[Elecraft] MSG control on KX2 & KX3

[K9ZTV]

Ease of use has its place, but the more one actually uses a key rather than merely pushing a button the better one's sending becomes (and there are many poor senders out there).

During the Missouri Bicentennial Special Event a few years ago I handed out 1000 Qs by hand-paddling every contact and exchange while using N1MM exclusively for logging.

I wouldn't think a couple dozen field contacts would be much of a stress.

Personal satisfaction if nothing else.

73/72,
Kent
K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO



> On Jun 1, 2025, at 11:32 AM, William Santos via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> I frequently use the MSG function on my KX2 and KX3 while in the field.
> 
> I'd like to have a one button option to trigger a MSG. (Currently the sequence is a two button sequence, eg. single tap MSG followed by single tap 1).
> 
> Possible solutions might be reprogramming another button on the KX to send a MSG with only a single tap, or perhaps an external device, such as the K-POD or the Yaesu FH-2.
> 
> Is it possible to reprogram a button on the KX-2 and KX-3 to do this, or does anyone know of an external box that can be used to trigger MSGs on the radios?
> 
> Thank You,
> 
> Bill
> KN6UDK
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