Ultra PicoKeyer
27 January 2017 (Firmware V2.2)
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Q:
When I plug in a straight key, I just get dashes! How do I make it work with a straight key?
A: Straight key auto-detection is done during the power-on sequence, or when you push buttons 2 & 3 at the same
time. So… push buttons 2 & 3 (▼ & ▲) at the same time.
Q: When I plug the keyer into my radio, I get constant dashes (or dots) and weird results when I try to use the
paddle!
A: Make sure your rig’s internal keyer is turned off, and the cable from the keyer to the rig is wired for operation
with a straight key. Consult your radio’s owner manual for the correct wiring for this.
Q: My radio keys up as soon as I touch the paddle, and stays keyed until a second or two after I stop sending.
A: You have probably selected “MCW” mode. In this mode the keying output is used for PTT and audio is fed to
an FM transmitter for on-air code practice with FM radios. Check the sidetone or “T” menu setting.
Q: When I try to use the keyer, it doesn’t key the radio. Then after a while I hear “R” or “R K”.
A: You probably have a stuck button. The keyer is in “Record” mode, and the “R” means you have filled that
memory slot. Check to see if you need to adjust the fit of your keyer in the cabinet. It’s usually either a button or
the seed pot not installed correctly, or leaving the cut-off leads too long on the bottom of the board.
