[Elecraft] K3 bug mode there (sort of)?

[Alan Bloom]

When I've tried this in the past I found that it has a very different
feel than a mechanical semi-automatic key paddle (bug).  I found it
basically impossible to send good-sounding code.  YMMV

Al N1AL


On Tue, 2008-09-09 at 15:08, alsopb wrote:
> Those who absolutely want to use the K3 in a "bug" mode for CW might try
> this-- at your own risk.  
> 
> Single lever paddles only.
> 1) connect paddle dit side to the keyer jack dit side
> 2) connect paddle dash side to key jack 
> 3) ground to paddle common.
> 
> Dual lever paddles can short 1) and 2) together and shouldn't be used
> without some kind of isolation.
> 
> 73 de K3KO