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Bill Henderson

K3 & microKeyer2

Hi

I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part ot the DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster sound card in my PC.

I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.

I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest in microKeyer2 cables.

1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the built in interface?

2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is the case then what do I do with the white wire?

I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple please.

Bill
GM0VIT

N7US

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

Bill,

I can answer the second question. The shell of the PR6 connector is not
filled, and it is very easy to open and add additional cables. I have a
pair of RG-174/U cables for FSK and PTT going into it with no issues which
go to my HB (http://www.aa5au.com/rttyinterface.html ) interface.

Jim N7US

-----Original Message-----

Hi

I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part ot the
DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster sound card in my
PC.

I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.

I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest in
microKeyer2 cables.

1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the built
in interface?

2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as part
of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is the case
then what do I do with the white wire?

I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't
understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple please.

Bill
GM0VIT

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Bill Henderson

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

Jim

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

I don't think that my 2nd question was clear. It is the D connector for the microKeyer 2 that is filled with stuff and not that of the Pro6 amp.

If I can't get the white wire from the Pro6 into the microKeyer2 D connector what do I do?

73

Bill

Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

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> 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
> part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
> the case then what do I do with the white wire?

The "appliance operator" solution is to purchase one of the "all 15"
DB15HD "Y" cables so both the microHAM and PR6 cables can be connected
at the same time.

The alternative is to disassemble one of the two DB15HD connectors and
move the wires to a single connector. The PR6 "white wire" connects
to pin 11 which is on one "corner" of the DB15HD. It should be fairly
easy to expose that pin on the microHAM connector.

73,

... Joe Subich, W4TV
microHAM America, LLC.
http://www.microHAM-USA.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM

On 7/18/2010 6:34 AM, Bill Henderson wrote:

>
> Hi
>
> I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part
> ot the DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster
> sound card in my PC.
>
> I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.
>
> I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest
> in microKeyer2 cables.
>
> 1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the
> built in interface?
>
> 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
> part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
> the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>
> I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't
> understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple
> please.
>
> Bill GM0VIT--

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Greg - AB7R

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

You can also use a breakout similar to this from Winford Engineering.

http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brk9mf.php

This is for a DB9 but if you call them they do have the same thing for
an HD15.

73
Greg
AB7R

On 7/18/2010 8:03 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

> > 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
> > part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
> > the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>
> The "appliance operator" solution is to purchase one of the "all 15"
> DB15HD "Y" cables so both the microHAM and PR6 cables can be connected
> at the same time.
>
> The alternative is to disassemble one of the two DB15HD connectors and
> move the wires to a single connector. The PR6 "white wire" connects
> to pin 11 which is on one "corner" of the DB15HD. It should be fairly
> easy to expose that pin on the microHAM connector.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe Subich, W4TV
> microHAM America, LLC.
> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
>
>
> On 7/18/2010 6:34 AM, Bill Henderson wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part
>> ot the DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster
>> sound card in my PC.
>>
>> I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.
>>
>> I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest
>> in microKeyer2 cables.
>>
>> 1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the
>> built in interface?
>>
>> 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
>> part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
>> the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>>
>> I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't
>> understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple
>> please.
>>
>> Bill GM0VIT--
>>
>
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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

Yes, the BRKSD15HDM-C (captive screws) is interesting - see:
<http://www.winfordeng.com/download/brksd15hdm_datasheet.pdf>
However, the screw clamp terminals are not particularly easy
to use or reliable and strain relief might be an issue. It
would be nicer if the board contained two or three female
DB15HD connectors.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 7/18/2010 1:22 PM, Greg wrote:

> You can also use a breakout similar to this from Winford Engineering.
>
> http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brk9mf.php
>
> This is for a DB9 but if you call them they do have the same thing for
> an HD15.
>
> 73
> Greg
> AB7R
>
>
> On 7/18/2010 8:03 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>> > 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
>> > part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
>> > the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>>
>> The "appliance operator" solution is to purchase one of the "all 15"
>> DB15HD "Y" cables so both the microHAM and PR6 cables can be connected
>> at the same time.
>>
>> The alternative is to disassemble one of the two DB15HD connectors and
>> move the wires to a single connector. The PR6 "white wire" connects
>> to pin 11 which is on one "corner" of the DB15HD. It should be fairly
>> easy to expose that pin on the microHAM connector.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> ... Joe Subich, W4TV
>> microHAM America, LLC.
>> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
>>
>>
>> On 7/18/2010 6:34 AM, Bill Henderson wrote:
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part
>>> ot the DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster
>>> sound card in my PC.
>>>
>>> I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.
>>>
>>> I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest
>>> in microKeyer2 cables.
>>>
>>> 1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the
>>> built in interface?
>>>
>>> 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
>>> part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
>>> the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>>>
>>> I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't
>>> understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple
>>> please.
>>>
>>> Bill GM0VIT--
>>>
>>
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N3XX

