[Elecraft] K1 Keyer Problem

[Ken Wezeman]

HND it was.  I don't know how that could have happened, but it did. I 
forgot about that menu option because I never use it.

Thanks for the speedy reply!  It's nice to know that there are gurus 
like you out there watching out for us.

Ken - N9QIL

On 3/17/2014 8:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Did you inadvertently change the menu INP parameter to HND?
> If that is OK. try reseating the firmware to clean off any possible 
> oxidation on the leads and socket.
> Still did not fix it?  Re-solder R19, R20 and RP5.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 3/17/2014 7:54 AM, Ken Wezeman wrote:
>> I have used my K1 for years without a problem.  Some time ago the 
>> keyer started sending a few random dits and dahs in the middle of a 
>> QSO for no obvious reason.  I let it sit for a few days while I 
>> thought about that and when I tried it again it worked normally. Now 
>> it has a new problem. The left paddle sends a constant signal like 
>> using a straight key.  The right paddle seems to do nothing. I tried 
>> the paddles on my K2 and they worked fine.  I tried my K2 paddles on 
>> the K1 and I still had the problem.  So it isn't the paddles.
>>
>> I have no clue as to what is happening.  I hope someone else does. 
>> Any suggestions?