Greetings all and Happy Holidays; I've been spending some quality time with my IC 706MKIIG since it is the only spare radio I have to use at my new station. I've investigated the computer controlled interface I need to control the rig and found some great resources on the internet thanks to many members of this group. I am now interested in searching out CW keying. Now here is what I want to do and I am wondering if it can be done. On my primary radio (Yaesu FT-920) I can operate CW from my computer using DX4WIN as well as operate with my paddle. Is there a way to do the same with the IC-706? I would think the cable I use from the LPT port to key the rig would work but I would like to use my paddle at the same time. Do I need to use an external keyer with my paddle and use a Y-cable from it to the rig? I would like to see if there are other possibilities before I go this route. Please advise.
73 Kurt - W2MW