[Elecraft] Re: K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

[Tony Fegan VE3QF]

Wayne/Don,

	Maybe another solution could be to optionally (menu/config?) power up 
in TX-inhibit (Test mode). Tx-inhibit could then be reset by hitting the 
key/paddle, mic PTT or the TEST button.

73
	Tony Fegan VE3QF


wayne burdick wrote:
> Don,
> 
> By "a few seconds" I meant that it would have to detect the condition in 
> that window, on power-up. But if it did detect key-down in this window, 
> it would remain in the TX-inhibit condition for as long as the key-down 
> persisted.
> 
> Wayne
> 
> On Jun 27, 2008, at 9:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
> 
>> Wayne,
>>
>> Given the situation, reasons, and consequences, I believe something 
>> like what you suggested would be the best solution.  If you can extend 
>> the time beyond 'the first couple of seconds' (enough time to change 
>> the menu or power down), that would be helpful IMHO.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> wayne burdick wrote:
>>> Dave,
>>> I wanted to run a possible solution past you.
>>> I could prevent the rig from being keyed (by any method) during the 
>>> first couple of seconds that it's powered up. Instead, it could 
>>> detect this case, and display a repeating message (something like: 
>>> "KEYLINE IS ACTIVE") until you either remove the source of the keying 
>>> or turn power off.
>>> Thoughts on this?
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
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