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

[Christian AK4VV]

On Oct 24, 2012, at 4:47, Josh Lehan <krellan at krellan.net> wrote:
> I'm glad you have an accessory cable kit available.  Finding good 3.5mm
> to 2.5mm adapters that actually work seems to be unusually difficult.
> Most of them are made for cellular headsets (4-pin), not stereo
> headphones (3-pin).  I realize that space was limited on the KX3 to use
> standard 3.5mm cables everywhere, but it's still a disappointment to not
> have standardized on a single cable size.

There's another way to look at it.. it's less likely to accidentally
plug into ACC2 when you're looking for ACC1 and are doing this by feel
rather than looking at it.

I'm very happy with my "yoke mounted" ICOM PTT switch btw.  The velcro
that comes with it straps conveniently to my left hand and I don't
have to hold the PTT switch (like you would with a key), just use my
thumb or whatever to push when needed while having the other hand
free.

73,
Christian
AK4VV