Ultra Pico Keyer Kit with new firmware version 2.2.

Whats new ?

• NEW!! added BANK 2 with four more memory slots and BANK/BK menu
• NEW!! EIGHT message memories hold up to 127 characters each, and can be chained together in any order to make up to a 500 character message. Message #1 can be set to auto-start when power is applied, great for propagation beacons.
• Two new, 63-character MYCALL memories can be used in messages; one can be sent independently from the front panel buttons.
• NEW!! Paddle re-scan using middle buttons will now announce "P" for PADDLE or "K" for KEY

This keyer has all of the features of the latest PicoKeyer Plus - and plenty more!  You get four buttons, one for each message for super easy message recording and playback.  A built-in sidetone audio jack lets you plug in your ear buds, headphones, amplified speaker or just pipe the sidetone audio into your homebrew rig's audio section.  I've also done a major overhaul on the setup menu -- you can now set up everything (other than recording messages)  using just the front panel pushbuttons, without even plugging in a paddle!

The new firmware builds on previous versions of the PicoKeyer with a number of new features.  Of course the most obvious is instant access to all four messages with the touch of a dedicated button.  Recording a message is now a lot simpler -- just hold down the button until you hear the prompt.  Just like the buttons on your car stereo, and just like you'd expect them to work.

There's also a completely new setup function.  Use the front panel buttons like arrow keys (they're even marked on the panel) to scroll through menu settings and make changes as needed.  And, if you want to switch between your paddle and straight key -- there's no need to remove the battery!  A quick button press is all it takes.

The Ultra PicoKeyer complete kit contains everything you need to build a stand-alone Morse code memory keyer and code practice oscillator with speed control. You can put it in the nice looking, pre-drilled plastic box (included), build it into your next homebrew rig, or even retrofit it into your favorite commercial rig!  At just a touch over 2" x 2" you can stuff this little circuit board into some pretty tight spots. The latest PicoKeyer chip and all the parts you need are included, along with a high quality double-sided printed circuit board with plated-through holes and silkscreened component outlines. The pushbuttons and speed control are mounted on one end of the board, and the RIG, KEY and PHONES jacks are on the other.

The Ultra PicoKeyer is an advanced, super low power iambic keyer with a long list of standard features. Here are the main features of the PicoKeyer Kit:

• Super simple operation, even with advanced features
• Four message memories hold up to 127 characters each, and can be chained together in any order to make up to a 500 character message. Message #1 can be set to auto-start when power is applied, great for propagation beacons.
• NEW!!  Two new, 63-character MYCALL memories can be used in messages; one can be sent independently from the front panel buttons.
• NEW!!  QRSS mode lets you send messgaes with dot times from 1 to 255 seconds
• Low parts count for quick, hassle-free assembly.  Builders with some experience will find the average time to assemble is about 30 to 45 minutes.  Figure an easy one evening of assembly even for beginners.
• Simple and quick "menu" setup functions accessed with front panel buttons
• Message entry using your paddle
• PCB-mounted, 1/8" (3.5mm) jacks for your key, rig and ear buds or headphones
• PCB-mounted speed control potentiometer
• On board lithium coin cell battery (included) and battery holder
• On board speaker for sidetone
• Dual 2N7000 keying output MOSFETs for solid-state rigs and some tube gear, handles up to 60 V positive or negative.
• Ultra low power operation - A single lithium coin cell can last up to a couple of years depending on use.
• Dot and dash memories for easy code with perfect timing and spacing
• Works equally well with single-lever or dual-lever keys using iambic "squeeze" or non-iambic keying
• Dual Speed feature - Speed is adjustable from 5 to 60WPM from the menu. You can use the speed control pot to adjust from 5 to 63 WPM, and instantly revert to the stored speed at any time!
• Speed control range (min/max) can be set to your preference (5-30 WPM standard, you set to whatever you want)
• Variable pitch audio sidetone can be turned OFF or ON
• MCW mode uses the keying output as PTT to send audio Morse code over voice radios - now you can practice Morse on the air with your friends using 2M or 70cm FM.
• Adjustable weight
• Selectable iambic Mode A or Mode B as well as Ultimatic and semi-automatic "bug" modes
• Hands-free Tuneup mode lets you select a steady carrier or 50% duty cycle dits
• Beacon mode allows repeating messages with user-specified delay up to 99 seconds
• Straight key autodetect - plug in a straight key and press a pair of buttons, and the keyer will automatically use straight key mode with all memories available!
• Message pause - insert a pause to manually send RST or other information in the middle of a saved message.
• QSO/serial number can be inserted in a message, auto-incremented and decremented. You can set or reset the QSO number from the setup menu. Counts up to 65536, which should be enough for the biggest contests.
• Optional leading zeros can be sent for QSO numbers less than 3 digits.
• Cut numbers can be selected for QSO numbers in stored messages. Zeros, nines, both or neither can be selected.
• Transmitter QSK delay compensation - Lengthen elements by a preset number of milliseconds to correct for transmitters that tend to shorten dits and dahs in QSK mode.
• Paddle switching - effortlessly select left or right handed operation without switching wires or turning the key upside down
• No battery required to retain settings or memory!
• Easy to integrate into new homebrew or kit rigs, or add it to your older equipment.
• "Factory Reset" option to restore all default settings to your PicoKeyer

