P3 SVGA USB Keyboard transmission controls

[k5oai]

For this ARRL 10m CW contest I i have been trying to learn how to use my
HP USB Mini Keyboard model KU-0901

http://www.amazon.com/HP-AS601AA-ABA-Mini-Keyboard/dp/B0025ZSBNG/

Everything seems to work except, when I try setting the Transmit Mode
It doesn't matter which I chose CR  ^T  VOX
when I hit a key or a saved memory key
the letters are sent immediately

the manual says:
Transmit Mode - CR, ^T, VOX
o CR – The K3 will start sending text/CW only after the ENTER key is
pressed.
o ^T – The K3 will start sending text/CW only after Ctrl-T is pressed.
o VOX – The K3 will start sending as soon as the first character is
typed and will continue to send as characters are entered.

but all 3 settings act like they are set for  VOX
meaning, the K3 transmits immediately when I hit the key

I tried this with the K3 in or out of VOX
with QSK set to SIMI or FULL
nothing I do changes the immediate transmission problem.

P3 Utility (Windows Version 1.13.1.23)
MCU 1.26
P3SVGA 01.16
FGPA 0-4 are all 01.04

any help please?
TIA


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GB & 73
K5OAI
Sam Morgan
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[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Sam,

Version 1.16 of the P3/SVGA firmware sends the text assigned to a key without respecting the current Tx mode (VOX, CR, etc).  I've since fixed this and it will be included in the next firmware release, which hopefully will be available for beta testing soon.

73,

Paul

[Gary NL7Y]

I experienced similar Demonic behavior with my new K3/P3/P3SVGA...like sending odd characters via pressing the Enter key on the keyboard in any TX mode, or appending my call with an additional letter or number. An e-mail description to Paul was quickly replied to with hope for a fix.

That's why we who support Elecraft do so willingly with great respect for their work. Trying to get a similar response from others might take months, if ever.

TU Paul,

73, Gary NL7Y