[Elecraft] K3: using vox as PTT for digital modes

[K3KO]

This is what your feel is best for you.  However, my PTT line is dedicated to
my RTTY TNC.  I would have to remove it or switch it out for sound card
modes.  Sound card digital modes here are only to chase a rare one that
doesn't show up on other modes.  Having VOX activated transmit is simple and
what I use.  

If by "software" PTT you mean a command (rather than a line on some cable)
that activates xmit,  yes that a super way.  However, it isn't supported by
quite a few rigs.  I had it with an FT1000MP and it worked great.  My
current rig doesn't have it.   Does the K3?

I hope they don't eliminate this VOX capability.
 
Yes there are drawbacks -- like I have to turn of the DX spot announce
function of spotting program!

Counting the days (well months really) till the K3 arrives.

73 de Brian/K3KO

Brett Howard wrote:
> 
> I'd rather not see this on the todo list.  I feel the PTT on the DB9 is
> more than ample and will prevent many others from sending many windows
> sounds over the air.  Most software will key a rig over CAT commands and
> this is the way this should be done.
> 
> 
> On Sat, 2008-03-22 at 20:52 -0700, Wim Dewilder wrote:
>> Hi
>> 
>> I tried using VOX as the PTT for digital soundcard modes but that
>> doesn't seem to work. That would be a neat feature addition as I do have
>> a second soundcard
>> in the PC dedicated for HAM digital modes, so no windows sound will trip
>> the VOX.
>> I was using a signalink SL1+ before that basically activated PTT when
>> detecting audio out of the PC.
>> So Wayne please add it to the todo list ;-)
>> 
>> 73 de K6TE Wim
> 
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