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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Keyer speed range:

1 to 99 WPM

CMOS Memory:

4096 bits (approximately 500 Morse characters)

Keying output:

Grid block –300 V, max. 30 mA
max. Cathode/Transistor 300 V, max. 200 mA

Serial number range:

01 to 9,999

Auto Repeat Delay range:

approximately 1 second to 2 minutes

Dot memory On/Off:

program selectable

Dash memory On/Off:

program selectable

Dot-space ratio:

0.5 to 1.5

Dash-space ratio:

2.0 to 4.0

Semiautomatic (bug) mode:

program selectable

Memory keep-alive:

holder provided for two size AA batteries for up to 12 months
of memory retention. Batteries are automatically switched on
only upon removal of external 13 volt source.

Power required:

10 – 15 VDC at 200 mA

Weight:

1 lb. 12 oz.

Dimensions:

6.6" deep × 7.3" wide × 2.75" high

Summary of Contents for CK-2

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual AEA MODEL CK 2...

Page 2: ...l for each mode is then transferred to the keypad for full feature programming Once you have read the directions in full you will be able to send any one of up to ten prepro grammed messages at the to...

Page 3: ...eration 1 Memory Locations 8 2 Memory Loading Real Time Automatic 8 3 Memory Erase 8 4 Memory Retention 8 5 Maximum Loading Speed 8 6 Serial Number Load Set 9 7 Extra Word or Character Spaces 9 8 Memo...

Page 4: ...1 TOP PANEL DESCRIPTION REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION HOOK UP INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 5: ...should operate the dash con tact 3 Straight Key A straight key may be used for sending but cannot be used for memory operations Use a ster eo plug with the key across the tip dash terminal and the sle...

Page 6: ...ed and an intracharacter space is inserted automatically the Keyer will send a dot automatically This is called Dot Memory or automatic dot insertion 11 Press 3 and repeat step 10 Note that the Dot Me...

Page 7: ...test one more time followed by the letter K with the paddle Press to terminate the message 7 Switch to memory LOAD and press 2 on the keypad The message should play back a series of the word test wit...

Page 8: ...The message should now read TEST NR 165 DE K1XX K1XX K You have now edited the message by add ing on to the front of the message Automatic Message Repeat 1 Switch the memory switch to LOAD and press 1...

Page 9: ...d alternating dots and dash during the change To reduce speed press 7 and hold the 7 2 Sidetone Change The sidetone is set to 500 Hz when the keyer is turned on To increase the pitch press 1 and hold...

Page 10: ...mory allows inser tion of a dot during a string of dashes For example the letter Q could be sent as follows The Dash Memory operates in the same fashion allowing the insertion of a dash in a string of...

Page 11: ...acter spaces loading then stops until the next charac ter is started To record a message set the mode switch to LOAD press the message location digit key in the message and terminate the message with...

Page 12: ...load of a pause the next keyed character will restart pause loading 8 Memory Full Warning When the memory is within about 20 characters of being full The MEMORY FULL LED will light When the memory is...

Page 13: ...gnals the end of message and erase the previous message from that point to the end of that message location This may be used for partial message deletion as well as complete message erasure For a part...

Page 14: ...11 APPENDIX A Common Character Set...

Page 15: ...t for the reference word PARIS An old rule of thumb says that to calculate code speed in words per minute divide the total number of characters sent in one minute by five That can be quite misleading...

Page 16: ...ory On Off 3 3 N A On Dash Memory On Off 4 4 N A On Semiautomatic Bug N A Off Automatic N A On Tune On Off 5 Any button or key paddle N A Off Serial Num ber Repeat Set 0 0 N N N N N A 01 MEMORY LOAD L...

Page 17: ...14...

Page 18: ...oved the CW sidetone is disabled It is recommended that one end of the diode be clipped and the diode be pushed away from the lead Diode D2 supplies the keypad feedback tone and may be disabled in the...

Page 19: ...2N3906 R1 2 13 W 5 Carbon Comp R3 13 17 330 W 5 Carbon Comp R4 21 1 k pot w switch audio taper R5 240 W 5 Carbon Comp R6 9 10 47 k W 5 Carbon Comp R7 2k4 W 5 Carbon Comp R8 19 20 1 k W 5 Carbon Comp R...

Page 20: ...second to 2 minutes Dot memory On Off program selectable Dash memory On Off program selectable Dot space ratio 0 5 to 1 5 Dash space ratio 2 0 to 4 0 Semiautomatic bug mode program selectable Memory k...

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