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- Page 1 © 2006 All rights reserved DIGI KEYER microHAM fax. +421 2 4594 5100 e-mail : support@microham.com homepage : www.microham.com Release 1.0 Joe Subich, W4TV...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. PACKACE CONTESTS ........................3 3. IMPORTANT WARNINGS ....................... 3 4. INSTALLATION ..........................4 Preparing for Use........................4 Installing microHAM USB Device Router ..................5 Installing the USB Driver......................6 Configuring the USB Codec ......................7 Creating and Using Virtual Ports ....................9 5. -
Page 3: Warranty
If the terms of the above warranty are not acceptable, return the unit, all its associated documents and accessories in the original package, prepaid, to microHAM or to your supplier for a full refund less shipping cost. -
Page 4: Installation
Note: the CAT interface is not configured at the factory. 2. Plug the DB15M on the radio cable set into the DB15 connector on the rear panel of the DIGI KEYER and plug ALL connectors from the cable set to the appropriate jacks at the rear panel of your transceiver. -
Page 5: Installing Microham Usb Device Router
Installing microHAM USB Device Router To install Router click on the Install USB Device Router link on the installation CD or download the most recent installation package from the microHAM web site: www.microHAM.com/downloads.html. If you download an updated package, click on "urouter_release_xx_xx.exe"... -
Page 6: Installing The Usb Driver
Ignore this message and click "Continue Anyway". If the USB driver is successfully installed, you should see a "microHAM USB Device" driver in Universal Serial Bus controllers section of Windows Device Manager without any exclamation mark. -
Page 7: Configuring The Usb Codec
© 2006 All rights reserved Configuring the 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 8 To configure and use DIGI KEYER with Windows based application programs it is necessary to have installed the USB driver, started the Router, and applied power to DIGI KEYER by turning on the attached radio or external power supply. Router is then configured to match the requirements of the application (logger or digital mode) software.
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Page 9: Creating And Using Virtual Ports
© 2006 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"... -
Page 10: Panel Description
© 2006 All rights reserved 5 PANEL DESCRIPTION All connectors for connecting the computer, radio and accessories are located on the rear panel. Rear Panel (1) – PA PTT: PTT output for Power Amplifier Ground during transmit TIP - Signal... -
Page 11: Front Panel
© 2006 All rights reserved Front Panel (1) – 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 12: Microham Device Router
Options | General - Start Router Minimized: when checked, Router will started minimized Options | Digital Band Map: Customizable band boundaries for the digital modes used for automatically selecting VOICE/DIGITAL settings. The Digital Bandmap has no effect on the DIGI KEYER. Minimize: Clicking this will minimize Router to the system tray at the bottom right corner of the Windows Taskbar (the "System Notification Area"). -
Page 13: Menu: Preset
KEYER, you may wish to customise the settings for each application. For easy switching among applications, Router supports up to 12 user definable Presets. Different DIGI KEYER configurations can be stored in these presets and recalled almost instantly simply by clicking on the preset button. -
Page 14: Menu: Device
Router loads templates from the template directory – the default location is: C:\Program Files\microHAM\template. When Router loads a template, it looks for an html file with the same name as the template in the same directory. If such file is found, it is displayed. If Router fails to find an html file, it will look for a txt file with the same file name as template in same directory. -
Page 15: Menu: Virtual Port
It is necessary to create several virtual serial ports (COM ports) in order for a Windows application (logging, control or digital mode program) to access microHAM devices. By using templates, the neccessary virtual ports are created automatically. However, virtual ports can also be created manually. -
Page 16: Menu: Help
About - Shows the version number DEVICE CONFIGURATION TABS There are three (3) tabs for configuring DIGI KEYER. Each tab controls a part of DIGI KEYER's functions. Any change to the first two (2) tabs are applied immediately to DIGI KEYER. Changes in Messages are NOT applied automatically. -
Page 17: Ports: Control
© 2006 All rights reserved CONTROL PORT 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. -
Page 18: Fsk
© 2006 All rights reserved The microphone gain control then becomes a form of transmit power control. An initial indication of proper audio drive level can be seen on the ALC meter of the radio. Provided that there is NO audio processing in circuit and that the microphone gain control is in its normal operating position, then, if the ALC does not show or just starts to indicate during transmission, the signal is likely to be clean. -
Page 19: Ports: Cw
PA when the PTT channel is used for T/R switching. More information about T/R switching, DIGI KEYER PTT outputs and the sequencer is provided in chapter 15.3 Router allows assigning a virtual serial port to the PTT channel and supports PTT via DTR or RTS. -
Page 20: Ports: 2 Ports: Squelch
© 2006 All rights reserved TIP: Always use serial PTT instead of the radio command PTT or VOX. It is the only sure way to assure proper sequencing of an LNA and Power Amplifier. To test basic operation of the PTT from the computer to the radio, click on the Test button with no port addigned orthe port closed. -
Page 21: Keying: Audio
Hz sampling, a 48000 Hz sample rate in router will work best with PSKcore based programs. Generate Test Signal: causes DIGI KEYER to output a 1500 Hz audio tone for setting the transmit output level. Some tips from Geoff Anderson, G3NPA:... -
Page 22: Keying: Ptt
PTT – T/R KEYING DIGI KEYER has three (3) PTT outputs: PTT, PA PTT and LNA PTT. PTT is brought out to the DB15 Radio Port. PA PTT and LNA PTT are available on RCA connectors at the DIGI KEYER rear panel. -
Page 23: Fsk Messages
© 2006 All rights reserved FSK MESSAGES TAB On this tab you can define nine messages of up to 50 characters each which are stored in DIGI KEYER's non-volitile memory. Each memory may have a programmable repeat delay and/or call another memory. -
Page 24: External Keyboard
© 2006 All rights reserved 7 - EXTERNAL KEYBOARD DIGI KEYER allows generating FSK signals from a PS2 keyboard attached to the Remote jack. TIP: The keyboard must be PS/2. A USB keyboard with PS/2 adapter will not function properly. -
Page 25: Functionn Test
. If the PTT box is checked, the characters will be transmitted. CW - test button keys the DIGI KEYER CW output. The red arrow on the Ports tab and the red CW LED on the DIGI KEYER front panel should light continuously. When the radio is in the CW mode and is manually keyed (or break-in is enabled) a continuous CW carrier will be transmitted. -
Page 26: Specifications
DIGI KEYER is connected to the computer using a single A-B USB cable which is included. The transceiver and DIGI KEYER are connected by single radio cable terminated on one side by a DB15M and on the other side by the appropriate plugs for the specific transceiver model. The cable carries power for DIGI KEYER, audio, CAT control and keying. -
Page 27: Hardware Specifications
© 2006 All rights reserved Hardware Specifications USB: USB 2.0 Full speed , USB 1.1 compatible Power consumption: USB – less than 100mA; Transceiver – less than 200mA at 13.8V (max. 16V) Radio Port: RxD, TxD – max. 57,600 Baud... -
Page 28: Features And Functions
• 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 29: Appendix A - Db15 Radio Connector
© 2006 All rights reserved APPENDIX A – DB15 RADIO CONNECTOR 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 30: Appendix B - Apple Os 10 Installation
© 2006 All rights reserved APPENDIX B – APPLE OS 10 INSTALLATION 1) To Install DIGI KEYER in Apple's OS 10 prepare the DIGI KEYER as for your radio as shown on Page 4. 2) Copy the FTDI USB Driver disk image (.dmg) to your desktop by clicking on...