[Elecraft] K3 and constant tone!

[Gregory Fischer]

That will work too.  but if you already have something in the Key In  
jack it makes it bothersome.  Its easier to put the K3 into FSK-D.   
Then the footswitch will do exactly what you want.

Greg
AB7R

On Dec 31, 2008, at 8:55 AM, Bob Tellefsen wrote:

> In CW mode plug the FS into the KEY jack.
> It will look like a key and key the TX as long
> as you push the FS down.
> 73, Bob N6WG
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "JIM DAVIS" <nn6ee at astound.net>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008 6:58 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and constant tone!
>
>
>> Is there any way of using a foot switch to activate a constant tone  
>> for either tuning a external
>> antenna tuner or tuning up a linear amp instead of PUSHING IN THE  
>> "XMIT/TUNE BUTTON"???
>>
>> I've got a Heil Foot-switch and headset but even when in CW mode  
>> depressing the FS only activates
>> the xmit led but no constant-tone/carrier.
>>
>> Any ideas???
>>
>> Jim/nn6ee
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