Hi David,
If by chance you did want to change the behaviour of the speed pot, there is
a check box on the Winkey tab, in the N1MM Configuration, called 'Ignore
Winkey Speed Pot'.
I also occasionally run the 'Winkeyer2' software, if I want to set up a
temporary macro, and under settings, you can again choose if the speed pot
is to be locked and you can set the maximum and minimum speeds the pot will
allow.
Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
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-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of David W Wood
Sent: 07 February 2014 11:02
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: WinKeyer
Hi Kelvin and all
Well, this thread has prompted me to have another bash at installing Winkey
as the keying interface for N1MM.
I failed to do this some months ago and put the project on the back burner
until reading the recent posts.
This also coincides with me partially migrating to Window Eyes from JAWS.
Whereas I was unable to navigate the configuration screen with JFW it was
possible with W E, so, now, I am using the Winkey interface rather than
through the LPT1 port.
The CW is a lot more crisp.
A surprise is that I can adjust the speed with the pot on the unit as well
as through N1MM which I thought would totally take over the control of the
Winkey
73
David W Wood
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Kelvin Marsh
Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 2:43 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: WinKeyer
Hi Alan and All,
I see there have been several questions and suggestions about using the
Winkeyer from a PC or standalone , and in the case of Standalone
programming, I use a different method.
I mainly use my Winkeyer for contesting with N1MM, and I demonstrate its
setup and use in the N1MM audio recordings on Active Elements. The Winkeyer
can be driven by N1MM for sending exchanges and incrementing serial numbers.
Several other loggers, including AC Log can directly operate the Winkeyer,
either with the use of macros, or directly via the keyboard.
When you've installed the Winkeyer, using the supplied drivers, there are
two programs you will also find useful to place on the Desktop. These are
'Winkeyer2' and Wk2 Manager'.
When you run 'Winkeyer2', you take control of the Winkeyer in real time.
You can use the keyboard to send CW, although I've not found this to be very
accessible, and you can save and run CW keyer macros for each of the
buttons, for the duration of the session.
The Winkeyer itself has 4 memory buttons, and the macros you have stored in
the 'Winkeyer2' software can be sent, by pressing the corresponding physical
button on the unit, or by clicking the button in the 'Winkeyer2' software.
The software has an additional 5 and 6 button, and a button for a continuous
tuning carrier. Again, this all happens while the software is running, and
the Winkeyer is connected to the PC.
The second application is called WK2 Manager' . This is used to program the
4 physical buttons, for standalone use.
Run the 'WK2 Manager' software, and perform a 'Read' to move all the
Winkeyer macros back to the PC. The Keys are probably each initially
defaulted to MT. Now, just replace each MT with a meaningful CW string, one
new string for each button. Finally, write the changes back to the
Winkeyer. You will find the physical buttons now send your macro strings,
and the Winkeyer can be disconnected from the PC.
Remember, as soon as you reconnect the Winkeyer to a PC and run the
'Winkeyer2' software or N1MM or your logger, it will take over the unit, and
the standalone macro strings will be temporarily reassigned.
Finally, You will probably only run the WK2 Manager' software very
infrequently, as the stand alone macros will stay in the unit indefinitely,
despite the buttons being temporarily reassigned from the PC software.
Best wishes, Kelvin Marsh - M0AID
Working to improve accessibility for radio amateurs with disabilities
www.active-elements.org
For accessibility evaluations of amateur equipment and MP3 manuals
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Alan R. Downing
Sent: 31 January 2014 16:06
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.
Thanks in advance.
Alan
Alan R. Downing
Phoenix, AZ
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