I use a Centurion with an Omni-C. I plug my key into the amplifier and put
a jumper cable from "Key Out" on the amp over to the Omni. It shouldn't
matter the delay because the amp will not key the rig until it is ready. I
experience no trouble even at 35 or 40 wpm with the keying done that way.
73, Mike N4NT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Taylor" <k7gt.cw@gmail.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [TenTec] relay delay in Tentec QSK amps
>I am considering purchasing an Elecraft K3. This radio does not,
> unfortunately, have a QSK keying loop to directly
> interface with my Tentec amps. Does someone on this reflector know the
> delay in the collective relays of either/both the
> Tentec Titan (original) or Hercules II amps? This would be useful in
> setting up QSK in an alternative way--without a
> keying loop. I would guess on the order of 5 msec or so, but would
> like hard numbers to mull over.
>
> --
> 73 Allan K7GT
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