Keyers

[Ralph Parker]

>I should take a look at the Idiom Press devices.
>Can't hurt to have one more keyer.

Best in the world, IMNSHO.
Wouldn't be without at least one.
(Almost never use built-in keyers.)

VE7XF

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[Andreas Junge]

My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and
paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will
immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a speed
pot and 4 buttons on the box.

73,

Andreas, N6NU

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>
> >I should take a look at the Idiom Press devices.
> >Can't hurt to have one more keyer.
>
> Best in the world, IMNSHO.
> Wouldn't be without at least one.
> (Almost never use built-in keyers.)
>
> VE7XF
>
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[K7TV]

I have had my K1EL Winkeyer USB for a while now.
It is the first keyer I have had which can be set to Ultimatic, and I find I
make fewer mistakes in that mode. A plus over the K3 built-in keyer.
Its computer interfacing is a big plus too.
On the other hand, the speed pot leaves me guessing as to what the actual
speed is, while the K3 keyer very conveniently displays the speed.
(When the Winkeyer speed is set from N1MM, the speed is clearly displayed on
the computer.)
Finally, my Winkeyer came from a batch of 500 where the front panel
silkscreen was off, so that the "SPEED" label is partly hidden behind the
speed knob.

73,
Erik K7TV

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Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:57 PM
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> My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and
> paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will
> immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a
> speed
> pot and 4 buttons on the box.
>


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[Jed Petrovich]

Hello:

I'd also put my vote in for WinKeyUSB. I purchased it primarily for Field
Day and N1MM last year. It was supposed to be a backup, but we ended up
using it the entire time.

The kit was easy to put together and has worked very well for me for nearly
a year. The price is right and it interfaces easily with N1MM. All you need
to set is a couple of N1MM check boxes. Yes, there are more options, but we
didn't seem to need them.

Jed
AD7KG
K3/100 #2826

On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 7:17 PM, Erik N Basilier <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I have had my K1EL Winkeyer USB for a while now.
> It is the first keyer I have had which can be set to Ultimatic, and I find
> I
> make fewer mistakes in that mode. A plus over the K3 built-in keyer.
> Its computer interfacing is a big plus too.
> On the other hand, the speed pot leaves me guessing as to what the actual
> speed is, while the K3 keyer very conveniently displays the speed.
> (When the Winkeyer speed is set from N1MM, the speed is clearly displayed
> on
> the computer.)
> Finally, my Winkeyer came from a batch of 500 where the front panel
> silkscreen was off, so that the "SPEED" label is partly hidden behind the
> speed knob.
>
> 73,
> Erik K7TV
>
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> From: "Andreas Junge" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyers
>
>
> > My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and
> > paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will
> > immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a
> > speed
> > pot and 4 buttons on the box.
> >
>
>
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[dave.wilburn]

I would be interested in peoples experience with the K1EL keyer.  I am
interested in Ultimatic.  I have not learned to use an Iambic mode,
but I am getting to the point where it can make a difference in
sending.  I am seriously thinking about picking up a K1EL, but I know
Ultimatic is on the list for K3 somewhere down the road.  So I have
been dragging my feet.  Maybe some impressive stories will help me
pony up the money and dig out the soldering iron.  I really do need to
get this place better organized.....

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

Erik N Basilier wrote:

> I have had my K1EL Winkeyer USB for a while now.
> It is the first keyer I have had which can be set to Ultimatic, and I find I
> make fewer mistakes in that mode. A plus over the K3 built-in keyer.
> Its computer interfacing is a big plus too.
> On the other hand, the speed pot leaves me guessing as to what the actual
> speed is, while the K3 keyer very conveniently displays the speed.
> (When the Winkeyer speed is set from N1MM, the speed is clearly displayed on
> the computer.)
> Finally, my Winkeyer came from a batch of 500 where the front panel
> silkscreen was off, so that the "SPEED" label is partly hidden behind the
> speed knob.
>
> 73,
> Erik K7TV
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andreas Junge" <[hidden email]>
> To: <[hidden email]>
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyers
>
>
>> My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and
>> paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will
>> immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a
>> speed
>> pot and 4 buttons on the box.
>>
>
>
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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Dave,

Both the K1EL WinKey and K12 keyers support Ultimatic mode.
If you don't need the computer/logging link that WinKey offers, I
suggest you try the K12, it is inexpensive and does the job.

