A "simple" interface is described in the help file!
Use a 4n25 (RS components part number 597-289) or similar and drive the rig
via your com port DTR line. You can use the same com port as rig control.
Set PC to generate CW.
Employ usual EMC precautions with leads.
Very simple and effective.
73 Dave G4WFQ.
>Reply-To: "Phil Cooper" <pcooper@guernsey.net>
>From: "Phil Cooper" <pcooper@guernsey.net>
>To: "Writelog" <writelog@contesting.com>
To: <writelog@contesting.com>
>Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 18:24:27 -0000
>Subject: [WriteLog] CW set up
>Hi all,
>Being a total RTTY nut, I haven't really checked out the CW side of
>Writelog, and wonder how easy it is to make/buy/beg/borrow an interface for
>keying WL?
>I have got the Rx side working OK, and that seems to work very well. I
would
>like to try sending CW as well, and wonder what the simplest interface is.
>Anyone got any thoughts? I use an Icom IC756, and have a RigBlaster
>interface for RTTY/PSK, and I also have a spare COM port.
>Probably best to email me direct first!
>73 de Phil GU0SUP
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