[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

[Carl Clawson]

In many rigs the VOX control will perform the OFF function you're looking
for. With VOX off you'll need to push a Transmit button or supply an
external PTT signal to activate the transmitter. I haven't read the manual
yet but I bet the K3 works the same way.

OFF is a very good idea when you're out of the shack. A couple years ago
there was a "ditter" who was tracked down and found to be a ham with a
misadjusted key that was sending out a steady stream of dits while he was
out of the shack unawares. He was duly mortified when the DFers showed up at
his front door.

Also a good idea if you have cats.

-- Carl WS7L