MK-1 Firmware V1.32 Released

I am releasing firmware version 1.32 for the MK-1. This is primarily a bug fix release — though there is one improvement that snuck in that might be considered a new feature.

If a message called a subsequent message that ended with the /B beacon command, only the last portion of the message chain would . . . → Read More: MK-1 Firmware V1.32 Released

September HamGadgets News

Summer is drawing to a close, the kids are back in school, and the weather is cooling off. Time to put down some grass seed, finish up some yard projects and start planning for the winter’s ham radio activity!

There’s no better time than now to start thinking about your winter projects and operating. . . . → Read More: September HamGadgets News

August HamGadgets News

Summer heat is upon us in full force… July was HOT here! The first few days of August have been quite warm and humid as well. Of course along with the usual summer activities there’s been a fair amount of development going on. I’ll try to be brief and recap the latest news.

I had . . . → Read More: August HamGadgets News

MK-1 Firmware Version 1.31 Available

Firmware version 1.31 for the MasterKeyer MK-1 is now available. This is a bug fix release, and I would recommend that all users upgrade. If you are running an earlier V1.31 Beta, you’ll still want to install this as it finalizes the fix for an N1MM related issue. The fixes include:

Fixed an issue with . . . → Read More: MK-1 Firmware Version 1.31 Available

May HamGadgets News

It’s an incredibly busy month here! If you will be in Dayton for the 2011 Hamvention, please stop by and see us in booth 482. We’re right down the aisle between ARRL and Begali, not hard to find – and there are pretzels close by! We’ll have special Hamvention discounts, plenty of kits and MasterKeyers . . . → Read More: May HamGadgets News

April HamGadgets News

The release of firmware version 1.30 for the MK-1 has been quite successful. There does, however, appear to be an issue with the AMP OUT signal when used with some contest loggers. I am working on that problem now, and will announce the fix once it’s available.

I recently began shipping new firmware for the . . . → Read More: April HamGadgets News

Amp keying issues in V1.30

UPDATE 4/13/11: I have fixed a couple of Winkeyer emulation bugs, along with a couple more discovered by Gabor, S57WJ (thanks, Gabor!) and will have a fix available shortly. I’m working on one remaining bug I found during testing.

I have had a few reports of issues with the AMP OUT signal from the MK-1 . . . → Read More: Amp keying issues in V1.30

MK-1 Firmware Version 1.30 Release

Today I am releasing firmware version 1.30 for the MasterKeyer MK-1. This release adds or changes a few features, and fixes a number of minor issues discovered from earlier releases including several Winkeyer emulation bugs. I have also updated and improved the manual. Installation is quick and easy, so I recommending upgrading your MK-1 to . . . → Read More: MK-1 Firmware Version 1.30 Release

February 2011 HamGadgets news

Sent via email to subscribers on 2/4/2011:

Global what? It doesn’t seem to be getting any warmer here! Last winter was one of the longest and coldest I can remember, and right now it’s 0 degrees out (that’s about -18 for you Celsius folks) with a good stiff wind bringing the wind chill down to . . . → Read More: February 2011 HamGadgets news

Happy 2011!

It’s January 2011 and I want to wish everyone the best for the coming year. I’m really looking forward to it!

I’m excited to start the new year, and I’m going to get it started the right way – with new kits! Within the next couple of days I should have the hardware built for . . . → Read More: Happy 2011!