Magnetic key attachment a problem?

[n2htt-2]

This is not necessarily an Elecraft issue, but there is a wealth of ham radio expertise on this reflector, so I thought I would collect some opinions:

I have a small straight key mounted on steel plate that I want to be able to attach to my K1 while operating. I was thinking of using strong magnets, and a piece of sheet steel attached to the case of the K1 (I think the case is aluminum, no?). Anyway, my question is this: will strong magnetic fields have any effect on the K1, aside from possibly the speaker? I think  I read something about affecting VFO circuitry, but I cannot find that reference.

Any an all opinions would be most welcome.

73,
Mike

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[EricJ-2]

My K1 seems to be overly sensitive to magnetic fields from a small external
speaker if I have it on the left side. Less so on the right side. I have to
keep it a foot or so away from the left side. The only way to know for sure
is to experiment with placement.

Eric
KE6US
www.ke6us.com

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Subject: [Elecraft] Magnetic key attachment a problem?

This is not necessarily an Elecraft issue, but there is a wealth of ham
radio expertise on this reflector, so I thought I would collect some
opinions:

I have a small straight key mounted on steel plate that I want to be able to
attach to my K1 while operating. I was thinking of using strong magnets, and
a piece of sheet steel attached to the case of the K1 (I think the case is
aluminum, no?). Anyway, my question is this: will strong magnetic fields
have any effect on the K1, aside from possibly the speaker? I think  I read
something about affecting VFO circuitry, but I cannot find that reference.

Any an all opinions would be most welcome.

73,
Mike

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