Keyboard CW (K1EL K44 CW Keyboard and Reader Kit)

John - ZL3TRR

Before I get comments re I should learn Morse by ear, I wish to state I have a hearing problem and wear two hearing aids  and want to try CW.

I have a K1EL  K44 CW Keyboard and reader Kit which I want to connect to a Flex 6500.

Has anyone done this before or can offer a Keyboard CW option with the Flex 6500?

It must be able to send and read .

Help would be appreciated . 73

KD0RC

Hi John, if you are running SmartSDR, there is a CWX feature that allows you to use your keyboard to send CW.  CW Skimmer can be purchased and installed which will do the decoding.  I know that does not utilize the K44, but it is an option that just requires a bit more software.
73,
Len, KD0RC

John - ZL3TRR

Hi Len, Thanks for the Information and I will have a look at that.  Keep safe  73 John 

Rick - WC8D

Hi John,

I have K44 and it works well with my 6700. It's a little annoying in that the K44 will not work directly with a USB keyboard. You will need an adapter. Otherwise, no problems.

Rick, WC8D

Joe N3HEE

FRLogger has a great CW keyboard and now has a built in CW decoder that works pretty well.  Give it a try.  It's free and easy to use.  http://ws7m.net/index.php/logger

Mark_WS7M

Thanks Joe,  The decoder will improve from what it is now.

James Kennedy-WU5E

try K9DUR smartsdr software 
http://k9dur.info/smartsdr_utilities.php

John - ZL3TRR

Thank you Joe and Mark.  I will give FRLogger a try 73 John 

John - ZL3TRR

Yes I found his interesting website previously . I like . 73 and keep safe. John 

John - ZL3TRR

Rick, What cables go where to flex ? and what settings in smart sdr ? 

look forward to reply  or you can contact me direct via QRZ.com 73 John 

AK1MD

> @"Rick - WC8D" said:
> Hi John,I have K44 and it works well with my 6700. It's a little annoying in that the K44 will not work directly with a USB keyboard. You will need an adapter. Otherwise, no problems.Rick, WC8D

Hi Rick, could you please provide instructions how to connect the K44 with the Flex Radio 6700? What kind adapter will one need?
Thank you, 73, Alex AK1MD

AK1MD

I am interested finding out how to connect a K44 CW reader with the Flex Radio 6700?
Appreciate any help.
Thank you, 73, Alex AK1MD

David Decoons, wo2x

+1 for CW Skimmer. It works well providing the sender has a good fist and sending good spacing. I do agree you should learn CW since nothing decodes as good as the human brain but CW Skimmer will help you to confirm what you think you hear.

For sending I use CWX built into SmartSDR or N1MM+ macros for contests. CWX has a live mode which allows keyboard CW.

73

Dave wo2x

DonS

Where are you providng audio to the K44?

Don - kx9q

Rick - WC8D

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