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Title: CW with straight key
Post by: WD8BXS on 03. November 2021, 14:31:35

Hello all,

I had never tested the Mchf with a straight key before, but now realize it can't be done.
There seems to be some sort of delay (Stays keyed) when you push the key, it sends a several millisecond dah.

Now when I put the radio into SSB mode, you can use the PTT button on the mic and no delay, the PTT can act like a Str Key.

Is there somewhere in the software to eliminate the DAH effect?

TNX, Chuck de WD8BXS

Title: Re:CW with straight key
Post by: DF8OE on 03. November 2021, 15:37:49

Have you wired the key as mentioned in the mcHF schematics to the 3.5mm stereo plug?

vy 73
Andreas

Title: Re:CW with straight key
Post by: WD8BXS on 03. November 2021, 16:34:24

Hi Andreas,

Yes I have wired it as noted.

Chuck

Title: Re:CW with straight key
Post by: WD8BXS on 03. November 2021, 20:17:18

WOW, I just tried it again and now it is working!!!!

Must have been holding my mouth wrong!!

Chuck