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Winkeyer stopped working
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Wondering if any one has experienced the winkeyer just stopped working and no longer being found by the computer? Its worked like a champ for about 2 yrs or so, but suddenly started to be a bit erratic and finally stopoped altogether. As a stand alone it works but the paddles are now reversed...unable to get he computer to see it. Swapping in teh winkeyer mini to the same computer, all works fine. Anyone with similar issues or ideas? Scott
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Undocumented parameters in WinKeyer 3 Tools Utility 5.3
As new WinKeyer USB (EU version by Kanga Products) user, I found 3 items in the "Keyer Configuration" section which are not documented in the WK3Tools Operation Guide Rev 1.0 (March 27,2017): - FaveWpmOff - 1stExtension - ST Volume (guess this is the sidetone volume) Maybe there is a newer Operation Guide which I overlooked. What is the functionality of these parameters? For the 2 accepting numeric input - what are their valid ranges? Thanks & 73 Markus HB9BRJ
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Stop a message during transmission
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I usually use my Winkeyer USB with N3FJP ACL control, but this requires ACL to have focus. I have similar messages in the keyer itself and can of course send them with the buttons. When using full break-in, if I hear the station I'm calling I can cancel my message with the ESC key. Is there a comparable way to do this from the keyer itself? Wes N7WS
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Winkeyer USB PTT problem
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Winkeyer USB with the updated chip at revision 31.02 I'm trying to use the Winkeyer USB output to control a 12VDC antenna relay. Right now I'm just keying it manually, not from the PC. With the PTT lead-in set to 10ms and the PTT tail set to 5 ms (paddle hang set to 1.3 Word), and the keying speed around 25 wpm, it works for a while (a couple of T/R exchanges), then PTT starts following the keying without holding up. If I hold the key to dots or dashes and send them for 15-20 seconds, that's when the problem occurs. That's not something I would normally do, just discovered that the issue occurs when I do that. After waiting for several seconds and hitting the key again, the PTT again holds up during the transmission as it should. And, if I turn the speed pot up or down any amount, PTT no longer holds up but follows the keying. Maybe there's something I'm not understanding about how to set it up, but I think I have everything right. This happens in keyer mode Iambic A or Ultimatic. Haven't tried it in other modes. Ideas?? 73, Floyd - K8AC
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WKUSB Speaker output
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Recently built my kit and extremely pleased with the results except for the on-board speaker level.I use hearing aids and have tried all I know to increase the volume. I hear pretty well but can barely tell that the tones are present. Difficult to practice with my Benchers. Help appreciated! Thanks Charlie
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Paddle sound
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Hi folks, Lately, when I send CW using my paddle, the sound also comes from my WinKeyer USB box. Any clues on how to eliminate that so that I just hear the code through my headphones? I do have the WinKeyer USB hooked up with N3FJP. I can control the keyer speed on my WinKeyer, and I can control keyer speed in N3FJP as well as with the F keys. Thanks. 73 Jeff KB6CA Jeffgin1940@...
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Winkey mini and paddle
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winkeyer is working great ( for years), but found out if I plug in a paddle, it is only keying the left paddle. I have looked but have not found an answer. is there something in the utility i must toggle on?? will it afect pc operation? Dave ve3wej
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Trouble Getting WinKey Remote To Work Outside My LAN
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Hi all- Dave K2DH here. I’m looking for some suggestions/ideas. I’ve been using WinKey Remote to operate CW at my remote station in Upstate NY when I’m at my winter home in FL. It’s been working fine for 2 years, but I’ve run into a problem I can’t seem to resolve since I changed ISP’s. Here’s my system: WinKey Remote Client on my desktop PC at the home station, WinKey Remote Server on the laptop I take to Florida. When set up the way it used to work, it still does, AS LONG AS I’M INSIDE MY LAN here at the home station. Note: I’m also running Green Heron Everyware client/server software to control my rotor, antenna switches, power switches, etc and this all works fine remotely. When WinKey Remote used to work, I had a router and static IP provided by the cable company and I would connect through it to the PC. I dropped cable and went to fiber and now have a static IP at the fiber modem and the modem is connected to a NETGEAR R6700v3 router connected to all my devices. The PC is hard wired to the router thru a switch and as I said, the WinKey programs work fine together with the laptop also connected to the router in this mode. If I either take the laptop elsewhere or connect it wirelessly to my phone running as a wifi hotspot, I cannot connect to the PC/WinKey Client. I get the following error message in the server program at the laptop: “Initializing Winsock Client…” followed by “Error: Data record not found”. My settings at the server are as follows: Program Startup: Open TCP/IP Connect (checked) Network I/F: Net Client IP Address: 104.244.193.117 (the Static IP of the Fiber modem) IP Port: 3890 IP Address Override is NOT checked Control Point My remote side settings are as follows: Program Startup: Same as above Network I/F: Net Server IP Address: Greyed Out IP Port: 3890 IP Address Override is NOT checked Remote Side The laptop is connected to the phone and I can surf the Internet when connected this way. I suspect my problem is IP address-related, but I don’t know what to set it to- I tried setting it to the IP of the Desktop (Remote) PC, but that didn’t connect. Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance! 73 Dave K2DH -- Dave K2DH
