[Elecraft] No Output from K3 on Digital Modes - SOLVED

[k2te at juno.com]

I opened N1MM+ to check operation with RTTY in the hope that if it
worked, its settings may be a clue to what was wrong for the other
soundcard-controlled digital modes.  I initially noticed the RTTY window
would populate what I sent but still no power out.  On a hunch I pushed
the XMIT (PTT) button to force the K3 into transmit and sent a message. 
This time I got power out and heard the RTTY signal in the headphones.  I
then held the VOX side of the BAND button to activate the VOX, selected a
message, and it worked.

I opened WSJT-X, picked a frequency, made sure the VOX is on, and it now
works.  One of the pitfalls of small transceivers with many
multi-function buttons that require specific timing to activate the
different functions is its easy to screw things up.  Apparently I was
manually changing bands while operating WSJF-X and held the button too
long, thus shutting off VOX.  With no warning banner (Do you want to shut
off VOX?) or a momentary flashing of the VOX text on the K3 display to
notify me, I never noticed it was off.

Tnx to those who pitched it with suggestions.  

Lesson learned for digital modes - make sure VOX is on! 

73 de Ed

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