[Elecraft] K3 Internal Keyer vs. Straight Key

[WILLIS COOKE]

Jim, you have me confused.  What is a Serial to Straight Key Cable?  The 
software you are using has nothing to do with a straight key.  All you need to 
have is a two wire cable or a center and shield connected between the key and 
the Key Input.  You need to turn the internal keyer off if you are using a rig 
that has a single input for key and paddle to tell the transceiver which you 
plan to use.  I use mostly a straight key or bug with my K3 and seldom use the 
internal keyer, but if you have paddles, just plug them in to the paddle input 
and key with which ever key you feel like or swap back and forth.  You can 
parallel several straight keys and bugs and switch every sentence if you feel 
like it.
 Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ 




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From: KE8G <KE8G at cox.net>
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, September 5, 2010 7:32:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Internal Keyer vs. Straight Key

Dumb question here!

I have a K3/100 #4401 and I am using N3FJP software.  I just purchased the 
Serial to Straight key cable. The setup instructions says the internal keyer 
must be turned off.  I see nothing in the manual on how to do that.

Also, on the rear panel there is an input for paddles and one marked key.  I 
believe that is for a straight key/PC, etc.

How do I turn off the internal keyer?
Or, can I keep the paddles connected (use when desired), plug the cable in the 
"key" input and use the software & PC?  Have both connected at the same time?

Thanks in advance,
Jim - KE8G
73
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