[Elecraft] K3 TX delay

Don Wilhelm w3fpr at embarqmail.com
Fri Feb 17 13:58:18 EST 2012


Igor,

Please explain how the 8 ms is relevant when using PTT instead of VOX.

In PTT state, Keyout follows PTT (not the keyclosure) - so the amplifier 
relay circuit should be closed
as long as the operator closes the footswitch or whatever is used for 
PTT first.  Keying will most likely begin long after the footswitch is 
activated.  In other words, the 8 ms is not relevant, and no hot 
switching should occur.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/17/2012 10:51 AM, Igor Sokolov wrote:
> That is right Nick. That is because your TX delay is set at 8 ms. But if
> Rx/Tx  transition time of your AL-811 is greater then 8 ms you get "hot
> switching" every time your start to transmit.
>
>


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