wiring a paddle for TS-450S

[HS0ZFQ]

Gretings:
   I have two paddles, which I have been using with my IC-706 for quite awhile. I acquired a TS-450S and the TS-450S is wired differently. While looking in the TS-450S manual, the photographs showing the polarity connections all looked like they were for straight keys.Now the TS-450S came out in about 1984. I am wondering if the rig does not have an electronic keying circuit. although it mentions " if you are using an electronic keyer, check the polarity"Any advice will be highly appreciated.I will be rewiring my K8RA paddle.
Yours Truly
Richard D. Vincent
HS0ZFQ

[VA7CPC]

If the manual describes the adjustments for a built-in keyer -- e.g., speed -- there's a built-in keyer.

If it doesn't say anything about them, there isn't a built-in keyer.

If there's no built-in keyer, you might start with a Pico-Keyer:

http://www.hamgadgets.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=89

             Charles

[AA4N]

I'm reasonably sure that that rig doesn't have a built-in keyer.  You'll likely need an external one.

I like keyers from Idiom Press.  They Logikey K-5 ($150) gets great reviews.  I built the CMOS4 keyer kit ($90), and it's awesome.

They take a 1/8 inch stereo plug from the key.

mike AA4N

[N9GXA]

>> Now the TS-450S came out in about 1984.

  Could you mean a TS-440? That's about the time the TS-440 came out and I know it does not have a built in keyer. It appears the TS-450 (I thought came out in the late '80s) doesn't either, but I can't say for sure on that rig.

GL
73 - Paul - N9GXA

[N0NS]

Hello,

I own a Kenwood TS-450S.  They do not come with a keyer built in.

I personally use a Picokeyer: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/3706

The keyer will plug directly into your CW jack on the back of the rig.  The keyer will act just like a straight key as far as the radio is concerned.

Good luck!

Joe  N0NS