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Click here to read the review in the October 2006

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DIGI KEYER™ is a powerful All-In-One USB interface for amateur radio digital mode operation including RTTY, PSK31, MFSK, Olivia, WSJT, APRS, PACKET, and many others. 
 
DIGI KEYER™ includes a rig control interface for all supported radios (Elecraft, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, and Yaesu), an internal Stereo sound chip using standard Windows Sound drivers, as well as independent PTT outputs for both LNA and Power Amplifier control.   
 
Package contains:  DIGI KEYER™,  CDROM with drivers, control software and manual, USB A-B cable 2m (6.5ft) long, and one radio cable (specify your radio).
 
Discontinued - See DigiKEYER II!
 
Note: an external power supply is required with Elecraft K2, Yaesu FT-847/FT-736, and all Kenwood transceivers.  Other transceivers supported by DIGI KEYER provide radio power from an auxiliary 13.5 volt output.    
 

 
 
 
DigiKeyer™ block diagram
 
   • No serial or parallel port required - just one USB port
- Fully integrated: Sound Radio Control, true FSK and PTT 
- Computer sound card is not used 
- just one cable from computer to DigiKeyer 
- Single cable from D
igiKeyer to Radio 
   • Complete "Computer <-> Radio" electrical isolation
- transformer isolation between sound circuits and radio
- optical isolation between USB port and of ALL digital signals:
     Radio Control, CW, PTT, FSK, PA PTT, & LNA PTT
   • Standard Sound Device - no custom drivers: 
   The USB Sound Device is an industry standard device recognized by
   Windows, Apple OS 10 and LINUX. There are no custom device drivers
   to install and no compatibility problems with your favorite applications.
   • Ultra low noise: 
- The sound circuits are designed with special attention to low noise 
- At -84 dBm (typical), DigiKeyer's noise floor is lower than any value  
     priced sound card or similar amateur product. 
- 84 dB (typical) dynamic range rivals that of professional products.
- Special circuit design maintains full dynamic range and low noise floor 
     with all radios - both high level and low level outputs.  
   • Independent transmit and receive clock  
- Transmit clock: 32000, 44100, 48000 Hz 
- Receive clock: 8000, 11025, 16000, 22050, 32000, 44100, 48000 Hz
- sampling rates are native: no up/down conversion or "rounding" errors
   • Compatible with most standard Windows software 
- special microHAM USB Device Router creates as many virtual COM 
    ports as needed to support your favorite programs
- customizable presets allow instantly changing configuration
    when switching programs
   � Macintosh OS-X Support 
- compatible with and supports MacLoggerDX by Dog Park Software 
- compatible with and supported by cocoaModem and �H Router 
  by W7AY 
   • Integrated control port for all radios: CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, RS-232
- fully supports Elecraft, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, and Yaesu radios
   • Dual Channel Receive:
- Supports simultaneous, independent receive with dual receiver radios 
- independent, front panel level controls for each receiver
   • Front Panel Level Adjustments: 
- Pots for Transmit level, Main Receiver level and Aux receiver level 
- no need to fumble with Windows Mixer to control levels 
   • Hardware generated FSK 
- capable of sending 5/6/7/8 bits and 1/1.5/2 stop bits
- PS/2 keyboard support for direct FSK transmission without a computer
- PS/2 numeric keypad support for instant FSK message playback
- PS/2 keyboard works without a computer connection
   • Utilizes your radio's rear panel connections (where available)
- all audio input and output is via rear panel connections 
- leaves your mic connection free for the microphone  
- PTT controls mute the microphone on supported radios
   • Independent keying buffer for Power Amplifier
- extended range solid state output for modern PA 
- relay isolated output for vintage PA with negative voltage T/R relay
   • Independent keying buffer for Low Noise Amplifier switching 
- extended range solid state or relay isolated outputs
- Bypass LNA before activating both PTT circuits for EME or scatter
   • Hot Switch protection with user defined timing
- T/R sequencer for PTT keying outputs
   • No external power adapter (where the radio provides auxiliary power) 
- No noisy DC to DC converters
- USB and Sound chip are powered from the computer USB port
- Controller is powered from transceiver or transceiver power supply
- Will not overload your USB port
   • Strong RFI immunity
- integrated chokes and filters for best RFI immunity
- advanced shielding and circuit design to suppress RFI generation
   • Input/Output connectors
- Computer: USB,  Radio: DB15
- Remote - MiniDIN6,  Amplifier keying - RCA, LNA keying - RCA
   • LEDs for CW/FSK and PTT and Squelch
   • Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
   • Free firmware/software upgrades via internet
 
 
Note: DIGI KEYER� is a hardware product - it "fully supports" a radio when microHAM releases a cable set designed to interface DigiKeyer to the specific input/output requirements of a supported transceiver.  Due to differences in capabilities among transceivers, the support software (microHAM USB Device Router) and/or DigiKeyer may not implement FSK and/or radio specific functions for all supported radios.

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