> 7. The u2R is expandable to MK2R capability by adding 2 microKEYERs > in the future.
To *almost* MK2R capability ... there are some headphone switching options and a couple of advance control features that can't be duplicated. However, by using an MK II and a DK II with micro2R one has even more flexibility for digital mode (RTTY) contesting including support for simultaneous dual receiver operation that is not available with MK2R/MK2R+. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/31/2012 7:12 PM, Ed Muns wrote: > Just realized that my posted response addressed the other responses more > than John's original query, so here is more direct input. The u2R is a > superset of the DX Doubler feature set and more expensive. It is an > individual decision as to whether those additional features are worth the > higher price for one's needs/wants: > > 1. The u2R also has a manual mode, without computer connection, once it is > configured with the Router on the computer. The manual features are less > than the computer-connected features, but still everything available with > the DX Doubler. > 2. The u2R has both USB and LPT connectivity. The DX Doubler requires a > complete LPT port, i.e., a USB-LPT adapter only supports printers, not the > signal(s) needed by the DX Doubler. > 3. The u2R receive audio switching is user-configurable to virtually any > alternative. The DX Doubler has only 2-3 choices, but that may be all you > want. > 4. The u2R has transmit audio level controls for each radio, FSK keying for > each radio, DVK, WinKey and a PS/2 jack for a numeric pad or keyboard. > 5. The u2R has isolated USB, LPT and soundcard ports, although the latter > are not needed with the K3's transformer-coupled LINE IN/OUT ports. > 6. microHAM does not produce cables for the u2R, but I made mine up easily > with parts from Mouser (DB9 connectors, DB9 hoods, and nice molded connector > cables with phone or RCA Phono plugs on one end and tinned pigtails on the > other end). > 7. The u2R is expandable to MK2R capability by adding 2 microKEYERs in the > future. In fact, most (all?) of the microHAM products can be integrated > together all using a single installation of the Router software, with a tab > for each box. The documentation shows the detailed interconnection of all > the reasonable combinations of microHAM products. > 8. Both TopTen and microHAM have excellent support that has been > demonstrated for many years now. > > Ed - W0YK > > > John, N0TA, wrote: >> I want to try out S02R, and need some inputs on SO2R >> controllers. It will be controlling two K3's. I am >> considering the microHam micro2R and the Top Ten DX Doubler. >> Each has its advantages: >> >> micro2R: Capable of CW, FSK,& SSB. Includes WinKey keyer. Appears >> to have a lot of active support from Joe Subich. >> >> DX Doubler: CW& SSB (I can work the FSK interface). I like the >> "manual" mode that does not appear to require any computer >> connection. Device and K3 cables available at a reasonable cost. > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html