[Elecraft] K3 TX delay

[Nick-WA5BDU]

I think when in semi-break-in, you'd only be concerned about chopping 
the first element.  I just checked my AL-811 manual and it says the 
relay may take 15ms to operate.  My K3 is set for 8ms (default) but I 
turn QSK off when I use it.

I just tried it while monitoring on a separate receiver sending Vs at 25 
WPM with the built-in keyer and don't hear shortening of the first dit.

But I am on the edge, unless the 15ms figure is for drop-out and pull in 
is a lot faster than that.

73-

Nick, WA5BDU

On 2/15/2012 12:26 PM, Sam Morgan wrote:
> confused by all this K3 TX DLY chatter
> please answer the following question(s)
>
> my cw operation is with Simi QSK @ 13-25wpm
> sometimes with a straight key
> but most times using the internal K3 keyer
>
> so are you saying.....
> I shouldn't run the K3 with my older AL-811 (3 tube)
> or I will be transmitting these chopped off cw characters
>
> or would this only happen if I were to use FAST QSK
> or is it ok in either Slow or Fast
> as long as I stay below about 30wpm
>
> also, if I can use the K3 and AL-811,
> in either or both QSK modes,
> what TX DLY setting should be used
>
> --
> GB&  73
> K5OAI
> Sam Morgan
>
>