[Elecraft] K2 Message Memory

[Tom Hammond NØSS]

Hi Earl:

>"Unfortunately, neither mode will allow this.  What he needs is a
>'real-time load mode, which is not offered in the K2.
>
>IAB Modes A & B only have to do with how the keyer handles pending paddle
>  closures, and not how memory loading is accomplished."
>==========
>Sorry 'bout that.  I thought that the K2's iambic A and iambic B modes
>were like the Yaesu FT-1000MP's iambic 1 and iambic 2 modes.
>
>The MP's iambic 2 mode does allow what Colin, N0YGY wanted.  In fact, it
>is difficult to key anything into the MP's message memories in the iambic
>1 mode because iambic 1 insists that the operator sends perfectly-formed
>characters and spacings.

What I believe Colin is searching for would allow him to 'force' added 
(fixed amounts of) space between characters, similar to what you'd hear if 
he was sending Farnsworth-spaced CW. The Idiom Press series of CMOS SUpere 
Keyers offer this feature, as do some others.

Some keyers also offer "real-time" memory loading which pretty much follows 
your actual sending... if you leave a 15-baud space between characters, it 
will save a 15-baud space as well. This type of entry mode can be very 
difficult to use, BUT it does allow you to have the memory send what YOU 
sent into it.

I much prefer the method used by the CMOS Super Keyer series which allows 
you to enter normally-spaces characters, but which will allow you to force 
added character spacing (by entry of special control characters between 
characters) when it is required.

73,

Tom  N0SS