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WinKeyer2
WinKeyer2 is the next generation of the unique external CW processor developed by Steve Elliott, K1EL:
WinKey with integrated dual radio support. This CW processor supports paddle input like any other
electronic keyer, is highly configurable, and converts input received in ACSII (text) format to Morse
characters. This unique property assures perfectly timed CW output regardless of operating system load.
More detailed instructions for configuring WinKey are found in the description of the CW/WinKey tab.
When a COM port is assigned to WinKey in Router but not in the application program (or no application is
running), Router reports the channel as closed.
When an application opens WinKey 2, (usually
at start-up), Router reports port as open and
displays settings used to configure COM port.
TIP: If you see settings other than 1200 8N#, the application is not configured correctly for
WinKeyer2. Even if the aplication sets an incorrect data rate, Router will send data to WinKey2 at
1200 baud but reliable operation is not guaranteed.
Data flowing through the channel are indicated by two arrows. The green arrow indicates data flow from the
application to WinKey and the red arrow indicates data flow from WinKey to the host application.
Test: Sends "Test" via Winkey2 when the channel unassigned or closed.
Mon: “WinKey Monitor” allows capturing communications between Router or the application and WinKey2.
Controls for the monitor include Start, Stop, Clear and Save.
WinKey Monitor should not
be used under normal
conditions. However, if
there are problems with
WinKey2 and a logger, it
may be useful to Start a
capture and close the
window. When a problem
is noticed, the window can
be opened and the WK
communications log Saved
for analysis.
WinKey Monitor is circular
– only the last 20 kilobytes
or so will be saved in order
to prevent creating very
large files.
WK Monitor will display a description of each command from Router or the application and
“decoded” response from WinKey. “ If a line ends in three dots (...) it means that the command or
response has been broken across two USB packets.
NOTE: Select RADIO1 or RADIO2 (as appropriate) with the buttons on MK2R when testing.
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