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
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