Tom,  I just remembered, there is a fre program called CW Type.  Not sure 
where you can get it but I'm sure a Google search will show you.  A friend 
of mine, K3TF uses it with great results.  It may be exactly what you need 
for standard QSOs.  Lou
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 9:21 PM
Subject: CW qsos Via Computer Keyboard


> Hi, everyone.
>
> Recently, I have become interested in conducting general CW qsos via the
> computer keyboard.  I have a Bencher paddle here that I really enjoy 
> using,
> but thought keyboard CW sending might be kind of fun to try.
>
> I'm not sure how to do it though, with the TS590.
>
> I have successfully created and sent CW contest exchanges with the N3FJP
> contest logging software and
> a little keying interface made by W1GEE that N3FJP himself recommends.  I
> thought the N3FJP web site had a program for basic CW keyboard operation,
> but can't seem to find it on his web site.  I have e-mailed Scott, just to
> be
> sure I'm not missing something.
>
> If it is not possible to send CW via the keyboard in a general QSO via the
> N3FJP software, I need to look into other options.  One might be the
> Tigertronics USB
> Signalink that I already have.  Another option would be the K42 keyer from
> K1EL that Lou (WA3MIX) showed me during a brief visit to his home QTH as 
> my
> XYL and I  traveled through  northern Pennsylvania this past Monday on our
> way back to Michigan.
>
> I'm curious as to what people on the list use to send CW in general qsos 
> via
> the computer keyboard.  Any specifics, including hardware devices, 
> necessary
> software, costs, etc. would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks as always.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