Specifications

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, Ten-Tec, 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 VHF LNA preamplifiers

• 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