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- Page 1 K45B CW Modem with WinKeyer3 Controller User Manual www.k1el.com Revision B.0 March 8, 2023...
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Page 2: Introduction
K45B Introduction The K45 is the latest member of the K1EL CW Keyboard product line which started with the K20 in 1997. It incorporates a CW reader and has both USB keyboard and USB host interfaces. Two separate CW output ports are provided that can key almost any transmitter. -
Page 3: Flash Status Indicators
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Description of the elements contained in the status line as shown in Fig 1: Decoded Rx Morse input speed in WPM Receive Window selection indicator, active when receive window is viewed Real time signal amplitude bar graph with overload indication. Used for CWR tuning... -
Page 4: Display Window Adjustment Keys
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Display Window Adjustment Keys PGDN - Scroll Window Down The current display window is scrolled down so that older text can be viewed. Even though the active text insertion position may be out of view, the display is updated in the background so that incoming text is not missed. -
Page 5: Esc D - Dump Display Window(S)
The K45’s display and keyboard input can be exported to a PC over the K45’s host USB port. A PC application, K45gui.exe, supplied by K1EL communicates with the K45 for this purpose. Before connecting the K45 to a PC’s USB port, a USB driver must be installed, refer to appendix D on page 38. -
Page 6: Esc K - Key Mapping Menu
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B ESC K - Key mapping Menu The mapping of K45 keyboard keys to Morse characters can be customized. This feature is primarily used to support international character sets. === Key Mapping ==== ( key maps to KN Figure 4 –... -
Page 7: Esc-O - Start Low Power Standby
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B 1:CQX1 2:RST 3:NAME 4:QTH 5:73 6:PSE RPT 7:RIG 8:ANT Figure 5 – Message Launcher Menu Example Since only eight messages are shown per screen, the up/down arrows are used to view F9, F10, F11, and F12. -
Page 8: Control Commands
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B application running on a PC. When ESC-W is entered, the K45 operating system will be temporarily disabled, and the host USB port will be directly connected to the WK3 IC. The K45 will then operate exactly like a WKUSB or WKmini would in host mode. -
Page 9: Ctl-L Clear Currently Displayed Text Window, Either Rx Or Tx
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B entered, it will be run directly. Otherwise press ESC to cancel the menu. HOME and END move to the first and last lines while left and right arrows toggle back and forth between the Control and ESC help menus. -
Page 10: Del - Cancel Transmit Buffer (Delete Key)
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B DEL - Cancel Transmit Buffer (Delete Key) When the Delete key is pressed, transmit is immediately stopped and the remaining buffered data is deleted. For example, if the user accidentally starts a message but wants to cancel it, the Delete key should be pressed. -
Page 11: K45 Programmable Messages
F11, a full exchange will be sent when either ^X or ENTER is pressed. For example, if F11 is loaded with K1EL and WA1ABC had been captured into F12, ^X will send the string WA1ABC DE K1EL. Because F11 and F12 are normal message slots, they can be sent individually by pressing F11 or F12. -
Page 12: List Of Buffered Commands
Load Slot F10 with: CQ CQ CQ DE K1EL K1EL K1EL \JA After sending CQ CQ CQ DE K1EL K1EL K1EL we loop back to the beginning and send it again. This will repeat forever until either paddle or DEL key is pressed. When composing a message like this, be sure to put a space or delay at the end, otherwise the first letter will be sent after the last with no word space. -
Page 13: Increment Serial Number (Buffered)
HSCW /H1 K1EL BCON \R (K1EL BCON sent at 1000 lpm followed by WPM reset) Although it’s possible to send HSCW directly from the keyboard by entering the /Hn command before a string, the most efficient use of HSCW is to format a specific HSCW message. -
Page 14: Set A Qrss Speed (Buffered)
VVV \K05 DE K1EL \W60 \J1 Three V's, a 5 second key down, DE K1EL, with a wait of 60 seconds will repeat until cancelled with DEL or paddle press. Note the placement of spaces around the key down to separate it from the adjacent text. -
Page 15: Morse Practice Module
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Morse Practice Module The K45 has three practice modes that are very effective in helping a user improve their Morse skills. Practice Menu Press ESC followed by P to open the practice menu which is the starting point for all three practice modes. -
