[Elecraft] K3 KDVR3 DVR memory bug

[Rich - K1HTV]

When using multiple K3 CW memories, they always chain their messages as expected. Pressing a CW "M" button starts keying the K3. While the message is being sent, when a second "M" button is pressed (it could be the same or a different button), the word "CHAIN" is displayed and the second message immediately follows as expected. This works great when calling DX. I store "K1HTV" in the "M1" memory. If I want to drop my call multiple times, I can press the M1 key while the previous message is being sent and get my call sign sent as many times as desired.

One would expect the same chaining results on voice modes when using the K3's KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder (DVR). However this is not the case. It is NOT possible to chain DVR messages! One must wait until the 1st message ends before pressing the same button or a different one. If you press a memory button while playing back the recording in a DVR memory, it can adversely affect the message being played. 

While playing back a DVR message (i.e. sending your call sign twice), if you press a second "M" button, the first message terminates abruptly after 3 seconds or so. Some times a partial syllable burp is heard.

What would it take to correct this DVR anomaly so voice messages can be chained in the same way as CW memory messages?

73,
Rich - K1HTV