[Elecraft] [KX3] Sideswiper mode for internal keyer (also K3) [Thread closed]

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, as per my request yesterday, this thread is now officially closed due to the very high number of posts. Please take further discussion off list.

73,
Eric
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On Jan 11, 2012, at 6:16 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR <n4zr at contesting.com> wrote:

> At risk of sounding old... - the original meaning of "side-swiper" is a 
> *manual* key that sends *manual* dots and dashes through side-to-side 
> rather than vertical motion.  The two common side-to-side *electronic* 
> keyer options are one and two-lever.  While a two-lever paddle may not 
> be ideal for operators used to a single-lever action (like me), they 
> certainly can be used.  I presume that the KX3 paddle is of the 
> two-lever class.
> 
> If the original question-asker wanted to use a manual side-swiper with a 
> K3, then I think the KEY jack answer is the right one.
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR