[Elecraft] paddle/key combo question re: k1

[Don Wilhelm]

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