microHAM micro KEYER 2R User manual

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micro KEYER 2 Radio
MK2R & MK2R+
microHAM
fax: [phone]
e-mail: s [email protected]
homepage: www.microham.com
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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Front Panel
B1 – POWER
Turns MK2R/MK2R+ on or off. While in operation, a short press will lock or unlock the front panel.
When locked, the LOCK light will illuminate.
B2 – MIC
Selects the microphone. When the REAR light is illuminated the microphone attached to rear panel
RJ45 MIC jack is active. Otherwise, the front panel MIC jack (3.5 mm) is active.
B3 – MODE
Selects among the operating modes defined at the SO2R tab in Router. The mode is selected or
deselected by pressing this button until the light representing the desired operating mode is flashing
and allowing it to time out. The active mode(s) are indicated by the MODE lights.
(1) – MK2R MODE stat s
MIX – Mix control is active.
A – Mode A selected/active
B – Mode B selected/active
C – Mode C selected/active
B4 – LEFT EAR
Selects the audio source connected to the left ear of the headphones.
(2) – Left Headphone Stat s
RADIO1:
A – indicates audio from VFO A of RADIO1 is connected to the left ear
B – indicates audio from VFO B of RADIO1 to connected to the left ear
SC:
L – connects left channel audio from the unused sound card to the left ear
R – connects right channel audio from the unused sound card to the left ear
RADIO2:
A – indicates audio from VFO A of RADIO2 is connected to the left ear
B – indicates audio from VFO B of RADIO2 is connected to the left ear
B5 – +
Used with the B4 and B5 buttons to add (mix) additional sources to the left or right headphones.
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B6 – RIGHT EAR
Selects the audio source connected to the right ear of the headphones.
(3) – Right Headphone Stat s
RADIO1:
A – indicates audio from VFO A of RADIO1 is connected to the right ear
B – indicates audio from VFO B of RADIO1 to connected to the right ear
SC:
L – connects left channel audio from the unused sound card to the right ear
R – connects right channel audio from the unused sound card to the right ear
RADIO2:
A – indicates audio from VFO A of RADIO2 is connected to the right ear
B – indicates audio from VFO B of RADIO2 is connected to the right ear
B7 – RADIO1
Disables automatic headphone switching if it was enabled (switch to manual mode) and connects
both ears to RADIO1. Selecting the VFO connected to each ear is accomplished by holding the
RADIO1 button and pressing the LEFT EAR (B4) and RIGHT EAR (B5) buttons. The selection will
be saved in MK2R memory. By default the left ear is connected to VFO A and the right ear is
connected to VFO B.
B8 – BOTH
Disables automatic headphone switching if it was enabled (switch to manual mode) and connects
one ear to each radio. Selecting the VFO connected to each ear is accomplished by holding the
BOTH button and pressing the LEFT EAR (B4) and RIGHT EAR (B5) buttons. The selected
assignment will be saved in MK2R memory. By default the left ear is connected to VFO A of
RADIO1 and the right ear is connected to VFO A of RADIO2
B9 – RADIO2
Disables automatic headphone switching if it was enabled (switch to manual mode) and connects
both ears to RADIO2. Selecting the VFO connected to each ear is accomplished by holding the
RADIO2 button and pressing the LEFT EAR (B4) and RIGHT EAR (B5) buttons. The selection will
be saved in MK2R memory. By default the left ear is connected to VFO A of RADIO2 and right ear
is connected to VFO B of RADIO2
Pressing the RADIO1 (B7) and RADIO2 (B9) buttons at the same time enables the automatic
headphone s itching (AUTO mode). If enabled, the yello AUTO light above the BOTH
button ill be lit. Lights above the RADIO1 (B7) and RADIO2 (B9) buttons indicate receive
focus. Headphone s itching is based on the configuration options and application control
signals described later.
Note: These b ttons - RADIO1 (B7), BOTH (B8) and RADIO2 (B9) - are sed for headphone control
only and do not control transmit foc s (select active transmitter).
B10-B13 – FUNCTIONS F1-F4
Store/Recall four independent hardware configurations or “scenarios.” ressing one of these
buttons recalls a configuration. ressing and holding a button stores the current state of
MK2R/MK2R+ in that “memory.” A light will illuminate adjacent to the active configuration.
B14 – RADIO1 TRANSMIT FOCUS
Selects transmission on RADIO1 and disables automatic control of transmit focus if it was enabled.
The lights below the RADIO buttons indicates which radio is selected (has focus).
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B15 – RADIO2 TRANSMIT FOCUS
Selects transmission on RADIO2 and disables automatic control of transmit focus if it was enabled.
The lights below the RADIO buttons indicates which radio is selected (has focus).
