Using the PicoKeyer with a Pixie

I’ve had a couple of people ask about reduced RF output when using the PicoKeyer with a Pixie type rig. When using the on board 3V lithium cell to power the PicoKeyer, slightly less than the battery voltage will be supplied to the gates of the 2N7000 keying MOSFETs. At such low gate voltages, the . . . → Read More: Using the PicoKeyer with a Pixie

More assembled units available

I know everyone is waiting for ID-O-Matic IIs, but not yet. However, I do have UKA-2 boards available, assembled and tested. Just pick that option (there’s a drop-down box at the bottom of the item page) when ordering.

Of course I also have PicoKeyer-Plus kits available assembled and tested. Oh, and I fixed a problem . . . → Read More: More assembled units available

Status Update

Things have been crazy busy around here for a few weeks now. I’m trying to keep caught up on shipping orders, but to be honest I am frequently falling a couple of days behind – so if your order doesn’t ship immediately, I apologize in advance.

I will soon be shipping Rev B of the . . . → Read More: Status Update

Dayton 2010 Wrap-Up

Well, it was a very good trip to Dayton this year. Our new booth location was much better than last year, and attendance (especially Saturday) was very good. Our products were well received and we were happy to be able to meet and talk with so many new and existing customers. All in all, we’re . . . → Read More: Dayton 2010 Wrap-Up

Dayton 2010 – Day 2

What a day! I would have to say that after last year, the Hamvention is definitely looking healthier. We’re certainly busier, due in part to a much better booth location. And hams seem to be in a buying mood; conversations are more upbeat and attitudes are more positive. All in all it feels like it’s . . . → Read More: Dayton 2010 – Day 2

Dayton 2010

We’ll be leaving for Dayton the morning of 5/12 (Wednesday), so no orders will be shipped from 5/12 through at least 5/16. I’ll start shipping again the 17th.

I will have the entire remaining stock of PicoKeyer-Plus kits with me in Dayton, and will probably sell out there. It will be mid-June before I have . . . → Read More: Dayton 2010

Kit News

Just some quick news regarding some of the kits…

The PicoKeyer-Plus kit is in stock, doing well, and I anticipate carrying it for some time to come. I may make a couple of PCB refinements to make assembly even easier. The ID-O-Matic is in stock, with plenty left. I hope to have a minor firmware . . . → Read More: Kit News