transformer isolation of sound card and radio
optical isolation of radio signals
Wide range audio level: works with transceiver levels from 100 mV to 1.5 V
Extremely low noise floor: as low as 0.7 mV effective
High dynamic range: 84 dB typical, 82 dB minimum
Supports Voice operation with microphone
Standard Windows Audio Class device – no custom driver required
Other:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Keying:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
CW:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Programmable LCD status display
2 Watt amplifier for monitor/sidetone
CI-V output for controlling Icom compatible accessories
Serial output for controlling generic peripherals
user definable presets to recall all parameters for different control programs or contests
all parameters stored in EEPROM and reloaded after power up
integrated chokes and filters for maximum RFI immunity
Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet
optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
Hot Switch PA protection with user defined timing
programmable PTT assertion delay in 1ms steps
T/R sequencer with extended capabilities
separately sequenced keying outputs for low noise amplifier or receive antenna control
supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
wide range solid state or relay PA and LNA PTT buffers
enhanced K1EL WinKey™ with paddle buffer
front panel speed knob
selectable side tone capabilities with "paddle side tone" function
nine (9) user programmable memories
application independent contest auto-numbering
supports PS/2 keyboard for CW transmission with type ahead
supports PS/2 keyboard or keypad for CW “memory keyer” and control
PS/2 keyboard or keypad CW works without computer connection
3
Voice (SSB/AM/FM):
•
front panel headset jacks
•
rear panel hand/desktop microphone jack
•
automatic microphone selection
•
selectable preamplifiers allow electret and dynamic microphones in any combination
•
Digital Voice Keyer with nine messages up to 120 seconds and unlimited “banks”
Digital (FSK/AFSK/PSK31):
•
Dual channel receive capability
•
transformers for DC isolation between radio and sound card
•
low noise amplifiers for optimal decode level
•
front panel level controls for each receiver
•
front panel transmit level controls
•
true FSK output
•
supports data codes with 5/6/7/8 data bits and 1/1.5/2 stop bits
•
unique, hot switch protected FSK keying
•
separate PTT output for digital audio mode operation with microphone muting
•
nine (9) user programmable memories (FSK)
•
supports PS/2 keyboard FSK transmission with type ahead and diddle function
•
supports PS/2 keyboard or keypad for FSK message playback and control
•
PS/2 keyboard/keypad FSK works without computer connection
Station microphone (original).
Connector: RJ45 female
4. RADIO
DB37F connector for radio interconnections.
See Appendix A for details
5. MKD
Not Used.
6. USB
USB B connector for computer connection.
Standard USB A-B cable.
7. CI-V
Auxiliary CI-V output for controlling external devices using Icom transceive protocol
Connector: 3.5mm TIP – signal RING – no connection SLEEVE – Ground
8. iLINK
MiniDIN-6 for external control applications.
9. PTT IN
Transceiver PTT Out (Send)
used for sensing when transceiver has been switched to transmit by VOX or CAT PTT.
Connector: RCA TIP – Signal SLEEVE – Ground
6
10. PA PTT
PTT output for Power Amplifier.
Output (Solid State or RElay contact) depends on RE/SS
jumper position.
Connector: RCA, when active goes to ground.
TIP – Signal SHELL – Ground
TIP: If you are not sure about the keying voltage of your Power
Amplifier or LNA, use the RE position.
If the jumper is in the SS position, the switching
transistor (open collector) is connected to the PA PTT
jack. The transistor can switch up to 45V/0.8A. This
position is appropriate for modern Power Amplifiers
with electronic keying. Check the manual of your
amplifier to be sure the power requirements do not
exceed the transistor rating. If the requirements
exceed transistor rating set the jumper to the RE
position - this position connects the relay contact to the
output jack. Maximum rating for the relay is: 48V AC/DC @ 1A.
TIP: the RE/SS jumpers are located on the edge of the circuit
board in front of the PA PTT and LNA PTT jacks.
11. GND
Terminal for connection to station ground.
12. SUB RX
Audio input from transceiver (second receiver - right channel).
