Don, The computer generates an on-off. Writelog does not allow any adjustment of keying characteristics. The Bencher generates an open or ground. Why does the K2 recognize the Bencher, a mechanical switch, as soft and why does it recognize the computer as hard? Ralph W1ZK
----- Original Message ----- From: "W3FPR - Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Ralph McClintock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Keying characteristics-computer vs Bencher > Ralph, > > There is little to nothing that one can do to alter the keying waveshape > from the outside of the K2, so you are likely hearing something different > than the keying waveshape. > > How does the computer program handle the keying 'weight' - I would expect > that to be the difference you hear. Change the weighting characteristic in > the program to something different (if the program allows you to change it) > just to see - and then set whatever you desire. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > ----- Original Message ----- > > I finally hooked up my computer keying circuit, 2N2222 off the parallel > port, to my K2 before the CQWW contest. I have noticed what appears to be a > significant difference in the keying characteristic from the computer versus > the keying from the Bencher key. The computer appears to have a > significantly harder characteristic than the Bencher. This is observed in > the sidetone as I have not checked it with a 2nd receiver. Has anyone else > noticed this phenomenon? > tnx & 73's, > Ralph W1ZK > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
