[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

[Ed Muns]

> 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.

No.  There are two states for CW on the K3:

1.  QSK.
2.  Semi-break-in.

Transmit is activated when the paddle is closed.  Yes, you can put the K3
into transmit with PTT, but you cannot PROHIBIT it from going into transmit
by NOT asserting PTT.  The paddle is always live.  Moreover, you cannot stop
transmission by releasing PTT if the paddle or KEY input is still making
closures.

73,

Ed - W0YK