Let us be clear. There are two questions in this discussion. #1. Can you use external PTT to put the rig in CW transmit mode, bypassing both the full and semi QSK? This has been resoundly answered "Yes!"
#2. Can you arrange for the CW key to be disabled when the foot switch is NOT pressed? I don't believe I've heard this answered clearly. #2 is exceedingly important. This was K1EP's original point when he started this thread. Here's another scenario that shows why: Suppose my foot switch actuates relays that switch between separate Rx and Tx antennas. If I can transmit by accidentally bumping the key, power will go to the receive antenna. Now imagine that I have a receive antenna with an external preamp. Poof! Preamp smoked. I would have to route my key through yet another relay if I could not have Tx disabled with no PTT. 73, Carl WS7L _______________________________________________ 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
