[Elecraft] K3 Huge Hit on CW During Field Day

[WB4MAK]

Just a note to let folks know the K3 was a HUGE hit on CW during field day. I
ran it at 100W for the full 24 hour period and I don't think the cooling
fans ever really kicked in. We made about 270 Q's during the 24 hour period.
Everthing worked flawlessly. The only problem was an operator error on my
part 10 minutes before field day was to start. Somehow "VOX" got turned off
and therefore the key wouldn't key RF. Murphy got me and I had to go back to
basics to figure out that someone had messed with the rig and turned "VOX"
off. I had it on the air by 2:01 PM EDT.

I had it interfaced to CWSkimmer via Larry's LP-PAN, EM-U 0202, and CAT
control. I also was using a W1EL WinKey II with N3FJP software for keying
and logging when folks didn't want to use the Kent paddle that was attached.
Everything worked fine. For the folks that didn't want to use all the
automation it worked just fine for them as well.

Now everyone wants a K3 that operated it. I should get a commission .

73,

Mack
WB4MAK
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