microHAM STATION MASTER User manual

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STATION MASTER
microHAM
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e-mail: supp rt@micr ham.c m
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Version 2.1
10 June 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................... 3
2. IMPORTANT WARNINGS .......................................................................................................... 4
3. PANEL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 5
Rear Panel .......................................................................................................................... 6
4. BLOCK DIAGRAM ...................................................................................................................... 8
5. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 9
Preparing Station Master for se......................................................................................... 9
Installing microHAM SB Device Router ............................................................................12
Configuring microHAM SB Device Router ...................................................................... 13
Station Master Status ........................................................................................................ 13
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................... 13
Creating and sing Virtual Serial Ports ............................................................................. 14
6. micr HAM DEVICE ROUTER .................................................................................................. 15
Menu: Router .................................................................................................................... 15
Menu: Preset ..................................................................................................................... 16
Menu: Device .................................................................................................................... 17
Menu: Virtual Port ............................................................................................................. 18
Menu: Help ........................................................................................................................ 19
Device Configuration Tabs ................................................................................................ 19
Ports Tab .................................................................................................................... 20
Ports: CAT & 2nd CAT .......................................................................................... 21
Ports: Rotator & 2nd Rotator ................................................................................. 23
Ports: Auxiliary .................................................................................................... 23
Ports: Control ..................................................................................................... 24
Ports: iLINK ........................................................................................................ 24
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer Tab................................................................... 25
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: Outputs ....................................................25
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: Antennas .................................................28
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: Virtual Rotators ........................................31
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: Antenna Groups ......................................32
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: PA & Sequencer ......................................34
Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: Bands ......................................................37
Rotator Tab .................................................................................................................. 39
Keyboard Tab ..............................................................................................................45
Display Tab ..................................................................................................................46
System Settings Tab ...................................................................................................47
7. OPERATING STATION MASTER ............................................................................................. 48
8. EXAMPLE CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................. 52
9. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS .................................................................................................. 59
10. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 60
11. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................ 63
12. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................. 63
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................ 64
APPENDIX A – Connections .................................................................................................... 65
APPENDIX B – Tracking ......................................................................................................... 69
APPENDIX C – Cables and Bridges ........................................................................................ 70
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1 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
General:
•Programmable Antenna, BPF, Rotor and PA controller
•Twenty (20) programmable relay outputs
•Integrated level converter for transceiver computer control port
•Decodes all frequencies of connected transceiver, including 75m, 6m, VHF and HF
•nlimited number of custom defined frequency segments “bands”
•Single SB connection to computer
•Stand alone operation
•Internal Rotator control
•Virtual Rotators function
•Separate RX/TX antenna support
•Automatic Antenna Scan function
•Separately programmable up to 20 outputs sequencer
•Automatic power amplifier support
•Fully compatible and simple integration with microHAM “keyers” (microKEYER, DigiKEYER, CW Keyer,
microKEYER II, and MK2R).
•Proprietary SteppIR support with automatic tuning and protection
•Hot Switch protection with user defined timing
•TX Inhibit support for Yaesu, TenTec and Elecraft K3 transceivers
•Receive only antenna support
•Optical isolation from computer
•PS/2 keyboard or keypad with dual control of Station Master and microHAM “keyer”
•Integrated chokes and filters for maximum RFI resistance
•Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
•Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet
Radio control:
•Integrated level converter for CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
•p to 57600 Baud with fake handshake support
•Supports most Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, TenTec, Yaesu and other radios
Antenna Control (Port A):
•Ten (10) programmable relay outputs
•Configurable common
•ground
•13.8V positive
•external power, max. + 24V
•Programmable break-before-make delay
•Compatible with all remote antenna switches using common ground or positive control
Additional Antennas or BPF Control (Port B):
•Six (6) programmable relay outputs
•Configurable common
•ground
•13.8V positive
•external power max. + 24V
•Compatible with all automatic BPF on the market
RX Antennas and TX Sequencer (Port B):
•Four (4) programmable relay outputs
•Both poles of relay contact available
•Independent settings of Lead and Tail delay for each sequencer output
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Internal Rotator Control:
•Three (3) programmable relay outputs
•Both poles of relay contact available
•Configurable support for BRAKE or SPEED control
•Support for multi-turn rotators
•Support for rotators with analog (pot) or discrete (pulse) azimuth read back
•Programmable software limit switches
•Dead zone definition
•Target finding strategy selection for optimal handling
•Support for “slipping” rotators
•Four memories for most wanted azimuths
•Automatic azimuth control from logger
Virtual Rotator Control:
•nlimited number of antennas can be joined to Virtual Rotator
•Programmable azimuth ranges for each Virtual Rotator antenna
•Automatic azimuth control from logger
•nlimited number of Virtual Rotators per Band
Power Am lifier Control:
•Automatic tuning for CI-V controlled automatic amplifiers (Icom PW1, Expert SPE)
•Automatic band switching for BCD controlled amplifiers (Yaesu VL-1000, FL-7000)
•Support for QSK Power Amplifiers
2 - IMPORTANT WARNINGS
ALWAYS check the p larity f the 13.8 V p wer supply.
