[WriteLog] W5XD keyer via usb to serial adapter cw keying delay

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Nick,

The microKEYER and DXD Doubler presently work fine for SO2R operation.
I have a pdf showing the hook-up information.  Those who might need
it can e-mail me directly.

microHAM will be introducing "two radio microKEYER"s at Dayton ... the
details and specifications with the initial firmware release will be on
the web site (www.microHAM-USA.com) as soon as the firmware is finalized.

To what extent Writelog will work with the two radio (SO2R) microKEYER
is an open question.  However, the hardware and/or software interface
will be made available to any author who chooses to cooperate.  The
initial Windows interface will use the FTDI d2xx driver with Eltima
virtual serial ports and a CT/NA compatible LPT control interface to
facilitate early implementation.  An early update will include a command
(advanced) mode interface.   The interface for LINUX/Apple OS 10 will use
the FTDI USBSerial driver and respond to software command.

The two radio microKEYERs will also provide a "dumb" (no serial/no USB)
mode for use with DOS contesting software and a hybrid mode for use with
Windows command mode software that can use USB for radio command only.

73,

    ... Joe Subich, W4TV
        microHAM America
        www.microHAM-USA.com






> -----Original Message-----
> From: writelog-bounces at contesting.com
> [mailto:writelog-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Nick Lekic
> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 12:40 PM
> To: Jerry Pixton
> Cc: ve3ey at rac.ca; writelog at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [WriteLog] W5XD keyer via usb to serial adapter
> cw keying delay
>
>
> Hi Jerry
>
> I forgot to mention that I am using a laptop.  Microham keyer
> is a fine
> unit, but offers no SO2R functionality.   W5XD keyer fits the bill so
> far by offering CW, PTT, SO2R and BCD outputs for two radios for a
> reasonable price.   EdgePort as mentioned b Ric, KV1W looks like a
> possible solution.  In worst case I may end up purchasing a
> used laptop
> that has a serial port on it.
> Thanks for your input.
>
> Nick,
> ve3ey
>
>
> Jerry Pixton wrote:
> > Nick,
> >
> > I have always had to keep my W5XD keyer on a real native comm port.
> > Even when I assigned it to add-in comm port boards it did not work
> > well. I imagine that USB to Serial would be even worse.
> >
> > I believe it has to do with the way information is sent to
> the keyer
> > by toggling some of the control lines. There seems to be too much
> > latency when you do this via add-in comm ports.
> >
> > I wonder if this is why many are going to the microham keyer now?
> >
> > Jerry, W6IHG
> >
> > At 09:03 AM 4/4/2006 -0400, Nick Lekic wrote:
> >> Has anyone had any luck using W5XD keyer via usb to serial
> adapter?   I
> >> have tried few different brands found in the computer
> shops without any
> >> luck so far.
> >> The problem is with CW keying.  There is a almost one
> second delay every
> >> time CW message is sent out.  You hit the keyboard key and
> after about
> >> one second Writelog starts sending CW out.    Everything
> else works just
> >> fine such as SO2R functions, CAT  control etc.
> >> Any advice would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Nick, ve3ey
> >>
> >>
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> > Dr. Jerry R. Pixton, PIXOS Designs LLC
> > http://www.pixos.com/designs/RadioTuner/
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> >
> >
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