Page 16: Receive Practice Mode
DE and your callsign. If you don’t get this right the K45 will respond with a QRZ. For example, in response to CQ DE W1XYZ K, I would reply W1XYZ DE K1EL K<space> After the initial exchange, The K45 will respond to BK if you don’t care to enter a full exchange on every go ‘round. -
Page 17: Contest Qso Practice
A starting [ keys the transceiver and the user can then send Baudot on the keyboard. When finished, entering a ] will unkey the transceiver ending transmission. it. For example: [RYRYRYRY CQ CQ DE K1EL K1EL K1EL PSE K] K-45 User’s Manual - Rev B.0... -
Page 18: Crlf Handling
K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B RTTY IDLE [CQ CQ CQ DE K1EL K1EL K1EL PSE K][W8RTY W8RTY DE K1EL K1EL K] Figure 15 – RTTY Operational Display Using delimiters ensures that the transmitter is keyed and stable before starting FSK, an additional lead in delay time is usually required. - Page 19 K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B FSK=PTT FSK=KEY Figure 17 – RTTY Output Port Assignments USOS (Transmit UOS) On/Off To improve transmit integrity at the expense of extra FIGS characters, USOS mode will send two FIGs characters whenever a figures character follows a space. This reinforces the operation of UOS at the receiver which forces a letters transition after every space.
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Page 20: Miscellaneous Information
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Miscellaneous Information CTL-ALT-Enter Clear EEPROM and Restart This causes a Master Reset of the K45, clearing EEPROM, and reloading factory settings. Be careful when using this because it will erase all your Messages, Cuts, and Key mappings. Factory settings are:... -
Page 21: Using A Straight Key With The K45
SineTone Board Option K1EL will offer an accessory board for the K45 that consists of a sine wave oscillator driving an audio amplifier. The board is mounted on the back panel and requires an 1/8” hole be drilled in the back panel to mount an 1/8”... -
Page 22: Numeric Pad Operation Mode
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Numeric Pad Operation Mode When desktop space is limited, the K45 can operate with a small numeric keypad. Numeric Keypad operation is enabled by turning NumPad mode on in Configuration Menu #4:NumPad (see page 29). The numeric pad has two sets of key functions as determined by the NumLock key. -
Page 23: Command Key Assignments Chart
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Command Key Assignments Chart Normal Shift Play Message 1 Edit Messsge 1 Play Message 2 Edit Messsge 2 Play Message 3 Edit Messsge 3 Play Message 4 Edit Messsge 4 Play Message 5... -
Page 24: Buffered Message Command Chart
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Buffered Message Command Chart Description Syntax Jump to message \Jn n=1-9, A,B,C Call Message \n n=1-9, A,B,C Decrement Serial # Increment Serial # Set HSCW rate \Hn n=rate/1000 (see page 12) Set QRSS Rate... -
Page 25: Appendix A - Configuration Menu Layouts And Descriptions
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Appendix A – Configuration Menu Layouts and Descriptions Configuration is accessed by pressing ESC followed by C. The various options are divided up into five menus each with eight entries. Use the right and left arrows to move between menu columns and the up and down arrow keys to move between rows. -
Page 26: 5:Autospac - Enable/Disable Autospace Mode (Applies To Paddle Input Only)
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B from the spacing, so the resulting speed is not changed. The difference between weighting and keying compensation is that compensation is independent of speed, so if 10 mSec of key compensation is selected, 10 mSec will be always be added regardless of speed. -
Page 27: Configuration Menu #2
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Configuration Menu #2 Figure 24 – Configuration Menu #2 1:PdlTone – Paddle Only Sidetone Enable Some operators only want to hear sidetone that is entered on the paddles and not when using the keyboard. -
Page 28: Configuration Menu #3
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B either Iambic mode, alternating dits and dahs are sent while both paddles are held closed. In Iambic mode B an extra alternate dit or dah is sent if both paddles had been pressed and then released. In Ultimatic mode, when both paddles are pressed, the keyer will send a continuous stream of whichever paddle was last pressed. -
Page 29: 3:Farnsw - Toggle Farnsworth Sending
1:STboard – Enable Sine Tone Option Board The ST board is a future accessory for the K45 which will be available from K1EL to generate sinewave side tone audio. Both the volume and pitch will be adjustable. The board will drive a set of stereo headphones or small speaker. -