If y ur radi includes upgradeable firmware
DO NOT perf rm any upgrade thr ugh Stati n Master.
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3 - PANEL DESCRIPTION
Fr nt Panel
1. POWER
LED lights when +13.8V is applied (power switch on).
2. ALARM
LED lights when “ALARM” condition happens, transmission is allowed.
LED flashes when “ALARM” condition happens, transmission is inhibited.
3. READY
LED lights when transmission is allowed.
LED flashes when transmit condition has been changed and will be applied on next transmission
cycle.
4. BUSY
LED lights when “B SY” condition happens, transmission is allowed.
LED flashes when “B SY” condition happens, transmission is inhibited.
5. FUNC/MENU
Short press and release opens “Function” list.
Press and hold for more than one second opens “Menu” list.
6. ENCODER
Rotary encoder with push button. Function vary on configuration and antenna selection.
7. <-/YES
Button for browsing between available antennas backward and menu navigation.
8. ->/NO
Button for browsing between available antennas forward and menus navigation.
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Rear Panel
1. DC 13.8V
Power Supply - 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial jack, center is positive (+).
IMPORTANT: Be sure t bserve the pr per p larity!
2. iLINK
MiniDIN-6 for connection with microHAM MKII, MK2R or function expansion module.
3. USB
SB B connector for computer connection.
Standard SB A-B cable.
4. SERIAL
RS232 level serial port.
DB9 female jack.
See Appendix “Connectors” for details.
5. PA
DB15 female jack for connection with Power Amplifier.
Compatible with microHAM “CAT” cables
See Appendix “Connectors” for details.
6. PORT A
DB25 female jack for antenna switch connection.
See Appendix “Connectors” for details.
7. PS/2
MiniDIN6 for PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad.
8. INHIBIT
Power inhibit output for Yaesu transceivers.
RCA jack TIP - Signal SHELL - GND
9. CAT
4 pole 3.5mm phone jack for transceiver control. Compatible with microHAM “CAT” cables.
10. GND
Terminal for connection to station ground.
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11. ILINK
MiniDIN-6 for connection with microHAM microKEYER II, MK2R of function expansion module.
12. POWER
Power Switch
13. ROTOR
DB15 female for connection with Antenna Rotator.
See Appendix – Connectors for details
14. PORT B
DB25 female for antenna switch, BPF and/or sequencer connection
See Appendix – Connectors for details
15. PTTIN
PTT input for connection with PTT output from transceiver or PATTT from microHAM “keyer”
Active when grounded
RCA jack: Tip – signal, Shell - ground
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4 – Bl ck Diagram
Station Master block diagram
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5 - INSTALLATION
Installing Station Master consists of several steps:
1) prepare SM to work with your radios and microHAM keyer if present
2) install microHAM SB Device Router (the control and interface software)
3) configure microHAM SB Device Router
Preparing Stati n Master f r Use
C nnecting Stati n Master with micro HAM micro KEYER II, MK2R r MK2R+
1. If your station includes a microHAM microKEYER II or MK2R or MK2R+, keep the computer control
(CAT) connection from the microHAM keyer connected to the radio. The Station Master CAT jack will not
be used for radio control.
2. Connect the supplied 6 pin mini-DIN cable from one of the iLINK jacks (the jacks are identical) on Station
Master to the iLINK jack of the keyer. If you are connecting two Station Masters units to a MK2R or
MK2R+, connect an iLINK cable to each SM.
3. If your transceiver has an INHIBIT input (Yaesu often labels INHIBIT “LINEAR” on the BAND DATA jack),
connect the inhibit input of your transceiver to the INHIBIT output jack of SM.
If you are connecting two SM units to the MK2R or MK2R+, be careful to connect the INHIBIT line from
from Radio1 to the SM associated with with Radio 1 and INHIBIT signal from of the Radio 2 to the SM
associated with Radio 2.
IMPORTANT: Connecting INHIBIT is best way to prevent hot switching.
4. Connect a 13.8 to 16V DC supply to the DC 13.8V jack.
Be sure to observe the proper polarity. D n t turn on Station Master at this time.
Locate the SB cable but DO NOT connect it to the SB jack of Station Master at this time.
C nnecting Stati n Master with micro HAM micro KEYER, DigiKEYER r CW KEYER:
1. If your station includes a microHAM microKEYER, DigiKEYER or CW KEYER disconnect the computer
control lead (CAT) from the radio. Connect the appropriate CAT cable (optional accessory) for your radio
to the CAT jack of SM and the computer control port of your radio.
2. Connect a RCA cable (supplied) from the PTTIN jack on Station Master to the PTT output of your
transceiver. Refer to the Operator's Manual for your transceiver for the proper signal connection. PTT
output is on the REMOTE DIN for Kenwood, the Band Data jack for Yaesu, and ACC2 (DIN 7) for Icom.
If your transceiver does not have an RCA connector for PTT Output, it will be necessary to make the
proper adapter.
IMPORTANT: This connection is required for proper operation of Station Master with VOX.
3. sing an RCA “Y” cable (Radio Shack 274-881 or equivalent, not supplied), connect the PAPTT output of
microKEYER or DigiKEYER or the PTT output of CW Keyer to the PTT IN jack of Station Master.
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4. If your transceiver has an INHIBIT input (Yaesu often labels INHIBIT “LINEAR” on the BAND DATA jack),
connect inhibit input of your transceiver to the INHIBIT output jack of SM.
Imp rtant: Connecting INHIBIT is best way to prevent hot switching.
5. Remove the top cover from Station Master and set the CAT jumpers as shown in the following chart. The
CAT interface jumpers must be configured to select the proper signal level for your transceiver.
RS-232 levels:
All transceivers with RS-232 CAT inputs
IF-232 levels:
Kenw d: TS-140, 440, 450, 680, 690, 711,
790, 811, 850, 940, 950
FIF-232 levels:
Yaesu: FT-100, 736, 747, 757GXII, 767, 817,
840, 857, 890, 897, 900, 980, 990, 1000, 1000D
CI-V levels:
Ic m: all radios (except 7700/78xx when
using the DB9/RS-232 jack)
TenTec: all radios with 3.5 mm jack
NOTE: the CAT interface is not configured at the factory.
6. Connect a 13,8 to 16V DC supply to the DC 13.8V jack.
Be sure t bserve the pr per p larity. D n t turn n Stati n Master at this time.
7. Locate the SB cable but DO NOT connect it to the SB jack of Station Master at this time.
C nnecting Stati n Master with ut a micro HAM “keyer”
1. If you are not using microHAM “keyer,” connect the appropriate CAT cable (optional accessory) for your
transceiver from the CAT jack of Station Master to the computer control port of your radio.
2. Connect an RCA cable (supplied) between the PTTIN jack on Station Master and the PTT output of your
transceiver. Refer to the Operator's Manual for your transceiver for the proper connection.
3. If your transceiver does not have an RCA connector for PTT output, it will be necessary to build the
proper adapter. PTT output is on the REMOTE DIN for Kenwood, the Band Data jack for Yaesu, and
ACC2 (DIN 7) for Icom.
4. IMPORTANT: This connection is required for proper operation of Station Master with VOX.
5. If your transceiver has an INHIBIT input (Yaesu often labels INHIBIT “LINEAR” on the BAND DATA jack),
connect inhibit input of your transceiver to the INHIBIT output jack of SM.
IMPORTANT: Connecting INHIBIT is best way to prevent hot switching.
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FIF232
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6. Remove the top cover from Station Master and set the CAT jumpers as shown in the following chart. The
CAT interface jumpers must be configured to select the proper signal level for your transceiver.
