The microKEYER-II is a highly integrated station controller which supports all modes. Regardless whether you do phone, digital modes or CW - the microKEYER-II supports you.

The integrated USB sound card has various advantages: first it does offer a much better signal to noise ratio than the most internal soundcards; second it has a much wider dynamic range. Both is very helful for improved decoding of weak signals. And additonally the internal soundcard remains free for it's original purpose (system sounds etc.). And you have only one cable between the interface and your computer - everything, also the audio is carried by the one USB cable. The integrated USB soundcard of the microKEYER-II has two audio channels and supports both main and sub receiver of some radios.

Besides the well known features like a universal CAT/CI-V interface, sequencer control for PA and LNA keying, support for foot key PTT, connection for an optional PS/2 keyboard, K1EL WinKey chip for precise CW keying, the microKEYER-II offers some very interesting features:

The LC display is widely configurable and shows for example the sent data in CW and RTTY, or the current CW speed, or the current frequency of the transceiver. Very helpful while configuring the device and also during the DX work.

One additional CI-V connection, which works in parallel to the usual CAT interface, allows for a very easy integration of other Icom devices like the Icom PW-1 power amplifier. Even if the transceiver is not by Icom!

A further additional serial port (ILink) allows the seamless integration of other devices, like the SteppIR or Ultrabeam antenna controller or a automatic antenna tuner - very useful.

The features of the microKEYER-II in detail:

Audio

• Integrated USB soundcard with high dynamic range and excellent SNR for better decoding
• Two audio channels for Main/Sub receiver
• Newly designed microphone matching allows the use of nearly any microphone
• two microphone connections supported at the same time (e.g. hand mike and headset)
• Simplyfied ccontrol and selection of audio sources
• Continously adjustable microphone gain, separated for two microphones
• Automatic selection of microphone
• Output power of the soundcard sufficient to drive a headset, for Echolink, VoIP, Skype etc.
• 2 Watt amplifier for connection of a monitor speaker
• Separate volume control of the monitor for CW sidetone, DVK and AFSK
• Display on the front shows status (recording, playback) of the soundcard
• Automatic microphone muting when using ditial modes

Keying

• Sequencer control for LNA/PTT to switch a separate pre amplifier or receiving antenna
• VOX support for PA keying
• Direct support for QSK operation with PA
• Digital VOX: automatic PTT keying when audio is sent over the soundcard
• TX inhibit for hotswitch protection ad transmitting under critical conditions (transmit path not ready)
• Faster (3ms) keying relay

Telegraphy

• K1EL Winkey Chip for precise timing of keying
• Integrated, high level paddle debouncer/interface
• Visual indication of keyer speed
• Optional 'paddle only' sidetone
• Display of transmitted CW characters
• Integrated contest serial number
• Supports PS72 keyboard or numeric keypad for memory recall

FSK & Digital

• Low nois/high gain audio chain with independently controlled line amplifiers for unbeatable weak signal decoding
• Automatic sound card line input select for digital modes
• Transmitted data display (FSK RTTY only)

Other functions

• Customizable, two line LC display with adjustable backlight
• Separate power jack with power monitoring
• Separate On/Off switch
• CI-V output with simulated Icom 'transceive data' when connected to a supported radio allows use of IC-PW1 with non-Icom transceivers
• Proprietary serial port (ILink) simulates antenna/tuner control protocols (support for SteppIR, Ultrabeam, antenna tuner)
• FH-1/FH-2 or equivalent keypad for memory control
• Uses the same DB37 cable sets as microKEYER

Note: microKEYER II™ is a hardware product - it "fully supports" a radio when microHAM releases a cable set designed to interface microKEYER-II to the specific input/output requirements of a supported transceiver. Due to differences in features and control protocols among transceivers, the support software (microHAM USB Device Router) may not implement decoding of operating mode and/or frequency, automatic selection of mode, frequency/mode dependent configurations, and/or FSK for all supported radios.

Automatic selection of frequency/mode dependent configurations is a user interface enhancement. The ability of microHAM USB Device Router to provide automatic selection of operating configuration does not mean that a specific transceiver is, or is not, supported.

Note: microHAM USB Device Router and microHAM Device Configurator are compatible with all 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, XP, 2000 and 2003.

Download: Englische Anleitung zum microKEYER-II (PDF, EN, 1.7MB)

And once again - all in one controller, but now for two radios! The ideal device for all demanding radio amateurs who have more than one radio on their desk. And also highly suited for Single-Op/2 Radio (SO2R) operations in a contest.

MK2R+™ is a most powerful All-In-One multi-mode two radios USB controller for CW, SSB, AM, FM, and digital modes (RTTY, PSK31, SSTV and many others) designed for the serious contest operator or DXer with two transceivers. microKEYER 2R includes rig control interfaces for two supported radios (Elecraft, Icom, JRC, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, and Yaesu), independent PTT outputs for both LNA and Power Amplifier control, an improved, second generation WinKey CW Keyer, receive and transmit audio switching. microKEYER 2R Plus also includes a unique, dual codec sound system for audio processing.

Package contains: MK2R™ or MK2R+™, USB cable, LPT cable, two (2) stereo audio cables, headphone cable ending with two (2) 6.3mm (1/4") plugs, two (2) 3.5mm (1/8") plugs, one (1) coaxial 2.1mm/5.5mm power plug, two (2) RCA to RCA cables, and CD-ROM containing the microHAM USB Device Router program and documentation.

