[Elecraft] FW: K3: CW in SSB mode broken?

[Oliver Dröse]

Hi Don,

> Of course, each to his own - if a CW buffer is added to the sequencer 
> operation, how does the operator "keep up"?  Is all the CW delayed by the 
> sequencer time, and the sidetone sent to the operator in real time with 
> his input?  I would think that would really "boggle the mind" if the 
> operator were to listen to his transmitted CW signal on another receiver.

Yes, if you choose to use the CW buffer (it's user selectable) then all CW 
will be delayed. That works quite well for speeds up to +/- 80 wpm even with 
the transceiver's sidetone. Going higher in speed will indeed put your brain 
into "nuts-mode" (at least mine ;-)) that's why there is also a small piezo 
inside the box and the availability to also connect an external speaker if 
you prefer. Both will give direct feedback to what you actually send, the 
internal sidetone is generated before the delay. In this case you'd have to 
switch of the transceiver's sidetone, of course.

Anyway, enough on that topic on the mailing list I suggest, don't want to 
bore people with those details that are usually only relevant to VHF+ guys 
who really need a sequencer. ;-)) If anyone has anymore questions please 
feel free to contact me off-list, I will be glad to answer them.

Vy 73, Olli - DH8BQA
http://www.dh8bqa.de/