[Elecraft] Straight key and microKeyer II not working together

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Is the K3 CW VOX enabled or are you using PTT from MK II?


73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2/25/2014 3:11 PM, Rich wrote:
> The Bencher BY-1 works, the Begali Spark doesn't. The Begali is set up
> with a stereo connecter, tip and sleeve.
>
> I'm trying to use a Begali Spark straight key and a Bencher BY-1 paddle
> plugged in at the same time (I only use them one at a time) via a Y
> cable.  I understand that this should work, but I'm missing something.
>
> The Bencher is connected to my microKeyer II which is normally connected
> to the K3 back panel Key jack. This works FB.
>
> Then I inserted a stereo Y cable into the system between the K3 Key jack
> and the microKeyer II and connected both keys (Begali stereo into one
> female end, and the microKeyer II key plug into the other).  The Bencher
> works, the Begali doesn't.  I reversered the keys and the Bencher still
> works, the Begali doesn't.
>
> Works means that I hear dits and dahs and see power out.  Doesn't work
> means I hear dits and dahs but no power out.
>
> I used a different Y with the same results.
>
> I verified that the Begali is set up with tip and sleeve connected.
>
> The Begali does not key power when plugged into the K3 Key jack alone.
>
> I must have a setting wrong or something, but I'm missing the detail.
> Any help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>