The keyed element timing isn't the issue with the Flex -- it's the T/R turn-around time under the Windows O/S. According to the QST Product Review, the Flex-5000A switched in ~ 60 ms from Rx to Tx,
Jim, That's the third time I've heard "don't expect good CW operation out of the box" (on air comments). So, it sounds like a K3 would be a lot less trouble - maybe SDR needs S/W 'geeks' to fully uti
Paul, If "more of the DSP processing function needs to be jettisoned from PC software" where would that functionality be moved to - and at what expense? frank w0ecs __________________________________
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: REPLY: I don't claim to be any great expert, but I'll try. The problem with Windows software generating the keying signals is that Windows does multitasking and that can upset the t
Because it is offered as a kit, is the reason I bought and put together my K3 which has every bell & whistle except the inboard 2 meter board. Gary KA1J BTW, Not thinking I "need" a 3KW ATU but if I
Thanks Bill, That explains how they eliminate latency on the character formation. It sounds like the between-character latency would remain, but I guess the longer timing is less affected by latency.
3? Mine's 5 and it'd be a very easy project. It's large and it's heavy. It's far larger than both of my MFJ989Cs combined and weighs much more @ 30 some pounds. There's not a lot there really. Two ve