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- Page 1 © 2016 All rights reserved DigiKeyer microHAM fax: +421 2 4594 5100 e-mail: support@microham.com homepage: www.microham.com Version 8.0 1 March 2016...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Macintosh (OS-X) Installation ....................7 Windows Installation ......................7 Installing microHAM USB Device Router ..............7 Configuring USB Audio Codec ................8 Configuring microHAM USB Device Router ..............9 Creating and Using Virtual Ports ................10 5. microHAM DEVICE ROUTER ......................11 Menu: Router ........................11 Menu: Preset ........................ -
Page 3: Features And Functions
High dynamic range: 84 dB typical, 82 dB minimum • Compatible with all MS Windows based logging or control software the special microHAM "USB Device Router" program creates virtual COM ports for full operation with • standard Windows applications. customizable presets allow instantly changing DIGI KEYER parameters to match the program •... -
Page 4: Panel Description
© 2016 All rights reserved 3 - PANEL DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL – POWER YELLOW color indicates when unit is powered (2) – TX Adjusts transmit audio level (drive) (3) – CW/FSK RED color indicates when CW is active, GREEN indicates when FSK is active (4) –... -
Page 5: Rear Panel
© 2016 All rights reserved REAR PANEL All connectors for connecting the computer, radio and accessories are located on the rear panel. (1) – PA PTT: PTT output for Power Amplifier Ground during transmit TIP - Signal SHELL - Ground... -
Page 6: Installation
Be sure to observe the proper polarity. 4. Locate but do not connect the USB cable from DigiKeyer to your computer. NOTE: If you will be installing on a Windows computer, skip to “MICROSOFT WINDOWS (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, & Windows 7) INSTALLATION.”... -
Page 7: Macintosh (Os-X) Installation
Plug in the USB cable Turn on the radio or external power supply. Follow the instructions for your software to configure the application to work with DigiKEYER. MICROSOFT WINDOWS INSTALLATION Installing microHAM USB Device Router To install Router click on the Install USB... -
Page 8: Configuring Usb Audio Codec
© 2016 All rights reserved Configuring USB Audio CODEC Windows will automatically install the USB Audio Device driver to support the USB Audio CODEC in DIGI KEYER. Windows automatically selects any newly installed audio device as the default device for Sound Playback and Sound Recording. -
Page 9: Configuring Microham Usb Device Router
The microHAM USB Device Router (Router) program provides a Windows compatible configuration tool for microHAM USB Devices (DIGI KEYER as well as microKEYER, CW Keyer and USB Interfaces) and software interface to other Windows applications (loggers, digital mode software, etc.). The software interface is provided as Virtual Serial Ports. -
Page 10: Creating And Using Virtual Ports
© 2016 All rights reserved Creating and Using Virtual Serial Ports microHAM Router provides a set of virtual serial ports which allow Windows applications (loggers and digital software) to work with DIGI KEYER just as they would work with "real" (hardware) serial ports. -
Page 11: Microham Device Router
(sound card) in the appropriate fields at Audio Mixer tab and will actively control the audio devices - Automatically assign microHAM audio devices: when checked, Router will automatically assign proper audio device of the same name if multiple microHAM interfaces of the same kind are connected to the one computer. -
Page 12: Menu: Preset
Each preset contains the settings for all devices connected to, and controlled by, Router. For example, if Router controls a microKEYER, a DigiKEYER and a USB Interface, each preset remembers the settings for all devices including the assignment of COM ports and the contents of all sub-tabs except the FSK/CW Messages and DVK tabs. -
Page 13: Menu: Device
When clicked, Router will open a standard File dialog – the default location is: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\microHAM\cfg - and the desired template can be chosen. When Router loads a template, it looks for an html or txt file with the same name as the template in the... -
Page 14: Menu: Virtual Port
TIP: When you upgrade Router, the upgrade will include the latest firmware file. The new firmware will be automatically uploaded to DigiKeyer when the new version of Router connects for the first time, you have just to allow the upgrade when prompted. -
Page 15: Menu: Help
Setup Guides: Link to software configuration guides for many common applications. Cable Schematics: Link to cable diagrams. Download Documents: Downloads microHAM documentation including updated manuals and setup guides. You may specify the products for which you want documentation. NOTE: Requires an Internet connection. -
Page 16: Ports Tab
Proper configuration of the port assignments in this tab is critical for integration with loggers. Read the following information carefully. DigiKeyer has nine functions with indication of the state and settings applied by the host application CAT (uses RxD and TxD) ●... -
Page 17: Nd Cat
© 2016 All rights reserved CAT PORT & 2 CAT PORT The CAT channel is used by application software to control transceiver frequency, mode, T/R switching and many other parameters using a serial (CAT) protocol. Most modern radios implement some form of CAT but almost every radio implementation is different. - Page 18 © 2016 All rights reserved WARNING: DO NOT select "Disable Router queries" unless you have a specific reason to do so. Router only polls for information that is not requested by the logger and does not interfere with logger polling.
