Note
QST, Aug 1980 p. 110.
QST, Feb 1981, p. 172.
QST, Mar 1982, p. 176.
The Nye Viking Iambic Keyer uses the SSK-1 paddle.
The SS-1K Iambic Keyer combines the features of the Nye Viking Super Squeeze Key with the Curtis 8043 keyer chip. Uses gold-plated contacts for long life and reliability. Form-fitting, extra long paddles.
A Nye Viking 404 audio oscillator and speaker are included for monitoring and practice keying. The unit will key either negative or positive keyed transmitters up to 200 mA at 250 volts. A switch on the rear of the chassis determines polarity. Output is terminated in a shielded cable with a standard ¼" phone jack. A switch is provided to allow tune-up and slow speed hand keying with the dash paddle. (It also simulates a semi-automatic bug when in the test or "tune-up" position.)
The keyer operates on an internal nicad 9V battery that is rechargeable with a plug-in 115VAC charger.
Caution: Never attempt to clean the contacts with anything other than a very soft tissue - the gold plating ls 24 carat and very soft. It would be destroyed by any abrasive.
