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Reviews For: K1EL K45 Keyer/ Decoder

Category: Keyers & CW Keyboards

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Review Summary For : K1EL K45 Keyer/ Decoder
Reviews: 3MSRP: $239
Description:
The K45 is the Swiss Army knife of CW keyers. A CW keyboard interface, CW reader, iambic paddle keyer, backlit LCD display, and optically isolated keying outputs are all presented in one compact box. In addition, the K45 will operate many different modes including RTTY transmit, QRSS, HSCW, and conventional CW up to 99 WPM. We sell the K45 assembled, tested, and ready to go. It is powered over a USB cable connection to a PC, charger, or battery. Please review the cable recommendations link for K45 cabling info. We do not include a keyboard with the K45, almost any USB keyboard, wired or wireless, will work fine. The on board CW reader accepts audio from a receiver, then filters, demodulates, and decodes CW characters which are then displayed on the LCD. An bar graph is used to tune in CW stations quickly and accurately. The K45 CWR is a new design featuring much improved copy and faster reader lock than the original K42 CWR.
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K5MGK Rating: 2022-12-28
Number of Features and Decoder Beyond Expectations Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I am amazed at this gem in a small box! It is so nice to have this setup without having to interface through my computer and all the headaches that go with a windows computer recognizing its USB ports. This modem allows me to use my 'old' Alinco HF radio again. I have to use a Y connector audio adapter and small external speaker so I could hear the audio when I plugged the modem's input to the radio's speaker output. There's a definite learning curve with the modem's software but the online documentation is great. I did a comparison and this decoder works better than my software decoder on my computer. It even has DSP capabilities. I am using it with a bluetooth keyboard and really enjoy the flexibility of no cord. There are extensive codes for different commands and you can even embed a command in a recorded message. The one thing I haven't tried yet is to transfer the decoded text to my computer and see what information is contained in the file. I want to buy another one for portable use and POTA contacts!
AD4YB Rating: 2022-10-23
A Great Keyer Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
This keyer really does it all. I have owned it a short time and am constantly amazed at its features. Tech support and manual are outstanding. I have owned other keyers that simply don't compare.
NA3NA Rating: 2022-04-21
Best Keyer I've ever owned. Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I just received the K45 keyed yesterday. I wanted to let you know it is the best keyer I’ve ever used. Not only for paddles and straight key but includes a USB keyboard input? Wow! And the decoder is one of the best I’ve used as well and far exceeds the one in my TS-590SG. If I miss a letter, a quick glance at the keyer shows me what I missed. I first thought it was a very expensive unit but for what you get it is well worth it. Thanks for your designing this and making it available to all of us lucky purchasers.