[Elecraft] K3 VOX question

[Augie Hansen]

>> Will the K3 DSP software include a delay in the transmit audio chain to
>> prevent the "missing first syllable" issue that is common with other VOX
>> systems?
>
> That is our intent.

One rig that uses a fixed audio delay effectively to avoid the "missing 
first syllable" problem is the Kenwood TS-870. But an unintended 
consequence of the design is that the transmit audio monitor is, at 
least for some users, difficult or impossible to listen to. I prefer to 
monitor my audio to be able to quickly detect problems, but find I have 
to turn off the monitor on an 870.

If an audio delay is used in the K3, I suggest that it should be 
possible to adjust or at least disable it as a  configuration option.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH