[Elecraft] K3 Keying

[ni0c]

David, G3UNA, wrote: 
"I would be interested to know why folks use external keyers in preference to 
the internal keyer."


I use the microHam CW keyer with my K2 and K3 
for a couple of reasons.  The two logging programs 
that I use (DXBase 2007, and N1MM) work nicely
with the K1EL WinKey chip in the microHam.

The WinKey is very versatile, allowing one to key
the rigs from the computer keyboard, paddles, an
external numeric keypad, or icons provided by the
logging program.  It also provides a programmable
PTT signal with lead-in and tail delays for keying 
an amplifier.  

73,
Chuck Guenther  NI0C

K2/10 s/n 5853  K3 s/n 1061