[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

[Don Wilhelm]

Vic,

Other than those who just like to use a footswitch, CW PTT function 
(inhibiting the onset of RF) is a requirement with many VHF/UHF 
stations, and is used as the transceiver steering mechanism for some 
SO2R stations.  I created a CW PTT circuit to add that capability to the 
K2.  I figured the K3 has this already built in.  Please verify that it 
does, and maybe this thread can settle down a bit.

My current understanding is that if QSK is set to OFF, the paddles do 
*not* initiate transmit - the footswitch can start transmit and then the 
paddles will function.  If it does not work that way, please clarify how 
it does work.

73,
Don W3FPR

Vic K2VCO wrote:
>
> No, QSK must be off for the paddle to not be live. The PTT/Footswitch 
> works fine with QSK on. I just tried it.
>
> Why isn't this useful?