Frank, I set VOX to ON (blinking 'L' or 'U'), waited at least a minute, then cycled power, and the K2 came up in PTT (no blink). I have what I believe is the latest firmware in the K2 and the KSB2.
BUT WAIT - after I re-read your info, it seems you are referring to the CW mode - that is the QSK feature of the K2 (VOX is only related to SSB). Holding the VOX button down when in CW mode puts the K2 into CW test mode - yes in that mode you can key the K2 and it will produce no power output (useful as an expensive code practice oscillator). You will get a lot of opposition if you wish to have the QSK defeated. If you want such a 'feature' for yourself, I might suggest that you might consider implementing it by inserting a relay in the paddle lines. The K2 would only transmit from the paddles if the relay was closed - put the activation switch at some convenient place in your operating position (like on the rear of your paddles). 73, Don W3FPR > -----Original Message----- > K2 VOX Defaults To ON at Turn ON --- Why ?? > I was very disappointed to find that the K2 Vox/CW PTT defaults > to the ON > state at Turn ON. With Vox Turned On, when you turn the rig on, it can > very > easily start pumping out full power you instant you turn the rig On. > By that I mean if the CW key was operated or the circuit closer > key on a key > > was operated, when you turn on the K2, it can come up to full > output power. > > And that’s a very bad thing. It could get you in a lot of trouble. > Like what has happened to me numerous times in the past several months. > There are several ways the Vox could be handled differently. > 1. Default Vox to come up OFF at turn On. (my choice) > 2. Provide Menu Opt to decide if it comes up ON or Off at > Turn On. > 3. Retain Vox in Eprom memory -- comes up same way it was @ > Turn Off. > _______________________________________________ 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
