[Elecraft] Sequencer keying with K3/XV-144 without rigblaster?

[David Wilburn]

How much delay do you need?  I use the 50 mS delay from the key out 
jack, to drive the amp.

Dave Wilburn
NM4M

eric norris wrote:
> Dear Elecrafters:
> 
> I am selling my TS-2000 and building a K3/XV-144 for EME on 2m as well as normal modes and digital on HF
> 
> My question is, has anyone figured out how to eliminate using a rigblaster when using a K3 with a sequencer (LNA Technologies)? 
> 
> The K3 isolates the 
> audio signals, but I don't see how I can pick off the PTT without 
> making it cumbersome to use on HF digital modes (sequencer not used). 
> Right now I use the LNA Technologies mic cable to pick off the PTT 
> coming from the rigblaster, send it to the sequencer, then it comes 
> back to the rig from the sequencer (with the preamp and amp PTT 
> controlled by the sequencer also).  
> 
> This requires using a serial switch--sending the computer signals either to the K3 (or TS-2000) directly for all other digital modes, but sending it to the rigblaster when using 2m for EME.
> 
> I would really like to find a solution where I don't have to constantly swap cables, or cut into the XV-144's PTT line to send it to the sequencer since this means I would then always have to use the sequencer for 2m.  
> 
> Any and all help appreciated. Please reply to my email directly.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Eric WD6DBM
> 
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