Ports Tab; Ports: Control - microHAM micro KEYER 2R Manual

Once the virtual ports have been created they must be associated with a specific function or device
channel (e.g., Control, CW, PTT, etc.). These assignments should correspond to settings of the
application software and must be configured first in Router then in the application (e.g., logging or digital
mode program).
Proper configuration of the COM port assignments in this tab is critical for proper operation with
application software. Read the following information carefully.
MK2R has eight channels – each channel provides an indication of the settings applied by the application
and current state (e.g., or or off). These seven channels (functions) are available for each radio:
Radio Control (uses RxD and TxD)
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FSK (uses TxD for FSK and RTS for PTT if checked)
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2 nd FSK (uses TxD for FSK and RTS for PTT if checked)
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CW (uses DTR or RTS)
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PTT (uses DTR or RTS)
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2 nd PTT (uses DTR or RTS)
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Foot Switch (uses CTS, DCD, DSR or RING)
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These channels/functions are common to both radios.
WinKeyer2 (uses RxD and TxD)
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Use LPT for CW (uses pin 17)
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Use LPT for PTT (uses pin 16)
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Steer Serial CW/PTT (control flag)
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Note: Do not assign virtual ports to the channels/functions which are not used by your applications.
It is unnecessary and only consumes resources.
The control channel is used by the host application to control transceiver frequency, mode, T/R switching
and many other parameters. The application communicates with the radio using a serial protocol. Most
modern radios implement some form of serial control but almost every radio implementation is different.
The amount of radio control depends on the particular application and radio.
Note: The COM port number assigned in Router MUST match the port number assigned in the host
application. First configure the virtual COM ports in Router then configure the application.
When a COM port is assigned in the Router but not in the application (or the application is not running)
Router will indicate the channel is closed.
When an application opens the COM port assigned for
control (usually at start-up), Router shows the channel
as open and displays baud rate, data bits, parity and
number of stop bits used by the application. For example, 4800 8N2 means: 4800 baud, 8 bits data
length, parity = none, and two stop bits.
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PORTS TAB

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