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KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW

Don

This independent and simultaneous CW keying of the KX3 is very interesting.

Using the paddle option on the KX3 simultaneously with the Keyer 3.5 mm port for CW contest logging is a great and simple set up for logging program keying the key port configured as a straight key making the fill ins process easy. However, I have found my configuration to where I use my regular keyer into the KX3 or K3 Key port a preferred way for maximum flexibility. I can use the external keyer for additional memory messages in addition to the memory messages that are sent by the logging program. The keyer has an opto isolated straight key input port where I plug in the CW output from computer based program. The three wire serial output from the USB to serial converter cable from the computer is broken out with a SUCCI-R module that provides the CW, PTT and Foot Switch ports to interface the radio along with the TX/RX serial data. The K1EL and MasterKeyer MK-1 or any other keyer with a straight key port will work for this application. Yes, your suggested configurati
on using the accessory keyer paddle mounted on the KX3 keyer paddle connector and at the same time, the keyer port set up as an independent straight key for logging program keying is simpler but here m alternative provides more versatility.

John, W1QS

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Re: KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW

I think connecting both your paddle and PC to a K1EL or equivalent winkeyer is a better option. This way, when you switch between PC and paddle sending, the speed will be the same. Also, I found keying the KX3 directly from the PC sounded a bit "choppy", as the timing of the dits was too short. The Winkeyer has a compensation setting which makes the CW sound much better.

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Matt VK2RQ

> On 29 May 2014, at 7:26 am, John Lawrence via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> Don
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> This independent and simultaneous CW keying of the KX3 is very interesting.
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> Using the paddle option on the KX3 simultaneously with the Keyer 3.5 mm port for CW contest logging is a great and simple set up for logging program keying the key port configured as a straight key making the fill ins process easy. However, I have found my configuration to where I use my regular keyer into the KX3 or K3 Key port a preferred way for maximum flexibility. I can use the external keyer for additional memory messages in addition to the memory messages that are sent by the logging program. The keyer has an opto isolated straight key input port where I plug in the CW output from computer based program. The three wire serial output from the USB to serial converter cable from the computer is broken out with a SUCCI-R module that provides the CW, PTT and Foot Switch ports to interface the radio along with the TX/RX serial data. The K1EL and MasterKeyer MK-1 or any other keyer with a straight key port will work for this application. Yes, your suggested configura

> on using the accessory keyer paddle mounted on the KX3 keyer paddle connector and at the same time, the keyer port set up as an independent straight key for logging program keying is simpler but here m alternative provides more versatility.
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Re: KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW

Matt

Your Winkeyer with it's flow control features is something to consider if your relying on the internal KX3 keyer. That may be simpler for those who already have the Winkeyer. I'm happy with my MK-1 alternative.

John, W1QS

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From: Matt VK2RQ <[hidden email]>
To: John Lawrence <[hidden email]>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 independent and simultaneous keying for computer logging on CW

I think connecting both your paddle and PC to a K1EL or equivalent winkeyer is a
better option. This way, when you switch between PC and paddle sending, the
speed will be the same. Also, I found keying the KX3 directly from the PC
sounded a bit "choppy", as the timing of the dits was too short. The Winkeyer
has a compensation setting which makes the CW sound much better.

73,
Matt VK2RQ

> On 29 May 2014, at 7:26 am, John Lawrence via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
wrote:
>
>
> Don
>
>
> This independent and simultaneous CW keying of the KX3 is very interesting.
>
>
> Using the paddle option on the KX3 simultaneously with the Keyer 3.5 mm port
for CW contest logging is a great and simple set up for logging program keying
the key port configured as a straight key making the fill ins process easy.
However, I have found my configuration to where I use my regular keyer into the
KX3 or K3 Key port a preferred way for maximum flexibility. I can use the
external keyer for additional memory messages in addition to the memory messages
that are sent by the logging program. The keyer has an opto isolated straight
key input port where I plug in the CW output from computer based program. The
three wire serial output from the USB to serial converter cable from the
computer is broken out with a SUCCI-R module that provides the CW, PTT and Foot
Switch ports to interface the radio along with the TX/RX serial data. The K1EL
and MasterKeyer MK-1 or any other keyer with a straight key port will work for
this application. Yes, your suggested configurati
> on using the accessory keyer paddle mounted on the KX3 keyer paddle connector
and at the same time, the keyer port set up as an independent straight key for
logging program keying is simpler but here m alternative provides more
versatility.

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> John, W1QS
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