RS-232 levels:
All transceivers with RS-232 CAT inputs
IF-232 levels:
Kenw d: TS-140, 440, 450, 680, 690, 711,
790, 811, 850, 940, 950
FIF-232 levels:
Yaesu: FT-100, 736, 747, 757GXII, 767, 817,
840, 857, 890, 897, 900, 980, 990, 1000, 1000D
CI-V levels:
Ic m: all radios (except 7700/78xx when
using the DB9/RS-232 jack)
TenTec: all radios with 3.5 mm jack
NOTE: the CAT interface is not configured at the factory.
7. Connect a 13,8 to 16V DC supply to the DC 13.8V jack.
Be sure to observe the proper polarity. D n t turn on Station Master at this time.
8. Locate the SB cable but DO NOT connect it to the SB jack of Station Master at this time.
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FIF232
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Installing microHAM USB Device R uter
To install Router click on the Install USB Device
Router link on the installation CD or download the most
recent installation package from the web site:
www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
If you download an updated package, right click on
"urouter_release_xx_xx.exe" (xx_xx is version) and
choose “Run as administrator” to start installation.
The Windows setup utility will start and ask into which
folder Router and its supporting files should be
installed. Note: unless you have a very strong reason
to install Router elsewhere, please accept the default
location.
When the Router installation is completed, click
"Finish" to launch Router for the first time.
Plug in the USB cable, turn ON Stati n Master and
pr ceed t c nfiguring R uter f r y ur stati n and
s ftware.
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C nfiguring microHAM USB Device R uter
The microHAM SB Device Router (Router) program provides a Windows compatible configuration tool for
microHAM SB Devices (Station Master as well as microKEYER II, DIGI KEYER, microKEYER, CW Keyer and
SB Interfaces) and software interface to other Windows applications (logging software, digital mode software,
etc.). The software interface is provided as Virtual Serial Ports.
In order to configure and use Station Master with Windows compatible application programs, you must be
running Router and have turned on Station Master. Router is then configured as required by the application
(logging, control or digital mode) software.
Stati n Master Status
When the SB driver is installed correctly and Station Master is
turned on Router will show a device tab with a GREEN  beside the
device name.
When Router shows a YELLOW “X” instead of a green , it means
the SB driver is correctly installed but Station Master is not turned
on.
When Router shows a RED “X” instead of a green , it means the
device is disconnected and Router does not see the SB part of
Station Master. This happens when the SB cable is unplugged or
the SB driver is not correctly installed.
Initial Setup
Router must be used to configure Station Master for proper operation. The device configuration tabs (in the red
rectangle) are used to setup each part of the Station Master.
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Creating and Using Virtual Serial P rts
microHAM Router provides a set of virtual serial ports which allow Windows applications (logging or control
software) to work with Station Master just as they would work with "real" (hardware) serial ports.
In order to use these virtual Ports, you must first create the ports and then assign a port to each function you
wish to use (CAT radio control, Rotator, etc.).
DO NOT define a port that is already in use (for example, COM1 or COM2 which are hardware ports on many
motherboards) or a virtual port that is used by another SB device. Even though Router will not allow creating a
virtual port on a COM port number which is already present in the system (like hardware COM ports or internal
modems), sometimes these ports are hidden. If another device that also uses virtual ports (external SB
devices, bluetooth devices, mobile phones, PDAs etc.) is not connected when creating virtual ports in Router, the
ports can overlap and will not work properly when you connect such device.
WARNING: Before you begin to create virtual ports, attach all external devices you are using with computer and
allow them to connected to the system. Restart Router and then create virtual ports.
Virtual ports are created and deleted from the Virtual Port menu.
Create - Creates virtual COM ports. It is possible to
select more than one port at a time by holding the Ctrl
key on keyboard and clicking on COM port numbers.
Creating virtual ports may take a long time (several
tens of seconds), be patient.
Delete - Deletes any single virtual port.
Delete All - Deletes all previously created virtual ports.
Do not delete a virtual port until all applications using
that port have been closed.
TIP: If you have removed another device which used virtual ports and Router does not offer the released
port number, you will need to reset the virtual port bus. You can do this by deleting all virtual ports in
Router at once. Select "Virtual Port | Delete All" then create the ports again. Any missing COM port
numbers should appear.
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6 - microHAM USB DEVICE ROUTER
ROUTER MENU
Rest re R uter Settings: used to restore settings from a urs file created by the backup command.
