[Elecraft] K2-CW auto-detect
Tom Hammond
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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