Heathkit sa-5010 u-matic memory keyer...

[Dave Edwards]

I had heard the original one was a bit touchy, and sensitive to RF.
The later SA-5010A (a darker grey color) had some upgrades.
Whatever the case, I have both of them and they work great.
I happen to love the touch paddles!
Like switching from what you are used to over to something new...it
takes a little practice.
But it certainly is fun!!
Find out if it is working with regular paddles (shorting the rear
contacts) .
When you say "not operating" ...do you mean ...nothing?

...Dave

DARYLE BROOKS wrote:

>Hello to all. I am curious about something I found in a silent key's estate while
>doing cleanup. I found an SA-5010 u-matic memory keyer with original manual,power supply and the paddles in an original Heathkit shipping box.I have heard from some hams that this thing tended to destroy the chips inside whenever you touched the paddles,static discharges being mentioned.I can see this happening as the paddles are capacitive.This unit is assemble and in good cosmetic condition.Not operating though. Wall wart is working. Any history here?
>
>TNX
>Daryle
>WB7TNE
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