Pressing the RADIO1 (B14) and RADIO2 (B15) buttons at the same time enables automatic
selection of transmit focus (AUTO mode) and illuminates the AUTO light. The lights belo
the RADIO1 (B14) and RADIO2 (B15) buttons indicate hich radio has TX focus ( ill transmit
in response to a PTT input). Transmit s itching is based on the configuration options and
application control signals described later.
B16 – LEFT
Selects the audio source connected to the left channel of Sound Card 2 Line In (MK2R) or “Digital”
Audio Codec (MK2R+).
(4) – Recording/Digital left channel a dio stat s
RADIO1:
A – indicates fixed level audio from VFO A of RADIO1 is connected to the left channel.
B – indicates fixed level audio from VFO B of RADIO1 is connected to the left channel.
RADIO2:
A – indicates fixed level audio from VFO A of RADIO2 is connected to the left channel.
B – indicates fixed level audio from VFO B of RADIO2 is connected to the left channel.
B17 – RIGHT
Selects the audio source connected to the right channel of Sound Card 2 Line In (MK2R) or
“Digital” Audio Codec (MK2R+).
(5) – Recording/Digital right channel a dio stat s
RADIO1:
A – indicates fixed level audio from VFO A of RADIO1 is connected to the right channel.
B – indicates fixed level audio from VFO B of RADIO1 is connected to the right channel.
RADIO2:
A – indicates fixed level audio from VFO A of RADIO2 is connected to the right channel.
B – indicates fixed level audio from VFO B of RADIO2 is connected to the right channel.
Pressing the LEFT (B16) and RIGHT (B17) buttons at the same time enables WYH (What
You Hear). The WYH light ill illuminate and headphone audio ill be connected to the
Recording/Digital input - left ear to left channel and right ear to right channel.
Note: Do Not Use WYH d ring Digital operation (RTTY/PSK/etc.). This will res lt in
headphone a dio being sent to the digital demod lators. Performance will be compromised
when adj sting the headphone level for operator comfort.
(6) – PHONES
Output for operator headphones
Connector: 6.3mm (1/4”) stereo
TI – Left RING – Right SHELL – Common
(7) – MIC
Microphone input (headset microphone)
Connector: 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo
TI – Signal RING – NC SHELL – Shield
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(8) – MIX
Adjusts the level of mixing of audio from one ear into the other.
Mix is selected by the MODE button - when enabled the MIX light above the MODE button will light.
(9) – CW SPEED
rovides manual control of the WinKeyer2. Minimum and and Maximum speeds are defined by
software.
(10) – CW/FSK
RED color indicates the CW output to RADIO1 is active
GREEN color indicates the FSK output to RADIO1 is active
(11) – TX1
Adjusts drive level from the sound card or codec to RADIO1
(12) – PTT1/PTT2
RED color indicates TT1 (RADIO1 front panel microphone jack TT) is active
GREEN color indicates TT2 (rear panel of RADIO1) is active
YELLOW color indicates both TT1 + TT2 are active
(13) – CW/FSK
RED color indicates the CW output to RADIO2 is active
GREEN color indicates the FSK output to RADIO2 is active
(14) – TX2
Adjusts drive level from the sound card or codec to RADIO2
(15) – PTT1/PTT2
RED color indicates when TT1 (RADIO2 front panel microphone jack TT) is active
GREEN color indicates when TT2 (rear panel of RADIO2) is active
YELLOW color indicates when both TT1 + TT2 are active
(16) – RECORDING/DIGITAL LEFT
Controls the left channel audio level to SC2 Line In (MK2R) or “Digital” Audio Codec (MK2R+) for
audio recording or digital mode operation.
(17) – RECORDING/DIGITAL RIGHT
Controls the right channel audio level to SC2 Line In (MK2R) or “Digital” Audio Codec (MK2R+) for
audio recording or digital mode operation.
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4 - INSTALLATION
Installing MK2R consists of several steps:
1) preparing MK2R to work with your radios
2) installing microHAM USB Device Router (the control and interface software)
3) installing the USB drivers
4) configuring the Windows USB Audio Devices
5) configuring Router
6) setting audio levels
Preparing MK2R for Use
DO NOT apply power to MK2R at this time.
1. T rn off both radios and make MK2R rear panel accessible.
2. lug the DB37M of the radio cable set into the RADIO1 connector on the rear panel of the MK2R.
Connect ALL connectors from the cable set to the matching jacks on the rear panel of your transceiver.
Each connector on the radio interface cable is marked same as the jack on your transceiver.
Do same for RADIO2 - remember which radio is RADIO1 and which 1s RADIO2.
RADIO1 should be your primary radio. Only the original station microphone for RADIO1 can
be connected to the MK2R rear panel mic jack (RJ-45). Using the rong microphone can
damage the microphone, the radio or MK2R.
3. lug the microphone for RADIO1 to the RJ45 MIC jack. If your microphone has a Foster (round)
connector, use the adapter supplied with the RADIO1 cable set.
