Ralph, If you are using PTT in all cases, then you do not have to worry about the TX delay (set it to the default of 8 ms). Do NOT put the K3 into VOX and all will be OK. If you do set the K3 to VOX, then you might be in trouble because both "hit the key to transmit" and PTT will both be capable of putting the K3 into transmit - as I indicated, turn off VOX if you are using a footswitch - that will prevent you from initializing TX with the key before you engage the footswitch.
73, Don W3FPR On 2/15/2012 3:25 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > I don't use QSK - I don't like the noise between characters. > In casual DXing, I (almost) always use a footswitch to ensure the amp has > settled before any RF hits it. I always use an external keyer. > While contesting, I use N1MM to microHAM (Winkey) to K3. > I'm never sure whether to use the TX Delay available in the microHAM > software or in the K3 (or both). (Any hints, Joe?) > > Years ago, using QSK with a 1kmp (adjustable TX delay) with an Ameritron > AL1200 (not a QSK amp), in a contest I would often get "UE7XF?". > Using 'break-in' + 'VOX' would get "VE7XF". > > When I switched to a true QSK amp (Acom 1000), lead element elimination in > QSK was no longer a problem. I still didn't use it because of the noise, > but I was confident that the amp was happy. > > Now, I mostly use the K3, and I have a choice of 3 amps (the above plus > KPA500), so solving the 'Where do I put the TX Delay' question would be a > help to put my mind at ease. > > Ralph, VE7XF > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > ______________________________________________________________ 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
