[Elecraft] ERR KEY

[Don Wilhelm]

Pete,

ERR KEY indicates that the K3 is detecting a key or paddle or PTT 
closure when it powers up.
If you have the PTT-KEY menu set to anything other than OFF-OFF, your 
computer may be causing that problem when it boots because the computer 
'exercises' the RS-232 signals at boot time.

To test whether it is a jack in the K3 or an external device that is 
causing the problem:
Remove all cables except power and a dummy load.
Then power cycle the K3 several times (enough to define your 
"occasionally").
If no problem found, connect your devices one at a time and repeat the 
power cycling until you discover which one is causing the problem.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 3/5/2016 9:11 AM, Peter Chamalian wrote:
> When using the K3 on SSB with a condenser mike I am occasionally getting an
> ERR KEY error and the vox does not trigger.  The manual talks about
> attempting to key the PTT but I do not use it on SSB.  The K3 is connected
> to a micro Keyer II and it does trigger PTT on CW.  I do not use any voice
> connection between the K3 and my computer or other equipment.
>
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