Dick's comments are on point. Simple DTR CW has problems and CW Keyer offers both WinKey and a USB interface. Other than USB vs. RS-232, USB Interface II does not offer any value added for the K3.
The situation changes significantly if one is talking about digital modes, DVK, contesting, etc. with one of the more advanced interfaces. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick > Dievendorff > Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 9:20 AM > To: 'Ignacy'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Does K2 benefit from simple Microham > interfaces? > > > My experience is that keying the radio via RS-232 control > lines is sometimes problematic with some logging programs > using a multi-tasking operating systems (like Windows NT and > its derivatives), and that problem doesn't always show up > until the log is large and you're late into the contest. I > find a WinKey to be very convenient. > > The K3 does allow a computer program to send CW using K3 > commands sent over the K3's serial port (see the KY command > in the K3 Programmer's reference). However none of the > popular contest logging programs support this method of sending CW. > > I'd ask Joe Subich, W4TV, who would know the answer to your question. > > Dick, K6KR > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ignacy > Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 5:52 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Does K2 benefit from simple Microham interfaces? > > > Is there any advantage in using a simple microham interface > like USB2 or CW keyer for K3? > > It seems that the serial cable can provide both radio control + CW > keying+PTT. The data connection is straight. There are provisions for > separate paddle. Not sure how RTTY would be handled without > an interface. > > I understand advantages of interfaces in more complex > situations like SO2R or when a single USB connection with the > computer is desirable. > > > Ignacy > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/Does-K2-benefit-from-simple-Microham-inte rfaces--tp1473 656p1473656.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
