K2 Keying on SSB

[Dake Holloway, K4EQ]

I just discovered that when I hit my key while receiving on a sideband mode,
it keys the transmitter. Is this normal for the K2? I've never had a
transmitter do that.

 

Dale, K4EQ

 

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I don't know about the K2.  It is an option on the K3 and many operators switch to CW to finish SSB contacts or make CW contacts in the phone band when conditions are marginal.  I have elected to have the option on my K3 and wish I could have it on my TS-480.  If you have it on your K2, enjoy, it is handy and great.  More used on 6 meters, but is great on other HF (and very legal everywhere!)

 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:35 AM, "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> wrote:
 
I just discovered that when I hit my key while receiving on a sideband mode,
it keys the transmitter. Is this normal for the K2? I've never had a
transmitter do that.



Dale, K4EQ



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Its normal


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From: WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft <[hidden email]>
Date: 05/06/2014  10:12  (GMT-06:00)
To: [hidden email],[hidden email]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Keying on SSB
 
I don't know about the K2.  It is an option on the K3 and many operators switch to CW to finish SSB contacts or make CW contacts in the phone band when conditions are marginal.  I have elected to have the option on my K3 and wish I could have it on my TS-480.  If you have it on your K2, enjoy, it is handy and great.  More used on 6 meters, but is great on other HF (and very legal everywhere!)

 
Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, TDXS DX Chairman
K5EWJ & Trustee N5BPS, USS Cavalla, USS Stewart
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:35 AM, "[hidden email]" <[hidden email]> wrote:

I just discovered that when I hit my key while receiving on a sideband mode,
it keys the transmitter. Is this normal for the K2? I've never had a
transmitter do that.



Dale, K4EQ



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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Dale,

The K2 uses the same internal signal line for PTT and DOT input. The
result is that you can also use the dot paddle or hand key for PTT as
well as the mic switch.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 5/6/2014 10:24 AM, [hidden email] wrote:
> I just discovered that when I hit my key while receiving on a sideband mode,
> it keys the transmitter. Is this normal for the K2? I've never had a
> transmitter do that.
>
>

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