Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?
Thanks to all who offered comments I went with an N0XAS PicoKeyer (hamgadgets.com) - this is pretty much the same keyer as the RockMite upgrade chip, in a small stand-alone board.Easy build, works great and has Ultimatic mode.Still, someday in some future rom upgrade it would be nice to have Ultimatic keying on board in the K* rigs.73,Mike ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still, someday in some future rom upgrade it would be nice to have Ultimatic keying on board in the K* rigs. If anyone would like to refresh my memory on Ultimatic keyers, I'd be happy to read it. I remember a QST article at least 200 years ago about it, I think it might have been on the cover too. I know about Iambic, I have an Iambic-A keying type [and O+ blood type]. Iambic-B is hard for me, however I don't really know the technical difference between them, I just know that B adds dits I didn't send. Given the amount of traffic on the Elecraft list these days, it would be good [and kind to everyone else who undoubtedly all know the answer] to reply to me direct :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2007 CQP Oct 6-7 - www.cqp.org ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?
Fred Jensen wrote: If anyone would like to refresh my memory on Ultimatic keyers, I'd be happy to read it. http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/2005-02/msg00563.html -- GB 73's KA5OAI Sam Morgan ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?
Mike, It's my understanding that the MODE is a function of the chip being used. At this time I know of three Ultimatic units. The cube keyer that goes with that mini Palm paddle key (the newer cube), the offerings from Jackson Harbor - I think the PK4 chip (that's used the new Palm), and there's a keyer for about $17 that is constantly for sale on that Auction site (I think it comes up when searching on QRP) Unfortunately, I don't believe the older PK3 chip is plug to plug compatible. That is, you can't take a keyer based on the PK3 Chip and plug in the PK4. I think the circuit board for the basic keyer (not a lot of memories) is pretty small. So you might be able to stick in inside the rig and just wire it to the key jack - or you can install it as a small box at the key end - sort of in-line with your key. I became aware of ultramatic - an old Ten Tec mode - in discussion in the FISTS newsgroup. Like you (and me) many did not like the iambic keyer action but wanted to use a dual paddle. There was a great cheer in the newsgroup when a member reminded them of Ultramatic mode. It was just what they wanted. Good luck and 73, Paul ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying in KX1/K1?
The K1EL keyers also support Ultimatic mode. They are small inexpensive PC boards. I use the K12 to provide Ultimatic mode, much easier for me. I too would like to see the KX1 and K1 rigs provide Ultimatic keying. The K2 is not a problem for me - the external keyer works fine, but it would be nice to have Ultimatic 'inside' the K2 and K3 too. 73, Don W3FPR Paul wrote: Mike, It's my understanding that the MODE is a function of the chip being used. At this time I know of three Ultimatic units. The cube keyer that goes with that mini Palm paddle key (the newer cube), the offerings from Jackson Harbor - I think the PK4 chip (that's used the new Palm), and there's a keyer for about $17 that is constantly for sale on that Auction site (I think it comes up when searching on QRP) Unfortunately, I don't believe the older PK3 chip is plug to plug compatible. That is, you can't take a keyer based on the PK3 Chip and plug in the PK4. I think the circuit board for the basic keyer (not a lot of memories) is pretty small. So you might be able to stick in inside the rig and just wire it to the key jack - or you can install it as a small box at the key end - sort of in-line with your key. ___ 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
