Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

Hi Paul, this is what I discovered and described on http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php?topic=215.0 There are some possibilities that later after more important changes there will be some change in firmware to set KEY OUT as pure PTT out port. (I hope so). For many oparators running

[Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

Thanks to all who replied. In the reply, and the link enclosed, by Lexa, ok1dst, are given reasons why some desire a pure PTT mode for CW. There are also some excellent contest and dx operators who, for their own personal reasons, do not use QSK. I know that ON4UN told me several years ago at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

Hi Paul Can you define pure PTT CW? I assume you mean CW is inactivated until you activate PTT, and the rig stays in TX mode until you release PTT, yet sends a signal only when the paddles are pressed. Is that it? Lets you use a something like a foot switch for total control? Jerry W4UK

[Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

Is there any setting in the K3. using an external CW keyer and PTT, that can be used to make the key inactive while in the receive mode? As is, while the PTT function at first glance seems to work normally, it is, in my opinion, incomplete in that closing the key while receiving turns on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

I'm not sure about the K3 because I don't have mine yet, but all I have to do with my Kenwood TS-850 is turn off the VOX and use the Send/Rec switch instead. I don't do that, but it works. The side tone still works, but it does not transmit. Cookie, K5EWJ --- Paul W5DM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT CW

If you decide to install that switch, just use it to open the key line. Then TX requires closing that switch plus activating the key. Jerry W4UK At 05:58 PM 5/22/2008, Paul W5DM wrote: Is there any setting in the K3. using an external CW keyer and PTT, that can be used to make the key