Curtis EK-404

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Curtis EK-404

Description

Electronic Keyer

Category

Keys, Electronic

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Curtis Electro Devices

Date made

1972 - 1973

Valuations

Value

$124.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Feb 1972, p. 125. QST, Jul 1972, p. 151. QST, Jan 1973, p. 147. The EK-404 was similar to the EK-402 keyer but lacked a programmable memory. Standard features in the EK-404 include jam-proof dots, dashes and spaces; iambic or standard operation; dot memory; variable weighting; tune switch; built-in sidetone and speaker; a self-contained 115 VAC power supply and complete RF immunity. Other features include a connection for 12 VDC mobile or portable operation, front panel control of sidetone pitch, a self-test mode, two sidetone outputs (Hi-Z, Lo-Z) and provision for either grid block and cathode keyed or solid state rigs.