Alan:

Well, so far, I've received the suggestions you have read on the list 
regarding CW type, and X M Log, so they are the options I will pursue if it 
turns out that the N3FJP software does not have what I need.

As I indicated in my previous post, I think I'm a pretty good CW operator 
with my Bencher paddle, but sending the code via the computer keyboard seems 
like an interesting capability to try, and would then be another tool in my 
operating toolbox should the need to use it arise someday.

I'll keep you and everyone posted on how things turn out as I work on this 
further.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan R. Downing" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: CW qsos Via Computer Keyboard


> Hello Tom, me to, Hi.  I also am interested in sending CW via keyboard, 
> and
> perhaps also FSK.  At the moment I am using an Icom 775DSP, but plan on
> getting a new rig around Christmas time.  If you find out anything 
> offline,
> I'd appreciate it if you would let me know.
>
>
> Best 73
>
>
> Alan R. Downing
> Phoenix, AZ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:22 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: CW qsos Via Computer Keyboard
>
> 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
>