Connecting Morse Keys
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| Dec 7th 2019, 11:45 | |
JDJohnstonTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I have an old Speed-X Key with no connecting wires;does anyone think I could connect it to a radio? |
| Dec 8th 2019, 09:57 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Keys have knurled nuts which can be loosened by hand for the connection of wires to a transmitter. Zak W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |
| Dec 14th 2019, 12:10 | |
JDJohnstonTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
I see the nuts but how do I attach to the transmitter? |
| Dec 14th 2019, 14:59 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/straight-key-hookup-to-1-8-phone-jack-and-wiring.525734/ Alternately, get a stereo plug with 3 wires attached that fit into the key jack of the radio. Short the wires together until you find the ones that properly keys the radio. Attach these two wires to the straight key. Some radios require that you choose the right menu setting, There may be separate settings for "keyer" and "straight key." If your radio outputs "dits" or "dahs" instead of a steady tone you need to find that menu. Be careful with vintage tube gear. Many1960s or earlier vintage radios have dangerous voltages on the key jack. Times were different. Zak Lau W1VT ARRL Senior Lab Engineer |
| Dec 18th 2019, 08:23 | |
JDJohnstonTotal Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
Could I connect to the mic port on an HT? |
| Dec 18th 2019, 12:15 | |
W1VTSuper Moderator Total Topics: 0 Total Posts: 0 |
CW With Your H-T QST July 1997, pp. 53-54 Need some on-air code practice? Build this handy device and start your own FM CW "net." Note: R8 is a 4.7kOhm potentiometer. http://www.arrl.org/files/file/protected/Group/Members/Technology/tis/info/pdf/9707053.pdf SEP 1998 - QST (PG. 81) MFJ's "Jim Handy" Interface Sends CW Via Your H-T (New Products |
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