On Sun, 2009-03-01 at 01:15 -0800, LB3SA wrote:
> Does anyone recommend an external keyer even with the K3?? I would rather
> not hook on external boxes unless it will give me something extra.
Yes, I use a logikey K-5 with my K3
There are a few advantages, the main one for me is that using an
external keyer with memories frees up the memory buttons on the radio to
be used as menu shortcut keys
Other advantages
Macros, the K-5 supports macros, I find this handy for running pileups .
on 6m for example I use the following macro.
I send the call, press the M2 button on the keyer
It sends DE EI6IZ UR RST <pauses for me to inters the report>
LOC IO53HU IO53HU KN
this frees up my hands for logging the contact
I also use a logikey CMOS 4 with my 706 mobile setup, here I use
macros to send my location without having to load a full new
memory for each new location.
My name & QTH memory simply calls memory 4 twice for the QTH so
I load my QTH into memory4 by sending it once
Banking, I can have multiple groups of memories for different
situations, contesting, rag chewing and 6m operating
Keyer 'feel' the K-5 and CMOS4 both feel exactly the same so I find I
make fewer mistakes than I would if I had to change between the K3 keyer
and the Icom internal keyer
Positioning, it's on the desk right next to the key making speed
adjustments memory access etc very easy
Speed control, with the Logikey keyers I can define the range of the
speed control pot so that I have smooth speed control over the range of
operating speeds that I use
73
Brendan EI6IZ
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Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try
to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly
untrained, unqualified, expendable professional.
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