[Elecraft] Elecraft CW keying mistakes using bugs - semiautomatic keys

[Louandzip]

Straight key is one thing.  The dit contacts of bugs can be somewhat sketchy/scratchy. There's very little pressure pushing the contacts together when they first make.  It's a common problem on many rigs with many bugs. One fix that's been around forever (predates 555 timers and transistors) is a little arm that preloads the dit spring.  That's a mechanical fix that can work very well.
    On Sunday, May 9, 2021, 12:28:07 PM MDT, Jim Brown <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote:  
 
 On 5/9/2021 10:38 AM, IK4EWX wrote:
> now I am sure that the K3S is a CW
> transceiver suitable only for the use of paddles with its internal keyer or
> external pc keying.

Not true. The K3 can easily be used with a straight key, plugged into 
the KEY jack.

73, Jim K9YC
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