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Sending morse code over the internet with EhoCW
EhoCW has just released a new version which allows for multiple instances and the option of using WASAPI AUDIO. WASAPI AUDIO DRIVERS are almost as good as ASIO DRIVERS in regards to cw timing accuracy and low latency. Only EhoCW has the option to select WASAPI SOUND CARDS, no other software cw keyer was found that had this feature. Two instances of EhoCW are used and setup exactly the same to send iambic morse code to two different sound cards - one instance to…
ContinuePosted by Chuck aa0hw on March 11, 2013 at 3:42pm — 6 Comments
IMPROVE YOUR QRQ CW COPY ON YOUR COMPUTER WITH THIS FREE SOFTWARE SETUP
Improve your qrq cw copy when listening to high speed morse code on your computer with this free software method
This video will demonstrate some unique challenges and solutions, when listening to high speed qrq cw morse code audio on your computer.…
ContinuePosted by Chuck aa0hw on February 25, 2013 at 3:29pm — 1 Comment
VIRTUAL AUDIO DEVICE - VB-AUDIO VIRTUAL CABLE
Posted by Chuck aa0hw on February 21, 2013 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments
Using Virtual Serial Ports for Ham Radio - Dahdidah's Software CW Keyer
This video demonstrates how to bring up multiple instances of QsoNet's Dahdidah Cw Software Keyer using FABULATECH's VIRTUAL SERIAL PORT SPLITTER. Four separate instances of Dahdidah are used - to hook up a cw keyboard, paddles, bug, and straight key, all at the same time. Connections are made from your iambic paddle keyer output, cw keyboard keyer output, straight key and bug - to separate SERIAL PORT PINS : DCD, DSR, RI, CTS in order to send morse code on your…
ContinuePosted by Chuck aa0hw on February 19, 2013 at 1:00pm — 2 Comments
WELCOME TO QRQcw
WINDOWS's VERSION OF FABIAN's QRQ TRAINING PROGRAM CALLED 'qrq' AVAILABLE NOW !
DJ1YFK: FABIAN's famous high speed cw training program called "qrq" now has a windows version ! - see forum discussion below -
Fabian's qrq program is the best of the best when trying to train for copying qrq cw. Using the unique features of this program to train for copying "whole word sounds" is absolutely an essential part of a qrq cw training regime !
NOTE: see the article in the forum posted below for more information
USING FABIAN'S "QRQ" TRAINING PROGRAM TO SEND A RANDOM LIST OF WORDS
Useful Software for Amateur Radio from FabulaTech:
Virtual Serial Port
Virtual Serial Port Kit -
create virtual serial ports connected via a virtual null-modem cable.
COM Port Splitter
Serial Port Splitter -
share dataflow of one serial port among several applications.
COM Port over Ethernet
Network Serial Port Kit -
access remote serial devices over local network or the Internet.
USB over Ethernet
USB over Network -
share and access USB devices over local network or the Internet.
CONTACT: mike@fabulatech.com
and ask about the special provision that has been made available by FABULTECH to official ham radio operators.
Please [/scan/attach/] a current copy/picture/PDF/jpg etc, of your official ham radio license and include it in your email to Mike.
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iCW - 2012 - How to send morse code over the internet on WINDOWS 7 : THE BASIC SETUP
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A HIGH PERFORMANCE CW LISTENING STATION using free software 3 Replies
- Using free DSP software -- VST HOST - VST PLUGINS -- build this high performance CW listening station on your computer -HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE MAIN MIXING CONSOLEnote: click on picture to…Continue
Tags: vst plugins, vst host, dsp, cw
Started by Chuck aa0hw. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Apr 29.
CW KEYBOARDS from the days of yore
Please chime in and show us a pictureof your vintage cw keyboardcommercial or homebrew KF7CXHere’s a picture of my HAL MKB-1 keyboard. I built it from a kit back in 1975 when it sold for around…Continue
Tags: cw keyboard
Started by Chuck aa0hw Mar 28.
The Art and Skill of Radiotelegraphy
I just read in the free, internet magazine, 'K9YA Telegraph', that a new, fifth edition, of William Pierponts, N0HFF (SK), book, 'The Art and Skill of Radiotelegraphy', is out. I have loved this book…Continue
Started by Joe Mar 23.
Useful Software for Amateur Radio from FabulaTech
Useful Software for Amateur Radio from FabulaTechFABULATECH is now offering the HAM RADIO COMMUNITY a very special offer. If you are an official HAM RADIO OPERATOR with an OFFICIAL HAM RADIO…Continue
Tags: ham radio, virtual serial ports, FABULATECH
Started by Chuck aa0hw Mar 4.
QRQ Skeds 4 Replies
Anyone interested in setting up a way to schedule QRQ skeds, on the air or on iCW, for ops like me who would like to work on increasing their code speeds? Maybe something like the K3UK sked page, I…Continue
Started by Joe. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Jan 23.
QRQ CW TRAINING WITH MIXXX 2 Replies
Using the free program and unique playback features of MIXXX, an effective method for improving your qrq cw copy using any cw audio file is…Continue
Tags: qrq training, qrq cw, qrq cw training
Started by Chuck aa0hw. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Jan 28.