Connector: 3.5mm TIP - Audio RING – no connection SLEEVE – Ground
13. POWER
Power Switch
14. PADDLE
6.3mm (1/4") stereo female for paddle input.
TIP - DIT RING - DAH SLEEVE – GND
NOTE: The paddle sense can be reversed using Router settings
15. PS/2
MiniDIN6 for PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 keypad.
16. FOOTSW
RCA foot switch input. Active when closed to ground.
TIP - Signal SHELL – GND
17. LNA PTT
PTT output for controlling Low Noise Preamplifier or Receive antenna switching.
RCA jack TIP - Signal SHELL - GND
See: 10 – PA PTT
Installing microKEYER II consists of several steps:
1) prepare MK II to work with your radios
2) install microHAM USB Device Router (the control and interface software)
3) configure microHAM CODEC
4) configure Router
5) set audio levels
Preparing microKEYER II for Use
1. Turn off the radio and make the rear panel of microKEYER II accessible.
2. Plug the DB37M of the radio cable set into the RADIO connector on the rear panel of the MK II. Connect ALL
connectors from the cable set to the matching jacks on the rear panel of your transceiver.
3. If your transceiver has dual receivers (FT-1000D, FT-1000MP, FT-2000, FT-9000, Orion, IC-7800, K3, etc.)
connect the fixed level audio output from the second receiver to the SUB RX jack
4. Connect the station microphone to the RJ45 MIC jack. If your microphone has a Foster
(round) connector, use the adapter supplied with the cable set.
If the station microphone uses an electret element (most Icom radios), open
microKEYER II and place the Electret jumper located just in front of the three trimmers
in the center of the board on both pins.
WARNING: Microphones with both dynamic and electret elements are not supported. Configure the
MIC (RJ-45) input for either a dynamic or electret element and do not switch types.
5. If you use a second microphone, connect your headset to the EXT MIC jack on the front panel.
Serial Numbers less than 900:
If the headset microphone uses an electret element (e.g. Heil iC or
typical computer headset), open the microKEYER II and move the
DYN-EL jumper located behind the EXT MIC jack to the EL position.
NOTE: an electret element must be connected to both the tip and ring
of the 3.5mm STEREO plug. Heil headsets will require a 3.5mm
mono to stereo adapter.
Serial Numbers greater than than 900:
If the headset or boom microphone uses an Electret microphone with a
STEREO plug (e.g, many computer headsets), open MK II and move
the DYN-EL jumper located behind the EXT MIC jack to the EL
position.
If the headset or boom microphone uses an electret mic with a MONO
plug (e.g., Heil iC elements), open MK II and move the jumper to the iC
position.
WARNING: Headsets with both dynamic and electret elements are not supported. Configure the EXT
MIC for either dynamic or electret element and do not switch types.
7. For Icom transceivers, open MK II and install the ICVOX jumper located behind the
PTT IN jack. Otherwise, connect your transceiver PTT Out (linear) to the PTT IN
jack using the supplied RCA to RCA cable.
8. If you use a foot switch, connect the foot switch to the FOOTSW jack.
9. If your transceiver's accessory port is capable of supplying +13.8 V at 500 mA, you may
install the DB37 Power jumper located in the right rear corner just in front of the +13.5 V
DC jack.
NOTE: Beginning with serial number 900, this header was converted to three
positions. Connecting the left pair of terminals selects the 1.38V power jack while
connecting the right pair of terminals selects power from the DB37 jack.
WARNING: DO NOT use DB37 Power input with Yaesu transceivers or if the
Accessory power is less than 12 Volts when transmitting (Elecraft K3).
10. Connect a 12 to 16V DC supply to the DC 13.8V jack.
Be sure to observe the proper polarity.
11. Locate but DO NOT connect the USB cable to the MK II at this time.
Installing microHAM USB Device Router
The Windows setup utility will start and ask into
which folder Router and its supporting files should
be installed. Note: unless you have a very strong
reason to install Router elsewhere, please accept
the default location.
To install Router click on the Install USB Device
Router link on the installation CD or download the
most recent installation package from the web site:
www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
If you download an updated package, click on
"urouter_release_xx_xx.exe" (xx_xx is version) to
start the installation.