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Any ideas on what causes the F2 macro to send your call 328 times with one depression and totally embarrass the crap out of you in a pileup when the escape key won’t stop it? I’ve recreated the macro database several times, changed keyboards, said 19 Hail Mary’s. I’m out of ideas. Regards, Pat – KZ5J
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Display
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Before someone jumps on me and says RTFM I not only read it but have a printed copy. On the K45 you could turn off the backlight but I have not figured the K46 out? (Unless I missed something" Also I am having some other issues with the initial set up and at 90 I screw up sometimes. If there is someone who has set up the 46 I would appreciate some help. I have a Yaesu 101 but that is incidental. If you respond give me a phone number and a good time to call and I will do so. Many thanks Neil N4FN
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K46 - first impressions
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Just got mine today - pre-ordered early. With the stand, it is a great looking unit. Have just started playing with it, although I have owned a K45 for several years. Love the bigger display in a slightly smaller box. I think this is a real winner. With the old-age problems, I need all the help I can get in doing CW, both send and receive, and this unit will fit the bill. Thank you Steve - great addition to the lineup of products. Walt
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Winkeyer USB Issues
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I have been using my Winkeyer USB for years now - am using it within HRD. Recentyly, - NO Changes made to either Winkeyer or HRD - I am having two issues: 1. When sending cw, I am not seeing that code sent on my DM780 window. 2. When starting DM 780, it looks like it is not connecting. My rig is showing properly. If I close the Winkeyer window, it seems to keep the window open and then it shows connected. Also noticed that the buttons atop the USB case no longer work - I do get the 'r' when the system is turned on. Mike N5XTH
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WKUSB-AF PC sidetone connection
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Hello all, My Icom IC-7600 does not present a CW sidetone on the USB audio interface so I cannot hear what is being transmitted when operating remote. I would like to connect the AF sidetone output of the WKUSB-AF to my PC microphone connector. I don't see anything in the manual on how to do this, so I have a few questions before I just plug it in and pray. 1. Does a connection to a PC mic input require any isolation? 2. What about attenuation? I am aware of the need for a stereo connector. Thank in advance, -- 73 de Mike, W1NR THAT was the equation. EXISTENCE!... SURVIVAL... must cancel out... programming! - Ruk -
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New user instructions
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What is a good resource to learn how to connect my K45 and start using it? I don't seem to see much on YouTube. Thanks WA6JFK
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PTT Revisited
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Folks, I am trying to use Winkeyer PTT (s/w 30.10, standalone mode) in a bit of an unconventional way. Winkeyer is being used with an older boatanchor station, consisting of a Drake 2-NT transmitter and R4-B receiver. I am also using a Johnson tube-type T/R switch. The challenge is to key the external VFO (a Globe V-10) in a fast enough way so that the running VFO is not heard in the receiver, thereby giving me QSK. I'm currently using Winkeyer PTT to key the VFO, and that is partially working. The VFO is very stable and I can manually key it at high speeds without chirp. However, using Winkeyer PTT to key the VFO, I am experiencing a delay of perhaps one-half second before the VFO shuts off. That's a bit annoying while trying to run full QSK, and I can't seem to get rid of that delay. My PTT hang time is set to 1. From what I read this may be the best I can achieve with the Winkeyer software. I realize most users would not want PTT delay to be so close to zero as I am looking for. Thoughts? --Ed, N3CW--
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K45 will not let me load messages or tags
The manual says I get the screen from figure 9 page 12 of the manual when I press shift and a function key( F1-F12). Instead I get a \1 for f1 or \5 for f5 and can not enter any messages. also enter does not seem to end the message... Any help would be appricated... John K0DYY
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Only Hearing Sidetone when Function Keys or Paddle is pressed
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Hello Everyone, I've configured a Winkeyer Mini to run my TS-590SG using N1MM software. Everything is functioning as expected, with one exception. Whenever the paddle keys are pushed or a function key is pushed, there is no morse code being transmitted. Only a sidetone for the time duration set by the speed, which is 26 wpm. Why don't I hear morse code being transmitted? I hear code using the ARCP-590G software from Kenwood. I also hear it and can transmit when using the Demo or Tools software suites. Whenever a Function Button or either paddle is pushed, it only emits a long dash, almost as if it's acting like a straight key. Break-in is on. VOX is on, but doesn't have to be. Everything has been configured per the manual. My configuration is - HP Laptop Windows 10 - Winkey Mini with updated CH340 driver and latest firmware - Latest N1MM software update - TS-590SG - ZN-9ZX Paddle Thanks for your help and hope to work you soon!
