[Elecraft] KX3 external key jack (Was Bug mode on K3?)

[Jim Sheldon]

The K3 has a separate 1/4" mono jack for external keys but I agree, when the KX3's external (Key1) jack is set to HAND it would be nice to be able to use keys with a mono plug.  I built an adapter cable with an eighth inch stereo right angle plug on one end and a 1/4" inline mono jack on the other end so I could plug in the same bug that I usually have plugged into the K3's external key jack.

As it is now if you don't use a stereo plug, the rig keys as soon as you plug in the 1/8" mono plug.

Jim - W0EB

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> On Dec 7, 2014, at 4:24 PM, Jim Stahl via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> 
> At the same time, I'd like to have a selection of "nothing" on at least the 
> ring input of the key jack. (Actually my request is for the KX3, but I 
> assume  they work the same way.)  
> 
> With "Nothing" selected on the ring and "KEY" selected on the tip, the key  
> input would be compatible with mono 1/8" plugs.
> 
> 73  -  Jim  K8MR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> In a message dated 12/7/2014 5:19:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> fritzejohn at gmail.com writes:
> 
> I have a  really dumb question:
> 
> For those that want a "bug mode" on the K3, why  is it not possible to wire
> a set of paddles (or even a single lever  keyer)  with the dot going to the
> paddles input and the dash going to  the straight key input?
> 
> -- 
> John Fritze  Jr
> K2QY
> 
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