[Elecraft] K3: CW in SSB mode

[Rick Prather]

If you want to test drive level why wouldn't you just use the Tune function?

I find it to be a very handy feature of the K3.  No switching modes no using a key, etc.

Rick
K6LE

On 2/3/2012, at 11:19 , Ken G Kopp wrote:

> Hi Terry,
> 
> I suspect you'll get a number of reasons for using the feature ...
> 
> It -very- common on VHF ... 6M in this case ... when both parties in
> a QSO want to log both a CW and SSB contact.
> 
> It's convenient when one wants to "key the rig" to set drive level, check
> SWR, adjust an antenna tuner, etc.
> 
> I also never use VOX (on SSB) and use a foot-switch for everything. (:-)
> 
> 73!  Ken Kopp - K0PP