I have both a straight key and a keyer/paddles. They are properly
plugged in. I get the side tones, but am not transmitting.--Matt.
At 08:13 AM 4/22/2015 -0700, you wrote:
>Matt, what precisely do you mean when you say that you get the tones? Are
>you sure that your keys are plugged into the correct jack? Many rigs have
>two separate key inputs; usually one on the front, and another one on the
>back. One jack is for plugging in a external paddle, to key a built-in
>keyer, and the other jack is for plugging the output of an automatic keyer
>in, bypassing the rig's internal keyer.
>
>Alan - N7MIT
>
>
>
>Alan R. Downing
>Phoenix, AZ
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Matthew Chao
>Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 7:59 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: On the Air, but Have a Problem
>
>Hi, Folks. Finally got on the air! My dipole's up, and I've had
>some nice phone contacts on 80 meters.
>
>However, unable to get my CW to work. When I use my keyer or my
>straight key, I get the tones, but the signal's not getting
>out. Phone works fine. What do I need to do to get my CW to
>work? Thanks much.--Matt, N1IBB.
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