[Elecraft] CW Sidetone

[W5UXH]

I just had my first qso with a K3 and Steve's point was one of the very first
things that jumped out at me.  I would like to be able to adjust the
sidetone level easily while in qso.  I could probably get used to the
push/hold step if the tone was only present when I key, but having the
steady tone will probably drive me crazy along with Steve.  Identifying the
"best" level for given band conditions (full qsk of course) is best done
while sending.  With lots of band noise, I need a higher level of sidetone
but with quiet condx, I tend to want a lower level.  It would be nice if I
could magically remove the compression function and replace it with sidetone
level (but no tone if key up).  I would then leave that knob set to the
"sidetone level" state except when I need to change power.

Chuck, W5UXH


This issue has been debated many times on the reflector and both parties 
have their points.
In my opinion, the K3 has it right BUT I need the sidetone level to be 
available at all times during cw operation without push/hold/tone. The 
steady tone thing drives me crazy if I'm in a QSO and need to change level. 
The pitch adjustment with it's steady tone also bugs me but I've gotten used 
to this. Now I'm permanetly crazy!
Steve
N4LQ

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