[Elecraft] CW and VOX

Tue Apr 21 11:24:31 EDT 2009

If the rig is in Data mode, AFSK and VOX is turned on, then switch to 
SSB mode VOX is on.  Turn VOX off and switch back to Data mode, and 
VOX is off.

I don't do FSK.  I didn't do RTTY till I got the K3, and am very happy 
with the AFSK.  That may change one day, but I'm good for now.

I use DTR for keying from N1MM on CW contests, so don't want to mess 
around with that.  Have not gotten AFSK and DTR keying working in 
conjunction with Logging software and MMTTY.  Admittedly didn't give 
it much effort, as VOX works fine.

Wayne has mentioned that independant VOX settings is on the list for 
these modes, and I am happy to use it like it is now, until the 
updates are made.

If there is a way to key for AFSK with MMTTY and DXLABs, or DXLABS and 
WinWarbler, I would be happy to hear the setup.  I just want to be 
able to switch between N1MM for CW / RTTY contests (with MMTTY for the 
RTTY contests) and DXLABS for casual opperating.

If there is a better RTTY software / setup that interfaces with N1MM 
that makes this all easier, I am willing to give that a shot.  I just 
want something that I can setup and switch between my operating styles 
with minimum hassle.

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
> 
>> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to 
>> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off.
> 
> Huh?  My K3 maintains separate VOX status for CW and SSB.  I can 
> (and do) leave VOX on for CW (semi break-in) and leave VOX off 
> (PTT operation) for SSB.  The only linkage between modes is DATA 
> (AFSK A, DATA A), SSB, AM and FM.  BTW, VOX is not available in 
> RTTY (FSK D). 
> 
> 73, 
> 
>    ... Joe, W4TV 
>  
> 
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Wilburn
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:57 AM
>> To: Elecraft Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW and VOX
>>
>>
>> Been a while since I was at that load, but I do know you cannot 
>> transmit CW without VOX on.  Several rigs I have used do this when 
>> using their internal keyers.
>>
>> What happens to me, since I use VOX in RTTY for keying, then go to 
>> SSB, and turn VOX off, then go to CW and VOX is off.
>>
>> According to Wayne, per mode VOX settings are in the 
>> pipeline, but are 
>> not hear yet.
>>
>> Dave Wilburn
>> NM4M
>>
>> John Gaynard wrote:
>>> Yesterday, suddenly my K3 had no RF output on CW.  It had 
>> been a few 
>>> days since I was on so I was kind of mystified since it worked fine 
>>> last week. The TX light was flashing, and I could hear the 
>> TX relay in 
>>> the PW-1 amp clicking.  In desperation, I went to SSB mode 
>> and there 
>>> was full output power when I spoke into the MIC since obviously VOX 
>>> was on in SSB mode..  I did not consciously notice the VOX 
>> missing on 
>>> the display in CW mode.  I went back to CW, and then I 
>> noticed the VOX 
>>> was not displaying.  I never consciously turn off VOX but 
>> obviously I 
>>> held the Band switch a bit too long and turned off VOX 
>> during a band 
>>> switch last week.  I never use the QSK option.  So I experimented a 
>>> little bit.  I turned on VOX and QSK then I turned off VOX, then 
>>> turned off QSK, and SEMI appeared in the VFO B display briefly for 
>>> about a second.  I keyed the K3 and the TX light flashed and no RF 
>>> output.  Am I correct in thinking that you cannot be/should 
>> not be in 
>>> SEMI mode unless VOX is turned on.  I am on firmware level 2.38.  
>>> Without VOX or QSK turned on, you should not be able to put 
>> the rig in 
>>> transmit mode by touching the key.  I generally glace at the new 
>>> firmware releases to see if there are any relevant fixes I'm 
>>> interested in.  If not, I just choose not to upgrade firmware.  The 
>>> funny thing was that I did remember to make sure I was not in TEST 
>>> mode since that essentially does the same thing. 
>> Essentially, if VOX 
>>> is off, QSK is off, and you are in CW mode, you are in TEST mode by 
>>> default.  Has this been fixed in a subsequent firmware 
>> release. It can 
>>> be disconcerting to suddenly turn on the K3, get ready to 
>> chase a DX 
>>> station, only to find you have no RF output, but everything looks 
>>> normal. If in TEST mode, at least the TX symbol flashes.
>>>
>>>  
>>>
>>> John K8WDN
>>>
>>> K3 #157
>>>
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