Don wrote the following: ******************************************************************** Joe and all,
I have the same questions. Since no one has explained the difference between 'Transmit mode' and "the K3 is now transmitting since QSK has been started with a keypress" - I would believe that the PTT input is redundant when in QSK or Semi-break-in modes. Yes, a little clarification (or language lessons) seem to be appropriate here. How is 'Transmit mode' different from 'transmitting already because the key was tapped'? Does closing PTT when in QSK mode inhibit a return to receive until the PTT is released? - that is the only thing I can think of. It certainly seems that the generation of RF is controlled by the paddles in any case (except for the new TX inhibit condition). A few things were clarified, but confusion still reigns high in my mind. 73, Don W3FPR ******************************************************************** Am I missing something or is this PTT stuff simply the same as MOX (in a Yaesu)? Pressing MOX is the same as pressing the PTT and holding it there until switched off. TX light is on, RX is muted (ie "Transmit Mode") and hitting the key will transmit RF - it overrides both QSK and VOX. MOX will only actually put out RF of it's own accord in AM or FM modes that involve a carrier. In QSK, both MOX and VOX are disengaged and "Break-In" is switched in. Now hitting the key simultaneously kicks in the PTT and transmits RF but only for the duration of the key press. I thought this is pretty standard stuff and would assume the K3 would more or less follow this protocol. But as I say maybe I've missed something subtle in the discussion in which case I'll apologise and go back to sleep. 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF _______________________________________________ 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
