The use of the word "key" or "keying" to refer to transmitter t/r keying is part is standard practice. Even one of the keying jacks on the rear of the K3 and those on other rigs are labeled in this manner.
Also, it is clearly outside of the list guidelines to make personal or derogatory comments about other posters use of language in this manner. Rants are not appropriate. Please also remember that we have a wide range countries and languages represented here. The usage of particular words and phrases will vary widely from region to region. And for those that speak a different language, the posting syntax will vary even more. Pleases treat all communications here as you would talking face to face with a new acquaintance whom you do not wish to offend. Lastly, please remember this is first a hobby. We are all here to enjoy ouselves and learn. Regards, Eric Elecraft List Moderator. www.elecraft.com _..._ On Apr 11, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n...@contesting.com> wrote: > Ok, I'm putting on my curmudgeon hat here. The use of "key" to refer to > transmit/receive switching is pure, 100% CB-speak. Every time I see the > Key Out jack on the back of my K3, even though I *know* it is really the > PTT Out, it makes me cringe, even worse than when I see phrases like > "PTT Tx keying" on the reflector. > > Please guys, spare me... </rant> > 73, Pete N4ZR > > > On 4/11/2012 7:46 AM, VK7JB wrote: >> Hello Group, >> >> I've been running K3 #5102 in SSB phone for about 1 year using a CM500 >> headset connected to the rear panel connectors. For PTT Tx keying, I've >> been using a handswitch connected to PTT IN on the rear panel. It's worked >> fine. >> ... ______________________________________________________________ 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
