Tom,

The Signal Link wouldn't really be of any use here, and you really don't 
need to spend more money unless you want to.

I think you had played around withXMlog a while back.  If your n3FJP 
program won't let you do keyboard cw with your existing  interface, the 
XMlog  program will work.

A lot of other logging programs offer this, but  as you know, I don't 
use N3FJP so I can't comment on that one.

There is other software out there you can look at, you already have  the 
hardware part .

73, Steve KW3A




On 9/11/2013 9:21 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> 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
>
>
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