[TenTec] eagle 599 on CW

[Michael Tortorella]

Hi Bob,

 

Thanks for the info.  Sounds like the phone jack is the way to go.  I have
had bad results trying to solder to DIN and mini-DIN connectors in the past
so would rather avoid that route.  I plan to use DX Lab for logging and
control and N1MM+ for the IOTA contest at end of July.  I have a Winkeyer
USB3 from K1EL so I think with the advice from the list here I can get this
all integrated into a working system (you may recall my op-ed from QST last
year about systems engineering..).  

 

I bought a Herc II from a guy on the list here last December but the USPS
hit it with a forklift on the way here and it was completely trashed.
Fortunately, it was insured, although it took nearly 6 months to get the
claim paid.  So am I still looking for one.

 

Mahalo & 73

Mike W2IY

 

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From: Katz Ajamas [mailto:ajamas.rn at gmail.com] 
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Subject: re: [TenTec] eagle 599 on CW

 

Aloha Mike!

 

Either will work. If you use the 1/8" jack make sure to wire your plug with
ring and sleeve shorted. The Eagle checks for this to learn if you have a
straight key or a paddIe connected.

 

I use the Eagle's internal keyer with a paddle. I also have a straight key
and N1MM logger in parallel. To make it work, I tell the radio I am using
the straight key or computer by cycling through the modes with the dash side
of the paddle closed. 

 

I use a cheapo USB to serial converter with N1MM logger for keying computer
keying. If I recall correctly it's via the RTS line. The adapter was 99
cents from China. Being easily distracted and not particularly studious,
I've not yet learned to use the N1MM logger :-).

 

Why didn't I use the ACC connector for keying? The DIN plug connector for
that accessory socket is pretty tight soldering. It was enough 

 

-- 

-do not look into LASER with remaining eye!

 

 

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GE to the list,
I am about to put my new Eagle 599 on the air for the first time in the next
week or so and I am curious about how to use an external keyer.  On page 18
of the manual it indicates that you plug an external keyer into the rear
apron with a mono 1/8" phone plug.  Then on page 23, it appears you need to
use pins 2 and 3 of the ACC1 connector for external keyer input.  I want to
run a K1EL winkeyer usb3 with computer control.  Which of these options is
correct?
Thanks and 73
Mike W2IY