microHAM micro KEYER 2R User manual

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micro KEYER 2 Radio
MK2R & MK2R+
microHAM
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Version 1.2
Joe Subich, W4TV
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
1. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 4
2. IMPORTANT WARNINGS ............................................................................................................ 6
3. PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 7
Rear anel ............................................................................................................................ 7
Front anel ......................................................................................................................... 11
4. INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 15
reparing MK2R for Use..................................................................................................... 15
Installing microHAM USB Device Router ............................................................................ 17
Installing the USB Driver.......................................................................................................18
Configuring the USB Audio Codec and USB Voice Codec ................................................ 19
Configuring microHAM USB Device Router ....................................................................... 20
Creating and Using Virtual Serial orts .............................................................................. 21
5. microHAM DEVICE ROUTER .................................................................................................... 22
Menu: Router ...................................................................................................................... 22
Menu: reset ...................................................................................................................... 23
Menu: Device ...................................................................................................................... 24
Menu: Virtual ort ............................................................................................................... 26
Menu: Help .......................................................................................................................... 26
Device Configuration Tabs ................................................................................................. 27
orts Tab ...................................................................................................................... 28
orts: Control ....................................................................................................... 28
orts: FSK ............................................................................................................ 31
orts: 2nd FSK ....................................................................................................... 32
orts: CW ............................................................................................................. 32
orts: TT ............................................................................................................. 33
orts: 2nd TT ....................................................................................................... 33
orts: Foot Switch ................................................................................................ 33
orts: WinKeyer 2 ................................................................................................ 34
orts: CW and TT from L T (parallel port)......................................................... 34
orts: CW/ TT Steering ....................................................................................... 35
Audio Switching Tab .................................................................................................... 35
Audio Mixer Tab ............................................................................................................ 42
TT/FSK Tab ................................................................................................................ 46
CW/WinKey Tab ........................................................................................................... 50
CW Messages Tab ........................................................................................................52
FSK Messages Tab .......................................................................................................53
DVK Tab ........................................................................................................................ 54
SO2R Tab ..................................................................................................................... 55
Accessory (ACC) ort Tab ...........................................................................................58
Functions Tab.................................................................................................................59
6. MK2R OPERATION ................................................................................................................... 60
Setting Audio Levels ........................................................................................................... 60
Understanding Transmit (TX) Focus .................................................................................. 62
Understanding Headphone Switching ................................................................................ 63
Using Functions .................................................................................................................. 65
Understanding Interlocks .................................................................................................... 66
System Considerations ....................................................................................................... 67
External Keyboard/Numeric Keypad .................................................................................. 68
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7. HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 69
8. PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 70
9. WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 70
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .......................................................................................... 71
A ENDIX A – DB37 RADIO CONNECTOR ............................................................................ 72
A ENDIX B – DB25 ACCESSORY CONNECTOR ................................................................ 73
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1 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
General:
•single USB connection (advanced mode) with L T port for compatibility with "classic standard"
•stand alone operation without computer
•support for independent settings for dissimilar radios
•optimized operation on each radio and dissimilar modes (R1=SSB, R2=CW)
•innovative dual sound card processing
•integrated dual USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
•16 buttons/42 lights for ergonomic function control and status display
