[Elecraft] KX3 - ERR KEY when using hand key

[Nr4c]

Lift the Ring. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Dec 14, 2018, at 8:18 AM, Mike Parkes <mspmail2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone. Trying to get set up here with a hand key for the first time
> with the KX3.
> I acquired a key that came with a 1/4" plug, so I thought I could buy an
> adapter that would take this down to a 1/8" plug and avoid having to solder
> anything. The 1/8" plug is stereo, and the meter shows that TIP is being
> keyed and the base and ring are common. Turning the rig on with the key
> plugged in throws a KEY ERR message. I am guessing the ring can't be common
> to the base of the plug for a hand key? Thanks, 73's Mike AB7RU
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