K3: Dual key connection

[David Pratt-2]

With the K2, an iambic paddle AND a straight key can be connected to the
key jack at the same time by the use of a couple of diodes as described
in the K2 manual. Thus it is possible to move ones hand from one key to
the other without making any menu adjustment. I find this facility very
useful when wishing to emphasise a word, etc, in a CW over.

I am unable to find any reference to this facility in the K3 manuals. My
question is: Is this possible with the K3?

73 es HNY to all
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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[Greg - AB7R]

Its even better.  The K3 has a 1/4-in straight key jack AND a paddles jack.
Both can be used at the same time.  I keep the computer connected to the
straight key jack while the paddles are still connected.

73
Greg
AB7R


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Subject: [Elecraft] K3: Dual key connection


With the K2, an iambic paddle AND a straight key can be connected to the
key jack at the same time by the use of a couple of diodes as described
in the K2 manual. Thus it is possible to move ones hand from one key to
the other without making any menu adjustment. I find this facility very
useful when wishing to emphasise a word, etc, in a CW over.

I am unable to find any reference to this facility in the K3 manuals. My
question is: Is this possible with the K3?

73 es HNY to all
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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[David Pratt-2]

Thank you, Greg, that is very helpful.  But what I meant to say was....
Can I unplug my dual key (with diodes fitted) from my K2 and plug it
straight into the paddle input of the K3, hence using the one key jack
for both keys?  It would be nice to be able to use the same key setup
for both rigs.

David G4DMP

In a recent message, AB7R <[hidden email]> wrote ...

>Its even better.  The K3 has a 1/4-in straight key jack AND a paddles jack.
>Both can be used at the same time.  I keep the computer connected to the
>straight key jack while the paddles are still connected.
>
>73
>Greg
>AB7R
>-----Original Message-----
>With the K2, an iambic paddle AND a straight key can be connected to the
>key jack at the same time by the use of a couple of diodes as described
>in the K2 manual. Thus it is possible to move ones hand from one key to
>the other without making any menu adjustment. I find this facility very
>useful when wishing to emphasise a word, etc, in a CW over.

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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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[Vic K2VCO]

AB7R wrote:
> Its even better.  The K3 has a 1/4-in straight key jack AND a paddles jack.
> Both can be used at the same time.  I keep the computer connected to the
> straight key jack while the paddles are still connected.

And I have the paddle plugged in to the paddle jack, my bug in the key
jack, and the computer keying the radio via the DTR line of the serial
connection!
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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[David Pratt-2]

Thanks, Greg, I was hoping that I could use the same dual key assembly
for both the K2 and the K3.  Not to worry.

73

David G4DMP

In a recent message, Greg <[hidden email]> writes
>I don't think so Dave.  Elecraft provided two key jacks for greater
>flexability.  isn't there a menu on the K2 you have to set to be able to do
>this as well?
>
>-----Original Message-----
>Can I unplug my dual key (with diodes fitted) from my K2 and plug it
>straight into the paddle input of the K3, hence using the one key jack
>for both keys?  It would be nice to be able to use the same key setup
>for both rigs.
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David G4DMP
West Yorkshire, England, UK


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[Dan Barker]

My straight key has a stereo plug with the diodes, and my paddles has a
stereo plug without diodes. They both plug into a small (Walkman sharer)
stereo y-adapter in the back of my K2.

I don't think I'll need a K3, but I'd just lose the adapter and not have to
rewire my keys.

Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456

<snip>
It would be nice to be able to use the same key setup for both rigs.
</snip>

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