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

[Phil Wheeler]

Dave,

Re-reading your msg, my approach would not work.  You need one key jack
in paddle mode and the other in straight key mode.  Might be doable, but
not in a way I can think of .. since you need to use firmware program
option to switch from one to the other.  But perhaps someone esle has
crossed this bridge.

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.
>