[Elecraft] K3: Audio Level Ramp-Up in DATA-A

[Edward R. Cole]

I'm wondering if there is a way to escape the 4-5 second gradual 
increase (ramp up) of audio drive when in DATA-A mode on the K3?  I 
run WSJT on DATA-A and every transmit sequence starts at about 50% 
power out due to the audio drive ramp up.  It takes the K3 about 4-5 
seconds to reach full power.  This OK when my transmit sequence is 1 
minute long but there is a test mode under WSJT called Echo which 
permits me to measure my own eme echoes.  However, Tx/Rx cycle in 
Echo is about 1.5 seconds long and I cannot test at full power.  This 
is a fully automated test routine so I can't use CW.  The program 
transmits a continuous tone which is the same as key-down on CW, and 
returns a measurement of my Moon echo which is real nice to determine 
system performance.

But I can't use the Echo function with DATA-A on the K3 as it is.  I 
wonder why the K3 acts this way in DATA-A?  I did not have any issue 
running WSJT test modes with my FT-847.


73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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