[Elecraft] Straight Key in parallel with PC keying

[Merv Schweigert]

I just made up a small box with 6 jacks on it,  for 6 different keys, 
keyers or whatever,
all that is needed are some cheap diodes to "steer" the keyer in use.   
Diodes block
whatever is being done from going back down the line to another 
device.   Another
jack goes to a cable to the K3.
No switches to throw,  nothing to worry about.  Think I used 1n4007 or 
some such
cheap diode.   Been using the same box on many radios for the past 20 years
with no problems.
73 Merv K9FD/KH6

> Currently I manually switch between PC keying via a Microham Winkeyer 
> which keys via N1MM and a straight key by unplugging and re-plugging 
> in the back of the radio.  I have been reluctant to simply parallel 
> the two by means of a Y cable for fear that sending with the straight 
> key would place a direct short across the output of the winkeyer and 
> wreak havoc on my winkeyer.   Am I being unduly concerned??  Or is 
> there enough isolation built into the Winkeyer so that all will be 
> well??   If I could use a Y cable I would have the PC, the paddle, and 
> the straight key all available all the time which would be great.   
> Thanks in advance to all who respond.
>
> 73, George K4GM
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