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[SECC] Free advice sought

Subject: [SECC] Free advice sought
From: aa4cf at comcast.net (AA4CF)
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2014 19:22:53 -0400
My PC is a windows 7 with a port replicator, which was not easy to set up.  The 
MicroHam sounds like a better solution and something I need to try,

Charlie AA4CF

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> On Aug 4, 2014, at 5:37 PM, "Ralph" <k1zzi at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> 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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