[[CW] Heathkit HD 1410]

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 22:58:27 -0500

I bought my HD 1410 in 1980 and built it for a high school electronics cl=
ass
project.  The poorly designed built-in paddle action rendered the keyer
unusable from the start.  I modified the unit by removing the Heath paddl=
e
mechanism and wiring the keyer for use with external paddles. I also inst=
alled
a switch to mute the sidetone.  I still use the keyer regularly on the ai=
r
with my older transceiver that does not have a built in keyer.  Although =
the
HD 1410 has proved to be a rugged piece of gear, it is susceptable to RF.=
  It
sends adequate sounding code, but only the speed is adjustable.  =

My recommendation is to purchase a better, modern keyer. =

73,
Brad N3BF

"uranito" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello dear CW friends...
> =

> Some local friend is offering me a nearly new Heathkit HD 1410 but he s=
aid
> that it is 220 and 12 V.
> =

> I checked and cant find any 220 V option.
> =

> Would you please give me your opinion about this keyer...
> =

> Muchos saludos
> Best regards
> Alberto U. Silva LU1DZ
> GACW Co-ordinator
> http://gacw.no-ip.org
> [email protected]
> =

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