[SECC] Free advice sought

[AA4CF]

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.
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> http://microham-usa.com/store/product-info.php?pid1.html
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> Ralph K1ZZI    
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> 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.
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> 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
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> 
> 
>> 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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