Specifications

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8 - WARRANTY
microHAM warrants DigiKeyer for three (3) years. The product must not be modified in any way, except
configuration or the warranty is voided. This warranty does not cover damage caused by improper or
abnormal use, failure to follow instructions, improper installation, lightning, or excessive voltage. The
product will be either repaired or replaced, at our discretion. The only cost will be the cost of return shipping.
Cables are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 60 days.
micro HAM USB Device Router (the software) is provided “as is” and without guarantee of compatibility with
any operating system, computer, other hardware or accessories.
microHAM assumes no liability or responsibility for damage to other devices or injuries to persons as a
consequence of using our products.
If the terms of the above warranty are not acceptable, return the unit, all associated documents and
accessories in the original package, prepaid, to microHAM or to your supplier for refund less shipping and
restocking fee.
9 - SPECIFICATIONS
DigiKeyer is a multi-mode interface between computer and transceiver. It has been optimized for amateur
digital modes and includes a high performance USB sound processor.
DigiKeyer is connected to the computer using a single A-B USB cable which is included.
The transceiver and DigiKeyer are connected by single radio cable terminated on one side by a DB15M and
on the other side by the appropriate plugs for the specific transceiver. The cable carries power for
DigiKeyer, audio, CAT control and keying. The appropriate transceiver interface cable is specified when
DigiKeyer is purchased.
If a Windows PC running the "microHAM USB Device Router" program is connected, DigiKeyer works as a
computer interface and sound card. It transfers all control signals generated by the application program
between the computer and transceiver. Software compatibility is provided by using virtual serial ports.
Router monitors these virtual ports and transfers any data or commands by USB to the micro controller in
DigiKeyer. DigiKeyer processes this data and sends it to the physical ports of transceiver as CAT, CW, and
PTT functions.
The USB sound processor in DigiKeyer independently provides analog to digital conversion of audio from
the transceiver and transfers it via USB to the computer where the operating system processes that data as
a “sound card.” The USB sound processor also receives digital audio from any applications running on
computer and converts that data into audio signals to modulate the transceiver.
microHAM Device Router is not required in order to enable the USB sound functions. The USB sound
processor is supported directly by Windows, Apple OS 10, and LINUX.. It may be used by any application
compatible with those operating systems.
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