[Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories

[Luis V. Romero]

I'm with Pete:

4 messages is a bit constricting (I have the same problem with WinTest).
Also, in a Multi op situation, when the new operator logs on with Control-O,
and if you have them pre-record their messages like I do, each operator's
personal messages in his/her own voice are recalled by N1MMLogger.  Cant do
that with the KDVR.

I use a microHAM microKEYER 2 and only record through its built in sound
card.  Is it just me or am I the only one who cant discern any difference
whatsoever in my "canned" messages from the computer to my live mic?

If you use a *DIFFERENT* mic and a *DIFFERENT* audio path, there *WILL* be
differences in audio. 

If you record using a different mic and audio "path", or add "effects" like
compression or equalization in a audio program, and then play the file in
Logger, you *WILL NOT* sound the same as your air mic.

The key is to use your "air" microphone and you "air path" for recordings.
This way, you will sound the same every time.

The KDVR is nice, but in a contesting environment, I have absolutely no use
for it.  Same for the built in keyer. Glad Elecraft made it an option so
that I can spend the money on something else I can actually use.

-lu-w4lt-


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Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2010 07:58:43 -0400
From: Pete Smith <n4zr at contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3DVR vs CW Memories
To: Bill W4ZV <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: <4C5955F3.1070705 at contesting.com>
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I've seen that, and can see how it would work.  However, with only 4 
memories, you don't get all the potential variation and 
situation-specific messages that N1MM provides, nor the possibility of 
voicing callsigns or serial numbers (which I don't advocate, by the way).

For example, N1MM gives you 12 messages when running and another 12 for 
S&P, so you can have multiple-length CQs and different queries like 
"Sorry, I didn't get your section" and "Your serial number again, 
please."  Another advantage for phone contesters is that you can 
re-record your Run CQ message on the fly - extremely useful when you're 
running split on 40 and 80, and need to change your listening frequency 
(so I'm told - I'm a CW op myself, almost exclusively)

73, Pete N4ZR

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