•compatible with most standard MS Windows based logging or control programs
•DOS mode compatibility with L T port interface of DOS based contest loggers (CT, TR, NA)
Radio control:
•integrated level converter for both radios CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
•up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
•fully supports most Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
•optical isolation of radio control port from computer
Keying:
•optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
•intelligent keying lockouts for both radios (Band lock, Busy lock, External lock)
•hardware support for "last one wins" or "first one wins" operation
•easy switching between manual and automatic control
•independent settings for dissimilar ower Amplifiers
•Hot Switch A protection with user defined timing
•programmable TT assertion delay in 1ms steps
•T/R sequencer with extended capabilities
•separately sequenced keying outputs for VHF LNA preamplifiers
•supports dual (one per radio) or single foot switch operation
•supports separate TT for each radio with automatic TX focus control
•supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
•wide range solid state outputs for modern A keying or QSK A separately for each radio
•relay isolated outputs for negative or high voltage A control for each A
CW:
•integrated second generation K1EL WinKey2™
•front panel speed knob
•selectable side tone capabilities with "paddle side tone" function
•nine (9) user programmable memories
•application independent contest auto-numbering
•supports S/2 keyboard for CW transmission with type ahead
•supports S/2 keyboard or keypad for CW “memory keyer” and control
•S/2 keyboard or keypad CW works without computer connection
•handles multiple CW sources: WinKey2, serial port and/or L T port with steering
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Digital (FSK/AFSK/PSK31):
•six transformers for DC isolation of sound card and radios
•selectable routing of radio outputs (VFO A/B) for each sound card channel
•low noise preamplifiers for improved weak signal decoding
•front panel controls to optimize levels for each sound card channel
•front panel controls to optimize mic drive for each radio
•integrated high performance, low noise floor USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
•separate USB sound codec for digital modes (MK2R+ only)
•separate digital audio drive for each radio
•selectable sound card channel output/steering for digital audio
•application specific mono/stereo signal source handling
•dual FSK output
•supports data codes with 5/6/7/8 data bits and 1/1.5/2 stop bits
•unique, hot switch protected FSK keying
•separate TT output for digital audio mode operation with microphone muting
•nine (9) user programmable memories (FSK)
•supports S/2 keyboard FSK transmission with type ahead and diddle function
•supports S/2 keyboard or keypad for FSK message playback and control
•S/2 keyboard/keypad FSK works without computer connection
Voice (SS /AM/FM):
•front panel headset jacks
•rear panel hand/desktop microphone jack
•front panel selection of connected microphones
•supports all microphone control functions for Radio1
•selectable preamplifier supports dynamic microphones with computer interface
•selectable preamplifier for using dynamic microphones with Icom radios
•customizable microphone routing for each state (VOX / computer TT / foot switch) by radio
•customizable microphone routing for operation style (direct to radio / through sound card)
•Digital Voice Keyer with nine messages up to 120 seconds line and unlimited “banks”
Headphone (Receive) Audio:
•front panel headphones jacks, rear panel external speaker jack
•unique "multi-source" signal handling
•supports second sound card for audio review or “spot announcements”
•able to switch any of six (6) audio sources to either ear
1. R1 VFOA 2. R1 VFOB 3. R2 VFOA 4. R2 VFOB
5. Sound Card left channel 6. Sound Card right channel
•hardware support for independent receive audio selection by operating state
1. R1=RX, R2=RX, TX focus=R1 2. R1=RX, R2=RX, TX focus=R2
3. R1=TX, R2=RX 4. R1=RX, R2=TX 5. R1=TX, R2=TX
•hardware support for user defined "scenarios" handling (weak pileup, strong pileup, S& , etc ...)
•front panel control of audio mix level
•configurable audio source (VFO A/B) for each sound card channel
•support for recording headphone audio (WYH - What You Hear)
•user selectable “delayed” headphone switching (100ms steps)
•independent front panel record level level control for each channel
•additional buttons for "classic" audio control R1/S LIT/R2 or R1/MIX/R2
•easy switching between manual and automatic control
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Other:
•configurable Accessory connection with dual BCD band data outputs
•user definable presets to recall all parameters for different control programs or contests
•all parameters are stored inside the box memory and reloaded after power up
•integrated chokes and filters for maximum RFI immunity
•Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
•Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet
2 - IMPORTANT WARNINGS
ALWAYS check the polarity of the 13.8 V power s pply.
When changing Radio #1, ALWAYS be s re the proper microphone for the
radio is connected to the MK2R RJ45 MIC jack BEFORE connecting the DB37
RADIO cable.
If dissimilar radios are attached to MK2R or MK2R+, NEVER connect the
microphone of the Radio #2 to the RJ45 microphone jack on the rear panel.
If yo r radio s pports firmware pload, always perform any pload from
an RS-232 (COM) port on the comp ter - NOT thro gh MK2R.
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3 - PANEL DESCRIPTION
Rear Panel
(1) – EXT SP
External speaker or second headphones.
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Left channel RING – Right channel SHELL – Ground
(2) – MIC
Station microphone (original) for Radio #1.
Connector: RJ45 female
If the original radio microphone uses a connector other than an RJ45 the appropriate adapter is
provided with the cable set. All microphone controls are connected to the RADIO1 DB37 connector
(pins 12-15 and 30-33).
Important warning: If dissimilar radios are attached to the MK2R or MK2R+
NEVER connect the microphone from Radio #2 to this jack.
(3) – RADIO1
Multi-pin jack for RADIO1 interconnection.
Connector: DB37 female
Detailed description is in Appendix A.
(4) – RADIO1 SUB RX
Input for constant level audio from the second (SUB) receiver RADIO1.
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Signal RING – Signal (internally connected to TI ) SHELL – Ground
(5) – RADIO2 SUB RX
Input for constant level audio from the second (SUB) receiver RADIO2.
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Signal RING – Signal (internally connected to TI ) SHELL – Ground
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(6) – R1 + R2 HP AUDIO
Input for headphone audio outputs from both RADIO1 and RADIO2.
Connector: DIN6
in 1 – RADIO1 Left channel (TI )
in 2 – RADIO1 Right channel (RING)
in 3 – RADIO1 Ground (SHELL)
in 4 – RADIO2 Left channel (TI )
in 5 – RADIO2 Right channel (RING)
in 6 – RADIO2 Ground (SHELL)
(7) – LPT
Input from computer L T (printer) port.
