[Elecraft] Re: Text decode with straight key

[Ralph Parker]

>>You can't key into memories with a straight key...
>Doesn't make sense that it can't save the input from a straight key...
>...it would be a real shame to have to use an external device to store
>key sent with a straight key.

I guess I'm a bit 'thick', but I can't imagine why you would want to do this.
Maybe because I've been using an external keyer for years, which has
spoiled me with its memories.
Perhaps you could have a friend program the K3 memories for you.
I occasionally use a straight key too (SKN and teaching Morse at my club),
but see no need to save the output.

As far as using a reader to see if you're sending good CW, I'd suggest
getting on the air and having a CW QSO. The guy on the other end will tell
you if you're sending readable CW. (And I have heard some that aren't!)
A code reader (computer) can't decode hand-sent Morse because it isn't
exact enough.

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