[CQ-Contest] K2/100 vs. MP

[Bill Coleman]

On May 27, 2004, at 7:50 AM, Marijan Miletic, S56A wrote:

> AA4LR> Big problem with implementing CW PTT is that this would 
> deactivate
> the internal keyer.
>
> This is also nuisance with FT-1000MP.  Simple mod on CTRL PCB requires
> cutting one track, adding 3 resistors and diode from CAT port RTS/DTR 
> pins
> leaving both KEY sockets for manual internal keyer paddle.  Once upon 
> a time
> hams used to modify their rigs...

Most K2 owners would not hesitate to modify their rigs, after all, they 
usually have built them with their own hands!

However, resolving the CW PTT issue while retaining the internal keyer 
is a problem, since the main microprocessor is all of the I/O paths.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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