Mike: This is not a quirk; it is a manifestation of a feature of the
K2. In order to allow one to use both iambic and straight keys at the
same time, Wayne has programmed the keyer chip to give a continuous
dash if both sides are closed at exactly the same time. There is a
small circuit, using two diodes, given in the manual that allows a
straight key to do this, and thus act like a straight key. It is
possible, then, when using an iambic key to hit both paddles just right
to cause this to happen. If you are not using a straight key, you can
turn this feature off in one of the menus. I don't have my manual with
me at the moment, so I can't lead you directly to the menu item, but it
shouldn't be very hard to figure out. I think (but don't hold me to
it) it is in the secondary menu.
best wishes,
dave belsley, w1euy
On Apr 26, 2005, at 9:43 AM, Mike Markowski wrote:
David A. Belsley wrote on 04/26/05 09:28 ET:
Mike:
This issue comes up with some regularity on this reflector. Allow
me
to repeat a message I sent on this matter some time back: [...]
Thanks very much, Dave!
I forgot to ask one more question, this one more about the keyer than
the modes. Every now & then when I squeeze both paddles I don't get
alternating dits and dahs, just a continuous tone for as long as I hold
them. Is it a quirk of the keyer or a feature of some sort?
Mike AB3AP
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