Basic Usage

When you start SkookumMorse, it automatically tries to connect to a WinKeyer USB. If the attempt fails, correct the problem and either reselect the serial port in the WinKeyer preferences pane, or restart SkookumMorse. When a WinKeyer is connected, its version number is displayed at the lower right corner of the SkookumMorse main window, and the CW speed is displayed at the upper right corner.
Type into the keyboard field (or copy-paste or drag text into the field). If the Pause item is not checked, characters are sent right away, with perfect timing as long as you stay slightly ahead of the sending. Checking Pause stops sending; unchecking it again picks up where you left off.
Tap function keys F1 through F8 to send stored messages. Multiple taps are remembered, so that you can manually chain messages together.
Tap the Abort button, the escape key, or the paddle to stop sending and clear the input fields.
Switch to other applications as needed; SkookumMorse will continue sending. Tap the paddle to stop sending without switching back to SkookumMorse.
Twirl the SPEED knob on the WinKeyer to change sending speed.
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