[Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread Thom LaCosta
If I missed a post or so, forgive the duplication. Can any of the folks who have a K3 make some comments about using a straight key and/or bug? Is it menu controlled? Do we need diodes as with the K2? thanks 73-k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread Lyle Johnson
Can any of the folks who have a K3 make some comments about using a straight key and/or bug? Is it menu controlled? Do we need diodes as with the K2? There are separate PADDLE and KEY jacks. No menus or diodes involved. 73, Lyle KK7P ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread ab7r
The K3 has TWO inputs. One for paddles and the other for a straight key or computer/keyer input. No diodes or mods necessary :) They're both active at the same time, so you do not have to change anything in the menu to go from one to another. - 73, Greg - AB7R

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread Tom Hammond
Hi Thom: The K3 offers SEPARATE INPUTS for a PADDLE and another (external) keying device, be it straight key, bug, K1EL WinKey, parallel/serial port keying adapter, whatever you wish to use. There is NO NEED for a menu change since both inputs are directly available on the back of the K3.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007, Tom Hammond wrote: Hi Thom: The K3 offers SEPARATE INPUTS for a PADDLE and another (external) keying device, Thanksand thanks too to all the folks who replied here and direct. Now, I'm off hunting a sideswiperI guess I can have one fabricated After that,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - straight key and bug

2007-09-20 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 20 Sep 2007, Rick Tavan N6XI wrote: Oops - I err'ed about the connector types. Both are 1/4 phone plugs, stereo for the paddle. 1/4 inch...man, that means I have to find the pre-computer junk box. As much as I love my old Drakes...I'm glad Aptos didn't go the skinny military plug