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KQ6Q
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 24, 2004 23:21
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Still keying!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I got my 1410 at the Santa Maria hamfest for $20 in 1980. Wired around a diode so it would key a TenTec Argosy, added a stereo phone jack on the back so I could use the paddles with a capacitive touch keyer (also Heath), and now that I have an IC-746Pro, and still using the paddles with the memory keyer in the 746Pro. I changed the tune switch so that it only keys the rig if it is pulled out, so you can practice with it off the air, even with the TX on. Also put series and parallel resistors on the speed control to make it more useable in my speed range (25wpm max instead of the original 50+). Also replaced the neon pilot light with a red LED, so running it on the station 12V supply, I have an indication that it's powered on. A classic station accessory!
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N4QA
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2001 09:08
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FB timing & adaptability
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Stepped up from the HD-10 to the HD-1410 in 1975.
Iambic mode B just seemed to fit, somehow.
Have always liked HD-1410's timing characteristics.
Now own three of them...one still in original configuration and other two using external paddles.
One, I converted to key the cathode of 807, 6L6 etc (added external high-voltage transistor).
Five rating given for electrical design, good looks and for ease of modification.
Currently keying HW-7/-8/-9, Meissner Signal Shifter, TS-440S etc with HD-1410s.
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N5XM
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 2, 2001 20:18
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I love 'em!...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I was given a 1410 by my Elmer, and it was my first experience with paddles. You have to play with them from time to time to keep them set where you want them, but I really enjoy mine, enough that I bought another unit on auction this afternoon. I would give it a 5 except that you have to fiddle with the adjustment, except that is probably my fault because I like the action very close and light. I bet any paddle/keyer setup is that way, so no big deal. I keep a hand key plugged in the back, just for fun, and they just look like a nice piece of Ham gear, as far as I'm concerned. No fancy menu driven memory or anything, but if you like just getting on the air and ragchewing, they are perfect as far as I'm concerned. Heaven forbid anyone would practice their sending, but they are great for that, too. Just your basic no nonsense accessory, and that is just fine for me.
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KF6YB
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 22, 2001 18:27
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Decent Workhorse
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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My entrance to world of CW was at 5WPM using a brass straight key and sending code as if i had a boxing glove on my right hand! I have always had a love of Heathkit gear and was pleased to find a Heathkit HD-1410 at a swapmeet being sold as broken. The good thing about Heathit gear is that it is ultimatly repairable and within 10 minutes I had this keyer on the air sending great sounding code. The keyer is all solid state and the paddles, tho a little stiff, are responsive to touch. The keyer can be powered by either 110Vac or 12Vdc and offers sidetone and a headphone jack for convenience. I use mine in the shack with my SB-100 and in the field with my HW-7. It is a pleasure to operate a workhorse from the past and it looks good on any ham's shack shelf as a conversation piece. If you see one, don't pass it up.
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