When the Router installation is completed, click
"Finish" to launch Router for the first time. Then
plug in the USB cable and proceed to configuring
Router for your station and software.
Windows will automatically install the USB Audio Device
driver to support the microHAM CODEC in microKEYER
II.
Windows automatically selects any newly installed audio
device as the default device for Sound playback and
Sound recording. This is undesirable as Windows
Sounds would be played through MK II and onto the air!
For Windows 2000 or Windows XP. right click on the
Speaker Icon on the task bar and select "Adjust Audio
Properties" or open "Sounds and Audio Devices" in
Control Panel and reset the Default device for Sound
Playback and Sound Recording to your computer's
primary sound device.
For Windows Vista and 7, right click on the Speaker
Icon on the task bar or open “Sounds” in the Control
Panel, select "Playback Devices” and reset the Default
Playback device to your computer's primary sound
device.
The microHAM USB Device Router (Router) program provides a Windows compatible configuration tool for
microHAM USB Devices (microKEYER II as well as DIGI KEYER, microKEYER, CW Keyer and USB
Interfaces) and software interface to other Windows applications (logging software, digital mode software,
etc.). The software interface is provided as Virtual Serial Ports.
In order to configure and use microKEYER II with Windows compatible application programs, you must be
running Router and have turned on microKEYER II. Router is then configured as required by the
application (logging, control or digital mode) software.
microKEYER IIStatus
When the USB driver is installed correctly and microKEYER II is
turned on Router will show a device tab with a GREEN check
beside the device name.
When Router shows a YELLOW “X” instead of a green , it
means the USB driver is correctly installed but microKEYER II is
not turned on.
When Router shows a RED “X” instead of a green , it means the
device is disconnected and Router does not see the USB part of
microKEYER II. This happens when the USB cable is unplugged
or the USB driver is not correctly installed.
Initial Setup
Router must be used to configure microKEYER II for proper operation. The device configuration tabs (in
the red rectangle) are used to setup each part of the microKEYER II.
microHAM Router provides a set of virtual serial ports which allow Windows applications (logging and digital
software) to work with microKEYER II just as they would work with "real" (hardware) serial ports.
In order to use these virtual Ports, you must first create the ports and then assign a port to each function
you wish to use (radio control, PTT, CW, FSK, etc.).
DO NOT define a port that is already in use (for example, COM1 or COM2 which are hardware ports on
many motherboards) or a virtual port that is used by another USB device. Even though Router will not allow
creating a virtual port on a COM port number which is already present in the system (like hardware COM
ports or internal modems), sometimes these ports are hidden. If another device that also uses virtual ports
(external USB devices, bluetooth devices, mobile phones, PDAs etc.) is not connected when creating virtual
ports in Router, the ports can overlap and will not work properly when you connect such device.
WARNING: Before you begin to create virtual ports, attach all external devices you are using with
computer and allow them to connected to the system. Restart Router and then create virtual ports.
Virtual ports are created and deleted from the Virtual Port menu.
Create - Creates virtual COM ports. It is possible to select
more than one port at a time by holding the Ctrl key on
keyboard and clicking on COM port numbers. Creating virtual
ports may take a long time (several tens of seconds), be
patient.
Delete - Deletes any single virtual port.
Delete All - Deletes all previously created virtual ports.
Do not delete a virtual port until all applications using that port
have been closed.
TIP: It is possible to select multiple ports at one time by holding the Control key on keyboard and
clicking on the COM port numbers.
TIP: If you have removed another device which used virtual ports and Router does not offer the
released port number, you will need to reset the virtual port bus. You can do this by deleting all
virtual ports in Router at once. Select "Virtual Port | Delete All" then create the ports again. Any
missing COM port numbers should appear.
Default Router Settings: used to completely reset Router to factory (default) settings.
"Default" removes all device tabs and deletes all stored configuration data, including all user presets.
from the Windows Registry.
TIP: microKEYER II can be reset to the factory configuration by selecting Default Router Settings
followed by Device | Store as Power-up Settings to save the defaults to the keyer's memory.
