[Elecraft] K3 - Connecting a paddle using a jack plug adaptor

[Marinus Rosenbrand]

Hello everyone,

K3/10 004049 is alive, but still needs to complete the entire calibration
process (getting a USB to DB9 serial cable later today).

Just a quick question regarding the Paddle connection. The paddle I use
(looks like this:
http://www.bctonline.com/~skelly/shack_pictures/k7em_shack_2003_053_large.jpg-
Link is NOT my shack) works fine with on a K2, K1, KX1. The Jack plugs
on
either side of the cable are 3.5mm (small). On the K3, the paddle connector
is 6mm (I believe). I use a 3.5mm to 6mm adaptor, which looks like this
http://www.zingsmusic.com/images/large/AP12.jpg.

When pressing the left 'wing' I get a series of dots and dashes. The right
wing remains mute. K3 is transmitting fine. Should I just make a direct
cable, omitting the use of an adaptor? And if so, should I use mono or
stereo plugs? The owners manual is a bit terse on the subject.

Thank you and best 73