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

[David Gilbert]

What a silly thing to get all bent out of shape about.

Dave  AB7E


On 2/11/2022 7:48 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote:
> 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.
>