[Elecraft] [K3] splitting RS232 output for 2 serial ports

[John Shadle]

Hi all,
I'm trying to accomplish keying with my K3 using the RS232 port and a
COM port on my desktop computer.

I currently use the RS232 for station logging to provide frequency,
mode, etc. information and for rig control (e.g., click on a spot and
then the radio changes frequency/mode). Unfortunately, the program I
use (AC Log by N3FJP) does not allow you to choose the same COM port
for both rig control and CW keying.

My question is whether or not I could use a splitter of some type (at
the K3) to go to 2 separate ports (e.g., COM 1 and COM 2), then use
COM 1 for rig control and COM 2 for keying. Has anyone else done this?
Is this acceptable practice?

Thanks!
-john W4PAH
Madison, WI