I have two suggestions and both cure the problem 100%. I work all speeds up
to 38 WPM with TOTAL success on all FlexRadios. The software that I am using
is v2.6.4 however the cures will work on all versions. My OS is Windows 7
and the computers are older Del Optiplex 755. So no advantage at all with
the computers that I use.
The cures even solve the amplifier delay (Ameritron AL1500 and Kenwood TL922
both are tube amplifiers)
The cures are are very SIMPLE but totally effective.
A: For CWX usage. in all 9 CWX spots I start with a single "space bar"
then your text. The space bar gives enough time for both the Flex and
Amplifier to to be up and ready for the first "real" character. This totally
solves the delay while using CWX. Additionally (and for different reason) I
find it best to NOT use the radio "break in" and use only the "delays" in
CWX. If you do that the unit goes to RX as soon as the last character is
sent with NO delay. ALL MOST as good as full break in.
B: For all other use (example using CW paddle or keyboard or even SSB) I
use a "foot switch". I can hear what everyone is thinking on this one...
Trust me, if you start to use a footswitch, you will love it for all modes
(except digital). I use the foot switch for Sideband as well. On SSB and CW
it gives me total freedom of both hands with quick response and is great for
contest, DXing or just rag chew. If you use a foot switch for one week, you
will never want to be without it. My foot (without even thinking about it)
keys the switch thus transmitter and amplifier a split second before I talk
or operate CW paddle and no more missed characters ever again. Most
professional dispatchers that have high volume radio traffic use foot
switch. It is the solution for many other issues as well.
73, Bruce, W8HW
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Lunday
Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 1:00 AM
To: 'Mark Lunday' ; [email protected] ; 'Flexradio' ; 'Dudley Hurry'
Subject: [Flexradio] More info: First character getting cut off on
CWtransmit when using break-in
Upgrade to 2.6.4 with factory defaults did not fix the problem. I am seeing
the truncation of the first character regardless of whether I use a paddle
or the CW-X keyboard input. If I slow the CW speed down to 3 WPM, there is
enough duration to not truncate the first character. Everything about 5 WPM
gets the first character truncated using break-in.
Change in delay for break-in does not improve the situation.
Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC FM06be
[email protected]
http://wd4elg.blogspot.com
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