Keyboards 1 Reply
Santa got me a Rosewill keyboard similar to the one described by Chuck, W5UXH, in a discussion down the page. The keyboard uses a mechanical system to give tactile feedback when you hit the keys. I…Continue
Started by Joe. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Jan 6.
Huntsville Hamfest, 18 and 19 August 2012 2 Replies
The Huntsville, Alabama, Hamfest is set to go on Saturday and Sunday,18 and 19 August, 2012. My wife and I will be there. If any QRQers, QRPers, CFOers, are going, let us know. The QRPers are having…Continue
Started by Joe. Last reply by Joe Aug 21, 2012.
W6WXZ SK 1 Reply
Bob, W4NPX, gave us the sad news during the CFO net earlier this week that Jack, W6WXZ/Fresno, passed away a few months ago. Bob and Jack kept a nightly QRQ schedule on 7032 for years. I listened in…Continue
Started by Joe. Last reply by William S. Hogin Apr 22, 2012.
iCW -qso 4 Replies
qso btn AA0HW and W4DBV, really great job.…Continue
Started by i8cee -Salvatore Cecere. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Jan 29, 2012.
PS-2 / USB Keyboard Rosewill Model RK-9000 26 Replies
I received a nice package in the mail today from K6KX containing a set of keys. The price is not cheap ($99) but they are the best feeling keys I have ever used. They come with two cables, either…Continue
Started by Chuck Broadwell, W5UXH. Last reply by Chuck Broadwell, W5UXH Jan 3.
Is there a way to download the MP3 of Last Nights CFO Net? 9 Replies
Much of my time is spent off-line on airline flights and in offices where I can't stream audio or video. I'd like to take along copies of the CFO Nets in MP3 format to practice but the home page…Continue
Started by Jim Johns. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Feb 29, 2012.
DJ1YFK: FABIAN's famous high speed cw training program called "qrq" now has a windows version ! 4 Replies
Fabian Kurz, DJ1YFK has now…Continue
Tags: cw copy, cw training, qrqcw, cw, qrq
Started by Chuck aa0hw. Last reply by Joe Oct 2, 2012.
Keyboard Kit
One of the group sent me a tip on a great deal offered by K1EL at http://www.k1el.com/. Click on the 'Special Deals' icon at the top left of the Home Page to see…Continue
Started by Joe Oct 11, 2011.
K1EL's Winkeyer 1 Reply
I have been enjoying my Winkeyer from K1EL as a standalone keyer for my Bencher paddles. Lately I have been sending keyboard CW with my computer using programs designed especially for the…Continue
Started by Joe. Last reply by Brett Miller Jul 12, 2011.
Add a line out to your Triton IV, Corsair, or Omni VI
Here's an excellent web site I ran across recently which explains how to add a line-out to your classic Ten-Tec rig: …Continue
Started by Brett Miller Jun 20, 2011.
High speed CW and weighting changes. 5 Replies
I'm wondering what the consensus is on weight adjustment as one gets over 50 wpm. I notice that some ops apparently drop the dot/dash ratio to 1 to 2.5 or lighter from the standard 1 to 3 when using…Continue
Started by Rick. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Jan 20, 2011.
SOB Group 4 Replies
I don't recall when KB9XE/Bill and myself decided to start up the Speed Operators Bunch (SOB) but it was partially a ruse to the FOG thing, as I recall. We had to rack our brain to make SURE nothing…Continue
Started by Tom Alderman. Last reply by Brett Miller Jun 20, 2012.
Bencher Hex Key 1 Reply
This is for those of you who are considering the magnetic Hex Key by Bencher. Elecraft, makers of theK2 and K3 transceiver sell the Bencher, with their name on it, and a Elecraft serial number…Continue
Started by Dana Henry. Last reply by Chuck aa0hw Oct 3, 2010.
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOE, W3GW FOR GETTING HIS ARTICLE about QRQcw PUBLISHED IN CQ MAGAZINE ! 2 Replies
CONGRATUALATIONS to Joe, w3gw, for the success of your newly published article about QRQcw in CQ MAGAZINE for SEPTEMBER of 2010 !the above is just the first 2 paragraphs from the 3 page articleContinue
Tags: qrq training, cw, qrq, iCW, QRQcw
Started by Chuck aa0hw. Last reply by Rick Dec 31, 2010.
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Chuck aa0hw left a comment for UA5B Oleg Prelovsky"Hi Oleg,
That solid state paddle looks very interesting, can you tell us more about it and what you like best about it ?
Welcome and thanks for joining the group...
chuck
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Chuck aa0hw commented on Chuck aa0hw's blog post Sending morse code over the internet with EhoCW"HERE IS A GOOD EXAMPLE OF THE ADVANTAGES OF USING AN ASIO DRIVER WITH EHOCW
THE ASIO DRIVER IS TO THE LEFT AND ON BOTTOM - latency = 7ms
THE WASAPI DRIVER IS TO THE RIGHT AND ON TOP - latency = 55ms
THE ASIO DRIVER is a whole dit faster than the…"
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