[Elecraft] K2-CW auto-detect

Tom Hammond [email protected]
Mon Aug 11 09:49:00 2003


Hi Mike:

>Last week I wired up the same circuit to use with my Vibroplex bug and a 
>paddle. It appears to work OK when I key the dah-side of the bug like a 
>straight key but as soon as use the dit-side, I occasionally get the 
>iambic pattern. Try cleaning the contacts on your straight key with a good 
>silver polish. I don't think the circuit has adequate debounce for a bug 
>though. Anyone else out there able to get a bug to operate 20+ wpm using 
>the auto-detect feature? The only way I've been able to use my bug is to 
>set the menu for Inp Manual. I can't get it to work in the Inp Pdln or Inp 
>Pdlr modes.

I can use any of the my bugs up to 35WPM or so (MY personal bug speed 
limit, NOT the K2's) with no complaints or errant characters... other than 
those I manage to generate myself.

Tom  N0SS