I've tried using an external Logikey K-3 w/ my K3 (one would think that would be a perfect match ;-) ), but when QRQ is turned off, the K3 can't follow the external keyer past about 38 WPM. That's a problem because QRQ is disabled when operating split, and that's frequently when higher cw speed is needed in chasing DX in a pileup situation.
The internal keyer works much better in this regard though the weight setting with the internal keyer has to be changed depending upon QRQ or not QRQ, and if QRQ is off, the weight has to be adjusted to a higher number with higher cw speeds compared to the setting required for speeds around 25 wpm. I would very much like to take advantage of the auto-spacing functionality of the Logikey K-3, but when QRQ is turned off or disabled, the K3 keying weight lightens up too much as the speed is increased -- and falls apart completely at about 38 wpm. (at least mine does...) I would guess that the K3's microprocessor has greater control over the keying when using the internal keyer as opposed to an external keyer. 73, Dale WA8SRA On 11/9/2012 9:20 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > ..... Another reason to use an external keyer, IMHO. Ralph, VE7XF > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
