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MATS OLOFSSON

K3 with K1EL

Hallo!

I have a problem with my K3 together with N1MM and K1EL.

It seems that the signs, dots and dahs, get to short working with this
setup. When I have been working with my Yaesu FT 1000 Field there is no
problem with this. In speeds about 33-41 word per minute it sounds very odd!

Has anyone had this problem? Any hint to solve this?

It does not help to change the weight in the menu, that only helps the
internal keyer.

73

/Mats SM7GIB

PS. K3 is the best rig ever! ;-))

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Arie Kleingeld PA3A-2

Re: K3 with K1EL

Mats,

I have this setup and have encountered no problem whatsoever.
Have you tried keying the K3 directly through the serial port. How does
it sound then?

If you want I can send you my settings of the winkey for comparison

73
Arie PA3A

Op 6-2-2012 21:06, MATS OLOFSSON schreef:

> Hallo!
>
>
>
> I have a problem with my K3 together with N1MM and K1EL.
>
> It seems that the signs, dots and dahs, get to short working with this
> setup. When I have been working with my Yaesu FT 1000 Field there is no
> problem with this. In speeds about 33-41 word per minute it sounds very odd!
>
>
>
>
> Has anyone had this problem? Any hint to solve this?
>
>
>
> It does not help to change the weight in the menu, that only helps the
> internal keyer.
>
>
>
> 73
>
>
>
> /Mats SM7GIB
>
>
>
> PS. K3 is the best rig ever! ;-))
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
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Greg - AB7R

Re: K3 with K1EL

In reply to this post by MATS OLOFSSON

Mats,

Check your config menu for TX DLY. You may need to reduce it some.
This is from the manual:

(Advanced) For use with external amplifiers that have slow relays; sets the time
from KEY OUT jack (active low) to first RF in 1-ms steps. To minimize loss of
QSK speed, use the shortest delay that works with your amp. Most will work with
the default (minimum) setting of 8 ms.
CAUTION: If you use any setting above 008, and you’re using an external
keyer in CW mode, you should listen to your keying on another receiver. At
some code speeds and keyer weight settings, your CW keying may exhibit
excessive jitter (per-element variation) that can be heard on the air.
Note: If CW QRQ is set to ON, the minimum delay from KEY OUT to first RF
will be somewhat shorter (approx. 4 to 5 ms rather than 8 ms).

73
Greg
AB7R

On 2/6/12, MATS OLOFSSON <[hidden email]> wrote: