[HQRP] Fwd: Rock-mite keyer- darn!

[Ed Manuel]

>(Original message: )
>-----------------------------
>From: "Chuck Adams" <k7qo@earthlink.net>
>To: "Low Power Amateur Radio Discussion" <qrp-l@Lehigh.EDU>
>Subject: Rock-Mite Straight Key Mode Problem
>Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 10:33 PM
>
>.....
>
>I tried this out by shorting out the dash and sure enough
>it goes into the straight key mode.  When I short the dot
>line then the transmitter keys and stays keyed until I remove
>the dash clip to short it out.  It looks like both inputs are
>keying the transmitter instead of the one that was not
>shorted on power-up.  So this firmware change I'm sure
>Dave will correct.
>------------------------------------------
>
>I returned from a much-needed vacation late Sunday and didn't get wind of
>this until late yesterday. After reviewing the messages, I chanted a mantra
>we kit suppliers use when things of this sort happen: "Ohsh*t".
>
>I had that feature implemented just as Chuck described, and Rod, N0RC,  has
>posted a workaround. (Not so coincidentally- I tested the feature just as
>Rod described the fix in my haste to get this kit ready for Lobstercon. )
>
>Only a few Rock-mites are implemented this way. I will be correcting the
>firmware this morning .If you've got the original version and you find it
>bothersome, feel free to return it to me for a prompt replacement.
>
>And a piece of good news for the expectant crowd... I have plenty of parts
>in hand and have help lined up to begin producing these in quantity- we'll
>begin shipping appreciable quantities of Rock-mites starting later today.
>:-)
>
>73- Dave
>
>***************************************
>Dave Benson, K1SWL
>dave@smallwonderlabs.com
>http://smallwonderlabs.com
>Phone/fax 860-537-8031
>**************************************


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