A urs file can be used only with the device for which it was generated (the file contains the unit serial
number) on a computer with same port assignments.
WARNING: Restoring a backup deletes all current Router settings including presets, use it carefully!
Backup R uter Settings: used to create backup urs file.
This file contains Router settings (including Presets) for all devices defined in Router.
Opti ns | General
Load Router on Start-u : when checked, Router will start automatically each time the computer is
started or rebooted.
Start Router Minimized: when checked, Router will started minimized
Opti ns | Band Map: (N t used with Stati n Master)
Customizable band edge boundaries used to drive the band data output. BCD codes can be customized for
driving antenna switches or bandpass filter control.
Opti ns | Digital Band Map: (N t used with Stati n Master)
Opti ns | Audi Devices: (N t used with Stati n Master)
Opti ns | DVK: (N t used with Stati n Master)
Opti ns | USB:
Noise immunity: selects how many times an undelivered SB packet will be repeated before the SB
device is disconnected from the operating system.
Res onse time: selects how long the SB interface will wait for additional data before sending data to
the operating system.
Minimize: Clicking this will minimize Router to the system tray
at the bottom right corner of the Windows Task Bar (the
"System Notification Area").
TIP: When Router is minimized you can restore it by
double-clicking on the Router tray icon. You can also restore Router by double-clicking on the Router
icon on the desktop or in the Programs menu.
Exit: Clicking on this item will terminate Router.
NOTE: when Router is terminated the virtual ports will be closed and application software will be unable to
communicate with Station Master and the radio.
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PRESET MENU
For easy switching among applications, Router supports up to 12 user
definable Presets. Different configurations can be stored in these
presets and recalled almost instantly simply by clicking on the preset
button.
Each preset contains the settings for all devices connected to, and
controlled by, Router. For example, if Router controls a Station Master,
microKEYER II, and a SB Interface II, each preset remembers the
settings for ALL devices including the assignment of COM ports and
the contents of all sub-tabs except the FSK and CW Messages tabs.
NOTE: Presets for various loggers and Station Master are not available
until they have been saved by the user using Preset | Save as.
For setup instructions for various loggers refer to Setup Guide
documents available in Router Help menu ( se Help |
Download Documents first if Help | Setup Guides are not
available or incomplete).
There are three ways to apply a preset once it is created:
1. Click on Preset and select it from the pull-down menu.
2. Click on a preset button. To have buttons visible in Router,
Preset | Sh w Butt ns must be checked. When the
settings from a preset are applied, a green light located in
the preset button is lit. This green light is on ONLY when all settings in Router are same as those
stored in the preset.
3. By right clicking on the system tray icon when the Router is minimized.
The presets and the current router configuration are stored to the registry when
Router is closed and recalled when Router is loaded.
Save as - Saves the current Router settings to a preset for future use.
Rename - Allows renaming of an existing preset.
Delete - Delete chosen preset.
Sh w butt ns - When checked, Router shows the preset buttons.
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DEVICE MENU
Router can control several devices. This allows configuring the settings for all (interfaces) connected to the
computer at the same time using the Presets.
Each device has its own tab (page) in the main Router
notebook. The content of each device tab depends on the
type of device. Adding a device is automatic when Router
detects a new device. Once detected, a device remains in
Router even though device is disconnected. Each device is
identified by a unique serial string.
Rename – Creates a custom device name. This is useful if
two or more devices are connected to the Router. For
example CW KEYER, micro Keyer and SB Interface II
can be renamed to more identifiable names as shown
here...
Delete - Removes a device from the Router. Only devices
that have been disconnected (those with a RED “X” on device
tab) can be removed. To disconnect a device from Router,
unplug the SB cable.
Save Template - will save the current Router settings to template file.
When clicked, Router will open a standard File Save dialog window – the default location is
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\microHAM\cfg If a hypertext (html) or plain text
(txt) documentation file of the same name as the template is present in the same directory, it will be
associated with the template.
L ad Template – will automatically configure Router from a template (*.tpl file).
When clicked, Router will open a standard File dialog – the default location is: C:\Documents and Settings\All
sers\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 same directory. If such
file is found, it is displayed.
TIP: Templates are a powerful tool for quickly configuring Router to work with a particular application.
Template files are interchangeable between computers and ideal for cloning setups in multi-computer
stations or for sharing configurations between users.
