[Elecraft] When is a Key Out not a Key Out

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

Recently, I've been dealing with an issue involving the PTT out 
connection on my K-3.  Somewhere in the process, I realized that 
Elecraft's terminology is to call this port Key Out.

With all due respect, this is Citizen's Band terminology, usually 
encountered in the context of statements from the late, unlamented CB 
power competitions, like "I keyed up my radio, and blew out his 
receiver." We key our radios for CW - it is not a synonym for PTT. It's 
kind of embarrassing to see it in messages about the very best amateur 
radio gear available today.

-- 
73, Pete N4ZR
Check out the new Reverse Beacon Network
web server at <http://beta.reversebeacon.net>.
For spots, please use your favorite
"retail" DX cluster.