> but it seems to key the PTT line for some odd reason.

Because the output generally called "PTT Out" is actually "key out."
It is the logical or of all keying signals (key in, keyer out, PTT
input, VOX and "Tune").

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

On 7/7/2010 5:30 PM, Gary Hinson wrote:
> On my K3, with the VOX set to off, the K3 still keys the PTT line out to my
> amp when I hit the paddle.  It doesn't actually transmit any CW unless I hit
> the PTT footswitch, but it seems to key the PTT line for some odd reason.
>
> 73
> Gary  ZL2iFB
>
> PS  Hi Ian!
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected]
>> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of W6NEK
>> Sent: Thursday, 8 July 2010 9:19 AM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.
>>
>> Hello Ian,
>> While in CW mode just "press and hold" the VOX function Off
>> (press left side
>> of Band Select Button in upper left corner of K3).  With the
>> VOX function
>> Off in CW mode the PTT function will be enabled which will
>> allow you to use
>> your foot switch for Tx/Rx change over.
>>
>> 73,
>> Frank - W6NEK
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "G0AFH"<[email protected]>
>> To:<[email protected]>
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 1:53 PM
>> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Disabling VOX on CW.
>>
>>
>>> Hi
>>>
>>> I would like to disable VOX in CW mode so that when I touch
>> the key the
>>> rig does not go into transmit. Is this possible?
>>>
>>> My primary use for the K3 is to drive transverters and I use manual
>>> tx/rx change over or a foot switch - even on cw.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Ian
>>> G0AFH.
>>
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