[Elecraft] Key-Out of the K3

[Lee Buller]

I know that sequencing of Rigs and Amps has been an issue with many brands of radios.  As I am researching the features of the K3, I did not see any parameter in the documentation that would set a delay.  So, I went to the list archives (see I can look things up) and found this answer.

Eric Wrote last October....

"If a radio has proper Key-Out before RF sequencing, like the K3 and K2  
do, this is NOT necessary. We have no problem running with relay based  
amplifiers, including those with large, slow relays, like the SB-220 etc. 

A few radios out there have a TX loop feature, but most others do not.  
Its not needed with the K3. 

73, Eric   WA6HHQ"

>From what I gather from his response, is that the sequence is already built in the firmware of the K3 as well as the K2.  So the K3 will not "squirt-out" RF until the "relay circuit" is closed...or should I say the firmware makes sure the switching transistor is on before emitting RF.

Is that the case?  Therefore, no special parameter would be needed.  I would like a clarification of this feature from the users and what users have found in "real-life."

Lee Buller
K0WA
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