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HAM ©
2006
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1 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
General:
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single USB connection (advanced mode) with LPT port for compatibility with "classic standard"
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stand alone operation without computer
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support for independent settings for dissimilar radios
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optimized operation on each radio and dissimilar modes (R1=SSB, R2=CW)
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innovative dual sound card processing
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integrated dual USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
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16 buttons/42 lights for ergonomic function control and status display
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compatible with most standard MS Windows based logging or control programs
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DOS mode compatibility with LPT port interface of DOS based contest loggers (CT, TR, NA)
Radio control:
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integrated level converter for both radios CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
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up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
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fully supports most Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
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optical isolation of radio control port from computer
Keying:
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optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
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intelligent keying lockouts for both radios (Band lock, Busy lock, External lock)
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hardware support for "last one wins" or "first one wins" operation
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easy switching between manual and automatic control
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independent settings for dissimilar Power Amplifiers
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Hot Switch PA protection with user defined timing
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programmable PTT assertion delay in 1ms steps
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T/R sequencer with extended capabilities
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separately sequenced keying outputs for VHF LNA preamplifiers
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supports dual (one per radio) or single foot switch operation
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supports separate PTT for each radio with automatic TX focus control
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supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
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wide range solid state outputs for modern PA keying or QSK PA separately for each radio
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relay isolated outputs for negative or high voltage PA control for each PA
CW:
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integrated second generation K1EL WinKey2™
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front panel speed knob
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selectable side tone capabilities with "paddle side tone" function
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nine (9) user programmable memories
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application independent contest auto-numbering
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supports PS/2 keyboard for CW transmission with type ahead
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supports PS/2 keyboard or keypad for CW “memory keyer” and control
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PS/2 keyboard or keypad CW works without computer connection
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handles multiple CW sources: WinKey2, serial port and/or LPT port with steering
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