[Elecraft] K2 is break-in only on CW??

[Tom Hammond]

Hi Jay:

>Thanks for the info Tom. Will make fool proof sequencing of mast mounted 
>preamps and transverter on V/UHF a bit tough.
>
>>QSK ONLY in CW mode! Since the PTT line is the SAME as the DIT (or is it 
>>the DAH) line for the internal keyer.
>>
>>>Been looking through my K2 manual and find only break-in noted on CW, no 
>>>PTT. Is this correct or did I miss something??

Well, maybe NOT! There is a pinout (I believe it's the 8R line, if I 
recall) which is normally used for driving externally-keyed devices, such 
as amps and other similar devices. I suspect the 8R line will work for you 
as well. This is, I believe) the line that Elecraft uses with their KPA100 
100W amp to provide drive to a HEXFET output to key external QRO amps, so 
it should be pretty easy to access and use.

I believe it keys several mS prior to RF appearing at the output of the K2, 
so this should allow your remote devices to switch first.

ASK on the reflector... I'm sure there are those who have accomplished this.

73,

Tom  N0SS