Jim - KK7A writes:
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> Overview:
> - Build a CW keyer on a card that goes into your PC.
> - Build for either the ISA or PCI bus.
> - Use one of the cheap PIC processors that we have recently seen in various
> QST articles. I'll bet you could build one for under $50.
> - Have some onboard EEPROM so you could download new keyer code (upgrades)
> for added functionality.
> - Would work in DOS, 95/98, NT, Linux, etc. by talking to the board through
> ports or addresses. Timing would not be criticle.
> - Have external paddle connector on the card.
> - Once the PCs power is applied, the keyer could be used via the paddle
> with no requirement for PC control software.
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Just to prove that TR was way ahead of the curve.
When Tree first did TR log it sent CW by sending the data
out to his AEA MM-3 on the serial port.
It had this support in it for a long time - and may still
have it in there somewhere for all I know.
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