[Elecraft] K1 Keyer Problem

[Ken Wezeman]

I have used my K1 for years without a problem.  Some time ago the keyer 
started sending a few random dits and dahs in the middle of a QSO for no 
obvious reason.  I let it sit for a few days while I thought about that 
and when I tried it again it worked normally. Now it has a new problem.  
The left paddle sends a constant signal like using a straight key.  The 
right paddle seems to do nothing.  I tried the paddles on my K2 and they 
worked fine.  I tried my K2 paddles on the K1 and I still had the 
problem.  So it isn't the paddles.

I have no clue as to what is happening.  I hope someone else does. Any 
suggestions?

Ken - N9QIL