[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

[Leigh L Klotz, Jr.]

Thanks Ed on both counts. I am glad test works, and indeed I was 
confused about the PTT/QSK mode issue being discussed.
Leiogh/EA5ZNU
On Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:20 am, Ed Muns wrote:
>>  The K2 TEST mode inhibits TX in CW, but it doesn't affect SSB
>>  or RTTY modes, only CW and TUNE.  I see the K3 has a TEST
>>  button which in the quickstart is listed under SSB mode as
>>  alowing "off the air
>>  adjustments."   I hope it applies to all modes, including CW.
>
> Yes, the TX/TEST feature in the K3 works in all modes.  All it does is
> prevent RF being transmitted.  The rest of the TX functions as normal.  
> You
> can use it in SSB, for example, to set your MIC and CMP settings and 
> listen
> in the MONITOR and adjust its level, all without going to a dummy load 
> or
> transmitting RF to an antenna.  A very nice K2 feature, further 
> enhanced in
> the K3, and it is very handy.
>
>>    For me,
>>  an across the board TEST gate makes more sense than saying
>>  QSK mode = QRT.
>
> Different issue entirely.  There are a number of operational scenarios
> needing to gate CW transmission (on AND OFF) with PTT/footswitch.
>
> 73,
> Ed - W0YK