microHAM MK2R - 1 Features and Functions

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1 - FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
General:
• single USB connection (advanced mode) with LPT port for compatibility with "classic standard"
• stand alone operation without computer
• support for independent settings for dissimilar radios
• optimized operation on each radio and dissimilar modes (R1=SSB, R2=CW)
• innovative dual sound card processing
• integrated dual USB sound core (MK2R+ only)
• 16 buttons/42 lights for ergonomic function control and status display
• compatible with most standard MS Windows based logging or control programs
• DOS mode compatibility with LPT port interface of DOS based contest loggers (CT, TR, NA)
Radio control:
• integrated level converter for both radios CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232
• up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
• fully supports most Icom, Kenwood, TenTec, Yaesu and other radios
• optical isolation of radio control port from computer
Keying:
• optical isolation of all keying signals from computer
• intelligent keying lockouts for both radios (Band lock, Busy lock, External lock)
• hardware support for "last one wins" or "first one wins" operation
• easy switching between manual and automatic control
• independent settings for dissimilar Power Amplifiers
• Hot Switch PA protection with user defined timing
• programmable PTT assertion delay in 1ms steps
• T/R sequencer with extended capabilities
• separately sequenced keying outputs for low noise amplifier or receive antenna control
• supports dual (one per radio) or single foot switch operation
• supports separate PTT for each radio with automatic TX focus control
• supports VOX and CAT T/R switching
• wide range solid state outputs for modern PA keying or QSK PA separately for each radio
• relay isolated outputs for negative or high voltage PA control for each PA
CW:
• integrated second generation K1EL WinKey2™
• front panel speed knob
• selectable side tone capabilities with "paddle side tone" function
• nine (9) user programmable memories
• application independent contest auto-numbering
• supports PS/2 keyboard for CW transmission with type ahead
• supports PS/2 keyboard or keypad for CW “memory keyer” and control
• PS/2 keyboard or keypad CW works without computer connection
• handles multiple CW sources: WinKey2, serial port and/or LPT port with steering
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