Same here, I use the microHam microKeyer II. Just as Todd described it?s a
slick interface. In addition it handles your mic connection too. It has (9
each) CW, FSK and SSB memories that are easy to program and use. Handy for DX
pileups and contesting. You don?t have to fool with SSB wave files in N1MM.
Setting up RTTY properly was a challenge for me (Win 7) but this interface
makes it a snap. It?s one of the best but it?s not cheap.
http://microham-usa.com/store/product-info.php?pid1.html
Ralph K1ZZI
From: Todd Atkins
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 4:44 PM
To: secc: contesting.com
Subject: Re: [SECC] Free advice sought
I personally use a microHam microkeyer II. It has a built-in winkey, soundcard
for digitial decode, and can key the rig via fsk and afsk. And it has a
usb-serial converter. And the best part is that it does this all thru a single
usb connection to your computer. I'm running this into a homebrew PC running
Windows 8.1. No problems at all with either N1MM or DxLabs.
In the past I've also successfully used a regular old usb-serial (FTDI based
chipset) converter for rig control, a Winkey built from a kit, and a
Rigblaster. No problems there either but that's 3 usb ports (and thus more
cables) lying around the operating position.
-Todd, KN4QD
On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:27 AM, <gregpotter at charter.net> wrote:
Hi Folks,
My old XP machine hard drive bit the dust and the machine is headed for the
grave yard.
My dilemna is that it was what I used for contesting. I had a docking
station that had an RS232 output. So where do I go from here?
I have used USB to RS232 converters before but it has been a number of years
since I had to do that.
Any opinions (everybody has one of course) ...on what is the best USB to
RS232 converter to buy? Is there a better way to key a rig with a PC running
N1MM?
Thanks & 73 de Greg NM2L, Sugar Hill, GA
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