[TenTec] CW

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Well, MFJ has a couple of keyers that do a pretty good job. I have an MFJ-493 on line at this moment that I could plug the spare keyboard into. And do from time time. 

Other keyboard keyers I cannot comment on, but most of the logging programs have some provision for parallel, or printer, port keying. Just hit whatever key turns keying on and say it. If you can use a regular keyboard either method works pretty well. 

73  Pete Allen  AC5E




> It's interesting to read all the threads on this reflector, for I learn 
> so much (probably more than I'll ever need)!  But I do ned to ask a 
> basic, retro-question.  Since I now have a Corsair (which is a step up 
> from my OMNi D) I wish to get back into CW.  But it has been 25 years 
> since I did CW and my age and my work now makes it difficult to use a 
> key or keyer.  I can use the keyboard, though. (although a little slow, 
> but that's not the fingers as much as it is the mind that's slow!)  My 
> question is this:
> What software/hardware combinations are some of you using to interface 
> your rig with the computer so that CW (and hopefully other digital 
> modes) can be manipulated by someone with short, fat fingers that 
> sometimes quiver and shake?  What would be the best way to interface 
> the two without a large outlay of cash? Your answers and help will be 
> greatly appreciated.
> 
> 73
> Bill, W4ISH
> 
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