[Dx4win] CW keying and the IC 706 MKIIG

[Kurt W. Zimmerman]

Greetings all and Happy Holidays;
	I've been spending some quality time with my IC 706MKIIG since it is the 
only spare radio I have to use at my new station.  I've investigated the 
computer controlled interface I need to control the rig and found some 
great resources on the internet thanks to many members of this group.  I am 
now interested in searching out CW keying.  Now here is what I want to do 
and I am wondering if it can be done.  On my primary radio (Yaesu FT-920) I 
can operate CW from my computer using DX4WIN as well as operate with my 
paddle.  Is there a way to do the same with the IC-706?  I would think the 
cable I use from the LPT port to key the rig would work but I would like to 
use my paddle at the same time.  Do I need to use an external keyer with my 
paddle and use a Y-cable from it to the rig?  I would like to see if there 
are other possibilities before I go this route.  Please advise.

73
Kurt - W2MW