No Ed, I was fortunate enough to find one fully assembled in an estate sale.
The ham who owned it was a guy who loved building things and he had lots of
gear assembled from kits and some homebrew stuff as well. One of the best
things about the 42 is the robust keying relay which will handle just about
any type of keying situation imaginable. Probably what Mike Heathley needs.
73. Lou WA3MIX
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Malmgren" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
> Lou, did you build the 42 keyer? I would think it has pretty small
> components. 73
>
>
>
> ED K7UC
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lou Kolb
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 5:06 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>
> David,
>
> I'm using the K42, It's a stand-alone keyer that will accept both paddles
> and a keyboard. I'm primarily a CW rag chewer so I love to cruise along
> with
> the board. It prevents arm fatigue and let's me just enjoy the music of
> Morse. 73. Lou WA3MIX
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David W Wood" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 3:26 AM
> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>
>
>> Hi!
>>
>> Which key do you use?
>>
>> I use the Winkey 2 in conjunction with N1MM+ and, now, N3FJP, with ease!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> David W Wood
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Lou Kolb
>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2016 12:41 AM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>>
>> Steve,
>>
>> One slight correction, the Win-key is made by K1EL. For those not
>> familiar
>> with him, he makes a variety of keyers and interfaces. The Win-key is
>> probably his most popular device. His web site is worth a look if you're
>> at
>> all interested in CW.
>>
>> www.k1el.com
>>
>> I use one of his other keyers and am delighted with it. 73. Lou WA3MIX
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 3:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>>
>>
>>> Ron,
>>>
>>> I use the Writelog contesting software connected via a Winkeyer USB by
>>> K1LK. I also have AC Log set up with the winkeyer, but really don't
>>> use that software much. More like a catch-all for contest log files.
>>>
>>> I know that in Writelog alt-k will put you into keyboard mode to type
>>> and send. Perhaps one of the others more familiar with AC Log can
>>> comment if something similar exists in that software. I would be
>>> surprised if it doesn't have some way of doing keyboard CW and not just
>>> pre-programmed messages for contests.
>>>
>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>> On 2/20/2016 3:47 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>>>> Steve, what logging software are you using for sending your CW? That is
>>>> one
>>>> thing I liked about Remotehams is that I could use my keyboard and type
>>>> 50
>>>> or 60 WPM and the CW would go out at whatever rate the rig was set for.
>>>> I
>>>> could type out my reply and then, just sit back and listen to the rig
>>>> send
>>>> it out, probably like you do with your program!
>>>>
>>>> I enjoy using a single lever paddle connected to my keyer in my TS-590.
>>>> However, I sure enjoy using the keyboard too.
>>>>
>>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>>> On Behalf Of Steve Forst
>>>> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 2:26 PM
>>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>>> Subject: Re: CW contest this weekend
>>>>
>>>> Ron,
>>>>
>>>> This makes me cringe. I've made a serious effort ober the past 2 years
>>>> to
>>>> improve my CW contest skills. I'm still playing in the boy's
>>>> department,
>>>> but an e-mail like that would have pissed me off big time.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I've never got the hang of using a paddle, so I do my CW contesting
>>>> and DXing with the automated CW through the logging software. Press
>>>> a
>>>> key and send the pre-programmed message at whatever speed you want.
>>>>
>>>> Whatever you do, have fun. It's just a hobby and contests are just a
>>>> game.
>>>>
>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2/20/2016 2:49 PM, Dr. Ronald E. Milliman wrote:
>>>>> Regarding the CW activity this weekend, I am stuck with this old, but
>>>>> goody, World War II straight key, and no way can I send 30 or 35 wpm
>>>>> with it, and nobody will give me the time of day stumbling along at 15
>>>>> wpm!! You guys won't believe me about this, but honestly, I even
>>>>> received an email message from a station who told me to stay off the
>>>>> bands if I couldn't run with the big boys at least 30 wpm. My paddle
>>>>> went to Heaven with Justice Antonin Scalia, and I am trying to do my
>>>>> best with this straight key. It is the key I started with way back in
>>>>> my Novice days in 1957, and it is still a super fantastic key, but it
>>>>> doesn't go like my paddle did! <lol> Plus, these old hands aren't as
>>>>> fast
>>>> and coordinated as they were when I was a teenager!
>>>>>
>>>>> Ron, K8HSY
>>>>>
>>>>
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