- Page 19 Icom), split mode must be initiated and ended by only one application and manual split control (from the front panel of the radio) should not be used. NOTE: Despite extensive testing using various combinations of applications for the CAT and 2 ports, microHAM cannot guarantee proper operation with every potential combination of applications.
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Page 20: Nd Fsk
© 2016 All rights reserved FSK & 2 FSK PORTS The FSK channel is used by the application program to send the FSK keying signal. FSK is used primarily for RTTY. It is very important to understand the difference between FSK and AFSK. - Page 21 © 2016 All rights reserved Invert: Some transceivers lack the ability to set the sense of the FSK input. If you cannot set the proper sense, check the invert box. This is normally necessary only with the TenTec Omni V, Omni VI and Kenwood TS-940.
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Page 22: Ptt & 2 Ptt
When squelch is active, this sta te is indicated by a red arrow. CONTROL PORT The Control Port allows an application program (logger) that implements the microHAM Control (SO2R) Protocol to use the stored CW messages. This port should normally be set to "none."... -
Page 23: Keying Tab
PTT – T/R KEYING DigiKeyer has three (3) PTT outputs: PTT, PA PTT and LNA PTT. PTT is brought out to the DB15 Radio connector. PA PTT and LNA PTT are available on RCA connectors at the DigiKeyer rear panel. -
Page 24: Fsk From Keyboard
© 2016 All rights reserved FSK from Keyboard I f an external PS/2 keyboard is attached to the DigiKeyer, Router supports additional settings for FSK. Diddle LETTERS will generate the "LETTERS" character if nothing is being typed UOS automatically generates the "Unshift on Space" function when checked Type ahead enables a type ahead buffer for the keyboard. -
Page 25: Setting Audio Levels
IMPORTANT: Many transceivers, including all Yaesu transceivers, MUST be switched to a special digital mode (DIG, PKT, DATA, USB-D/LSB-D etc.) to enable the rear panel line input! 1. Set the TX control on Digikeyer to the 12:00 position. 2. On Router's Keying tab, click the "Sound Card" button. - Page 26 © 2016 All rights reserved 4. Click the TX Mixer button. If the Mixer does not appear, open the Windows Sound Control Panel and select the "Playback" tab. 5. Click the "Test Signal" button on the Audio Devices screen and verify that the VU Meter for connected sound card reaches maximum.
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Page 27: External Keyboard
© 2016 All rights reserved 7 - EXTERNAL KEYBOARD DigiKeyer allows generating FSK signals from a PS2 keyboard attached to the Remote jack. NOTE: The keyboard must be PS/2. A USB keyboard with PS/2 adapter will not function properly. -
Page 28: Warranty
9 - WARRANTY microHAM warrants this product for three (3) years. The product must not be modified in any way or the warranty is voided. Cables are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 60 days. -
Page 29: System Considerations
© 2016 All rights reserved 11 - System Considerations DigiKeyer can be used with a wide variety of software. The capabilities of those packages will have large influence on the level of computing power needed to utilize DI. When used with Windows based contest logging applications like N1MM Logger Plus, Win-Test, and WriteLog or Windows based general logging applications like DXBase, DXLab Suite, DX4Win, Logger 32 and others, the microHAM control and interface application “microHAM Router”... -
Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
© 2016 All rights reserved DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Federal Communications Commission Statement (USA) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 31: Appendix A - Connectors
© 2016 All rights reserved APPENDIX A – CONNECTORS Radio - DB15 Pin # Label Description Power +13.5V 12 - 16V DC input CAT IN Control port input CAT OUT Control port output SQL1 Level squelch input SQL2 Impedance squelch input PTT output "open collector"... -
Page 32: Appendix B - Rfi Considerations
It is absolutely important to prevent ground currents from flowing to the common ground point by way of the signal cable. If you use a microHAM "keyer," a good test is to remove the DB15/DB37 connector and USB cable from the keyer and measure the resistance from the shell of the DB15/DB37 to the shell of the USB cable. -
Page 33: Appendix C - Tracking
© 2016 All rights reserved APPENDIX C – Tracking NOTE: Tracking is experimental code for linking the transceiver frequency to a tracking receiver begun in Router 7.5.0 . Bidirectional frequency tracking is not supported. Radio: Specifies SDR receiver model. Current choices are Perseus and TS-2000 Compatible. -
Page 34: Appendix D - Cables And Bridges
© 2016 All rights reserved APPENDIX D – Cables and Bridges Cables are Bridges are an experimental capability – microHAM provides no support or warranty for the Cables and Bridges capability. These features are undocumented but relatively self-explanatory. Cables (cross wired, aka “null modem” cable) create interconnected virtual ports which can be configured as a bus, point to point pair like com0com, or point to multi-point (star, splitter or combiner) - like VSPE.