Page 30: 5:Cwr Gain - Set Cwr Gain Level
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B 5:CWR Gain - Set CWR Gain Level 6:CWR Filt - Set CWR Noise Filter Level 7:CWR Thrsh - Set CWR Threshold 8:CWR Spacing – Set Spacing Adjustment These are settings that can improve the quality of the CWR decode. They are discussed in detail in the K45 CWR Adjustments section on page 33. -
Page 31: Appendix B - K45 Modem Quick Start
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Appendix B - K45 Modem Quick Start Interconnection Diagram The following diagram illustrates a K45 set up. A CW paddle is optional and not a requirement. A PTT connection would not be required for normal CW keying of a transmitter or transceiver, the PTT output is used primarily in RTTY mode, HSCW mode, or to key an amplifier or antenna relay. -
Page 32: Power It Up
Now let’s load a message: Hold the SHIFT key down while you press F1, release both keys and the Edit Message window will appear. We will load a message into the F1 slot. Type CQ CQ DE K1EL and then press the backspace key to erase my callsign and replace it with your callsign. -
Page 33: Audio Input For Cwr Checkout
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B If you want to see the expanded message, press the Windows key, and watch it in the Fast Tx View window as it is sent. You can adjust the sending speed at any time by turning the rotary encoder or pressing the up/down arrow keys. -
Page 34: Cwr Adjustments
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B CWR Adjustments There are four adjustments that can be made to the CWR decoder’s signal path that can compensate for poor decoding conditions. Gain, low pass filtering, noise floor thresholding, and inter-letter spacing can all be adjusted to improve copy. -
Page 35: Appendix C Firmware Upgrade
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Appendix C Firmware Upgrade There are three programmed microcontrollers in the K45 that can be updated in the field. This menu presents the options for updating. The three controllers are the K45 Console PIC, the WinKeyer3 controller, and the PSoC mixed signal controller. - Page 36 K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B On K45pgm, click OpenK45 and the current F/W revision is displayed. Click K45 Update Click Load Hex File and navigate to select the update file ending in .K45 After File has loaded, Click Update K45 PIC The new image will be installed: K45 User’s Manual –...
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Page 37: Psoc Upgrade
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Click Restart K45 to reboot to the new image then Exits to close both dialog boxes. WK3 Upgrade This procedure is very similar to the K45 upgrade. On the PC, Start K45pgm and set the com port... -
Page 38: Appendix D - Installing The Ftdi Usb Driver For The K45
Appendix D - Installing a CH340 USB Driver for the K45 As mentioned, don’t plug your K45B in yet, we have to deal with the USB driver first. Unlike other K1EL keyers, the K45 uses the CH340 USB interface instead of FTDI. We find this interface to be very reliable and equal to or better than FTDI. -
Page 39: K45 Specifications
3) Safety guidelines outlined in this document are not followed. 4) The K45 is modified in any way. K1EL cannot be held responsible in these or other similar events. Rev A.1 Firmware Changes: Improved sidetone adjustment interface and ST board handling... -
Page 40: Table Of Contents
K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B Introduction ..............................2 List of K45 features ..........................2 LCD Display ............................. 2 Status Line ............................... 2 Figure 1 – K45 Display Status Line ....................2 ... - Page 41 K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B CTL-L Clear currently displayed text window, either Rx or Tx ..............9 CTL-M - Match Tx speed to CWR Rx speed .................... 9 CTL-N - Play Serial Number ........................9 ...
- Page 42 K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B CRLF handling ............................18 RYRYRY Test ............................18 RTTY Setup ..............................18 Figure 16 – RTTY Setup Menu 1 ....................18 Figure 17 – RTTY Output Port Assignments .................. 19 ...
- Page 43 K1EL K45 CW Keyboard and Reader Manual K45B 3:Farnsw - Toggle Farnsworth Sending ....................29 4:ASR - Automatic Send/Receive Window Control ................29 5:Sidetone - Turn Sidetone On/Off ......................29 6:STvolume - Set Sidetone Volume (not applicable to accessory sidetone board) ........ 29 ...