[Elecraft] KX3

[Matt VK2RQ]

Normally you connect your paddle to the Winkeyer, and connect the Winkeyer to the KX3 key input in the left hand side, which is set in "hand key" mode. This way you can send CW from your PC, or interrupt the PC by sending on the paddle manually, and it all happens at the speed set by the Winkeyer.

However, in this configuration, the KX3 can not decode your sending, and you can't use the paddle to send PSK31 or RTTY. In that case, you need to use the internal keyer. You can unplug your paddle from the Winkeyer, and connect it to the keyer input at the front of the KX3. You'll need to make up a suitable plug to connect to the square four pins. But, if you have a PC connected anyway, you may as well use the PC for those digital modes (either via KX3 terminal or sound card).

73, Matt VK2RQ

> On 17 Apr 2015, at 11:45 am, Mike Murray <w0agmike at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Maybe I'm confused, but is there any way to use the key jack on the KX3 for
> both a K1EL keyer and a parallel paddle?
> 
> Mike - W0AG
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