paddle/key combo question re: k1

[Ben Harold - KG4BYN]

i'm not certain anyone can address this problem, but its - apparently - an
issue related to k1's and k2's.

i recently received a really nice new lta crdo key/paddle combo.  the main
objective was to be able to easily toggle between straight key and paddles
on the k1.  no go!  

i can get it to work just fine in straight key mode, but the k1 can't
handle the config for the paddles.  note: the straight is in parallel with
the dah side of the paddle.

anyway, i've heard the combo needs some minor rewiring to work with the k1.
 does anyone have one of these combos and experienced the same issue?  if
so, i'd really like to know how to rewire it.

i am, of course, probably - overthinking - and missing something simple.  

this isn't something "directly" related to the forum, but i figured the
best place to ask was ---> here.

many thanks!
ben
73 DE KG4BYN -  NAQCC#1800 - SKCC#4519 - FPQRP#1651 - ARS#2301
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[Darwin, Keith]

I tried to do the same thing with the K2.  I wired up a parallel
junction box and plugged my paddles, straight key and bug into the box
with one line going to the rig.  I used diodes in the box as recommended
to allow the manual keys to work with the K2's keyer.  It worked but
wasn't reliable as the keyer sometimes got confused.  I going with 2
simple solutions:

1.  Put the paddle away, use the bug and straight key only.
2.  Buy a K3 (which has separate inputs for each).

A third solution exists which also works wonderfully - use an external
keyer and wire that in parallel with the manual keys, feeding the K1 in
manual mode.

- Keith N1AS -
- K3 711 -

-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Harold - KG4BYN

i can get it to work just fine in straight key mode, but the k1 can't
handle the config for the paddles.  note: the straight is in parallel
with the dah side of the paddle.

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

Ben,

A question about keying a K1 *is* directly related to this reflector.
The K1 is an Elecraft product.

There is a 'diode solution' that may work for you (see the K2 manual),
but something more reliable is a small external keyer.  I like the K1EL
keyers because they provide Ultimatic mode.

73,
Don W3FPR

Ben Harold - KG4BYN wrote:

> i'm not certain anyone can address this problem, but its - apparently - an
> issue related to k1's and k2's.
>
> i recently received a really nice new lta crdo key/paddle combo.  the main
> objective was to be able to easily toggle between straight key and paddles
> on the k1.  no go!  
>
> i can get it to work just fine in straight key mode, but the k1 can't
> handle the config for the paddles.  note: the straight is in parallel with
> the dah side of the paddle.
>
> anyway, i've heard the combo needs some minor rewiring to work with the k1.
>  does anyone have one of these combos and experienced the same issue?  if
> so, i'd really like to know how to rewire it.
>
> i am, of course, probably - overthinking - and missing something simple.  
>
> this isn't something "directly" related to the forum, but i figured the
> best place to ask was ---> here.
>
> many thanks!
> ben
> 73 DE KG4BYN -  NAQCC#1800 - SKCC#4519 - FPQRP#1651 - ARS#2301

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[Paul-285]

>2.  Buy a K3 (which has separate inputs for each).

I have a set of paddles and a straight key both plugged into the K3
all the time.

Both work fine.







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