[Flexradio] Back-to-Basics Setup Question

Since my last CW QSO was approx 30 years ago, I decided it was time to dust off the key try to get some proficiency built up. I am not clear on how to connect a straight key or external keyer via a COM port. Maybe it is just my fuzzy brain, but the manual does not seem to be real clear

Re: [Flexradio] Back-to-Basics Setup Question

Hi Ray, I am attaching a new K1EL WinKeyUSB keyer to my system today. Paddles work great when the SEMI-BREAKIN and IAMBIC boxes are checked in the Console. My dit paddle goes to pin 6, dash paddle goes to pin 8 and ground is pin 4 of COM1. [a note: Bill KD5TFD commented that he was using a USB

Re: [Flexradio] Back-to-Basics Setup Question

Ken, Thanks for the suggestions. I found that my external keyer (MFJ-401D) is not compatible with the COM port, either. So I connected my paddles straight key direct to the COM port. I had been using the key jack on the back of the SDR-1000, and that would still be my preference. The CW