Supported Serial Keyers
CQ/X does not generate CW internally but controls an external keyer via
a com port sending
instructions to the keyer with the keyer actually generating the
Morse. This places the responsibility for the critical timing required
for good CW on the external keying device effectively removing this
responsibility from code running under the Windows preemptive
multi-tasking OS and simplifies the programming. The program supports
the
following serial keyers:
MiLog Serial Keyer -
This keyer by K7MI, the author of MiLog, is available from Ham Toys
CQ/X supports an early version of this keyer.
WinKey Serial Keyer - This
keyer, developed by K1EL, is available from K1EL.com
in RS-232 as well as USB form. It has also been incorporated into a
number of USB interface boxes including the CW Micro Keyer offered by
Micro Ham
and the Navigator offered by US
Interface.
CQ/X has been successfully tested on the RS-232
and USB standalone versions and extensively with
the USB version in the Navigator. It has also been used on a more
limited basis with the CW Micro Keyer and appears to work fine with
that device also.
K3 Internal Keyer
- This keyer,
which is a standard part of the K3, can also be used
with CQ/X.
This removes the need for an external keyer and allows computer control
of the K3 and control of the K3 keying using a single RS-232 connection
or a single USB connection with a USB to RS-232 adapter. However, it
should also be noted that the internal K3 keyer does not provide all of
the functionality of the WinKey, a case in point being the Ultimatic
keying mode. Use of the K3 internal keyer requires
CQ/X version 1.7.8 patched through Patch 178-02 or later.
Copyright: C.W. Sanders, NO5W
Last Updated:15-August-2010