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CW Keying with Internal Keyer Question/Settings?

ve3cw
ve3cw Member ✭✭
in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Hello All.

I've been lurking and just really getting into using my 6700 after finally erecting an antenna. Loving it!

My question is regarding settings for CW and the internal keyer. I have recently acquired a Begali Leonessa and had been chalking up my poor keying (dropped dits and dahs, weird delays) to getting used to it and getting it set up right. Switched to my old standby Iambics, and they do the same thing. Doesn't matter which speed, it all acts the same.

Is there a setting I can't seem to find to adjust, or any known issues with the internal keyer for the 6700?

Thanks for any help.
73/72
Jeff - VE3CW

Answers

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Jeff, there are some known CW issues. What version of the radio are you running? I am on 3.4.23 and find that running 150 ms CW delay keeps my keying clean. It is hard to say this with certainty, as I am a casual CW operator. The little contesting that I do has not resulted in many requests for fills, so I am taking the leap of faith that my CW is generally OK.

    That Leonessa really looks good! I have a Begali Simplex and really love how it feels.

  • ve3cw
    ve3cw Member ✭✭
    I am running 3.4.21, I adjusted to 150ms CW delay, but seem to still have the same issues. For example, if I hold down the dah paddle - I get a string of dahs, but every now and again, one is delayed - or longer than the others. I may have to dig out a standalone keyer and give it a try for the input - but that probably won't be until after Dayton.

    I dug out my Elecraft KX3 and confirmed that my keys are all adjusted and working 100%.

    Single lever keying is new to me - but I feel it better suits me than Iambic (I was a hybrid Iambic keyer at best).
    Thanks
    73/72
    Jeff - VE3CW
  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Jeff, I would try upgrading to 3.4.23. I am not sure if the issue is fixed in this release, but it seems to work OK for me. I am using a 6400, so that may be part of it as well.

  • ve3cw
    ve3cw Member ✭✭

    I found an old external keyer, disabled the internal keyer, and all is running beautifully now with any of my keys.

    73/72

    Jeff - VE3CW

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