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micro KEYER III™ is the world first and the only amateur radio USB interface featuring high dynamic range, 24-bit audio processing chain on all signal stages. It is the most powerful single radio All-In-One USB interface and the only USB interface to fully support digital and voice operation including microphone switching in one box.
With a single USB port, micro KEYER III™ works with any Windows-based logging or control program for CW, Voice, FSK and Digital operation (RTTY, FT8, WSJT, PSK31, SSTV, etc.).
micro KEYER III™ includes a CAT, radio control interface that supports all common standards (RS-232, CI-V, Kenwood and Yaesu TTL), a powerful CW memory keyer using genuine K1EL’s WinKey, a Digital Voice Keyer for SSB, two channel audio processing for transceivers with dual receivers, automatic microphone selection, and a buffer/sequencer for amplifier or LNA control.
Compared to 16-bit audio interfaces, or to any USB enabled transceiver, including flagship transceivers from well known manufacturers (as of autumn 2018), unique 24-bit USB audio processing in the micro KEYER III™ provides advantage in higher dynamic range (>105dB), preserving transceiver performance also for audio processing on computer (digital modes), otherwise limited by 16-bit USB audio signal chain.
For connection to the transceiver micro KEYER III™ uses special, transceiver specific DB37 cable, same as used with original MK, MKII or MK2R+. micro KEYER III™ keeps full backward compatibility for native control from logger programs and is compatible with all accessories made for MKII.
Along with completely new audio, micro KEYER III™ brings quite a lot of new features too. For more details or check what’s new or different compared to previous MKII model, please click Features button below or read the micro KEYER III™ manual.
Features and functions printed in orange color are new compared to MKII
General:
- Single USB connection to computer
- Stand alone operation
- Complete “Computer ↔ Transceiver ↔ Amplifier” galvanic isolation
- Internal 24-bit USB Audio
- Standard USB Audio Class device – no custom driver required
- Superior asynchronous USB audio data transfer
- Internal low phase noise LO: -145dBc/Hz @1kHz
- High dynamic range: 110 dB typical, 105 dB minimum
- Separate and simultaneously operating Line and Microphone USB Audio Inputs
- Extremely low noise floor: as low as <10µV effective
- Additional Optical S/PDIF audio input/output ports
- iLINK port for digital connection to iLINK enabled devices
(Station Master, Station Master DeLuxe, SMΩRF) for frequency and data exchange - Real-Time audio levels monitoring on built-in color OLED display
- Silent switching of all audio signals without relays
- DSP for all analog signals, including microphone inputs
Radio control (CAT):
- Two, managed (CAT protocol controlled) CAT ports for connecting two loggers or control programs at the same time
- Up to 57600 Baud with handshake support
- Integrated level converter for CI-V, FIF-232, IF-232, or RS-232 levels
- Supports most Elecraft, Icom, Kenwood, Ten-Tec, Yaesu and other radios
- Simplex SDR receiver tracking feature (Kenwood and Icom protocol supported)
Voice (SSB/AM/FM):
- Two microphone support for headset and hand/desktop mic
- Fixed or automatic microphone selection
- Menu driven settings, no jumpers and trimmers
- Individually adjustable Gain, Bias, Tone Emphasis and ALC supports seamless use of electret and dynamic microphones combinations
- Individual “Voice” monitor loop-back for “TX Audio recording”
- Digital Voice Keyer with nine messages per bank, up to 120 seconds each, unlimited number of banks
Digital (FSK/AFSK):
- 24-bit, high dynamic range, very low distortion analog inputs
- Dual channel receive capability
- Ultra low noise floor for optimal decode level
- Front panel transmit and receive level control knob
- Separate Data PTT output for digital audio modes operation (AFSK) with microphone muting
- True analog feel, low latency RTTY tuning indicator (crossed ellipses)
- UART based, zero jitter FSK output
- Re-sampled standard 45.0 Baud rate for accurate 45.45 Baud HAM RTTY speed
- Intelligent diddle stuffing for no random gaps between characters
- Supports data codes with 5/6/7/8 data bits and 1/1.5/2 stop bits
- Sample accurate support for audio based P-FSK keying
- Unique, hot switch protected FSK keying
- Adjustable FSK keying polarity
- PS/2 keyboard or keypad support for stand alone FSK transmission with type ahead function
- Nine (9) user programmable FSK memories
CW:
- Genuine WinKey™ v3 chip
- Front panel speed knob
- Selectable side tone for external speaker with “paddle side tone only” function
- Individual side tone for “TX Audio recording”
- Sample accurate support for audio based Q-CW keying
- PS/2 keyboard or keypad support for stand alone CW “memory keyer” with type ahead function
- Nine (9) user programmable memories
- Logger independent contest auto-numbering (Field Day style)
Other:
- 1 Watt amplifier for monitor/sidetone
- Main OLED display
- Isolated, high voltage optoMOS based PA and LNA keying outputs, no relays
- CI-V output for controlling CI-V compatible Power Amplifiers or other accessories
- Serial output for controlling stepper motor based antennas
- User presets to recall all parameters for different logger or control programs
- Optimized for future “Remote Control Suite” connection
- Huge filtering for maximum RFI immunity
- Metal/Aluminum case, powder coated and silk screened
- Free, no time limit firmware/software upgrades via Internet
Package contains:
micro KEYER III™, USB A-B cable 2m (6.5ft) long, and RJ45 to Foster 8 male microphone adapter.
Price: ex VAT €329.00
inc VAT €394.80
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