[bars] Fwd: CW KEY

[KC1SOZ]

Thanks for the suggestions and info.

On Sun, Jun 4, 2023, 5:14 AM Leandra MacLennan <leandra at leandramac.com>
wrote:

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> -Leandra
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> *From:* Leandra MacLennan <leandra at leandramac.com>
> *Date:* June 3, 2023 at 11:07:17 PM HST
> *To:* wo1n <wo1n at comcast.net>
> *Subject:* *Re: [bars] CW KEY*
>
>  Windows is not a real time operating system. If you try to key your
> radio directly from a Windows computer you will not get reliable keying,
> especially at higher code speeds. Windows can do many hidden operations,
> such as downloading or installing updates, virus scanning, web page
> traffic, etc. at any time. FLDIGI or whatever application you are using for
> keying the transmitter will get low priority and suddenly the dits will
> become dahs or your “L” will become “A I”.
>
> To successfully use a PC to send Morse code, you will need a Winkeyer box
> in between the PC and your radio. The Winkeyer device receives ASCII
> characters from your PC, then using hardware without the interruptions from
> the Windows operating system, translates the ASCII characters to Morse
> code, with the correct timing for dits & dahs, character generation, and
> character spacing.
>
> Look for the Winkeyer compatible devices on the K1EL website. FLDIGI can
> be configured to “talk” to a Winkeyer compatible device. The devices from
> K1EL can plug directly into a radio.
>
> In the meantime, I strongly recommend buying a paddle and learning to send
> with a paddle. Most all of the new radios have a built-in keyer, so all you
> need to do is plug in a paddle and set the menu item for the keying port to
> “paddle”.
> Practice for 10 to 15 minutes, 3 times a day, at a medium speed, such as
> 15 WPM, and in about a week you will be comfortable using a paddle.
>
> If you don’t have an external keyer, you can use your radio for practicing
> with your new paddle. Connect your radio to a dummy load and turn the power
> down to the minimum level. With some radios, turning off the Vox will
> disable the transmitter and allow practice with the paddle.
>
> -Leandra AF1R
>
> On Jun 3, 2023, at 7:42 PM, wo1n <wo1n at comcast.net> wrote:
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> Jim’s suggestion of the MoRTTY interface is a good one because down the
> road you are also going to want to try some of the digital modes.
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> Otherwise, the K1EL WKmini USB provides the minimalist function for CW
> keying/paddle input (you always want to be able to send fills by hand). You
> will see them in use at Field Day.
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> 73,
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>
>
> Ken – WO1N
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> *From:* bars <bars-bounces at w1hh.org> *On Behalf Of * KC1SOZ
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 3, 2023 10:29 PM
> *To:* w1hh <bars at w1hh.org>
> *Subject:* [bars] CW KEY
>
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>
> Hi folks,
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> I am trying to make sense out of something here. I want to send morse code
> with my computer. I see all kinds of doodads and contraptions, some simple,
> some too fancy and way overpriced. What I don't see is the obvious, a
> simple device with a relay or switch that doesn't need to switch any power.
> It just plugs into the CW key jack on my radio, closes the switch or relay
> for dots and dashes and obviates the need to interface audio, make any
> fancy cables that make me disconnect my mike, or have a switch box, etc. I
> don't need a PTT or audio-in interface, I simply need to plug in to the key
> input. The radio will do the rest. DM780 should be able to handle it the
> same it uses a serial port pin to PTT.
>
>
>
> Anyone seen anything like this?
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>
> 73,
>
> KC1SOZ
>
> Juan
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