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How do I key the 8600M directly with a paddle while running it remotely over an LAN?

jpotter0
jpotter0 Member ✭✭
in SmartSDR for Windows
I cannot get the transmitter to key with my paddle directly connected to the key jack while running remote using SmartSDR 4.1.3. The radio is 50 ft from the operating position. I ran a two-wire shielded cable from the radio to my paddle. If I get the transmitter to key I would also like to get a sidetone on my PC speakers.
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  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

    You can extend the Key jack like you said and also extend the speakers for the sidetone.

    -or-

    The easiest way is to invest in a Morconi and do it all over the network.

    https://www.morconi.com/
  • jpotter0
    jpotter0 Member ✭✭
    Something is blocking keying by direct connection when operating the Flex 8600 remotely over my LAN. It may be a bug or a feature.
  • Mike-VA3MW
    Mike-VA3MW Administrator, FlexRadio Employee, Community Manager, Super Elmer, Moderator admin

    There should be no restriction at all. I do it all the time.

    Can you post some screen shots?

  • David Decoons, wo2x
    David Decoons, wo2x Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    I second the MorConi. Tou can have two different profiles set up in the MorConi, one for local LAN and one for remote.

  • jpotter0
    jpotter0 Member ✭✭
    Mike-VA3MW, Thanks for the reply. I'll get some screen shows when I get back to it. Right now I am trying to get WSJT-X running and having DAX issues.
  • jpotter0
    jpotter0 Member ✭✭
    I have an order in for a Winkeyer USB. It is supposed to arrive Monday. Either this will then be a moot point, or there will be a whole new can of worms.
  • Dan Trainor
    Dan Trainor Member ✭✭✭

    I use a Maestro B in SmartControl mode as my keyer for remote operation. If I do not feel like lugging Maestro around, I use a Hallikey usb plugged into my MacBook.

  • jpotter0
    jpotter0 Member ✭✭
    Does the Hallikey work with Windows 11?
  • WX7Y
    WX7Y Member ✭✭✭✭

    3rd YES for the Morconi

  • Dan Trainor
    Dan Trainor Member ✭✭✭

    "Does the Hallikey work with Windows 11?" No only Mac.

  • John WA7UAR
    John WA7UAR Member ✭✭✭

    Hallikey “works” with Windows (for a PTT switch or foot pedal) but it does not work for CW. The Mac program has a built-in Winkeyer which can be activated using Hallikey… but the PC program has no built-in Winkeyer.

  • jpotter0
    jpotter0 Member ✭✭
    edited January 9

    My situation is this: I am running my Flex 8600M remotely on my LAN with SmartSDR 4.1.5. I want to set up CW operation while avoiding issues with Windows 11. I have wired my paddle directly to the radio's back panel. I observe the following:

    CWX keys the rf.
    I can also key the RF in the TUNE mode.

    The rear key jack connected directly to the paddle does not key the rf. (It did at one time, but not now.)

    The Acc Pin 4-to-ground (pin 5) does not key the transmitter.

    This seems to be a setup problem, not a hardware problem, but I have not been able to make it work.

    I also wired amplified speakers to the headphone output in hopes of getting a sidetone, but so far no sidetone even in TUNE mode when the paddle keys the rf. I do get the sidetone on my computer speakers with WRX.

    Some screenshots are attached.

    TX panel Tune Mode continuous dahs.jpg
    TX panel on receive.jpg
    Radio Setup Phone slash CW 2016010901.jpg
    Slice A Flag 2026010901.jpg
    Setup TX 2026010901.jpg

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