[Elecraft] K3 PTT IN on back panel

[Matt Zilmer]

A footswitch leaves your hands free to work the keyboard, or take
paper notes.  I've been using a Heil footswitch on K3 #24 here since
2008 or so.  It's a great addition to any station.

As with all connectors, the op has to be sure the PTT IN RCA connector
is seated properly.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:39:32 -0800, you wrote:

>To those of you who responded: Thanks! 
>
>Operator error is my conclusion.   
>
>I did check continuity on the foot pedal and it is working just fine.     This time when I pushed the RCA plug from the foot pedal back in, I pushed it in to be secure but did not over push.  It keyed up the transmit just fine and I had correctly set the Mic input source for the back panel.   I worked central Mexico from here in Washington with the headset and foot switch.   That was fun; I like the foot switch.    
>
>73,
>Hoop
>
>
>On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 4:02 PM, J.K. Hooper <jkhooper at rockisland.com> wrote
>
>It doesn't key the headset - it keys the transceiver ;)
>
>Is the TX LED not turning on when you actuate the footswitch? Have you
>tested the switch (with a continuity tester) to ensure that it is
>closing when actuated?
>
>Make sure you have it plugged into PTT IN and not KEY OUT....
>
>73,
>
>    ~iain / N6ML
>
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