How to connect a CW key with your iPhone or iPad to the Morse-it App

I'll demo the Morse-it app with the iPad today and show you how to connect the Vband adapter by Ham Radio Solutions. Then I'll go over the app's settings to make it all work with a key. I used a German-made TP-II iambic paddle by Bamatech and a Bencher RJ-1 straight key in the demo.
Accessories Used to Connect to the Ipad:
V-Band USB Paddle Interface:
hamradio.solutions/vband/
Apple Lightning to USB Camera adapter:
Amazon or Apple Store
Featured Morse Code CW Keys:
Bamakey TP-II iambic key
www.bamatech.net/morsetasten/...
Bencher:RJ-1 straight key
#morsecode #hamradio #cw #Vband #bamakey #bamatech #bencher #qrp #qrpradio

[@mkelleyp7]

Great Tutorial!

[@maurolimaok]

Thanks for the video.

[@themarconian]

You are welcome!

[@MrBracey1970]

I’m learning the Morse alphabet currently,your channel is full of good ideas,have a subscription 😊

[@themarconian]

Thanks for subbing, Simon! I'm working on more videos and hoping they will also be helpful. TU ES 73!

[@lancen4ldb743]

Excelkent video, thank you much for the help. 73

[@user-dx8zs6ni7m]

this is epic, man sick wooo

[@CharlesMonte-zc2kc]

What are the parts that I need to use on my iPhone or iPad? Nice video .

[@davidhart4789]

Got it and it’s useless on my IPad. Produces the letters but no sound. Checked the website and it said it may not work with an iPad. Would have been nice to know before buying it.

[@redshiftcnc]

Is there an app that works like as the morse it app for android? Not seeing morse it in the play store.

[@themarconian]

Morse-it is available only for IOS as far as I know. I don't have an Android device, so I don't know about Android. I hope you can find something similar for Android. Good Luck!

[@sq3lvdtomek247]

@redshiftcnc There is very fantastic IZ2UUF Morse Koch trainer for Android system. Very nice application Good luck! Tom

[@toybuns775]

Starts at 3:00, your welcome

[@jasoncary7957]

Nice introduction on the topic. I’m especially looking forward to your discussion on the Bamakey. I’ve never seen one but really like the looks of it. K6JSC

[@themarconian]

The Bamakey TP-II is my go-to iambic. It's pretty sweet. There's also the mini version Bamakey TP-III that I'm considering. TU ES 73!

[@thuff3207]

I have an ipad pro with USBC. I will have to get a different adapter.

[@themarconian]

Hmm. I didn't research a USB C camera adapter. I hope they make them that will work for this and you can find one. Wait, maybe the USBC to USB adapter I showed in another video to connect to a computer will work for a USBC ipad pro? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe4q2pqabGkiqM

[@thuff3207]

@@themarconianYes a USB C to Micro USB does work. This is awesome and fun to learn and practice Morse.

[@themarconian]

@@thuff3207 Awesome!

[@kelley64]

I purchased a USB C to mini cable to use and I can’t seem to get it to work. iOS settings sees it as a keyboard. But Morse It will not use it. Any ideas or tip would be wonderful.

[@fraserdonachie5792]

… anyone got anything working with an iPad Pro? Using; e.g. IPAC2 or ‘Ham Radio Solution’ dongle … thanks

[@MichaelColonnakc2scy]

downloaded morse it and there is no left or right control keyboard :-(

[@MichaelColonnakc2scy]

my IPad min is only IOS 12 I need 13.4 or better

[@themarconian]

If Morse-it isn't working for you and you have the Vband adapter, the practice channel on the Vband website does the same thing, and you can practice your sending there. Hope you find a solution. Have fun learning! 😊

[@MichaelColonnakc2scy]

@@themarconian yes I’m using the website however sometimes there is a delay and it misses one of my characters lol I thought this would eliminate that . Thank for the video !

[@themarconian]

@@MichaelColonnakc2scy You're welcome and thanks for stopping by. 73!

