn set ptt tail time. K1el sells a complete kit with ic, pcb board, usb interface, and enclosure for users who would like to. Automatic super check partial and possible call checking. The picokeyer has a single pushbutton that an operator must use for all programming and operation.
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