[Elecraft] Re: PTT "fix" in K3

[wayne burdick]

On Apr 29, 2007, at 11:39 AM, Bob Evans wrote:

> My only complaint in both my K2s was the ability to have my contesting
> software key the PTT line while on CW.  I understand the K2 was built 
> with
> the backpacker in mind that might want to send CW with his MIC, but I 
> hope
> this idea was not carried over into the K3 (or at least make it 
> optional).
>
> Can the K3 use the PTT line on CW without going key down?  i.e. simply
> placing the rig in transmit before a CW character is sent?

Yes. There are separate connectors for PTT in, handkey/keyer/computer, 
paddle, and keying out (to amps or transverters). There's also digital 
band data out (4 lines) and various other signals on the ACC jack.


>
> I can't wait to get my hands on one...I'm just hoping eBay won't be 
> flooded
> with K2s going up for sale.   ;-)

Me too! They're two entirely different rigs, with different purposes.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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