Phil, The Kenwood TS-990S offers "Straight Key", "Paddle", or "Paddle (Bug Key Mode)". In addition it offers Iambic mode A and Iambic mode B when using the electronic keyer.
73, Harry K1RSA -----Original Message----- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 9:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Bug mode on K3? Ian, The K14 and its kin are devices specializing in being keyers; and that's all they were intended to do. Expecting the K3 to have the keying capabilities of one of the specialized K1EL products seems a bit much. A better 'industry-wide benchmark' might be to compare the K3 with other high-end ham transceivers with regard to the keying modes they provide. Phil W7OX On 12/10/14 12:44 AM, Ian White wrote: > Ed - KL7UW wrote: >> The K14 offers six keying modes: >> 1- Iambic-A >> 2- Iambic-B >> 3- Ultimatic >> 4- straight key >> 5- Dit priority >> 6- Dash priority >> > And others have also identified: > 7- Mechanical bug > 8- CMOS Superkeyer (Logikeyer) > > That list would be a reasonable 'industry-wide benchmark' for the > keying/timing modes that a premium CW transceiver like the K3 should > offer as built-in options. > > Each one of those keying modes has a significant real-world following. > Translation: there are significant numbers of K3 users who NEED that > specific timing mode in order to operate close to their personal top > speed. > > What K3 users *don't* need is to be told to use an external keyer, an > adapter or some other workaround. We already know the workarounds > because - even after 7 years - the K3 still needs them. > > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to hwhi...@maine.rr.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
