Hi all.... Before the K3, I used my computer (contesting) to generate the "stock" cw. I used a Kansas City Keyer for the hand keying, connected to the rig using a Y connector for the CW in. Worked well.
With the K3, I still us a computer (contesting) to generate the "stock" cw (CQ, 59905, TU, etc). My paddle now goes directly into the K3 (separate jack from the computer). When I first tried this, it was terrible. I hated the keying and couldn't get it to feel right. Then (duh) I read the manual and switched to iambic B and all was good with the world. This is my setup now. I was/am more than happy to regain some space on my desktop (physical, not computer). For my needs, I see zero reason to have external keyer above and beyond the computer needed for contesting. For casual Qs, I find the K3 to be VFB. de Doug KR2Q _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
