Peter says:
> I'm constantly surprised at how bad the key clicks are from modern
> transceivers. I've been told it's because of complaints from contesters/DX
> ers that rise and fall times of the order of 5msec are too slow for QRQ
> (40-50wpm plus) CW, and for full BK, but I find that a hard argument to
> swallow on the basis that very few people actually use those
> speeds........
Having a look at rise and fall times on the FT1000MP, I could send
150 WPM.
I think it is poor engineering, not planning.
> I'm figuring for my new linear that ALC will start before the grid gets
> more positive than about -10 volts: I can do that because of the power
> capability of the tube (I'm not using full capability), BUT it will be
> only a safety precaution, not something that sees action very
Use an ALC system that starts at full voltage, and then pulls
quickly DOWN to the right value and then follows the envelope.
73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com
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