MICROHAM - MICRO-KEYER3 - microHAM III

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 themost 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™ works also on Linux using DJ5QV's mhuxd Router, and macOS apps natively supporting micro KEYER III™.

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) and lower noise floor, preserving transceiver performance also for audio processing on computer (digital modes), otherwise limited by 16-bit USB audio signal chain.

Please see an introductory a independent measurement done by Wofgang OE1MWW:

http://members.chello.at/~oe1mww/sound_card_check/

Features

Features and functions printed in orange color are new compared to MKII

General:

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

USB: USB 2.0 Full speed, isolated
FTDI USB – serial

UAC1 asynchronous downstream, max. 24-bit/48kHz

asynchronous/synchronous upstream, max. 24-bit/96kHz

Power consumption: USB – less than 10mA

Power supply – max. 450mA @ 13.8VDC (max.16VDC)

Radio Port: RxD, TxD – max. 57600 Baud, RTS/CTS handshake supported

Levels: FIF-232, IF-232, CI-V, RS-232

Aux Port: TTL – RxD, TxD, no handshake – max. 19200 Baud

CI-V Port: open collector bus – max. 19200 Baud

CW: open collector, max 30V/400mA

FSK: open collector, max 30V/400mA

5/6/7 bit data, 1/1.5/2 stop bits, up to 300 Baud

PTT1: open collector, max 30V/400mA

PTT2: open collector, max 30V/400mA

PA PTT: optoMOS, max. 300VAC/VDC @ 0.1A

LNA PTT: optoMOS, max. 300VAC/VDC @ 0.1A

Foot Switch: active when closed to ground, max load: 1 mA at 5V

PTT IN: active when closed to ground, max load: 1 mA at 5V

Monitor: Mono, 1 Watt @ 4 Ohm speaker

Audio Line Output: 600 Ohm, max. 1.5Vp-p

AC coupled

Audio Mic Output: 600 Ohm, max. 370mVp-p

AC coupled

Audio Line In: 10K Ohm, max 5Vp-p

dual channel (Stereo)

Dynamic Range: min. 105dBA, typ. 110dBA

THD: 0.0009%

IMD+Noise: 0.004%
AC coupled

Dimensions: W 232mm (9.125") x H 44mm (1.73") x D 105mm (4.125")

Weight: 1.3 kg (1.875 lbs.)