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

[Phil Wheeler]

Dave,

I do that with my K1 and K2 by using a stereo splitter cable available
from Radio Shack. Inexpensive and only about 6 inches long.  Unless I
misunderstand your intent, that should do the trick, and NO holes :-;

73, Phil

Dave Ek wrote:
> 
> 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.
>