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| Reviews Summary for Microham Micro Keyer II |
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Reviews: 16
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $449
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Description: microKEYER II™ is the most powerful All-In-One single radio multi-mode USB interface and sound card for CW, SSB, AM, FM, and digital modes (RTTY, PSK31, SSTV, APRS, PACKET, and many others) available anywhere.
Using a single USB port, microKEYER II can interface with any Windows-based logging or control program to run any FSK, CW , AFSK, SSB, AM, or FM mode.
microKEYER II also includes a rig control interface (CAT/CI-V) with interfaces for all supported radios, a powerful CW memory keyer, and a buffer for keying a Power Amplifier and LNA switcher.
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More info: http://microham-usa.com/
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WA9PIE
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 13, 2009 19:46
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RIGblaster WHAT?
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I just got rid of a RIGblaster Pro and bought the microKEYER II. All I can say is that this is THE most advanced piece of rig-to-computer interface gear I've ever seen (even with my older rig, TS-690). It will take me weeks to figure out how I get my full investment in this - but I'm sure gonna try.
Amazing. Well done.
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N4WSH
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 7, 2009 17:55
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Excellent
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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One word describes this interface - Excellent! This is quality equipment. Expensive, that depends on the old saying, "You get what you pay for" That being said, no, it's not expensive at all. I use my Micro Keyer II with a Yaesu FT-1000MP with great results. There are other interfaces out there, and some are very good, but for me the choice was clear.
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AD9P
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 13, 2009 13:44
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Excellent
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Every now and then one runs across a company who excells not only in the quality of their products, but also service.
MicroHam is one of those.
Excellent product, and a very important part of my shack.
Thanks
Al
AD9P
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IK1HXN
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 27, 2008 15:58
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I LIKE IT !!!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Works fine, I used with ICOM 756proIII and YAESU FT1000 Mark V, no trouble, easy setting. Nice display. Good one for digital.
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YU7BH
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 19, 2008 09:40
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Could not be better!!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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If you are older than 40 , this interfaces is not for you:-) I spent more than half day to find where I can plug in 13,8v for supply. Understand that, when I got a original cables for FT2000, I don't need external power supply :-)) Jozef in few second explain what I need to do, and couple of minutes later my 15 years old son Stefan, configure all setup less than 20 minutes!!!
Setup is great! First time in my life ( ham radio operator since 1980.) I work with bpsk31 with 35 watts Ja, Usa, Africans dx's on 7 mhz very, easy. Also, rtty work amazing. All main logging programs are compatible with MK2.
Internal sound card is very sensitive. Nice LCD display. Very clear and easy to work. All you need for comfort work, dx'ing, contesting are in the same place. With full output of big Om power amplifier, no any RF or interruption.
Simple USB to Rig dissolve all communication problems.
Really nice piece of equipment.
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N3ND
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 7, 2008 10:24
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Exceptional
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have owned my microKEYER II for about ten months and also use a three year old microKEYER (I). The build quality of these units is exceptional and the support is no less than spectacular. Never any problems other than those operator induced. Highly recommended, and while I’ve not personally used any other computer interfaces except homebrew, IMHO you can’t go wrong.
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KO5D
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 6, 2008 16:17
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Great device
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I bought similar interface from another company, it didn't work, they blamed my PC, had hard time to communicate.
Microham has outstanding Customer Service in US,getting help (if needed) very fast and they drive it until problem resoved. Had issue with RF hum in Micro Keyer II, and Microham investigated it with simple solution - have capacitor installed on USB connector sheld.
Nice LCD monitor, great DVR feature, now work great with MicroHam Station Master.
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AD9P
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 21, 2008 13:10
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Excellent Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Super quality, and great customer service.
Well pleased.
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K6OI
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 2, 2008 20:46
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Hardware and Support Great
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Compared with the previous review, I've had quite the opposite experience with my Microham Micro Keyer II. The unit is extremely well designed and built. Whenever I've had a problem (user error), a quick email to Joe would quickly resolve the issue. I currently have the unit interfaced between my Elecraft K3 and Toshiba laptop and have used it for SSB, RTTY, PSK31, and CW. Even though the K3 has robust built-in interface capabilities, the Micro Keyer II is still much more flexible and convenient. The internal sound card also works much better than the one on my Windows laptop. Eventhough the interface cables might seem expensive, they are extremely well-built. I would never be able to homebrew one like that no matter what the cost. The MK II also works great on my MacBook with CocoaModem and MacLoggerDX. High fives all around for MicroHam and Joe.
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K6CTA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 1, 2008 15:45
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Great Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a very well designed product. I had some questions, and got rapid replies to my emails...even on Dec. 31! It does take a little bit of time to set up all of the parameters, but once you get everything configured it is seemless. Be sure to go through the entire manual (I missed a setting for FSK the first time). It is certainly easier to just use one USB cable to the computer and to let the MicroHam do all of the work. Great looking box, too.
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