If you want your pc to be the voice keyer you do need a sound card.
I think mine has mic in, line in and speakers.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Clive Whelan" <gw3njw@onetel.net.uk>
To: "Jamie Dupree" <ns3t@arrl.net>; <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] SO2R Soundcard question
> You don't need a soundcard at all! The W5XD keyer will switch
> the key between the two rigs all on its own, ditto the receiver
> audio. It will do all this by sharing one of the COM ports used
> for radio control on one of the rigs.
>
>
> Save your money and spend it on an anti-gravity machine (
> available from door to door salesmen). That can really help in a
> long contest, works for me!
>
>
> 73
>
>
> Clive
> GW3NJW
>
>
> Jamie Dupree wrote:
> > Over this winter, I hope to get myself in gear for SO2R,
> > with a W5XD keyer and a second rig.
> >
> > My question is about my PC sound card. I've read a bunch in
> > the help file and K9JY's site, but I'm probably just missing
> > the clear answer as to what I need....
> >
> > I was in the computer store the other day looking at
> > sound cards....I'm confused about whether I need a
> > card that has Line In L/R and Line Out L/R....or
> > exactly what will work with the W5XD setup.
> >
> > Thanks for your advice...
> >
>
>
>
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