Frank, With the K2, the only good reasons to use any form of PTT on CW is if one has to switch something like a slow responding amplifier or a VHF/UHF sequencer that takes a substantial amount of time to complete the sequence, or SO2R operation using PTT steering. For most applications neither of these conditions apply - the antenna is connected directly to the K2 and the K2 handles all the T/R switching electronically inside the box. Even if you have a linear that you must switch in-line to transmit, the K2/100 amplifier keying output (or the add-on K2 amplifier keying partial kit for the QRP K2) will properly switch any amplifier that has a reasonable switchover speed. If you happen to have an amplifier that switches slowly, the best answer is to speed it up, or if that is unacceptable, add a CW PTT mod to your K2. I have described how to do that on my website www.w3fpr.qrprqdio.com (or the mirror at www.qsl.net/w3fpr).
73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Frank Mayer > Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2005 7:49 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [Elecraft] CW PTT > > > I'm considering ordering a K2/100 transceiver and I'm concerned > about the lack of a front panel MOX or SEND button . I've read > alot of the posts on the reflector concerning the issue. I have > used full-break in in the past but not on a regular basis. Is > there anyone that is using the K2 that previously has had little > experience with full break-in and now finds that this method is > totally satisfactory and does not miss the SEND button or at > least semi-break-in? The rig sure looks great but I'm in a > quandary about this feature. > Frank WY3D > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.13/47 - Release Date: 7/12/2005 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
