USB Device Router
The requirements of application
is different and is hard to find universal setting for all the programs
you might use. For easy application and mode switching, Router has
twelve configurable presets. You can store different sets of keyer settings to these presets, rename each
preset and switch between presets in a second at the touch of a button.
Router software has several tabs.
The top level tab represents the device itself. If the computer is connected to
two or more keyers or several microHAM USB interfaces, each USB device
will have its own top level tab. The top level tab can be renamed to
indicate which device (e.g., USB interface: TS-870) it represents.
Below each top level device are
one or more tabs - DIGI KEYER has three tabs. Each tab configures some function of the device.
Ports
Here you can assign each
function to a virtual COM
port. Router allows you to create as many virtual COM ports as you
need. Three ports are generally sufficient: one for radio control (CAT),
one for FSK and one for PTT/CW. This screenshot displays
COM4 to COM6 (COM 1 and COM2 are physical COM ports and COM3 was the
internal modem on the test computer).
Keying
The Keying tab provides access
to three sets of functions: Audio setup, PTT Set-up and keyboard FSK
Functions.
Audio:
This area provides peak and
average reading LED style meters for each audio input. You can use them
to adjust
the Main and Sub receiver audio controls for optimum operation of the internal
Audio Codec. The
"TX" adjustment permits setting DIGI KEYER's maximum output to a
level compatible with your transmitter's requirements.
PTT:
DIGI KEYER has three (3) PTT outputs:
PTT, LNA PTT and PA PTT.
PTT is present at the DB15 Radio Port connector
and is designed to switch the radio to TX state. PTT is normally wired to the radio accessory jack and
with Kenwood or Yaesu radios permit muting the microphone input during digital modes
operation.
PA PTT is available at a rear panel RCA jack and is designed for power amplifier switching.
LNA PTT is available at a rear
panel RCA jack and is designed for switching a LNA (low noise [receive]
amplifier).
The PTT source is configured at the PTT port on the Ports tab.
FSK:
These settings control FSK from the optional PS/2 keyboard.
Diddle LETTERS generates the "LETTERS" character if the transmitter is
activated and nothing is being typed.
UOS selects "Unshfit
on Space" operation for keyboard generated FSK.
Type ahead enables a
buffer for keyboard entered text
QWERTZ layout selects a
QWERTZ keyboard layout instead of the default QWERTY
All these settings can be stored to DIGI KEYER as power up settings, applied immediately,
or stored to any of the presets.
Messages
On this tab you can define RTTY messages for
keyboard generated FSK. Up to nine memories, each up to 50 characters long can be
stored in DIGI KEYER's memory. Each memory can repeat with a programmed delayed or
can be chained to another memory.
The "Jump to" combo box is used for
repeating or chaining messages. The delay before starting the next
message can be set in the delay box. You
can test a message by pressing "Test" button or save it to memory by pressing "Store" button.
All messages can be stored at
once by pressing "Store All" button. All messages can be backed up and restored using
"Save to File" and "Load from File."
Messages can also be stored and played while using
an external keyboard connected to DIGI KEYER's "Remote" jack.
Changing presets has no effect on messages.
Presets
As already mentioned, you will soon find each
program may need a unique set of audio switching or virtual serial port assignments. In addition, each mode may require
its own unique
settings. For easy switching between programs or modes you can use
preset buttons. All settings from the Ports, Audio, PTT/FSK and CW/WinKey"
tabs can be stored to any one of the preset buttons. Up to 12 presets
are allowed, each can switch the keyer to different settings. These buttons can be renamed to reflect
their function.
Note: Due to differences among
transceivers, all functions may not be available in every supported
transceiver. Due to differences in capabilities among transceivers,
Router and/or DIGI KEYER may not utilize rear panel audio input, microphone muting and/or FSK for all supported radios.
These
functions represent enhanced support and their absence does not mean that a
transceiver is unsupported.
Firmware
These settings are valid for the
current Router and firmware. As we add more features and functions, the upgrades will be for
to all DIGI KEYER owners. Due to the FLASH core technology of the internal microcontroller, changing firmware is as easy as installing new version of the computer software. No special hardware of software is required. Upgrades can be downloaded from
www.microHAM.com and uploaded to
CW KEYER with router software.
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