[TenTec] Jupe+n4py+mixw2

[designer]

Jerome,

I have used DXSoft's FREE CW Type program (the companion CW Get has 
is not Free). It is great, with lots of macro capability and speed 
control - and it doesn't use a sound card interface - it keys the cw 
jack as a straight key (Rig Keyer control OFF).

You come out of the computer's serial port and into a circuit of 
maybe two resistors, two diodes, and one transistor - all cheap parts 
at radio shack. If you get the larger radio shack Serial plug body, 
you can put the circuit inside. Then all you have is a cable with a 
serial plug at one end and an appropriate phone plug at the other. 
For my Argo I have a 1/8th stereo plug with the ring unused.

Configuring CW Type is not obvious, but there are a few web sites 
that give exact parameters (also the circuit diagram mentioned 
above.). Start by looking at the description of CW Type at 
www.dxsoft.com and follow the review links. One will show the keying 
circuit and from there, or a google link, I also found the a 
configuration help page.

Again - setting it up, parameters and such, is not obvious. But once 
it's happy and "speaking" from software to key/plug, it works well.

Did I mention that it's free.

73,
Paul