Features

General

• single USB connection (advanced mode) with LPT port for compatibility with "classic standard"
• stand alone operation without computer
• support for independent settings for dissimilar radios
• optimized operation on each radio and dissimilar modes (R1=SSB, R2=CW)
• innovative dual sound card processing
• integrated dual USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
• 16 buttons/42 lights for ergonomic function control and status display
• compatible with most standard MS Windows based logging or control programs
• Drivers for all Windows versions incl. Windows Vista® and Windows7 32/64-Bit (since Vers. 7.6.1.).
• DOS mode compatibility with LPT port interface of DOS based contest loggers (CT, TR, NA)

Radio control

• integrated level converter for both radios CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
• up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
• fully supports most Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
• optical isolation of radio control port from computer

Keying

• optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
• intelligent keying lockouts for both radios (Band lock, Busy lock, External lock)
• hardware support for "last one wins" or "first one wins" operation
• easy switching between manual and automatic control
• independent settings for dissimilar Power Amplifiers
• 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 VHF LNA preamplifiers
• supports dual (one per radio) or single footswitch operation
• supports separate PTT for each radio with automatic TX focus control
• supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
• wide range solid state outputs for modern PA keying or QSK PA separately for each radio
• relay isolated outputs for negative or high voltage PA control for each PA

CW

• integrated second generation K1EL WinKey2
• front panel speed knob
• selectable side tone capabilities with "paddle side tone" function
• nine (9) user programmable memories
• logger 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
• handles multiple CW sources: WinKey2, serial port and/or LPT port with steering

Digital (FSK/AFSK)

• six transformers for DC isolation of sound card and radios
• selectable routing of radio outputs (VFO A/B) for each sound card channel
• low noise preamplifiers for improved weak signal decoding
• front panel controls to optimize levels for each sound card channel
• front panel controls to optimize mic drive for each radio
• integrated high performance, low noise floor USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
• separate USB sound codec for digital modes (MK2R+ only)
• separate AFSK drive for each radio
• selectable sound card channel output/steering for AFSK
• application specific mono/stereo signal source handling
• dual 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 AFSK keying supports 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

Voice (SSB/AM/FM)

• front panel headset jacks
• rear panel hand/desktop microphone jack
• front panel selection of connected microphones
• supports all microphone control functions for Radio1
• selectable preamplifier supports dynamic microphones with computer interface
• selectable preamplifier for using dynamic microphones with Icom radios
• customizable microphone routing for each state (VOX / computer PTT / footswitch) by radio
• customizable microphone routing for operation style (direct to radio / through sound card)
• Digital Voice Keyer with nine messages up to 120 seconds line and unlimited "banks"

Headphone (Receive) Audio

• front panel headphones jacks, rear panel external speaker jack
• unique "multi-source" signal handling
• supports second sound card for audio review or "spot announcements"
• able to switch any of six (6) audio sources to either ear
  1. R1 VFOA 2. R1 VFOB 3. R2 VFOA 4. R2 VFOB
  5. Sound Card left channel 6. Sound Card right channel
• hardware support for independent receive audio selection by operating state
  1. R1=RX, R2=RX, TX focus=R1 2. R1=RX, R2=RX, TX focus=R2
  3. R1=TX, R2=RX 4. R1=RX, R2=TX 5. R1=TX, R2=TX
• hardware support for user defined "scenarios" handling (weak pileup, strong pileup, S&P...)
• front panel control of audio mix level
• configurable audio source (VFO A/B) for each sound card channel
• support for recording headphone audio (WYH - What You Hear)
• user selectable "delayed" headphone switching (100ms steps)
• independent front panel record level level control for each channel
• additional buttons for "classic" audio control R1/SPLIT/R2 or R1/MIX/R2
• easy switching between manual and automatic control

Other

• configurable Accessory connection with dual BCD band data outputs
• user definable presets to recall all parameters for different control programs or contests
• all parameters are stored inside the box memory 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

Notes

• MK2R and MK2R+ are hardware products - its level of functionality is determined by the features offered by the application software and transceivers with which it is used. MK2R and MK2R+ "fully supports" a radio when microHAM releases a cable set designed to interface MK2R to the specific input/output requirements of a supported transceiver. Due to differences in capabilities among transceivers, the support software (microHAM USB Device Router) and/or MK2R may not implement microphone muting, FSK and/or frequency decoding for all supported radios.
• You will need at least one radio specific cable-set, or two cable sets if you plan to use two radios. For schematics of the cables please see below at the 'microKEYER', the cables are the same.
• A computer with at least 800MHz processor clock is recommended for use with the micro-Keyer 2R/2R+.

Note: microHAM USB Device Router and microHAM Device Configurator are compatible with all 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Vista, XP, 2000 and 2003.

The 10 Keypad is directly connected to the microKEYER and allows control of various CW functions, like recall of stored standard buffers, adjusting speed and many more. The RTTY functions require a full PS/2 keyboard (a USB keyboard will not work!).

Alle prijzen zijn inclusief BTW., maar exclusief verzendkosten.
Tussentijdse prijswijzigingen en typefouten voorbehouden.
Fabrikanten kunnen specificaties en uitvoeringen wijzigen.