Other sound card interfaces are here:

• microKEYER-2R/2R+ for two radios at the same time
• microKEYER, similiar to microKEYER-2, but without integrated sound card, without display
• Digi-Keyer, similiar to microKEYER-2, but without phone, without Winkey, without display, only for digital modes
• USB-2, CAT/Sound Interface with USB

microKEYER-II CAT- and Sound card interface

microKEYER-II Front

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 teh 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 allows the seamless integration of other devices, like the SteppIR antenancontroller or a automatic antenna tuner - very useful.

microKEYER-II Block diagram

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 simulates antenna/tuner control protocols (support for SteppIR, 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.

microKEYER-II Rear

Note: Windows 98 is not supported by microKEYER-2!

microKEYER-II 334.75 (325.00) EUR

Cable für microHAM microKEYER/microKEYER-2/2R/2R+

The cables to the radio are now available also in a 2m long version (article DB38-xxx instead of DB37-xxx), see list.

DB37-IC8	Cable for various Icom, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-IC8	Same as DB37-IC8, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-IC13	Cable for various Icom, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-IC13	Same as DB37-IC13, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-IC718	Cable for Icom IC-718, IC-78, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-IC718	Same as DB37-IC718, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TS6	Cable for various Kenwood, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TS6	Same as DB37-TS6, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TS9	Cable for various Kenwood, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TS9	Same as DB37-TS9, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TSMINI6	Cable for various Kenwood, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TSMINI6	Same as DB37-TSMINI6, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TT-OR2	Cable for TenTec Orion2, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TT-OR2	Same as DB37-TT-OR2, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TT-JPA	Cable for various TenTec, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TT-JPA	Same as DB37-TT-JPA, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-TT-OM	Cable for various TenTec, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-TT-OM	Same as DB37-TT-OM, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FTMINI8	Cable for various Yaesu, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FTMINI8	Same as DB37-FTMINI8, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT450	Cable for FT-450, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB37-FT767	Cable for Yaesu FT-767, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT767	Same as DB37-FT767, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT847	Cable for Yaesu FT-847, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT847	Same as DB37-FT847, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT900	Cable for Yaesu FT-900, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB37-FT920	Cable for Yaesu FT-920, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT920	Same as DB37-FT920, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT950	Cable for Yaesu FT-950, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB37-FT990	Cable for Yaesu FT-990, 1m long (Note)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT990	Same as DB37-FT990, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT1000M	Cable for Yaesu FT-1000MP, 1m long (List)	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT1000M	Same as DB37-FT1000M, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT1000D	Cable for Yaesu FT-1000D, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT1000D	Same as DB37-FT1000D, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-FT2000	Cable for FT-2000, FT-2000D, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB38-FT2000	same as DB37-FT2000, but 2m long	88.07 (85.50) EUR
DB37-EL-K3	Cable for Elecraft K3, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR

microKEYER List of cables and schematics

DB37-IC8	Icom	IC-707, IC-725, IC-726, IC-728, IC-729, IC-735, IC-736, IC-737, IC-738 IC-746, IC-766Pro, IC-7400, IC-756, IC-756Pro, IC-756ProII, IC-756ProIII IC-761, IC-765, IC-775, IC-7800, IC-781, IC-910 IC-7400: only for HF, not VHF	Schematic
DB37-IC13	Icom	IC-703, IC-706, IC-706MkII, IC-706MkIIG, IC-7000	Schematic
DB37-IC718	Icom	IC-718, IC-78	Schematic
DB37-TS6	Kenwood	TS-50, TS-60, TS-140, TS-440, TS-450, TS-680, TS-690 TS-711, TS-790, TS-811, TS-850, TS-940, TS-950 TS-50, TS-60 - requires Kenwood IF-10D TS-140, TS-680 - requires Kenwood IF-10C TS-711, TS-811 - requires Kenwood IF-10A TS-940 - requires Kenwood IF-10B	Schematic
DB37-TS9	Kenwood	TS-570S TS-570D TS-870 TS-870S TS-2000 TS-2000X TS-B2000	Schematic
DB37-TSMINI6	Kenwood	TS-480HX TS-480SAT	Schematic
DB37-TT-OR2	TenTec	Orion2	Schematic
DB37-TT-JPA	TenTec	Jupiter, Pegasus, Argonaut	Schematic
DB37-TT-OM	TenTec	Omni VI	Schematic
DB37-FTMINI8	Yaesu	FT-817 FT-857 FT-857D FT-897 FT-897D	Schematic
DB37-FT450	Yaesu	FT-450	Schematic
DB37-FT847	Yaesu	FT-847	Schematic
DB37-FT900	Cable for Yaesu FT-900, 1m long	68.70 (66.70) EUR
DB37-FT920	Yaesu	FT-920	Schematic
DB37-FT950	Yaesu	FT-950	Schematic
DB37-FT990	Yaesu	FT-990 (requires ROM Version 1.3 or newer)	Schematic
DB37-FT1000D	Yaesu	FT-1000, FT-1000D (requires ROM Version 6.0 or newer)	Schematic
DB37-FT1000M	Yaesu	FT-1000MP, FT-1000MP MkV, FT-1000MP Field	Schematic
DB37-FT2000	Yaesu	FT-2000, FT-2000D	Schematic

10-Keypad

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!).

Order No.
MK-Keypad 10 keypad 26.16 (25.40) EUR