I also use the K1EL USB winkeyer, and absolutely love it for contesting.
He sells it in the form of a kit, but if you explain to him that you are a
blind ham, and are willing to pay something like $20 extra, he'll build it
for you. If you have him build one, though, beware that it may take a few
more weeks for you to get it.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:41 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
Steve,
One slight correction, the Win-key is made by K1EL. For those not familiar
with him, he makes a variety of keyers and interfaces. The Win-key is
probably his most popular device. His web site is worth a look if you're at
all interested in CW.
www.k1el.com
I use one of his other keyers and am delighted with it. 73. Lou WA3MIX Lou
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
> Ron,
>
> I use the Writelog contesting software connected via a Winkeyer USB by
> K1LK. I also have AC Log set up with the winkeyer, but really don't
> use that software much. More like a catch-all for contest log files.
>
> I know that in Writelog alt-k will put you into keyboard mode to type
> and send. Perhaps one of the others more familiar with AC Log can
> comment if something similar exists in that software. I would be
> surprised if it doesn't have some way of doing keyboard CW and not just
> pre-programmed messages for contests.
>
> 73, Steve KW3A
>
> On 2/20/2016 3:47 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>> Steve, what logging software are you using for sending your CW? That is
>> one
>> thing I liked about Remotehams is that I could use my keyboard and type
>> 50
>> or 60 WPM and the CW would go out at whatever rate the rig was set for. I
>> could type out my reply and then, just sit back and listen to the rig
>> send
>> it out, probably like you do with your program!
>>
>> I enjoy using a single lever paddle connected to my keyer in my TS-590.
>> However, I sure enjoy using the keyboard too.
>>
>> Ron, K8HSY
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:26 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>>
>> Ron,
>>
>> This makes me cringe. I've made a serious effort ober the past 2 years
>> to
>> improve my CW contest skills. I'm still playing in the boy's
>> department,
>> but an e-mail like that would have pissed me off big time.
>>
>>
>> I've never got the hang of using a paddle, so I do my CW contesting
>> and DXing with the automated CW through the logging software. Press a
>> key and send the pre-programmed message at whatever speed you want.
>>
>> Whatever you do, have fun. It's just a hobby and contests are just a
>> game.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>> On 2/20/2016 2:49 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>>> Regarding the CW activity this weekend, I am stuck with this old, but
>>> goody, World War II straight key, and no way can I send 30 or 35 wpm
>>> with it, and nobody will give me the time of day stumbling along at 15
>>> wpm!! You guys won't believe me about this, but honestly, I even
>>> received an email message from a station who told me to stay off the
>>> bands if I couldn't run with the big boys at least 30 wpm. My paddle
>>> went to Heaven with Justice Antonin Scalia, and I am trying to do my
>>> best with this straight key. It is the key I started with way back in
>>> my Novice days in 1957, and it is still a super fantastic key, but it
>>> doesn't go like my paddle did! <lol> Plus, these old hands aren't as
>>> fast
>> and coordinated as they were when I was a teenager!
>>>
>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>
>>
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