The PicoKeyer uses FLASH and EEPROM memory to store all settings and message memory, meaning NO backup batteries and NO lost settings.

The Ultra PicoKeyer kit includes the Ultra PicoKeyer chip, a high quality solder masked and silkscreened PCB, and all parts needed to build a complete keyer, AND a custom cabinet drilled and machined to fit the keyer.  Once the simple assembly is finished, the keyer can be mounted in the included enclosure.

CAT Interface for USB port

Digimode interface to connect your Yaesu or ICOM transceiver with PC:

For Yaesu Transceiver:

 FT-817 FT-818
(Chose type: YAESU)

For ICOM Transceivers with CI-V plug
IC-703, IC-706 (alle Modelle), IC-718, IC-7000, IC-7200, IC-7300, IC-7410, IC-9100
(Chose type: ICOM)

Up to the most extreme conditions nature can muster. A mast that is stiffer than other products. From a specialist composites manufacturer we introduce the Tactical 7000 hds (heavy-duty short).

Features

• Heavy gauge pole sections—the perfect balance of strength, stiffness and weight for more demanding applications
• Super short packed length for easy transport in a rucksack
• Fits diagonally in most aircraft carry-on baggage (check before flying!)
• The very best extended length for tactical use in extreme conditions
• Telescopic - perfect for rapid deployment
• Military colours for low visual signature
• Camouflage carry bag with draw string
• Built-in base shock absorber
• Non-conducting low-loss fibreglass construction
• Hollow top-section allows wires to be fed through
• Screw-cap base allows field repairs and section swap-outs

"Every serious portable operator needs a Tactical 7000hds in their armoury"

Detailed Specification

Extended length: 7 metres (23 ft). Lengths approximate

Packed length: 59 cm (23 inches)

Number of sections: 14

Wall thickness: 2 mm (0.1 inches) bottom, 1.3 mm (0.05 inches) top

Weight:  1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Mast Material: heavy-duty glass-fiber composite (non-conducting)

Tube diameter: top 4mm (0.16 inches) base 52mm (2.05 inches)

Base cap diameter: 61 mm (2.4 inches)

Tube colour: Pantone 19-0622 TPX Military Olive

Mast sections hollow to the top

Supplied with camouflage* carry bag with drawstring

High impact foam shock absorber built into base.

The mast is made of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) = Fiberglass. This is an insulator with excellent RF properties (very low loss).

The packed length can be reduced to 58.2 cm by removing the top and bottom caps - useful in some airline carry-on bags. The maximum dimension for an airline carry-on bag (56 x 35 x 22) is 69.5 cm diagonally bottom right to top left.

Friction lock: pull each section firmly with a twisting motion for best lock. When erecting always start with the smallest section. When taking down always start with the largest section.

Mast sections may be removed by unscrewing the endcap at the bottom of the mast, pulling out the shock absorber and removing unwanted sections. Always replace the shock absorber before use.

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All dimensions approximate.

*Camouflage pattern on bag may vary from batch to batch

 Wondering how well your antenna works? WSPRlite with DXplorer will tell you...

The WSPRlite is a special test transmitter that sends a signal to a Worldwide network of receiving stations. When used with our web-based DXplorer system, it's a powerful new way to evaluate antenna performance. Going way beyond antenna modelling or antenna analyzers, this unique system allows you to see how your antenna is performing in its actual location and in real-time! This type of analysis has never been possible before.

Uses:

• antenna performance testing (great for contesters)
• compare antennas
• compare locations
• test beam antennas
• spot openings when you are out of the shack

...all in a way that has never been possible before!