St re as P wer-Up Settings: - will store the current settings of the Keyboard, Display and System tabs to the
Station Master's EEPROM. If Station Master is operated without connection to the computer it will use
the settings stored in EEPROM. If Station Master is connected to a computer running Router, the power-
up settings will be overridden by the Router settings but the default settings are retained in EEPROM.
Upl ad Firmware: microHAM will occasionally release updates to the firmware in Station Master. The update
may support new features in Router or improve application compatibility. The most recent public version
of the firmware is always available from www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
To update firmware, download the firmware file to your computer, then click on Device | Upl ad Firmware. A
Windows file dialog will open, navigate to the directory into which you downloaded the firmware file and
select the file.
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NOTE: When upgrading Router, the upgrade will include the latest firmware for Station Master. If the firmware
is newer than the currently installed firmware, Router will automatically ask for permission to update the
installed firmware the first time it connects to Station Master.
NOTE: After a major version change, the Antenna Switching and Rotator configuration data in the Station
Master EEPROM may need to be replaced due to changes in the organization and content of the
configuration data. After uploading firmware, Station Master will prompt you to clear the old
configuration by pressing the F NC button. After clearing the memory, upload the Antenna Switching
and the Rotator configuration data by by pressing the Store button on the appropriate tabs in Router.
VIRTUAL PORT MENU
It is necessary to create a number of virtual serial ports (COM ports) in order for a Windows application (logging,
control or digital mode program) to access microHAM devices.
Create - Creates virtual COM ports. It is possible to
select more ports at once by holding the Control key
on the keyboard and clicking on COM port numbers.
Creating a virtual port may take a while, be patient.
Delete - Deletes any single virtual port.
Delete All - Deletes all previously created virtual ports
and resets Virtual Serial Port bus.
Do not delete a virtual port unless all applications
using that port have been closed.
NOTE: Properly working ports should not display an
exclamation mark (!).
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HELP MENU
Manuals: Link to microHAM manuals located on your system.
Setup Guides: Link to software configuration guides for many common applications. Documents must be
installed from installation CD-ROM or downloaded by invoking Download Documents menu item.
Cable Schematics: Link to cable diagrams. Documents must be installed from installation CD-ROM or
downloaded by invoking Download Documents menu item.
D wnl ad D cuments: Downloads microHAM documentation including updated manuals and setup guides.
You may specify the products for which you want documentation.
NOTE: Requires an internet connections.
micr HAM H me Page: Link to www.microHAM.com
micr HAM D wnl ads Page: Link to www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
Sh w T ltips: When checked, small, single line help is displayed below the mouse cursor.
Update R uter: Download and install the most recent version of Router.
IMPORTANT: Whenever it is possible, always perform Router upgrade here!
Ab ut: Shows the Router's internal version number.
DEVICE CONFIGURATION TABS
There are six (6) tabs for configuring Station Master. Each tab controls part of Station Master's functions.
Except for Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer and Rotator, any change is applied immediately.
●P rts: assign virtual ports to the Station Master for use by applications
●Antenna Switching & PTT Sequencer: contains six sub-tabs for configuring antenna selections,
antenna definitions, rotor, and sequencer operation.
●R tat r: configures internal Rotator controller parameters
●Keyb ard: configures operation of PS/2 keyboard or keypad
●Display: configures operation of the LCD display.
●System Settings: configures power control and displays system power
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PORTS TAB
Once the virtual ports have been created they must be associated with a specific function or device channel
(e.g., CAT, Rotator, etc.). These assignments should correspond to settings of the application software and
must be configured first in Router then in the application.
IMPORTANT: Correct port assignment is critical for proper operation with application software.
Station Master has six channels – each channel provides an indication of the settings applied by the application
and current state (e.g., or or off):
●CAT (uses RxD and TxD)
●2nd CAT (virtual “fork” for the main CAT channel)
●R tat r (uses RxD and TxD )
●2nd R tat r (virtual “fork” for main Rotator channel)
●Auxiliary (uses RxD and TxD)
●C ntr l (uses RxD and TxD)
NOTE: Do not assign virtual ports to the channels/functions that are not used by your applications. It is
unnecessary and only consumes resources.
●iLINK c uple – used to connect Station Master with a microHAM keyer (microKEYER II, MK2R, or
MK2R+).
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