Hi Jerry,
Yes, I do it this way. I have one computer for each radio, and the
computers are networked. Each computer/keyboard is completely
independent for use with its radio. The logs are updated across the
network.
The xmit lockout functions (when it works) for RTTY only. For me,
it worked fine in past years, but seems to be broken in the current
version. I e-mailed Wayne about this several weeks ago, but no
response. The lockout only works for RTTY, not CW or SSB. I sent
Wayne a note about 2 years ago suggesting it work all modes. He
responded it was a good idea, shouldn't be too difficult to
implement, and will add it to the list to things to do. I guess it's a
long list :.)
In summary, I use 2 radios, 2 computers/monitors/keyboards, 2
CW keyers/paddles in parallel with the computer generated CW. I
do use one headphones for CW and switch the audio with a
homebrew circuit which appeared in NCJ earlier this year. You can
see a copy of the article at
http://w2up.home.mindspring.com/SO2R-audio-controller.doc
(upper/lower case matters).
73,
Barry
On 20 Sep 01, Jerry Flanders wrote:
> QUESTION: If I use two networked computers (one for each radio), can I key
> each radio in CW mode from its own computer/key interface? Will the network
> connection provide for locking out the other key function when one is
> actively keying (to avoid putting two signals on the air at the same time)?
>
> Thinking ahead just a bit: Will this provide proper lockout for the SSB and
> RTTY modes as well?
>
> Anybody doing anything like this in SO2R without a 2-radio switch box?
>
> Jerry W4UK
>
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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