Dave,


When you plug the usb cable into the Winkeyer, you should  hear the 
Windows sound indicating  a device  has activated, and a "R" in cw from 
the Winkeyer.


I assume you have the Winkeyer connected to the 590 via the 1/8 key jack 
and have VOX turned on.


73, Steve KW3A
On 3/21/2014 4:20 PM, Dave Basden wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I tried moving the cable from Key1 to Key2 with no success.  I'm
> beginning to think the USB cable may not be working.  I'll try a
> different one and see if that helps.
>
> 73,
>
> Dave, W7OQ
>
> At 10:58 AM 3/21/2014, you wrote:
>> Dave,
>>
>> While I have a Winkeyer USB, I don't use the  same logger as you.
>> However I remember that when Tom got his a few months ago and we chatted
>> off list, he not only had a comm port issue he had to resolve, his unit
>>    was set up to key on the key2 RCA jack instead of Key1.  Maybe if
>> everything else is set up right, try switching to the other key  jack on
>> the winkeyer.   The 2 bottom ones are for keying.  1 is on the left and
>> 2 on the right when looking at the rear of the unit.   The top 2  jacks
>> are for PTT, which  I don't need.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>> On 3/21/2014 1:30 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>> Dave:
>>>
>>> I remember having the same problem with my Winkeyer initially, when trying
>>> to get it to work with the N3FJP logging software.
>>>
>>> In fact, I had to get the assistance of my sighted XYL to resolve the  port
>>> selection issue.
>>>
>>> As I'm sure you probably know, there is a set of instructions that comes
>>> with the Winkeyer for setting it up with Windows, so if you follow those
>>> instructions, perhaps with the help of someone who can look at
>> the screen to
>>> be sure you know what is happening, it will eventually work.
>>>
>>> I just wish I could remember what my specific problem was, but I
>> know it was
>>> something along the lines of port selection and verification.
>>>
>>> If you continue to have problems, please let me know, and I'll
>> ask my XYL to
>>> help me  remember what the initial problem was, and how we solved it.
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of Dave Basden
>>> Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 12:56 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Winkey and N3FJP's ACLog
>>>
>>> I recently obtained two Winkey USB units on approval to use in connnection
>>> with my ACLog logging program.  I'm having trouble getting the two to work
>>> together.  The Winkey keys the rig in stand alone mode, so I think I have
>>> the cables and com port identified correctly.  I can't get seem to get the
>>> logging program to control the keying though.  As I have the same problem
>>> with either of the two Winkey USB units, I'm pretty sure it is
>> something I'm
>>> doing or not doing.  If anyone has experience with the Winkey USB
>> and ACLog,
>>> I would greatly appreciate any suggestions he/she might have.  Thanks.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Dave, W7OQ
>>>
>>>
>>>
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