microHAM CW KEYER firmware v5.0

microHAM · Released Nov 22, 2007 · First seen Sep 9, 2026

Source: microham.com

v5.0 is not the latest firmware for the microHAM CW KEYER: the current version is v5.4 (March 5, 2008). Go to v5.4

In short — summary by updatemystuff.com

PS2 keyboard BackSpace remapped to ESC; keyer protocol updated for router v5.1.0 compatibility.

  • PS2 keyboard BackSpace remapped to ESC
  • Protocol and settings format updated for router v5.1.0 compatibility
  • Power-up settings must be re-stored to EEPROM

Written from microHAM's release notes, which are printed in full below.

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What's in this update

  • Some changes in keyer protocol and settings format​ was introduced to be compatible with router v5.1.0. Hence firmware MUST be upgraded and power-up set​tings MUST be again stored to EEPROM of keyer.
  • BackSpace on PS2 keyboard now functions as ESC.

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