I just had my first qso with a K3 and Steve's point was one of the very first things that jumped out at me. I would like to be able to adjust the sidetone level easily while in qso. I could probably get used to the push/hold step if the tone was only present when I key, but having the steady tone will probably drive me crazy along with Steve. Identifying the "best" level for given band conditions (full qsk of course) is best done while sending. With lots of band noise, I need a higher level of sidetone but with quiet condx, I tend to want a lower level. It would be nice if I could magically remove the compression function and replace it with sidetone level (but no tone if key up). I would then leave that knob set to the "sidetone level" state except when I need to change power.
Chuck, W5UXH This issue has been debated many times on the reflector and both parties have their points. In my opinion, the K3 has it right BUT I need the sidetone level to be available at all times during cw operation without push/hold/tone. The steady tone thing drives me crazy if I'm in a QSO and need to change level. The pitch adjustment with it's steady tone also bugs me but I've gotten used to this. Now I'm permanetly crazy! Steve N4LQ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Sidetone-tp5106421p5542721.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
