Straight key with pc running SSDR remotely

johna8119 · August 2019

I am wondering if it is possible somehow to use a straight key with a pc running SSDR at a remote location from my 6600. I know that I could use the CWX feature, but it would be nice to use my straight key or bug.

As I think about it, I should be able to use a USB adapter of some kind to connect the key to the PC. However, I don't see anything in SSDR that would allow me to use the input for CW. Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks
John
W4KV

VE7ATJ_Don · August 2019

Hi John... as far as I know, this isn't possible through a remote SSDR connection. There's no mechanism I'm aware of to access the 'key' port from the PC -- except, as you mentioned via CWX.

Don

Mike-VA3MW · August 2019

Hi John

Unfortunately you will have to use a Maestro with the key plugged into the Maestro.

Mike

Bill W2PKY · August 2019

Here is a starting point. A separate software internet circuit activates the key on the Flex Radio.
Have not tried this, however, there may be other implementations as well.

https://iw7dmh.jimdo.com/older-unsupported-projects/remote-morse-key/

https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/smartlink-and-paddle-cw

N5NHJ · August 2019

Hi John, without commenting if this is possible or not (look at my post about using a paddle), to allow the radio to transmit with a straight key just disable the internal automatic keyer and use the RTTY rear connector. (SmartSDR software guide, Para 24.5)