Ian: I agree with the observations about the delay times when using the KDVR3. If you're a S&P, 1 QSO/hr kind of operator, then it's probably not a big deal. At 200+ Qs/hr, the delays are noticeable (and aggravating). On March 11th of this year, I sent a feature request to the reflector asking for some method to get around these delays. Unfortunately, I never heard any response from Elecraft.
You can reduce the initiate delay by being "fast on the buttons," but, as I found, it's not something I want to do during a contest. The KDVR3 is nice that it's integrated into the K3 so that another box and cables don't have to be thrown into my bag when traveling. 73 charlie, k1xx/vp2mmf On 7/20/2016 6:29 PM, Ian - Ham wrote: > All, > > > > After competing somewhat competitively in the Georgia QSO Party the last few > years, and participating as one of the hunted 13 Colonies special event > stations in Georgia for the last couple of years, I find myself ready to add > a voice keyer to my shack set up. To that end, and in order to minimize desk > clutter, I'm looking at the KDVR3 for my K3 s/n 281 as a possible solution. > However, I've heard anecdotal evidence from hams in my area who have the > KDVR3 that it probably isn't the best solution for a voice keyer because it > has long (>1 sec) delays before both beginning transmission of the recorded > message and dropping transmit at the end of the message. Before I drop $150 > on a component that might not be the solution I'm looking for, I would love > to get others' opinions and feedback on their experiences using the KDVR3 as > a voice keyer. > > > > Thanks and 73, > > > > --Ian > > Ian Kahn, KM4IK > Roswell, GA EM74ua > km4ik....@gmail.com <mailto:km4ik....@gmail.com> > > 10-10 #74624, North Georgia Chapter #2038 > > PODXS 070 #1962 > K3# 281, P3 #688, KAT500 #860, KPA500 #1468 > > > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 k...@k1xx.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
