[Elecraft] Bug mode on K3?

W2BLC w2blc at nycap.rr.com
Tue Dec 9 19:35:13 EST 2014


I learned on a Vibroplex single lever paddle and a Hallicrafters HA-1 TO 
Keyer. That was in the 60s.

Single lever paddles appear to have gone the way, as most of the current 
rigs (K3 included) do not well support such a key. Hence, I built a 
little box with a couple of 2032 batteries in it, a keyer chip, and a 
pot. It is attached to the side of my trusty single lever paddle. I 
connect it to my 480 or K3 as I would a straight key or a bug. No big 
deal to me.

Of course, I am old fashioned. Imagine, still using a single lever 
paddle in this modern age of whatevers that can number messages or 
entries, self log, and maybe even time the turkey roast.

Bill W2BLC K-Line



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