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Reviews For: K1EL Winkey2 Serial Keyer

Category: Keyers & CW Keyboards

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Review Summary For : K1EL Winkey2 Serial Keyer
Reviews: 3MSRP: 38
Description:
Serial Winkeyer with the WK2 chip.
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.k1el.com
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N3LZG Rating: 2011-04-13
Perfect low-budget computer control keyer Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Just bought one from the last of the batch. I had the provided parts assembled in about an hour and a half. With a $5 USB to serial cable, two 1/8" jacks and an Altoids tin for a box, I was in business. I have been using RUMLog for control and so far neither has given me any trouble. I plan on putting the Winkey 2 through its paces when CQ WPX CC comes along.

As a Macintosh user, this device is indispensable, as direct keying with DTR/RTS type serial controllers aren't well supported. This has freed me from kludging along with WINE and CW Type.
VR2BG Rating: 2009-07-04
Only way to go Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
Great product & fast shipment from K1EL. Some component value changes are not reflected in the v1.2 documentation - they are correct in the schematic.
K4FX Rating: 2007-09-25
Great like 'em all Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
If you operate CW and use a PC you are really missing out if you're not using a Winkey! Greatest thing since the electronic keyer.

This is pretty much the same as the WK1 with a few exceptions, you can either use it to run 2 radios or (by moving a jumper) you can use it to key an accessory (rated at 50vdc max switching) in addition to your radio.

The new WK2 serial has provisions for a sidetone speaker and external power.

For only 10 dollars more this would be the choice especially if you have a couple of rigs you like the run.