[Elecraft] [K3] Key out (was CW sideband)

[David Gilbert]

That isn't the problem.  Even if you have VOX off, hitting the paddles 
activates the T/R relay line to the amplifier.  It does so even if you 
put the K3 into TEST mode.  There's no power output, but the amp relay 
(and anything else that may be activated by PTT) engages.

73,
Dave   AB7E


Brian Machesney wrote:
> If you don't want power output when you hit the key, turn off the VOX while
> in CW mode - the rig responds with "PTT" in the message area. To get power
> out with VOX off, you must press the XMIT button or active the PTT (with a
> footswitch, for example) while keying the paddles.