> The fix is somewhere on the microHam USA web site > -- they sell an interface that goes between the key and the > MicroKeyer and fixes the issue,
microKEYER II already includes the "debouncer function" and separate left/right paddle inputs. The only way RF is going to effect the paddles is if there are significant common mode RF issues in a particular installation. Common mode elimination methods have been discussed at length by K9YC and W1HIS among others. 73, ... Joe, W4TV > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of WA6L > Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 6:14 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 + Microkeyer II - RF into paddle input > > > > > Terry, > > I don't know if this is the same problem, but there is a > well-documented issue with MicroKeyers (actually with the > Winkey chip). It has to do with the properties of certain > metallic compounds used in the contacts on the keys. The > Begali keys are the ones most apt to have the problem, but > there could be others. > > You end up with extra 'dits' and occasionally other > anomalies. The fix is somewhere on the microHam USA web site > -- they sell an interface that goes between the key and the > MicroKeyer and fixes the issue, > > Good luck and 73, > > John, WA6L > > > > g4amt wrote: > > > > Has anyone had a problem with RF getting into the paddle > input of the > > MKII ? Problem is reduced somewhat by careful adjustment of > the router > > `Winkey` page, but essentially series of Ds likey to turn > into Ms and > > Gs (!); fine with K3 on test so has to be RF based. MKII keys clean > > with no problems `internally` but misbehaves when keyed > with paddle. > > Tried all usual decoupling - separate power supplies etc etc .. > > > > On a slightly separate but perhaps relevant note, I have no +12V > > output on > > the rear phone jack on the K3 - this is bracketed (switched) in the > > manual > > but I can find no reference to where to switch it ! ... it > means running > > the MKII from a 12v psu with the DB37-EL-K3 12v in phone > lead floating > > free. > > Thanks in advance for any help ! > > > > Terry > > G4AMT > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > 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 > > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-%2B-Microkeyer-II---RF-into-paddle-inp ut-tp1665248p1675283.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
