Beacon keyer with Audio tone output.
This one [KEYER4] generates a pre-programmed CW message that is user-programmable via a COM port interface of either polarity and a chirp waveform for testing and setting up links. An audio tone from a manual key input with one of eight user selectable tones with CW keying shaped using a raised-cosine ramp for a smooth sound and no keyclicks.AudioKeyerCode.zip Source code for the PIC 12F617 device is included so users can customise their own version
An alternative version KEYER3 dispenses with the CW and replaces this with a sequence of three tones at
frequencies of 494, 523 and 587Hz sent repeatedly at roughly 1/3 second intervals. The manual keying tone is fixed and
the chirp has a wider bandwidth, going from 350 to 2750Hz
The latest version, KEYER5 combines KEYER 3 and KEYER4 into a single version, KEYER5. Sequential tones are activated by storing a blank message
Another alternative, DirectKeyer replaces the CW Beacon Keyer with on/off output, but using the same PCB and PIC type. Direct CW TTL output or, with the addition of an extra FET and a bit of board modification, On/off switching. The same CW message functionality and programming as the AudioKeyer
PCBs and a programmed PIC are available.
Unless specifically requested, the dual function KEYER5 code will be suppled. If you want the DirectKeyer or anything special please send me your requirements as a separate email message at the time of ordering.
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CW Beacon Keyers with on/off output
12F629 PIC based beacon module offering CW messages, Programmable pauses, Tx/Rx control.
The module can be re-programmed over an RS232 link so a PIC programmer isn't needed to alter
the message data.
User Manual for standard and analogue input versions
New QRSS (SlowCW) Option now available PIC Code for both is included within the archive
Beacon Keyer with Analogue Input
Using a 12F675 PIC with internal A/D converter. A voltage in the range 0 - 5V is measured and can be sent back
in the CW message in a number of different formats offering user-defined accuracies and complexity.
The reading can be embedded anywhere within the CW message and can be sent at any speed.
Use, for example, to allow a beacon to transmit its own measured RF power as a user confidence check.
Full Archive Of User Manual (standard and analogue versions) and Programming instructions - with PIC Code Circuit diagram and PCB for DIYers
Time Stamped Message Keyer
Full details of the Time Stamp Algorithm. BeaconTimeStamp.pdf
A completely new beacon keyer using a 16F628A PIC, has the same functionality as the standard keyer but also generates
a cryptologically secure time-stamp. This is appended to the message as a three character triad, a pronounceable 'pseudo word', so that
listeners will be able to prove they heard the signal at a particular point in time. A sort of Electronic QSL
Module description. KeyerTimecode.pdf
Support Software and PIC code for DIY builders. TmStmpCode.zip