Jim, The repeat time setting is actually doing something but it depends on an "end of message" bit to be sent which isn't done when an ASCII stream is transferred. Since the repeat function is generally used in a contest for repetitive CQing and a KX2 is not going to be a heavy duty contest radio, this is probably only going to affect a very few folks BUT here's how I work around the repeat issue (since I'm on the crazy fringe): 1) Assume a constant CW sending rate; say 30 WPM. (or whatever you are normally comfortable with during a contest) 2) Time your message to see how many seconds it takes to send. (let's assume 5 seconds) 3) Take the message length (in seconds) and add the delay you want (in seconds). (If you want a 3 second delay, add 3 to the 5) 4) Put the total seconds derived from bullet 3 into the N1MM repeat timing slot. (Put 8 seconds in the repeat selection) 5) Works like a charm but only for that CW WPM. Slower WPM would require seconds added and faster would subtract seconds from the repeat setting. Sending speed would be controlled by the KX2 since the ASCII stream is just getting dumped into the serial port at 38,400 baud (or whatever baud rate you choose). I generally don't change my CQ sending speed more than 2-4 WPM so a nice compromise delay time could be found experimentally that would satisfy most situation. Additionally, the N1MM delay can be adjusted with 2 key strokes (Ctrl-R then number entry) as a message is sending so it is very user friendly if you need to adjust on the fly. I see this as a very personal situation though. A crazy contester (like me) is going to figure a workaround for just about anything if he is motivated to enter a contest while up a perfectly good mountain playing radio while his wife is wondering why he isn't enjoying the view with her. The repeat function and N1MM speed adjustments can be left behind in most KX2 situations but where there's will, there's a way. ;-) YMMV Bob K5WA P.S. I took my new KX2 to my contest station this weekend and plugged it into the BIG antennas prior to the IARU contest to make a few contacts. The KX2 loved that! ;-) I think it got spoiled and will never let me hook up a BuddiPole to it again. I never got a KX3 because I thought it was too big but this KX2 is my idea of perfection for traveling, hiking or whatever you need a tiny, great rig for. I may actually have to figure out what NPOTA is all about now. Thanks to Wayne and the team!!!! Message: 1 Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 01:01:44 -0500 From: Jim GM <jim.gmfo...@gmail.com> To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys Message-ID: <57809345.0fe4240a.b85ad.6...@mx.google.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Here are the other issues. The CQ Repeat function has no Pause like 5 seconds then starts.? The Repeat Time setting Does not do any thing that I have noticed. ? Also CW speed control does not work. I works manually when I turn the knob on the KX2 and 3. Jim K9TF From: Jim GM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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