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

[Alan]

Can't you just insert the plug to the first click so that the tip on the 
plug contacts the ring on the jack?

Alan N1AL


On 12/07/2014 02:37 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote:
> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> 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
>>