[Elecraft] Adding a (second) straight key jack to the K1?

[Dave Ek]

All,

I'm new to this list and will soon be ordering a new K1 4-bander with ATU.
Before I get started, I'd like to know if anyone foresees any problem with
me adding a second key jack for a straight key. I am aware that I can use
either a straight key or paddles with the existing jack. The reason I want a
second jack is that, for field contesting, I use my Palm PDA and a PIC
circuit to handle keying and logging, and a separate paddle connected to the
rig for manual sending. The PIC circuit keys the rig for contest purposes
through a straight key jack, and the paddle would be connected through the
existing key jack on the K1. So, to handle this setup, a second key jack is
needed.

In case you're interested in learning more about my field contest logging
setup, see the Summer and Fall 2001 issues of QRP Quarterly, or go here:

http://home.earthlink.net/~ekdave/golog.html

I know this should be an easy thing to do with the K1, but I thought I'd ask
anyway in case I'm overlooking something.

Thanks & I'm looking forward to getting started on the K1.

73 de Dave NK0E