Connector: DB25 female
(8) – OUT SC1 (MK2R only)
Input from Line Out of the computer Sound Card #1
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Left channel RING – Right channel SHELL – Ground
(9) – IN SC2 (MK2R only)
Output to Line In of the computer Sound Card #2
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Left channel RING – Right channel SHELL – Ground
(10) – OUT SC2 (MK2R only)
Input from Line Out of the computer Sound Card #2
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Left channel RING – Right channel SHELL – Ground
(11) – MIC SC1 (MK2R only)
Output to Mic In of the computer Sound Card #1
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Signal RING – Signal (internally connected to TI ) SHELL – Ground
Note: These fo r jacks (8-11) are present only on MK2R. MK2R tilizes to two external so nd
cards SC1 (for Voice modes) and SC2 (for Digital modes). MK2R+ incl des internal SC1
(Voice Codec) and SC2 (Digital mode Codec).
(12) – USB
ort for connecting to the computer USB port.
Connector: USB B
(13) – PAD
ort for connection of a future external controller.
Connector: Mini DIN6
(14) – PS/2
ort for connection of external S/2 keyboard or numeric keypad.
Connector: Mini DIN6
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(15, 16) – iLINK (internal LINK)
orts for connecting other microHAM devices (future expansion) to MK2R or MK2R+.
Connectors: Mini DIN6
(17) – ACC
ort for connecting external peripherals like 3rd party Band Decoders or custom built level
translators.
Connector: DB25 female
in description is in Appendix B.
(18) – PADDLE
addle input.
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4”) stereo
TI – DIT Input RING – DAH Input SHELL – Ground
Note: The paddle sense can be reversed sing Ro ter or application settings.
(19) – RADIO2
Multi-pin jack for RADIO2 interconnection.
Connector: DB37 female
Detailed description is in Appendix A.
(20) – PTT IN 2
Status input for sensing the state of RADIO2. Connect to the TT output of RADIO2.
Connector: RCA
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
Note: This connection is req ired to s pport VOX operation and PTT by software (CAT).
(21) – FS2
Foot switch 2 input (configurable function, by default keys RADIO2).
Connector: RCA, active when grounded.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
(22) – PAPTT2
TT output for ower Amplifier for RADIO2. Output (Solid
State or RElay contact) depends on RE/SS jumper position.
Connector: RCA, when active goes to ground.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
If the jumper is in the SS position, the switching transistor
(open collector) is connected to the A TT2 jack. The
transistor can switch up to 45V/0.8A. This position is
appropriate for modern ower Amplifiers with electronic
keying. Check the manual of your amplifier to be sure the
power requirements do not exceed the transistor rating. If
the requirements exceed transistor rating set the jumper to
the RE position - this position connects the relay contact to
the output jack. Maximum rating for the relay is: 125VAC/2A or 60VDC/2A.
TIP: If yo are not s re abo t the keying voltage of yo r amp or LNA, se the RE position.
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TIP: All of the RE/SS j mpers are located on the bottom circ it board
j st in front of the DC 12V inp t jack.
(23) – LNA2
Sequenced keying (bypass) for Low Noise Amplifier or receive antenna control on RADIO2.
Output (Solid State or RElay contact) depends on RE/SS jumper position.
Connector: RCA, when active goes to ground.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
The output circuit is the same as shown for A TT2.
(24) – PTTIN1
Status input for sensing the state of RADIO1. Connect to the TT output of RADIO1.
Connector: RCA
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
(25) – FS1
Footswitch 1 input (configurable function, by default keys RADIO1).
Connector: RCA, active when grounded.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
(26) – PAPTT1
TT output for ower Amplifier for RADIO1.
Output (Solid State or RElay contact) depends on RE/SS jumper position.
Connector: RCA, when active goes to ground.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
If the jumper is in the SS position, the switching transistor (open collector) is connected to the
A TT1 jack. The transistor can switch up to 45V/0.8A. This position is appropriate for
modern ower Amplifiers with electronic keying. Check the manual of your amplifier to be
sure the power requirements do not exceed the transistor rating. If the requirements exceed
transistor rating set the jumper to the RE position - this position connects the relay contact to
the output jack. Maximum rating for the relay is: 125VAC/2A or 60VDC/2A.
(27) – LNA1
Sequenced keying (bypass) for Low Noise Amplifier or receive antenna control on RADIO1.
Output (Solid State or RElay contact) depends on RE/SS jumper position.
Connector: RCA, when active goes to ground.
TI – Signal SHELL – Ground
The output circuit is the same as shown for A TT2.
(28) – DC 12V
ower input.
Connector: 2.1/5.5mm coaxial
CENTRAL – ositive pole SHELL – Negative pole (Ground)
Important warning: Be s re to observe the proper polarity!
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