This is a common anomaly with wide frequency splits. However, with narrow
splits, you should not hear, nor see (on a monitor scope) the effect of
wave-form truncation.
It may be that there is a PLL adjustment in the Paragon that has drifted out
of tolerance.
-Paul, W9AC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Tope" <W4EF@dellroy.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Paragon Keying Problem
> I am using an external keyer. In fact there is no internal
> keyer in the Paragon. The problem appears to be with the
> T/R switching firmware. When switching between different
> transmit and receive frequencies over a narrow range
> of CW speeds, the keying envelope of the transmitter
> gets clipped because the VFO synthesizer isn't fast
> enough to switch back and forth between the transmit
> and receive frequencies on a character to character
> basis. You can get around this problem, by simply
> leaving the "split" function off, and then hitting the
> A/B switch to select the proper receive frequency
> when you are done transmitting. Unfortunately, in
> the heat of a pileup, its too easy to end up transmitting
> on the wrong frequency.
>
> Someone suggested new firmware. I will try the
> factory to see if I can get a copy.
>
> 73 de Mike, W4EF...............................
>
> >
> > Yep, use an external keyer. I own several radios with internal keyers
> but
> > never use them. I use a LogiKey K-1. It's old and has been replaced
with
> a
> > reportedly better K-3 model. Let the internal CPU run the radio and use
> the
> > small CPU in the keyer to send good CW.
> See:http://www.idiompress.com/keyers.html
> > .
> > (No interest in the Co., just a satisfied user)
> >
> > 73, K3YD
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