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Hello Group, I'm using WKUSB bought several months ago, on MacOS 10.14 Neider in SkookumLogger nor in MacWinKeyer I can not execute embedded commands as described in the manual. The "/" is just immediately transmitted as "-..-." Tried with "//", tried with "\" instead - the same. I want to temporary increase WPS for the contest sent RST of "5NN" regards, Dave LZ5DI
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So I have started to build this kit I had tucked away for many years. I have a DMM, scope (rigol), a tinysa and some other things. Here is the state of things; I have built many kits before and my soldering skills are pretty good. I have inspected for cold or shorted contacts. I have now just completed step 13 the PSOC. PSOC Checkout is good. All steps prior to 13 checked out as the manual stated, with one minor exception. Probably just a misunderstanding on my part. Step 11 says "you will see the keyed 12 volt line turn on and off..." i have keyer mode set to sup and when I key i see square wave (dits) but these are 7.5vpp. I believe that is because zd1 is clamping the 12v line. I think this part is working ok and not impacting my current situation. Your thoughts please? All the above is with the keyer SUP selected. If I select KEY, which is actually what I want as I use a straight key, the keyed 12v does not work. I dont know what to think about this ??? Now, the current issue. Step 13 psoc complete and working. Now is the vfo calibration. I do not have ct3 thus did not install. My vfo min was about 7150, so i had to add 3 windings and now it is at 7005 which is great for me as I never go that low in band anyway. Vfo on lcd is working great, with 10k 1 turn currently installed per directions. Here is a pic fro scope tp4. I see the same keyed or not keyed, seems fine to me? I am seeing 2.05mhz at 12.5vpp. I also ched this with tinySa and is shows 2.061mhz at -70db. So I believe all of this confirms the vfo section is good? I believe the vfo buffer is good as the vfo displays and tuning up and down works and is stable. Next it says check the vfo injection to the ne602 u1. U1 pin 1 shows 256mv 2.06mhz signal on pin 1. So I think it is good so far? Now next steps are to be tested key down. So in SUP key mode, keydown. On R4 I see 5.6v nice clean square wave. Q3 and Q4 also show square wave diff volts. Seems they are ok. U1 ne602 - pin 8 shows square wave 7.6vpp when keyed, so seems it is powering correct. Pin 6 shows 8vpp square wave, almost identical to pin 8, THIS SEEMS VERY WRONG to me??? The manual says it should be 1.5vpp sinewave. Same exact thing on pin 4 and 5. Do I have a bad NE602? I check U1 pin 1 - for input. I have 252mvpp sinewave 2.07mhz. I did use a socket, so at least I can get it out easy. Seems to me NE602 is bad or shorted. These chips are no longer made. Hmmm I tried another NE602. same result. Here is what I see on pin 6 u1. 7.6vpp. It seems the crstal oscillator is working but the level is too low and a scope loads it down. This is what I see on the tinysa. So I swapped the ne602 with a new one same result. The current circuit draws 70ma receive and 100ma key down. I would appreciate any debugging advice. Thanks!
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This may sound crazy, but probably 10 years ago I bought a openqrp kit. The pcb says REV D. I am just NOW building it. I am in the vfo section and I see that I am missing CT3. Can you please assist? What are my options here? Thanks ? Bruce
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