[Elecraft] K3S trouble

[mike at mdodd.com]

On 3/21/2024 3:01 PM, Carol Richards wrote:> Hello all,
>
> I am still having problems keying my K3S. I checked everything . The K3S
is set with vox on. The key goes directly to the rear jack.

The KEY jack, not the PADDLE jack, right?

> I am sure it is something dumb that I missed. Please any help out there?

Is MODE set to CW?

If so, and you tap XMIT, then press the key, does the K3 transmit a carrier?

>From the K3's user manual troubleshooting section:

"Can’t transmit in CW mode: (1) Make sure the key or keyer paddle is
plugged into the correct jack. (2) You must have VOX selected (VOX icon
on) in order to use hit-the-key CW. (3) You may be in SPL IT
mode, with VFO B set for a voice or data mode. Tap A/B or use BSE T to
check VFO B’s mode."

That's all I can think of.

73, Mike N4CF