Restore Router Settings: used to restore settings from a urs file created by the backup command.
A urs file can be used only with the device for which it was generated (the file contains the unit serial
number) on a computer with same port assignments.
WARNING: Restoring a backup deletes all current Router settings including presets, use it carefully!
Backup Router Settings: used to create backup urs file.
This file contains Router settings (including Presets) for all devices defined in Router.
Options | General
Load Router on Start-up: when checked, Router will start automatically each time the computer is
started or rebooted.
Start Router Minimized:when checked, Router will started minimized
Options | Band Map: (Not used in microKEYER II)
Customizable band edge boundaries used to drive the band data output.
Options | Digital Band Map: Customizable band limits for digital mode operation. This setting is used to
automatically select VOICE or DIGITAL audio switching and the proper PTT output (PTT1/PTT2). The
boundaries are necessary for transceivers which do not have a special mode for AFSK operation or do
not provide this information via computer control. This primarily effects Kenwood and Ten-Tec
transceivers although it is also applicable to some older Icom and Yaesu radios.
Options | Audio Devices:
Don't use audio devices: when checked, Router does not use audio devices and the settings on the
Audio Mixer and DVK tabs have no effect.
WARNING: When selected, Router will not be able to control MKII Audio Mixer and DVK, use it carefully!
Manually assign audio devices: when checked, Router will allow the user to select audio devices
(sound card) in the appropriate fields at Audio Mixer tab and will actively control the audio devices
Automatically assign microHAM audio devices: (Not used with microKEYER II)
when checked, Router will automatically assign proper audio device of the same name if multiple
microHAM interfaces of the same kind are connected to the one computer.
Options | DVK:
Voice message time limit: maximum time for each voice message up to 120 seconds.
Sample rate: sampling frequency used during recording and playback of voice messages.
Sample size: sampling size used during recording of voice messages. Sampling size primarily effects
audio quality of the messages. 16bit samples provide higher quality than 8bit.
NOTE: Select the same sample rate and size as used by your software (logger) to avoid message
distortion.
Noise immunity: selects how many times an undelivered USB packet will be repeated before the USB
device is disconnected from the operating system.
Response time: selects how long the USB interface will wait for additional data before sending data to
the operating system.
Minimize: Clicking this will minimize Router to the system tray
at the bottom right corner of the Windows Task Bar (the
"System Notification Area").
TIP: When Router is minimized you can restore it by double-clicking on the Router tray icon. You can
also restore Router by double-clicking on the Router icon on the desktop or in the Programs menu.
Exit: Clicking on this item will terminate Router.
NOTE: when Router is terminated the virtual ports will be closed and application software will be unable
to communicate with microKEYER II and the radio.
PRESET MENU
The requirements of each application (logging, control and digital mode programs)
are different. Each program handles radio control, CW, FSK, PTT, and the sound
card its own way. In some cases, what works for one application may not work
properly with another. To get maximum performance from microKEYER II, the
user should create customized settings for each application used.
For easy switching among applications, Router supports up to 12 user definable
Presets. Different configurations can be stored in these presets and recalled
almost instantly simply by clicking on the preset button.
Each preset contains the settings for all devices connected to, and controlled by,
Router. For example, if Router controls a microKEYER II, a USB Interface II and
Station Master, each preset remembers the settings for all devices including the
assignment of COM ports and the contents of all sub-tabs except the FSK/CW
Messages and DVK tabs.
NOTE: Presets are not available until they have been created and saved
by the user using Preset | Save as. For sample configurations for popular software, refer to the Setup
Guide documents available in Router Help menu. Use Help | Download Documents if the Setup
Guides are not available or incomplete.
There are three ways to apply a preset once it is created:
1. Click on Preset and select from the pull-down menu.
2. Click on a preset button. For the buttons to be visible in Router, Preset | Show Buttons must be
checked. When the settings from a preset are applied, a green light located in the preset button is lit.
This green light is on ONLY when all settings in Router are same as those stored in the preset.
3. By right clicking on the system tray icon when the Router is minimized.
4. The presets and the current router configuration are stored to the registry when
Router is closed and recalled when Router is loaded.