4. If your radios have two receivers (FT-1000D, FT-1000M , FT-2000, FT-9000, Orion, IC-7800) connect
the fixed level audio output from the second receiver to the SUB RX jacks of MK2R
5. Connect the supplied headphone cable to the MK2R R1+ R2 HP AUDIO jack and plug the 6.3mm (1/4")
plugs into the headphone jack of each radio.
6. Connect your paddles to the PADDLE jack.
7. If you use a foot switch, connect the foot switch for RADIO1 to FS1 and foot switch for RADIO2 to FS2.
If you use only a single foot switch, connect it to FS1. You will configure MK2R for single or dual foot
switch operation later with the MK2R control program – "Router."
8. MK2R only (not MK2R+) – connect two sound cards to their respective jacks
OUT SC1: connect to the output of sound card 1 (line out or speaker)
MIC SC1: connect to the microphone jack of sound card 1
OUT SC2: connect to the output of sound card 2 (line out or speaker)
IN SC2: connect to the Line In of sound card 2
9. Connect a 12V-16V DC supply to the DC 12V jack.
Be s re to observe the proper polarity.
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10. repare but DO NOT connect USB cable to the USB jack of the MK2R at this time.
roper grounding layout for two radio setup
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Installing microHAM USB Device Ro ter
To install Router click on the Install US Device
Router link on the installation CD or download the
most recent installation package from the microHAM
web site: www.microHAM.com/downloads.html.
Note: Router is updated regularly. Check the web
site at: www.microHAM-USA.com/downloads.html
for the most recent version.
If you download an updated package, click on
"urouter_release_xx_yy_zz.exe" (xx_xx_zz is the
version) to start the installation.
The Windows installer will start and ask into which
folder Router and its supporting files should be
installed. Unless you have a very strong reason to
install Router elsewhere, please accept the default
location: C:\Program Files\microHAM .
When the Router installation is completed,
UNCHECK the "Launch microHAM USB Device
Router" box.
The USB device driver must be installed before
starting Router.
Note: If for any reason yo need to completely remove an installed copy of Ro ter, click "Delete
config ration data in Windows registry d ring ninstall."
Important warning: After yo ninstall Ro ter yo MUST REBOOT the comp ter BEFORE installing
any version of Ro ter again.
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Installing the USB DRIVER
Connect one end of the USB cable to the MK2R or
MK2R+ and plug the other end into an open USB
port in your computer.
The automatic Wizard will appear, insert the
installation CD into the CDROM drive. Select "No,
not this time" when asked to connect to Windows
Update, then click "Next."
Now, select "Install from list or specific location
(Advanced)" and click "Next."
When asked for your search and installation options
use the path to the Router installation directory. The
default path is:
C:\Program Files\microHAM\drivers\d2xx
Wait until the driver is copied.
During installation on Windows X a driver certification dialog will appear. Ignore this message and click
"Continue Anyway".
If the USB driver is successfully installed, a "microHAM USB Device" should appear in the Universal Serial
Bus controllers section of Windows Device Manager without any exclamation mark.
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Config ring the USB A dio CODEC and USB Voice CODEC (MK2R+ only)
Windows will automatically install the USB Audio Device
driver to support the USB Audio CODEC and USB Voice
CODEC in MK2R+.
Windows automatically selects any newly installed audio
device as the default device for Sound layback and
Sound recording. This is undesirable as Windows Sounds
would be played through MK2R+ and onto the air!
Right click on the Speaker Icon on the task bar and select
"Adjust Audio roperties" or open "Sounds and Audio
Devices" in Control anel and reset the Default device for
Sound layback and Sound Recording to your computer's
primary sound device.
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Config ring the microHAM USB Device Ro ter
The microHAM USB Device Router (Router) program provides a Windows compatible configuration tool for
microHAM USB Devices (MK2R or MK2R+ as well as DIGI KEYER, microKEYER, CW Keyer and USB
Interfaces) and soft are 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 MK2R with Windows compatible application programs, you must have
installed the USB driver (d2xx), started Router, applied power to MK2R and turned the device on. Router
is then configured as required by the application (logging, control or digital mode) software.
MK2R includes L T (parallel) port control. This connection is required for applications which do not make
all of the traditional parallel port functions available on serial ports or via software control.
MK2R Stat s
When the USB driver is installed correctly and MK2R is turned
on Router will show a device tab with a GREEN check beside
the device name (micro KEYER 2R).
When Router shows a YELLOW “X” instead of a green , it
means the USB driver is correctly installed but MK2R 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 USB
part of MK2R. This happens when the USB cable is
unplugged or the USB driver is not correctly installed.
Initial Set p
Router must be used to configure MK2R for proper operation. The device configuration tabs (in the red
rectangle) are used to setup each part of the MK2R.
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