Well, I'm far from  an expert, but mine has worked well for 2 1/2 years. 
  Read the readme file on the cd that comes with the unit.  Be sure to 
install the driver software before connecting the unit to the pc and 
note the number of the virtual comm port that is  installed.

To program the memory buttons so you can use it stand alone, plug a 
paddle into the rear of the unit and follow the instructions on the cd.

I only use mine with logging software (Writelog and XMlog), which both 
recognize it and take control of the keyer.

Good luck, 73, Steve  KW3A

On 1/31/2014 8:41 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Alan:
>
> Our friend, Steve, (KW3A) is one of our resident experts on the Winkeyer.
> he has served as my Elmer in terms of helping me get mine set up to work
> with my logging laptop.
>
> I received my Winkeyer about 2 weeks ago, and absolutely love it.  I used it
> in last week's CQ 160-meter CW contest.  It sends the code perfectly, and
> has been an immense improvement over the older serial port keyer that I was
> trying to use with the N3FJP contest logging software.
>
> I have not yet figured out how to use the unit as a stand-alone keyer, but I
> know it is possible.
>
> When you get yours, and if you figure out how to use it without being
> connected to a PC, please feel free to give me some hints and ideas on
> getting it set up for that purpose.
>
> Finally, I wonder if you had your unit assembled by K1EL himself?  I took
> this route, because I wasn't sure I had the help around here to get the unit
> built successfully.  For the extra $20, and a little more time, it was well
> worth it to me.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
> Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 11:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: WinKeyer
>
> As my voice isn't yet improving, I have a feeling that I had best start
> working a bunch more CW.  I can still copy well over 30, but my hand is
> shaky due to taking powerful narcotic painkillers over an extended period of
> time.  Toward that end, I have just ordered a WinKeyer.  I understand that
> it can be used with, and without, being connected to the PC.  If anyone has
> any advice or suggestions about its best use, I'd love to hear them.
>
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>
> Thanks in advance.
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> Alan
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> Alan R. Downing
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> Phoenix, AZ
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