MasterKeyer firmware V1.02
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009I have released the first update to the MasterKeyer firmware. Based on feedback received from the many hams we talked to in Dayton, V1.02 has a few fairly minor changes:
- Messages can be “stacked”. By pressing up to six buttons in sequence, the corresponding messages will be sent one after the other. Any paddle input (except during a message PAUSE) will terminate the string.
- The AMP output now has adjustable lead time (0 to 40 ms) and trail time (0 to 7 dot times). This makes the lead time fixed regardless of speed, but the trail time depends on your sending speed for quick QSK.
- All keyer command prompts in paddle command mode and message record/review/edit now use a slightly higher audio tone, so you can tell the keyer’s “voice” from yours.
- Fixed the straight key/cootie keying mode
- Fixed a bug in the sidetone, it would occasionally drop to 500 Hz on its own.
The firmware is available for download, and can be installed from a USB drive using the simple update procedure found in the manual. All of your settings and messages will be left intact after the upgrade.


