Thanks Wayne. I'm sure the K3 will handle it. Either the linear has a fast acting (vacuum) relay as in my TenTec Herc II, or it has an ancient WW2 clunker like my 3x811A homebrew. Some (adjustable) delay is needed before sending RF to the linear. But an adjustable "hang-in" time is needed as well, because I for one would not like to attempt full VOX/QSK with the clunker ! The TenTec QSK keying loop is good, but not necessarily needed if the timing can be set sensibly. TenTec provide fast and slow QSK options. It should be at least as easy to program this into the K3, thanks to the memory available.
But if there really is enough memory, then how about upgrading the built-in keyer to handle Ultimatic mode ? "Iambic" mode is a mediaeval hangover from around 45-50 years ago when electronic keyers used vacuum tube flip-flops. Iambic mode was the easy way out; its not very useful and I hate having to re-adapt to it when I go back to the K2. Yes, I should use my Versakeyer on the K2, but I don't want to meddle with #609, now up to over 280 countries. If it ain't broke don't fix it. John G3JAG _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
