My QMX running .017 is also very unpleasant to use on CW due to the thumps. No amount of massaging of the settings has made it any more pleasant to use. I¡¯m hoping one day that the solution will be found but until then, it¡¯s an FT8 rig in my shack and I¡¯m still using my KX1, K1 and PFR3 CW rigs, all perfectly thump-free.
CW operators are careful listeners and we seek an enjoyable auditory experience.
Let¡¯s wait and see if QMX can deliver one.?