[Elecraft] Straight key and microKeyer II not working together

[Rich]

Joe, thanks.  No VOX selected on the K3 for the straight key.  VOX on, 
straight key works.  I do have PTT1 set in the microKeyer II.

Operator error as expected.

Rich
NU6T

On 2/25/2014 12:54 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> 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.
>>
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