Is there a down side to booting the computer fully before turning on the K3? Rich NU6T
On 1/13/2011 6:23 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Doug, > > The K3 is capable of detecting and using DTR and RTS to operate either > the KEY or PTT. See the CONFIG: PTT -- KEY menu item. > > There is one downside to using these inputs (it also applies the the > "simple keying circuit" in many digital help files). If the computer is > booted while the K3 is turned on, those lines will become momentarily > active. Just remember to put the K3 in TX TEST before booting the computer. > Once the computer has finished its com port tests, there is no problem. > > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/13/2011 9:10 AM, Doug VE3VS wrote: >> I have been enjoying operating my K3 for several months. One of my interests >> includes RTTY. >> >> I use the latest MMTTY software (AFSK), have the two audio lines connected, >> and use VOX to operate this mode. At the same time, the serial cable from >> the computer to the radio remains connected. >> >> Question - Is there a set-up that will allow the computer to signal PTT >> through the serial cable in order to transmit the RTTY tones, rather than >> enabling the VOX switch? >> > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
