[TenTec] Paragon Keying Problem

[Michael Tope]

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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