[Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.

[Gary Hinson]

On my K3, with the VOX set to off, the K3 still keys the PTT line out to my
amp when I hit the paddle.  It doesn't actually transmit any CW unless I hit
the PTT footswitch, but it seems to key the PTT line for some odd reason.

73
Gary  ZL2iFB

PS  Hi Ian!

> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W6NEK
> Sent: Thursday, 8 July 2010 9:19 AM
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.
> 
> Hello Ian,
> While in CW mode just "press and hold" the VOX function Off 
> (press left side 
> of Band Select Button in upper left corner of K3).  With the 
> VOX function 
> Off in CW mode the PTT function will be enabled which will 
> allow you to use 
> your foot switch for Tx/Rx change over.
> 
> 73,
> Frank - W6NEK
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "G0AFH" <g0afh at g0afh.com>
> To: <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:53 PM
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.
> 
> 
> > Hi
> >
> > I would like to disable VOX in CW mode so that when I touch 
> the key the
> > rig does not go into transmit. Is this possible?
> >
> > My primary use for the K3 is to drive transverters and I use manual
> > tx/rx change over or a foot switch - even on cw.
> >
> > 73
> > Ian
> > G0AFH. 
> 
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