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

In reply to this post by Bill Henderson

I use the Digi Keyer here and also PR6. Found it very easy to open the plug
coming from the Digikeyer that connects to the acc connector on the K3, and
solder in the white wire coming from the PR6. I didn't find the connector
filled with anything.

73,
Tim - N3XX

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Henderson" <[hidden email]>
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Sent: Sunday, July 18, 2010 10:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & microKeyer2

>
> Jim
>
> Thanks for taking the time to reply.
>
> I don't think that my 2nd question was clear. It is the D connector for
> the
> microKeyer 2 that is filled with stuff and not that of the Pro6 amp.
>
> If I can't get the white wire from the Pro6 into the microKeyer2 D
> connector
> what do I do?
>
> 73
>
> Bill
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Greg - AB7R

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

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Not so bad provided the leads are not too long. I used the terminals
for the FSK keying from the SO2R box. But I agree...more connectors
would be nice. They don't make them with more than two. But I think if
there was enough interest thay may. Dick and I had asked and they were
asking about the size of the order.

Greg

On 7/18/2010 12:59 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:

>
> Yes, the BRKSD15HDM-C (captive screws) is interesting - see:
> <http://www.winfordeng.com/download/brksd15hdm_datasheet.pdf>
> However, the screw clamp terminals are not particularly easy
> to use or reliable and strain relief might be an issue. It
> would be nicer if the board contained two or three female
> DB15HD connectors.
>
> 73,
>
> ... Joe, W4TV
>
>
> On 7/18/2010 1:22 PM, Greg wrote:
>> You can also use a breakout similar to this from Winford Engineering.
>>
>> http://www.winfordeng.com/products/brk9mf.php
>>
>> This is for a DB9 but if you call them they do have the same thing for
>> an HD15.
>>
>> 73
>> Greg
>> AB7R
>>
>>
>> On 7/18/2010 8:03 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>>> > 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that
>>> comes as
>>> > part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If
>>> that is
>>> > the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>>>
>>> The "appliance operator" solution is to purchase one of the "all 15"
>>> DB15HD "Y" cables so both the microHAM and PR6 cables can be connected
>>> at the same time.
>>>
>>> The alternative is to disassemble one of the two DB15HD connectors and
>>> move the wires to a single connector. The PR6 "white wire" connects
>>> to pin 11 which is on one "corner" of the DB15HD. It should be fairly
>>> easy to expose that pin on the microHAM connector.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> ... Joe Subich, W4TV
>>> microHAM America, LLC.
>>> http://www.microHAM-USA.com
>>> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM
>>>
>>>
>>> On 7/18/2010 6:34 AM, Bill Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi
>>>>
>>>> I have a K3 running PSK (AFSK) and RTTY via Winwarbler which is part
>>>> ot the DXLab suite of programmes. I installed an old Sound Blaster
>>>> sound card in my PC.
>>>>
>>>> I still own a microKeyer2 which I used to use with my Pro3.
>>>>
>>>> I have a two part question to help me decide whether or not to invest
>>>> in microKeyer2 cables.
>>>>
>>>> 1. Are there advantage using the microHam interface rather than the
>>>> built in interface?
>>>>
>>>> 2. I have a PR6 preamp. I believe that the D connector that comes as
>>>> part of the cabling is filled with material to protect it. If that is
>>>> the case then what do I do with the white wire?
>>>>
>>>> I did see reference to question 2 in another thread but I couldn't
>>>> understand the answer. I'm a black box operator so keep it simple
>>>> please.
>>>>
>>>> Bill GM0VIT--
>>>>
>>>
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Bill Henderson

Re: K3 & microKeyer2

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Hi

Thanks to all that replied. I got a good response to my 2nd question.

Having received such good advice I now feel confident that I can cope with the problem.

Thanks

Bill