[Elecraft] KX3 using CW key as PTT switch for voice

[Wayne Burdick]

You can use the tip contact of the ACC2 jack as a PTT input. Set  
MENU:ACC2 IO to "LO=PTT".

You can plug your key directly into the ACC2 jack if it has a 2.5-mm  
stereo plug. If not, you'll need an adapter like the one supplied as  
part of our KX3 accessory cable kit.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


On Oct 20, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Josh Lehan wrote:

> I picked up a straight key at a flea market, and it works great for CW
> with the KX3.  Set the "CW KEY1" and "CW KEY2" menu items to "HAND",  
> and
> it worked the first time!  Very responsive, I'm impressed.
>
> However, I was disappointed that it did not work for voice.  I keyed
> down, and nothing happened.  The radio stayed in RX mode, until I
> manually hit the "XMIT" button, then it went to TX normally, so I know
> that it works.  It's just not "seeing" the key in any voice mode.  It
> only works in CW mode.
>
> Is there a way to enable this for all modes, in the KX3?  It seems  
> that
> the voice modes are looking for a separate PTT switch, which I do not
> have.  I'm using a headset originally intended for use with a  
> computer,
> and it works well, except for the lack of a PTT switch.
>
> The CW key is a big convenient button, just waiting for me to press  
> it.
> Is there a menu option that I'm missing?
>
> Thank you!
>
> BTW, *really* liking the KX3.  Wish I had remembered to bring mine to
> the KX3 lovefest aka Pacificon!
>
> Josh
> K6JSH
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