[Elecraft] KX3 paddle connector

[Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE)]

That is exactly what I did, Rich and Paul...
The "connector" I used was a 2 pin connector that is/was in use in 
computers to connect activity LED's and reset buttons to the main board. 
They fit perfectly and can be salvaged from nearly any old PC. Use the 
two right hand upper and lower pins and put the front key setting to "hand"

73,
Peter-PA0PJE

On 2021-26-10 at 00:26 Rich WC3T wrote:
> I knew this article would come in handy.
> 
> http://ag6qr.net/index.php/how-to-use-a-straight-key-and-paddles-together-on-a-kx3/
> 
>> On Oct 25, 2021, at 18:13, Paul Huff <paul142857 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I have been exploring options for connecting a paddle, bug, or straight key, to the front edge connector on my new KX3, and some of you have shared ideas and suggestions with me.  I greatly appreciate everything that has been given.  But I also contacted Elecraft technical support and asked them about that unusual square 4-pin connection and they sent me a link to the actual part supplier that they use.  (Click here <https://www.samtec.com/products/ssq-102-02-f-d-ra>)  That is outstanding customer support!  I haven’t decided what I am going to do yet but I sure am enjoying this new rig!
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Paul - N8XMS
>> 100% QRP CW
>>
>>
>>
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