DESCRIPTION - The Kansas City Keyer Model KC-1 was introduced in 1984 at the Dayton Hamvention and was sold by Lance Johnson Engineering until 1989.
DESIGN - The KC-1 was brilliantly designed by Jeff Russell and Bud Southard of Cedar Rapids, Iowa who have authored many CW related articles in QST and the ARRL Handbook. The original features set was finalized with the help of the East Iowa DX Association, who beta tested the prototype designs. The KC-1 was one of the first Microprocesor based CW keyers ever sold and set a standard for the CW Contest Community.
SERVICE - Lance Johnson Engineering has spare parts and can service the KC-1 for a nominal LABOR fee of $15.00 with an additional charge for Parts and Return Shipping.
ADDRESS: Please note the TWO addresses on the Lance Johnson Page - Use the Delivery Address for UPS returns.
Return to Lance Johnson Main Page
REMOTE BUFFERS - Lance Johnson Engineering's Remote Memory Switches are still available in limited quantities. You can check these out at the following page:
TIPS FOR OWNERS OF THE KANSAS CITY KEYER
KANSAS CITY KEYER SPECIAL RESET - Owners of the Kansas City Keyer Model KC-1 should always try the SPECIAL RESET before sending the unit to Lance Johnson Engineering for service. The SPECIAL RESET will return the 6502 Microprocessor of the KC-1 to an initialization state that might correct a problem caused by simple lock up.
You will need to turn the KC-1 on and then follow these FOUR Steps:
1. Press and HOLD IN the RESET Switch.
2. Press and HOLD in the (*) Key.
3. Release the RESET Switch. You will hear a continuous BEEP.
4. Release the (*) Key.
The KC-1 is now RESET and you may have corrected your lock up problem.
NON-VOLATILE RAM - Replacement Dallas Semi Conductor Non Volatile RAM (DS-1220Y or DS-1220AD) is NOT available from Lance Johnson Engineering, but can be purchased from:
Jameco Electronic Components----1355 Shoreway Road----Belmont, CA 94002----1-800-831-4242 (ORDERS)
Order Part Number: #114260 Product Number: DS1220Y-150 Cost: $9.95 (Catalog #984)
The original Non Volatile RAM had Lithium Batteries rated at 10 Years - so you need to consider replacement soon.