My PC is a windows 7 with a port replicator, which was not easy to set up. The
MicroHam sounds like a better solution and something I need to try,
Charlie AA4CF
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> On Aug 4, 2014, at 5:37 PM, "Ralph" <k1zzi at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Same here, I use the microHam microKeyer II. Just as Todd described it?s a
> slick interface. In addition it handles your mic connection too. It has (9
> each) CW, FSK and SSB memories that are easy to program and use. Handy for
> DX pileups and contesting. You don?t have to fool with SSB wave files in
> N1MM. Setting up RTTY properly was a challenge for me (Win 7) but this
> interface makes it a snap. It?s one of the best but it?s not cheap.
>
> http://microham-usa.com/store/product-info.php?pid1.html
>
> Ralph K1ZZI
>
> From: Todd Atkins
> Sent: Monday, August 04, 2014 4:44 PM
> To: secc: contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [SECC] Free advice sought
>
> I personally use a microHam microkeyer II. It has a built-in winkey,
> soundcard for digitial decode, and can key the rig via fsk and afsk. And it
> has a usb-serial converter. And the best part is that it does this all thru a
> single usb connection to your computer. I'm running this into a homebrew PC
> running Windows 8.1. No problems at all with either N1MM or DxLabs.
>
> In the past I've also successfully used a regular old usb-serial (FTDI based
> chipset) converter for rig control, a Winkey built from a kit, and a
> Rigblaster. No problems there either but that's 3 usb ports (and thus more
> cables) lying around the operating position.
>
> -Todd, KN4QD
>
>
>
>> On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 10:27 AM, <gregpotter at charter.net> wrote:
>> Hi Folks,
>>
>> My old XP machine hard drive bit the dust and the machine is headed for the
>> grave yard.
>>
>> My dilemna is that it was what I used for contesting. I had a docking
>> station that had an RS232 output. So where do I go from here?
>>
>> I have used USB to RS232 converters before but it has been a number of years
>> since I had to do that.
>>
>> Any opinions (everybody has one of course) ...on what is the best USB to
>> RS232 converter to buy? Is there a better way to key a rig with a PC running
>> N1MM?
>>
>> Thanks & 73 de Greg NM2L, Sugar Hill, GA
>>
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