(K3) need help with cw keying - right now

[RobertG]

All of a sudden and for whatever reason, when using my Vibroplex hand
key [3-pins], all I can get is an automatic "A" that keeps repeating, in
either paddle direction. Need help if I'm going to do anything in the
contest! Thanks.
...robert
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[Bill-3]

A short in the keying path - most likely external to the K3. At the key,
inside the plug?  Just a shot in the dark.

Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[RobertG]

Bingo! The line from the key terminates in a 1/8" jack. The adapter from
their to the 1/4" K3 jack was somehow bad. No short in the jack or in
the key line separately. But, when connected together, there was the
short between the tip and the ring. Damnedest thing.

Thanks, Bill. Now on to the contests. Just love this list.

...robert

On 11/28/2015 02:28, Bill wrote:

> A short in the keying path - most likely external to the K3. At the key,
> inside the plug?  Just a shot in the dark.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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