[Elecraft] K3: identify when in TEST mode

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

Err, Julian's proposal was for the TX LED to flash if you were trying to
transmit while in Test mode.  If you're just using the rig for an RX,
you'll not see that light.

Some people have their metering to reflect SWR/ALC, so the K3 power
indicator isn't the best indicator.

Me, I have no problem with the existing setup, but Julian's proposal
is as good as any.  Before I transmit intentionally, I look there
anyway to see where I'm transmitting, since my rig is likely to be in
SPLIT.  I tend to leave the rig in Test mode, anyway, so I don't
transmit unintentionally.  With a key, a mike, a footswitch and several
ways for software to TX, the cats have way too many ways to turn on
the TX.

73, doug

   Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 10:26:29 -0700
   From: Bob Cunnings <bob.cunnings at gmail.com>

   I would annoy me if the red TX LED flashes continuously while in test
   mode since I engage it when using the K3 in receiver only mode (e.g.
   when listening around, so as to not accidentally transmit on top of a
   monitored QSO). I find that the flashing TX icon is sufficient
   indication of test mode. As one of those who always monitor power
   output to confirm transmission, I also observe that in test mode zero
   power out is indicated on the K3 front panel bar graph when I key
   down. What more is necessary?

   Bob NW8L

   On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 9:40 AM, Julian, G4ILO <julian.g4ilo at gmail.com> wrote:
   >
   > Thinking some more about this, it seems to me the most logical indication
   > would be for the red TX LED to flash instead of illuminate constantly when
   > transmitting in test mode. This would not annoy anyone who has engaged test
   > mode to prevent accidental transmission, but would highlight the fact that
   > the rig is not actually transmitting when the PTT or key is pressed.
   >
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