73,
Don W3FPR

David Wilburn wrote:

> I would be interested in peoples experience with the K1EL keyer.  I am
> interested in Ultimatic.  I have not learned to use an Iambic mode,
> but I am getting to the point where it can make a difference in
> sending.  I am seriously thinking about picking up a K1EL, but I know
> Ultimatic is on the list for K3 somewhere down the road.  So I have
> been dragging my feet.  Maybe some impressive stories will help me
> pony up the money and dig out the soldering iron.  I really do need to
> get this place better organized.....
>
> Dave Wilburn
> NM4M
>  
>

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[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Very easy to build Dave. I like the keyboard keyers from K1EL as I am still horrendously poor with paddles. It doesn't help much with a straight key, but did improve my typing skills dramatically ;o)

73,
Julius

David Wilburn wrote

I would be interested in peoples experience with the K1EL keyer.  I am
interested in Ultimatic.  I have not learned to use an Iambic mode,
but I am getting to the point where it can make a difference in
sending.  I am seriously thinking about picking up a K1EL, but I know
Ultimatic is on the list for K3 somewhere down the road.  So I have
been dragging my feet.  Maybe some impressive stories will help me
pony up the money and dig out the soldering iron.  I really do need to
get this place better organized.....

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

Erik N Basilier wrote:
> I have had my K1EL Winkeyer USB for a while now.
> It is the first keyer I have had which can be set to Ultimatic, and I find I
> make fewer mistakes in that mode. A plus over the K3 built-in keyer.
> Its computer interfacing is a big plus too.
> On the other hand, the speed pot leaves me guessing as to what the actual
> speed is, while the K3 keyer very conveniently displays the speed.
> (When the Winkeyer speed is set from N1MM, the speed is clearly displayed on
> the computer.)
> Finally, my Winkeyer came from a batch of 500 where the front panel
> silkscreen was off, so that the "SPEED" label is partly hidden behind the
> speed knob.
>
> 73,
> Erik K7TV
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andreas Junge" <[e-mail]>
> To: <[e-mail]>
> Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 5:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Keyers
>
>
>> My vote goes to the K1EL Winkeyer USB. Easy interfacing of computer and
>> paddles. Hitting the paddles during computer genrated keying will
>> immidiately stop the output and one can take over manually. Also has a
>> speed
>> pot and 4 buttons on the box.
>>
>
>
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[daleputnam]

Does someone have a K40 kit or built not being used, that needs to find a good home?
Please respond off list,
Thanks,

--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
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[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Both of mine are in use, wonder what the K42 kit will include? Maybe USB?

7QP just around the corner ;o)

72,
Julius

Dale Putnam wrote

Does someone have a K40 kit or built not being used, that needs to find a good home?
Please respond off list,
Thanks,

--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
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[N5GE]

On Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:49:47 -0700, Ralph Parker <[hidden email]>
wrote:

>>I should take a look at the Idiom Press devices.
>>Can't hurt to have one more keyer.
>
>Best in the world, IMNSHO.
>Wouldn't be without at least one.
>(Almost never use built-in keyers.)
>
>VE7XF
>
[snip]

I don't have the Idiom Press keyer, but if it's as good as their Rotor
control it must be tip top.

I have had an MFJ model 493 for years.  It has a keyboard input on the
back of it. and can be operated via the serial port on the back.

Tom, N5GE
K3 #806, K3 #1055
XV144, XV432
W1 and other small kits.
http://www.n5ge.com

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