[Elecraft] KX3 CW Key Options

[bill conkling]

Get a 1/8 stereo name to 2 X 1/8 mono ( L/R) adapter and you're in business.  You can plug your key/bug into one jack and the computer in the other.

Much simpler than doing it in the radio, which would only provide one of the options.

...nr4c. Bill

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Jimk8mr at aol.com wrote:

>I'd like to repeat a feature request:
> 
>The option of "NONE" for CW KEY2.
> 
>This would allow use of a mono plug to send external CW. A few days ago I  
>went to drop my KX3 into the position I normally use with a rig that uses a 
>mono  1/4" key plug. Even with an adaptor to 1/8", it wouldn't work because 
>the shell  on the mono plug keyed the ring on the KX3 KEY2 input.
> 
>While at it, allowing independent selection of "TIP=DOT" on CQ KEY1  and 
>"HAND" on CW KEY2  (and vice versa for lefties) would allow bug  operation, 
>which I have seen requested by others.
> 
> 
>Thanks & 73  -  
> 
>Jim  K8MR
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