[Elecraft] Straight Key in parallel with PC keying

[Sfbonk]

Have an order in for a Winkeyer USB, had a few hangs doing direct computer CW with N1MM, so it was a question I was having. I usually do the straight key and a paddle into the K3 keyer. 

A related question, got a Signallink up and running last week. Unplugged the foot switch on the PTT line and was wondering if I could just do a Y off the PTT jack with the Signalink and foot switch. Good post on the diodes, have done that with amp keying for isolation.

W3OU Steve

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: K4GM-George <k4gm at verizon.net>
To: Elecraft List <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 12, 2013 12:55 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Straight Key in parallel with PC keying


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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