Eric,

Don't know about the MFJ keyboards but the ones from K1EL are cheaper and 
quite good.  I'm using a k1el k40 and absolutely love it.  The down side is 
they are kits so you'd probably want to find someone to build it for you but 
there might be folks on the web site who would do that just as there is on 
the Elecraft site.  As far as I know, you can use an external keyer on any 
of those radios.  73,  Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Clegg" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 7:41 PM
Subject: Mfj CW Keyboard


> Hi listers,
> Does anyone on the list have any experience with any of the MFJ CW =
> keyboards?
>
> They seem to make two models, one for $129 and the other for $149.
>
> I'm trying to decide whether to go this route, or get a set of paddles.
>
> Also, if you want to use an external keyer can one defeat the built =
> inkeyer in the following radios:
>
> Kenwood TS480SAT
>
> Icom IC703 Plus
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> 73,
>
> Eric
> KU3I
>
>
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