[Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: K2 Straight key auto detect

[Phil Wheeler]

Funny thing is that my Elecraft rig training threw 
me for a loop with my Ten-Tec Rebel and some 
"aftermarket" firmware loaded which includes a 
keyer and other features. That keyer does an 
autodetect based on the plug: Stereo means a 
paddle and Mono means a straight key. So when I 
plugged in the st. key I use with my Elecraft rigs 
I got a series of dots!  A stereo to mono adapter 
made it work with my Rebel.

73, Phil W7OX

On 9/18/14, 7:17 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
> On 9/18/2014 6:08 PM, Tom McCulloch wrote:
>
>> I didn't know there's an auto detect, I've been 
>> switching the menu to
>> "Hand" whenever I went to a straight key.  Can 
>> you point me to the auto
>> detect function?
>
> The key jack in the K2 is a stereo jack.  A mono 
> plug will short the "ring" contact.  Just put a 
> stereo plug on your hand key or bug, run the 
> "hot" wire to both the tip and ring, the common 
> goes to sleeve, and when the K2 senses they're 
> both happening at the same time, it will go to 
> hand key.  Mine does every single time, it's 
> automatic.
>
> You can also go to Hnd in the menu if you want 
> to and don't trust the "automatic" stuff.  I 
> often don't, but this one works.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred K6DGW
> - Northern California Contest Club
> - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
> - www.cqp.org
>>
>> Thanks
>> Tom, WB2QDG
>>
>> K2 1103
>>
>> On 9/18/2014 7:19 PM, Gene N4FZ wrote:
>>> Thanks Matt, very much, I had that sinking 
>>> feeling. Auto detect
>>> doesn't work
>>> then I guess. I bought this K2 second hand, 
>>> nice little rig. Had it
>>> over two
>>> years now. Normally use the BY-1 paddles.  73  
>>> Gene