The WSPRlite kit contains:

- WSPRlite kit with preassembled PCB
- cableset USB 2.0 micro - 0,5 meters

Powerful simultaneous antenna comparisons with DXplorer Premium

Using a simple computer interface, you program the WSPRlite with your callsign, QTH locator. Once set up, the WSPRlite does not need the computer to operate. Just connect it to a USB power supply (e.g. mobile phone charger), press the "sync" button at the start of any even minute, and off it goes! WSPRlite will make regular transmissions that are automatically received by stations around the world. These stations send their reports to a central website where you can see where your signals are reaching within seconds. Even more fun is to leave your beacon running and monitors its performance using DXplorer on your smartphone or tablet. This is a great way to see how your station is doing when you are at work - or even on holiday!* Take a WSPRlite on your next business trip or cruise and see where it it being heard while you sit at the bar.

What makes our product unique is the ability to compare antennas and location. We use the WSPR data to generate a special metric, DX10. We recalculate your DX10 range (km) every 2 minutes. DX10 is a great system performance indicator! The best HF system will give the longest DX10 ranges. Because you can compare the DX10 ranges for two station in real-time, you can see which one is the best - and by how much. Along with real-time DX10 graphs we calculate a mean and maximum DX10 score for each station - very handy if you make changes to your antennas to see what the changes actually do!

For beam users we generate on-the-fly Great Circle maps that have colour-coded spot locations showing signal to noise ratios. If you are doing a comparison, you can easily see who got the furthest spots and who was strongest!

Hardware

WSPRlite is a self-contained propagation beacon transmitter. Once configured using a special Windows app (third party LINUX and Mac support available at WSPRlite Facebook Group), WSPRlite only needs a USB power supply to operate (no need to tie up your computer). WSPRlite operates on 630-160-80-40-30-20m. The unit contains filters for 30 m and 20 m operation. Operation on other bands requires band-specific lowpass filters. We can supply a kit with filters for 160-80-40m . WSPRlite has accurate digital power control over a 16 dB range to facilitate precise measurements of antenna performance differences. WSPRlite is a low power device at only 200 mW but because of the clever encoding of the WSPR signal it has the DX capability of a 1 KW SSB transmitter (80 W CW).

Software

The DXplorer website is designed to operate with WSPRlite. DXplorer provides you with antenna performance information and propagation information in a new easy-to-use format. DXplorer has been optimised for use on mobile devices. Each WSPRlite comes with a free 1 year subscription to DXplorer Premium worth £19.95 - allowing access to additional facilities including detailed antenna comparisons. 

Low pass filters for 40m, 80m and 160m (all three supplied). The lowpass filter kit builds up to a neat pcb (73 x 97 mm)  with low pass filters for 7 MHz, 3.7 MHz and 1.8 MHz. The filters are selectable with movable jumpers. The kit is supplied with a prewired coax tail with SMA plug to connect directly to your WSPRlite and a board-mounted SMA socket for connecting your antenna: no fiddly connectors to install!

The PCB has been designed with new builders in mind. High quality through-hole components have been used throughout including Grade 1 Murata/TDK C0G/NP0 capacitors, Grade 1 solderable enamelled copper wire and gold plated jumpers.

Each filter is a 7 element low-pass with great performance and low loss. The kit is rated at 25 Watts - suitable for general QRP transmitter use. Board has M3 mounting holes for easy use.

Easy to make, easy to use!

 Wondering how well your antenna works? WSPRlite Flexi with DXplorer will tell you...

Whats new with the Flexi ?

- User defined transmit frequency
  160, 80, 40, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 and 6 meters
- Low Pass Filters
- Increased Maximum Run-time
-Interference Avoidance Algorithm
 

The WSPRlite is a special test transmitter that sends a signal to a Worldwide network of receiving stations. When used with our web-based DXplorer system, it's a powerful new way to evaluate antenna performance. Going way beyond antenna modelling or antenna analyzers, this unique system allows you to see how your antenna is performing in its actual location and in real-time! This type of analysis has never been possible before.

Uses:

• antenna performance testing (great for contesters)
• compare antennas
• compare locations
• test beam antennas
• spot openings when you are out of the shack

...all in a way that has never been possible before!

The WSPRlite kit contains:

- WSPRlite Flexi kit with preassembled PCB
- cableset USB 2.0 micro - 0,5 meters

Powerful simultaneous antenna comparisons with DXplorer Premium

Using a simple computer interface, you program the WSPRlite with your callsign, QTH locator. Once set up, the WSPRlite does not need the computer to operate. Just connect it to a USB power supply (e.g. mobile phone charger), press the "sync" button at the start of any even minute, and off it goes! WSPRlite will make regular transmissions that are automatically received by stations around the world. These stations send their reports to a central website where you can see where your signals are reaching within seconds. Even more fun is to leave your beacon running and monitors its performance using DXplorer on your smartphone or tablet. This is a great way to see how your station is doing when you are at work - or even on holiday!* Take a WSPRlite on your next business trip or cruise and see where it it being heard while you sit at the bar.

