RoMac Automatic CW Identifier
Automated CW Identification and Tuning Pulser for Windows with CAT and Sound Card Integration
Description
Demonstrates the RoMac Automatic CW Identifier 2012 software, a Windows application designed to automate station identification and provide a tuning pulser. It can send CW identification via a sound card's audio output or by keying a radio's manual CW jack using a serial port's DTR line. The software also supports CAT commands for various Kenwood, Yaesu, Flex, and Elecraft radios, enabling automatic mode and frequency changes for ID transmission. It integrates with USB audio-capable radios like the Icom 7300 and Yaesu FT-991, simplifying connectivity with a single USB cable.
The application features a fully programmable interface, adjustable CW speed from 5 to 35 WPM, and ID intervals from 5 to 30 minutes. The integrated "Pulse Tuner" function allows for safe amplifier and antenna tuner adjustments by sending short audio tones or rapid CW keying, with an adjustable duty cycle from 1% to 100%. It offers compatibility with a wide range of transceivers and amplifiers, and a schematic for a basic sound card interface is included for users without existing setups.