Curtis IK-440, IK-440A Instructokeyer

Object/Artifact

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Radio Alpha

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Image: Joe Veras, K9OCO

Name/Title

Curtis IK-440, IK-440A "Instructokeyer"

Description

Electronic Keyer with Code Practice Capability

Category

Keys, Electronic, Code Practice Set

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Curtis Electro Devices

Date made

1975 - 1980

Valuations

Value

$224.95

General Notes

Note

QST, Apr 1975, p. 154. QST, Dec 1976, p. 184. QST, Aug 1977, p. 152. QST, Sep 1978, p. 172. (440A - with dash memory as standard) QST, Aug 1979, p. 156. QST, Jan 1980, p. 162. The IK-440 Instructokeyer provides an infinite variety of code groups allowing unlimited practice for higher proficiency. In addition, the IK-440 is a state-of-the-art keyer which uses the new 8043 keyer-on-a-chip IC. It uses no motors or tapes. The all solid-state unit sends random groups of Morse letters, numbers, punctuation and word spaces in an ever changing sequence which never exactly repeats. Code speed is adjustable from 4 to 50 wpm. Code groups are of varying lengths but average five characters per group. A rear panel switch selects alphabet only or full alphanumeric. The keyer portion of the IK-440 provides self-completing dots, dashes and spaces, instant start, dot memory, weight control, iambic mode and built in sidetone. Front panel controls are provided for volume, pitch, weight, speed, on-off, tune, self-test and "keyer/code practice." The IK-440 will key +300 VDC at 200 mA in either the keyer or code practice mode. Output switching is solid state. References Review. QST, Oct 1976, p. 39.