[Elecraft] K3: Terminology

[Scott Manthe]

No, it's not CB-speak. The term "key" was used to refer to 
transmit/receive switching long before CB existed (1958). The term is 
derived from the use of telegraph keys with the first radio 
transmitters. Pre-1958 radio history books often include several quotes 
in which radiotelegraphy operators use the term "keying the 
transmitter." So while CBers may also use the term, it was in existence 
long before their service existed. So, you can stop cringing, good buddy! ;)

73,
Scott, N9AA



On 4/11/12 8:20 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> Ok, I'm putting on my curmudgeon hat here.  The use of "key" to refer to
> transmit/receive switching is pure, 100% CB-speak.  Every time I see the
> Key Out jack on the back of my K3, even though I *know* it is really the
> PTT Out, it makes me cringe, even worse than when I see phrases like
> "PTT Tx keying" on the reflector.
>
> Please guys, spare me...</rant>
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
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