[Elecraft] K3 Keying Timing

[Neal]

Conratulations David, you have discovered that the default Iambic keying mode
is mode A.  Thanks to Wayne who prefers mode A.  I also prefer mode A.

The Japanese rigs give you only mode B whether you want it or not.

Enjoy your K3.

Neal, WA6OCP
K3 #305


David Gilbert wrote:
> 
> 
> OK,  I know this is a strange (possibly even stupid) question, but I'm 
> going to ask it anyway.
> 
> I've owned my new K3 for just a couple of weeks now, having upgraded 
> (boy, have I upgraded) from an Icom 756Pro.  I tend to mostly operate 
> CW, albeit primarily for DXing and contesting rather than ragchewing.  
> Using the same paddle (old Bencher dual lever) with no change in 
> adjustments, there seems to be a different feel when keying the K3.  The 
> timing seems to be more forgiving and the feel seems just a bit 
> "thicker".  I've been fairly active for a long time, and it actually 
> kind of surprised me the first time I keyed the rig.  I typically 
> operate around 28 WPM.
> 
> So is that just my imagination, or has anyone else noticed a 
> difference?  I'm wondering whether Elecraft has possibly used a 
> different timing algorithm when polling the key versus other rigs.
> 
> Snickering will be accepted gracefully ...
> 
> 73,
> Dave   AB7E
> 
> 
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