[Elecraft] K3 Feature Request - Stopping CW Memory Playback with PTT

[Brett Howard]

While this is true I still feel that any KEY_IN source be it PTT or VOX
or the paddles it should interrupt the memory keyer. 

~Brett (N7MG)

On Fri, 2010-07-23 at 02:53 -0500, Bob Naumann wrote:
> The paddle is the most logical device to use to stop the CW from the radio's
> memories.
> 
> In a contest, you should probably be using the CW sending capability of your
> logging program instead of the radio's memories as it most likely allows
> hitting of the Esc key on your keyboard to stop the CW which I'm sure you'd
> find more convenient.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bob W5OV
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andy Wood
> Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 9:57 PM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request - Stopping CW Memory Playback with
> PTT
> 
> 
> I have recently entered into the world of CW and participated in my first
> contest using both SSB and CW modes. I noticed that you cannot stop the CW
> memory playback by activating the PTT (either from a microphone attached to
> the front panel or a footswitch plugged in the rear). It could only be
> stopped by touching the paddle.
> 
> Could this be implemented in a future firmware version? There is also the
> possibility that there may be a very good reason not to.
> 
> Andy  VK4KY
> 
> 
>