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

[Wayne Burdick]

> I'm curious: Would it be possible to add a software feature to allow  
> the
> use of a key as a PTT switch?  It seems rather strange to have the key
> toggle TX/RX in CW mode just fine, but to lock out that function in  
> all
> other modes except for CW.  As the KX3 is very small and compact, it
> would be an advantage to minimize the cables, and maximize the  
> functions
> available through existing accessories.  Allowing a single key to be
> used for both CW and PTT would make a lot of sense.

No one ever asked :)  Usually, operators who manually activate PTT  
either tap the XMIT switch or use a foot-switch plugged into ACC2.

I'll add "key as PTT" to the wish-list.

73,
Wayne
N6KR