[Elecraft] Iambic mode A vs B?

[David A.Belsley]

Mike:  This is not a quirk; it is a manifestation of a feature of the 
K2.  In order to allow one to use both iambic and straight keys at the 
same time, Wayne has programmed the keyer chip to give a continuous 
dash if both sides are closed at exactly the same time.  There is a 
small circuit, using two diodes, given in the manual that allows a 
straight key to do this, and thus act like a straight key.  It is 
possible, then, when using an iambic key to hit both paddles just right 
to cause this to happen.  If you are not using a straight key, you can 
turn this feature off in one of the menus.  I don't have my manual with 
me at the moment, so I can't lead you directly to the menu item, but it 
shouldn't be very hard to figure out.  I think (but don't hold me to 
it) it is in the secondary menu.

best wishes,

dave belsley, w1euy



On Apr 26, 2005, at 9:43 AM, Mike Markowski wrote:

> David A. Belsley wrote on 04/26/05 09:28 ET:
>> Mike:
>>    This issue comes up with some regularity on this reflector.  Allow 
>> me
>> to repeat a message I sent on this matter some time back: [...]
>
> Thanks very much, Dave!
>
> I forgot to ask one more question, this one more about the keyer than
> the modes.  Every now & then when I squeeze both paddles I don't get
> alternating dits and dahs, just a continuous tone for as long as I hold
> them.  Is it a quirk of the keyer or a feature of some sort?
>
> Mike AB3AP
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