[ICOM] Icom 706mk2g CW Keying

[Gary Fiber]

Marty,

The Icom uses positive keying + 0.4 volts D.C.  Using the CW Key plug the 
positive leg needs to attach to the tip and the ground to the sleeve. The 
ring is left empty in this case. Its the same connection as a straight key. 
You do need to use the stereo type of plug. You will want to go into the 
quick set menu and turn off any paddle set up you have.
Its possible the transistor is not conducting hard enough to pull the CW 
jack low to key the 706MKIIG. Also have it in breakin mode either Semi or Full.

Gary K8IZ

>I sure that this is covered in the archives; but I cant find it. I just got
>a new Mk11g for Christmas. Have been pulling my hair out trying to figger
>out how to key the 706 from my notebook computer. I have the
>transistor/resistor interface I used on CT and other computer programs. I
>keyed via the LPT on my notebook. Can anyone help or point me to the
>archive? Tks and Happy Holidays!
>73
>Marty
>W8AKS

Gary Fiber K8IZ
GROL PG-19-6691
Washington State Resident