K3 Keying Timing

[David Gilbert]

OK,  I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm
going to ask it anyway.

I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded
(boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro.  I tend to mostly operate
CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than ragchewing.  
Using the same paddle (old Bencher dual lever) with no change in
adjustments, there seems to be a different feel when keying the K3.  The
timing seems to be more forgiving and the feel seems just a bit
"thicker".  I've been fairly active for a long time, and it actually
kind of surprised me the first time I keyed the rig.  I typically
operate around 28 WPM.

So is that just my imagination, or has anyone else noticed a
difference?  I'm wondering whether Elecraft has possibly used a
different timing algorithm when polling the key versus other rigs.

Snickering will be accepted gracefully ...

73,
Dave   AB7E


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[Neal]

Conratulations David, you have discovered that the default Iambic keying mode is mode A.  Thanks to Wayne who prefers mode A.  I also prefer mode A.

The Japanese rigs give you only mode B whether you want it or not.

Enjoy your K3.

Neal, WA6OCP
K3 #305

David Gilbert wrote

OK,  I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm
going to ask it anyway.

I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded
(boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro.  I tend to mostly operate
CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than ragchewing.  
Using the same paddle (old Bencher dual lever) with no change in
adjustments, there seems to be a different feel when keying the K3.  The
timing seems to be more forgiving and the feel seems just a bit
"thicker".  I've been fairly active for a long time, and it actually
kind of surprised me the first time I keyed the rig.  I typically
operate around 28 WPM.

So is that just my imagination, or has anyone else noticed a
difference?  I'm wondering whether Elecraft has possibly used a
different timing algorithm when polling the key versus other rigs.

Snickering will be accepted gracefully ...

73,
Dave   AB7E


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[Neal]

Neal wrote

Conratulations David, you have discovered that the default Iambic keying mode is mode A.  Thanks to Wayne who prefers mode A.  I also prefer mode A.

The Japanese rigs give you only mode B whether you want it or not.

Enjoy your K3.

Neal, WA6OCP
K3 #305

David Gilbert wrote

OK,  I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm
going to ask it anyway.

I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded
(boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro.  I tend to mostly operate
CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than ragchewing.  
Using the same paddle (old Bencher dual lever) with no change in
adjustments, there seems to be a different feel when keying the K3.  The
timing seems to be more forgiving and the feel seems just a bit
"thicker".  I've been fairly active for a long time, and it actually
kind of surprised me the first time I keyed the rig.  I typically
operate around 28 WPM.

So is that just my imagination, or has anyone else noticed a
difference?  I'm wondering whether Elecraft has possibly used a
different timing algorithm when polling the key versus other rigs.

Snickering will be accepted gracefully ...

73,
Dave   AB7E


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