What makes our product unique is the ability to compare antennas and location. We use the WSPR data to generate a special metric, DX10. We recalculate your DX10 range (km) every 2 minutes. DX10 is a great system performance indicator! The best HF system will give the longest DX10 ranges. Because you can compare the DX10 ranges for two station in real-time, you can see which one is the best - and by how much. Along with real-time DX10 graphs we calculate a mean and maximum DX10 score for each station - very handy if you make changes to your antennas to see what the changes actually do!

For beam users we generate on-the-fly Great Circle maps that have colour-coded spot locations showing signal to noise ratios. If you are doing a comparison, you can easily see who got the furthest spots and who was strongest!

Hardware

WSPRlite is a self-contained propagation beacon transmitter. Once configured using a special Windows app (third party LINUX and Mac support available at WSPRlite Facebook Group), WSPRlite only needs a USB power supply to operate (no need to tie up your computer). WSPRlite operates on 630-160-80-40-30-20m. The unit contains filters for 30 m and 20 m operation. Operation on other bands requires band-specific lowpass filters. We can supply a kit with filters for 160-80-40m . WSPRlite has accurate digital power control over a 16 dB range to facilitate precise measurements of antenna performance differences. WSPRlite is a low power device at only 200 mW but because of the clever encoding of the WSPR signal it has the DX capability of a 1 KW SSB transmitter (80 W CW).

Software

The DXplorer website is designed to operate with WSPRlite. DXplorer provides you with antenna performance information and propagation information in a new easy-to-use format. DXplorer has been optimised for use on mobile devices. Each WSPRlite comes with a free 1 year subscription to DXplorer Premium worth £19.95 - allowing access to additional facilities including detailed antenna comparisons. 

Interference Avoidance Algorithm

WSPR continues to increase in popularity. Because of this, the chance of co-channel interference has risen. The WSPRlite Flexi's Interference Avoidance Algorithm uses statistical data on the frequency distribution of WSPR transmitters to helps it to pick frequencies that are more likely to be clear. Other improvements in the Flexi means that it uses a much higher proportion of the available WSPR spectrum - again helping to reduce the chances of interference to and from other WSPR users.

User defined transmit frequency

A powerful feature of all WSPRlites is their ability to run synchronised with other WSPRlites. By analysing synchronous data the measurement performance is vastly improved compared to other comparison methods as all the data is from simultaneous transmissions. To facilitate synchronous use, Flexi users can manually enter the frequency that they wish to use for each unit. This facility is only available with the Flexi.

Increased Maximum Run-time**

WSPRlite Flexis are all soak tested in our factory to pre-age the TXCOs. They are then individually adjusted against a Rubidium standard. With these more accurate oscillators we have been able to increase the run time to 45 days. This facility is only available with the Flexi.

Low Pass Filters

The WSPRlite Flexi has no internal filtering and thus you will need to add filtering before use. There are several filter options here at the FUNKBOX shop. One is the two band filter kit which is sold as a bare board allowing you to implement your own filters.

Easy to make, easy to use!  New 2021 series

Low pass filter for 6m, 10m, 15m, 20m, 40m and 80m.
(all six filters are included for self-winding)

Size: 50 x 95 x 25 mm

The kit is based on a solid board (50 x 95 mm) with low-pass filters for 50 Mhz, 28 MHz, 21 MHz, 14 MHz, 7 MHz, 3.7 Mhz. The filters can be selected with a rotary switch.
Using the SMA sockets you can connect it directly to your antenna, the QRP transceiver or the WSPRlite family.

The filter sets are also optional on request - please state as a comment on the order:
Deliverable sets: 160m, 80m, 60m, 40m, 30m, 20m, 17m, 15m, 12m, 10m, 6m, 4m, 2m

The board is already pre-equipped with the SMD capacitors, so that the
construction also aimed at beginners, whereby consistently high-quality components are used..

The kit is designed for up to 25 watts and therefore suitable for general QRP use.

Simple construction and uncomplicated operation.

Delivery:
- pre-assembled board (the SMDs)
- all components for the self-winding filter kits
- Rotary switch, SMA sockets
- Enclosure kit
-  Manual