You know Gary, I have not done a very good job of covered all the bases here - sorry 'bout that!
In order to avoid the scenario that I painted below, you could take a number of steps. For instance, in N1MM config, don't set RTS=PTT instead set RTS=Always Off, and at the same time, don't put a check in the "Radio PTT via Command" block. Then, the N1MM function keys will not cause the K3 to generate RF to the air UNLESS you have selected VOX on the K3 itself. The function keys will key the K3 so you can hear your messages but no RF will go out. If you've selected VOX on the K3, then the function keys will happily key RF to the ether and so will your paddle - embarrassing moment saved! Or, you could set the K3 Config menu item PTT_KEY to OFF-dtr and then RF would only go out if the K3 VOX was not set unless the N1MM Config was set so that the "Radio PTT via Command" box was checked. Nuff said! You get the idea and I'll bet there are a lot of folks reading this that are saying "enough already" or worse! More info off list if needed. 73 -- Don -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don Nesbitt <SNIP> Yep - this is true - not only that, but be aware if you are using DTR/RTS to send code from N1MM (I presume other software as well) that even if you have NOT turned VOX to the ON position on the K3, the DTR/RTS keying in conjunction with ENABLING the PTT control in N1MM Config, will put your RF into the ether when N1MM Function keys are used! Nice - but - read on: Then, when you reach for your paddle to send a correction nothing will make it to the air UNLESS you have enabled VOX on the K3! You will wonder why the other station keeps asking and finally gives up! Been there, done that and have the T-shirt! 73 -- Don <SNIP> Don Nesbitt wrote: > Set: 4800, N, 8, 1, DTR = CW, RTS = PTT, Radio/VFO nr =1, Radio PTT Delay = > 30, Radio PTT via command block checked If you decide to use DTR/RTS, be aware that your computer may raise these lines during bootup. So if you are in CW mode when you boot your computer, you may unexpectedly transmit a dash or two. <SNIP> _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 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