Save as - Saves the current Router settings to a preset for future use.
Rename - Allows renaming of an existing preset.
Delete - Delete chosen preset.
Show buttons - When checked, Router shows the preset buttons.
DEVICE MENU
Router can control several devices. This allows configuring the settings for all (interfaces) connected to the
computer at the same time using the Presets.
Each device has its own tab (page) in the main Router
notebook. The content of each device tab depends on the type
of device. Adding a device is automatic when Router detects a
new device. Once detected, a device remains in Router even
though device is disconnected. Each device is identified by a
unique serial string.
NOTE: Router supports all microHAM USB devices in a
single instance by creating a separate root tab for each
device. It is not necessary to run multiple instances of
Router; a secondary instance can not be started.
Rename – Creates a custom device name. This is useful if two or more devices are connected to the
Router. For example microKEYER II and USB Interface II can be renamed to more identifiable
names as shown here...
Delete - Removes a device from the Router. Only devices that
have been disconnected (those with a RED“X” on
device tab) can be removed. To disconnect a device
from Router, unplug the USB cable.
Save Template - will save the current Router settings to template file.
When clicked, Router will open a standard File Save dialog window – the default location is
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\microHAM\cfg. If a hypertext (html) or plain
text (txt) documentation file of the same name as the template is present in the same directory, it will
be associated with the template.
Load Template – will automatically configure Router from a template (*.tpl file).
When clicked, Router will open a standard File dialog – the default location is: C:\Documents andSettings\All Users\Application Data\microHAM\cfg - and the desired template can be chosen. When
Router loads a template, it looks for an html or txt file with the same name as the template in the
same directory. If such file is found, it is displayed.
TIP: Templates are a powerful tool for quickly configuring Router to work with a particular application.
Template files are interchangeable between computers and ideal for cloning setups in multicomputer stations or for sharing configurations between users.
Store as Power-Up Settings: - will store the current settings of the Audio Switching, PTT, CW/WinKey,
Keyboard, Display and System tabs to the microKEYER II EEPROM. If microKEYER II is operated
without connection to the computer it will use the settings stored in EEPROM. If microKEYER II is
connected to a computer running Router, the Router settings will be used but the default settings
are retained in EEPROM.
Upload Firmware: microHAM will occasionally release updates to the firmware in microKEYER II. The
update may support new features in Router or improve application compatibility. The most recent
public version of the firmware is always available from www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
To update firmware, download the firmware file to your computer, then click on Device | UploadFirmware. A Windows file dialog will open, navigate to the directory into which you downloaded the
firmware file and select the file.
NOTE: When upgrading Router, the upgrade will include the latest firmware for microKEYER II. If
the firmware is newer than the currently installed firmware, Router will automatically ask for
permission to update the installed firmware the first time it connects to microKEYER II
It is necessary to create a number of virtual serial
ports (COM ports) in order for a Windows
application (logging, control or digital mode
program) to access microHAM devices.
Create - Creates virtual COM ports. It is possible
to select more ports at once by holding the Control
key on the keyboard and clicking on COM port
numbers. Creating a virtual port may take a while,
be patient.
Delete - Deletes any single virtual port.
Delete All - Deletes all previously created virtual
ports and resets Virtual Serial Port bus.
Do not delete a virtual port unless all applications
using that port have been closed.
NOTE: Properly working ports should not display an exclamation mark (!).
HELP MENU
Manuals: Link to microHAM manuals located on your system.
Setup Guides: Link to software configuration guides for many common applications.
Cable Schematics: Link to cable diagrams.
Download Documents: Downloads microHAM documentation including updated manuals and setup
guides. You may specify the products for which you want documentation.
NOTE: Requires an Internet connection.
microHAM Home Page: Link to www.microHAM.com
microHAM Downloads Page: Link to www.microham.com/contents/en-us/d29.html
Show Tooltips: When checked, small, single line help is displayed below the mouse cursor.
Update Router: Download and install the most recent version of Router.
About: Shows the Router's internal version number
Change logs: Shows the Router and firmware changes.
18
Loading...
+ 39 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.