I think when in semi-break-in, you'd only be concerned about chopping the first element. I just checked my AL-811 manual and it says the relay may take 15ms to operate. My K3 is set for 8ms (default) but I turn QSK off when I use it.
I just tried it while monitoring on a separate receiver sending Vs at 25 WPM with the built-in keyer and don't hear shortening of the first dit. But I am on the edge, unless the 15ms figure is for drop-out and pull in is a lot faster than that. 73- Nick, WA5BDU On 2/15/2012 12:26 PM, Sam Morgan wrote: > confused by all this K3 TX DLY chatter > please answer the following question(s) > > my cw operation is with Simi QSK @ 13-25wpm > sometimes with a straight key > but most times using the internal K3 keyer > > so are you saying..... > I shouldn't run the K3 with my older AL-811 (3 tube) > or I will be transmitting these chopped off cw characters > > or would this only happen if I were to use FAST QSK > or is it ok in either Slow or Fast > as long as I stay below about 30wpm > > also, if I can use the K3 and AL-811, > in either or both QSK modes, > what TX DLY setting should be used > > -- > GB& 73 > K5OAI > Sam Morgan > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
