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Re: KX3 external key jack (Was Bug mode on K3?)

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Jim Sheldon

Re: KX3 external key jack (Was Bug mode on K3?)

The K3 has a separate 1/4" mono jack for external keys but I agree, when the KX3's external (Key1) jack is set to HAND it would be nice to be able to use keys with a mono plug. I built an adapter cable with an eighth inch stereo right angle plug on one end and a 1/4" inline mono jack on the other end so I could plug in the same bug that I usually have plugged into the K3's external key jack.

As it is now if you don't use a stereo plug, the rig keys as soon as you plug in the 1/8" mono plug.

Jim - W0EB

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> On Dec 7, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Jim Stahl via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
> At the same time, I'd like to have a selection of "nothing" on at least the
> ring input of the key jack. (Actually my request is for the KX3, but I
> assume they work the same way.)
>
> With "Nothing" selected on the ring and "KEY" selected on the tip, the key
> input would be compatible with mono 1/8" plugs.
>
> 73 - Jim K8MR
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 12/7/2014 5:19:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> [hidden email] writes:
>
> I have a really dumb question:
>
> For those that want a "bug mode" on the K3, why is it not possible to wire
> a set of paddles (or even a single lever keyer) with the dot going to the
> paddles input and the dash going to the straight key input?
>
> --
> John Fritze Jr
> K2QY
>
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Alan Bloom

Re: KX3 external key jack (Was Bug mode on K3?)

Can't you just insert the plug to the first click so that the tip on the
plug contacts the ring on the jack?

Alan N1AL

On 12/07/2014 02:37 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote:

> The K3 has a separate 1/4" mono jack for external keys but I agree, when the KX3's external (Key1) jack is set to HAND it would be nice to be able to use keys with a mono plug. I built an adapter cable with an eighth inch stereo right angle plug on one end and a 1/4" inline mono jack on the other end so I could plug in the same bug that I usually have plugged into the K3's external key jack.
>
> As it is now if you don't use a stereo plug, the rig keys as soon as you plug in the 1/8" mono plug.
>
> Jim - W0EB
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Dec 7, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Jim Stahl via Elecraft <[hidden email]> wrote:
>>
>> At the same time, I'd like to have a selection of "nothing" on at least the
>> ring input of the key jack. (Actually my request is for the KX3, but I
>> assume they work the same way.)
>>
>> With "Nothing" selected on the ring and "KEY" selected on the tip, the key
>> input would be compatible with mono 1/8" plugs.
>>
>> 73 - Jim K8MR
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 12/7/2014 5:19:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> [hidden email] writes:
>>
>> I have a really dumb question:
>>
>> For those that want a "bug mode" on the K3, why is it not possible to wire
>> a set of paddles (or even a single lever keyer) with the dot going to the
>> paddles input and the dash going to the straight key input?
>>
>> --
>> John Fritze Jr
>> K2QY
>>