[Elecraft] Full Break-In (QSK)

[Andy Durbin]

A few years ago I ran a series of CW keying tests on my Kenwood TS-590S.  I found that, when configured for full break-in, the RX did not have time to "wake up" at speeds faster than about 26 wpm even though T/R switching completed much faster than that.  Based on that test data I abandoned full QSK and now only listen between characters.  That's no handicap at all with my CW skill level and it significantly reduces the number of T/R relay cycles.

I'm surprised hear that the K3 has a similar limitation.   Does it really?

Andy, k3wyc