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WinKey is a unique external CW processor developed by Steve Elliot, K1EL. This CW processor supports

paddle input like any other electronic keyer, offers many configuration options, and in addition converts

ASCII data from the computer to Morse characters. This unique property assures perfectly timed CW

output from the computer regardless of OS load. More detailed instruction for configuring WinKey is found

in the description of the CW/WinKey tab.

When a COM port is assigned to WinKey in

Router but not in the application program (or

no application is running), Router reports the port closed. When an application opens WinKey 2, (usually

at start-up), Router shows the port open and displays settings used to configure COM port.

TIP: If you see settings other than 1200 8N#, the application is not configured correctly for WinKey.

If the data rate is incorrect, Router will transfer data to to Winkey at 1200 baud. However, reliable

operation is not guaranteed.

Data flow is indicated by two arrows. The green arrow indicates data flow from the application to WinKey

and the red arrow indicates data flow from WinKey to the host application.

Test: Sends "Test" via Winkey when the channel unassigned or closed.

Mon: "WinKey Monitor" allows capturing communications between Router or the application and WinKey.

Controls for the monitor include Start, Stop, Clear and Save.

WinKey Monitor should not

be used under normal

conditions. However, if

there are problems with

WinKey and a logger, it

may be useful to Start a

capture and close the

window. When a problem

is noticed, the window can

be opened and the WK

communications log Saved

for analysis.

WinKey Monitor is circular

– only the last 20 kilobytes

or so will be saved in order

to prevent creating very

large files.

WK Monitor will display a description of each command from Router or the application and

"decoded" response from WinKey. " If a line ends in three dots (...) it means that the command or

response has been broken across two USB packets.

WinKey PORT

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