Thanks for the info, Don. My K2 is #01583, but fully upgraded with the
Revision B mods. R1 and R2 are 220 ohms.
I have a dual key. That is an iambic paddle and a straight key on one
base. My reason for wishing to be able to use the straight key with the
"InP PdLn" & "AdEt On" menu settings is so that I can momentarily swap
over to the hand key during an over to emphasise something. Although I
could change the menu to "InP Hand" it is obviously impractical to do
this in that situation.
Not to worry. If there isn't a solution to the problem by a simple
component change, I am willing to accept the shortcomings of the K2 in
this. In all other respects the K2 is a marvellous piece of ingenious
design and I have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
73 de David G4DMP
In a recent message, Don Wilhelm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...
Before blaming the firmware level (you apparently have an older K2), check
the values of R1 and R2 in your K2. If they are the older value of 470
ohms, change them to 220 ohms. That may help the situation.
.....
You will find autodetect more reliable if you drive the K2 keying from an
electronic keyer or computer. It is hand keys that cause the problem.
.....
Of course, the easy solution is to use an external keyer and connect the
hand key in parallel with its output - the K2 can be permanently set to INP
Hnd for that setup.
[Some of Don's comments not quoted for brevity, but nevertheless read
with interest.]
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