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1 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
General:
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single USB connection to computer
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stand alone CW and FSK operation
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Complete "Computer <-> Radio" galvanic isolation
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transformer isolation of sound card and radio
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optical isolation of radio signals
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Internal USB sound
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Wide range audio level: works with transceiver levels from 100 mV to 1.5 V
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Extremely low noise floor: as low as 0.7 mV effective
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High dynamic range: 84 dB typical, 82 dB minimum
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Supports Voice operation with microphone
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Standard Windows Audio Class device – no custom driver required
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compatible with most standard MS Windows based logging or control programs
Radio control:
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integrated level converter for CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
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up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
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supports most Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
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SDR receiver tracking
Other:
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Programmable LCD status display
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2 Watt amplifier for monitor/sidetone
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CI-V output for controlling Icom compatible accessories
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Serial output for controlling generic peripherals
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user definable presets to recall all parameters for different control programs or contests
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all parameters stored in EEPROM and reloaded after power up
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integrated chokes and filters for maximum RFI immunity
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Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
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Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet
Keying:
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optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
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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 low noise amplifier or receive antenna control
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supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
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wide range solid state or relay PA and LNA PTT buffers
CW:
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enhanced K1EL WinKey™ with paddle buffer
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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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