We've had a number of requests for higher-speed CW on the K3. Until now, the upper limit was just over 60 WPM. But I now have a field-test firmware release available that allows speeds of over 100 WPM when PTT is used. In fact I was able to hit 120 WPM in lab tests. (When using VOX, or hit-the-key CW, the upper limit is still around 65 WPM.)
The RS232 jack on the K3 has provisions for both PTT and KEY generation by PC-based CW keying applications. If you use a keyer or other device that doesn't provide for PTT, you'll need to activate PTT manually. This is typically accomplished with a foot switch, although you can also just tap the XMIT switch on the K3. If you're a high-speed CW op and would like to test this new firmware, please contact me directly. We'd like to go to beta with this firmware soon, so any testing you could do today would be a big help. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ______________________________________________________________ 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
