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

[Rick Hiller]

Good thing he is going to fix that bug before he sends mine........Thanks, 
Ed...Rick

At 08:19 AM 7/30/2002 -0500, Ed Manuel wrote:


>>(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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