[Elecraft] K3 transmit/amplifier relay

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Fine, if this cannot be corrected, some explanation need to be
 > given in owners manual or specs, so people know what to expect.
 > As it is stated now, it is not clear.

What's not clear?  Key Out is the logical or of the key input
(straight key, internal keyer, PTT and VOX).  A low on any of
those inputs/internally generated signals reflect as a low on
the Key Out whether the K3 is actually generating RF or not
(e.g. Test mode or CW in PTT mode with no external PTT).

It seems quite simple ... if you don't want your sequencer or
amplifier activating when you press the paddles/key put it in
"Standby" or turn it off.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/14/2011 12:50 PM, k.igor at comcast.net wrote:
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> Joe>  This is the way Wayne designed the
> J oe>  radio.
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> Fine, if this cannot be corrected, some explanation need to be given in owners manual or specs, so people know what to expect. As it is stated now, it is not clear.
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> Joe>  If you don't like it, get a YaeComWood and stop fussing
> Joe>  about an inherent design decision (feature) of the Elecraft rigs.
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> Not a good marketing strategy, IMHO. I hope Elecraft is not adopting it. That would be a shame.
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> 73,
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>       Igor, N1YX
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