K2 Interfacing Questions / N3FJP Software

[Derek Brown-2]

I plan to use one of N3FJP's logging programs in conjunction with my K2
with the I/O option installed.  I will be using the custom serial cable
that was constructed along with the I/O option.  I want to be able to
key the rig with my laptop PC (use the message buffers in the software)
and either external paddles (using the internal keyer) or my paddle
using my Super CMOS external keyer.  

 

1)  Can I send the message buffers (key the rig) using ONLY the custom
serial cable (and no separate cable to the key input)?

2)   If I also use my paddle (and the internal keyer) or my paddles and
external keyer, will I need to construct the "Y" interface cable in the
Elecraft manual?

3)   If I need to construct the "Y" adapter, what connections / active
devices are required?

4)  What keyer input selection should be used on the K2 - hand, paddle
or auto-detect?

 

I could find out the answers to the above questions by experimentation
but I'm sure that some of you have already "been there, done that."

 

*** PLEASE - NO recommendations of other logging / control programs.***

 

Derek, WF4I

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[Derek Brown-2]

I plan to use one of N3FJP's logging programs in conjunction with my K2
with the I/O option installed.  I will be using the custom serial cable
that was constructed along with the I/O option.  I want to be able to
key the rig with my laptop PC (use the message buffers in the software)
and either external paddles (using the internal keyer) or my paddle
using my Super CMOS external keyer.  

 

1)  Can I send the message buffers (key the rig) using ONLY the custom
serial cable (and no separate cable to the key input)?

2)   If I also use my paddle (and the internal keyer) or my paddles and
external keyer, will I need to construct the "Y" interface cable in the
Elecraft manual?

3)   If I need to construct the "Y" adapter, what connections / active
devices are required?

4)  What keyer input selection should be used on the K2 - hand, paddle
or auto-detect?

 

I could find out the answers to the above questions by experimentation
but I'm sure that some of you have already "been there, done that."

 

*** PLEASE - NO recommendations of other logging / control programs.***

 

Derek, WF4I

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[DW Holtman]

Hello,

Last night I was working on an older K2 S/N 02XX. I was going to install a
SSB module and a RS232 adapter that I bought from a forum member. I
installed the SSB with no problems. When I installed the RS232 adapter and
turned it on, I got an error message (080) I think), I quickly turned it off
and removed the RS232 interface.

Now there is no receive audio except when I select the menu. Also the S
Meter bar graph completely quit working. If I have the menu selected, it
receives. As soon as I hit menu again and the frequency is displayed, no
receive audio. I hooked a scope to R17 on the control board, the mute line.
It goes high when menu is selected and I can hear the receive audio.

Anybody ever seen something like this?

Thank you in advance.

Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN

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