[@georgeetherege8347]

Downloaded Morse-It. Obtained Ham Radio Solutions “keyboard interface.” Attached Vibroplex dual lever paddle. When tapping out characters using the paddle, Morse-It produces two dits for one touch of the paddle and two dahs for one touch. Slowed down the speed to 15 wpm but the effect persists. Result: for example, impossible to type a letter “a” because the first touch of the paddle instantly produces an “I.” Oh well, investment was only $0.99 plus the cost of the Ham Radio Solutions keyboard interface.

[@themarconian]

Hey George. Sorry you had problems with getting the extra dits and dahs with your paddle. I have the same problem when I use a dual lever like my Bamakey with Morse-it. It is annoying because I have to always loosen the spacing on my Bamakey in order for Morse-it to key properly. I don't however, have that problem on a single lever paddle like my Begali HST. Also, have you tried your paddle on the Ham Radio Solutions website practice channel? It should work well over there and I don't have any problems keying a double paddle on that site.

[@MichaelColonnakc2scy]

running into the same issue

[@themarconian]

@@MichaelColonnakc2scy Sounds like people are having issues with iambic paddles. I had to adjust my iambic paddle sensitivity to make it work. Had no problems with single lever paddle or straight key.

[@georgeetherege8347]

Great info! Nice to know I’m not the “Lone Ranger” here. Could’ve sworn there was dirt on my paddle contacts. Until I get a Single Lever, will have a go on the practice channel.

[@jfangio9260]

I changed my bounce setting and it seemed to fix the problem. It was 25 msec and I changed it to 50 msec Settings > hardware interfaces > bounce duration

[@maurolimaok]

Is it possible to train without anything but a computer, with the keyboard or the mouse. I'm serious. Want to learn, and have absolutely nothing than this.

[@themarconian]

Yes, I have used hamradio.solutions/vband/ to practice on the internet with a computer. You can use a keyboard as a key to practice sending morse code by going to the Practice Channel on the website. Make sure you select "straight key/cootie" in settings and use the control button as a straight key on your keyboard. Also, make sure you are on the Practice Channel after you confirm the settings. I did a video of me using the Practice Channel to talk to a QSO bot using a key, not the keyboard, but it will give you an idea here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe4q2pqabGkiqM You can also practice with others on the website when you are comfortable. Just go to one of the other 6 channels and you can connect with others if they are online. For beginners, however, you can use the Practice Channel to practice by yourself using the keyboard if you don't have a key. Another good resource to learn is: lcwo.net/ Hope this helps!🤗

[@maurolimaok]

@@themarconian Thanks...

[@docpearson]

To me, you’re acceptable, straight key demonstration did not have enough Farnsworth separation

[@4150CHF]

I just ordered the ham Radio Solutions USB paddle interface. Does anyone know the approximate shipping time to east coast USA?

[@themarconian]

Sorry can't answer the question specifically since I'm not in the east coast. But it shipped from California via USPS the next business day after I ordered. Good Luck!

[@4150CHF]

@@themarconian So, the product comes from California?

[@themarconian]

@@4150CHF Mine did, yes. I ordered a couple products from them and it always shipped the following business day from California.

[@RadioK4RLC]

Shipped Friday. Arrived in North Carolina on Weds

[@4150CHF]

Did not work for me. I bought all the stuff in the video, changed all the settings as per the video, and connected my bencher BY-1. I have double checked and triple checked. Everything is correct but still does not work.

[@themarconian]

Are you getting sound out or are you getting double dits or dahs?

[@themarconian]

Also depending on how your key is wired, try switching the left control and right control on settings. It could also be that the camera adapter is not compatible. But if you have a mac, morse-it updated to now work with keys like on ipad. Download morse-it on mac and you don't need the camera adapter. You'll need the USBC adapter instead. Check out what you need as explained in my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIe4q2pqabGkiqM Good luck and hope it finally works for you!

[@4150CHF]

@@themarconian Brand new Bencher EZ-1 cable purchased from DX Engineering is defective. They are shipping new cable tonight. I believe it will work once I replace the cable.