I finally have been able to get the rear key jack to work on my 5000A. It is the same solution offered in the knowledge base at http://kb.flex-radio.com/article.aspx?id=10487.
The solution is the Begali version of the microHam Paddle Processor Debouncer. The Begali version has a ¼ TRS plug on the output (rig) end and a 1/8 TRS plug on the input (key) end. It matches the jacks perfectly. I inadvertently chose 1/8 jacks on my keys. I had the microHam debouncer sitting around even before getting the 5000A, but could never get it to. I was able to fix it after few emails to microHam. The problem was the strain relief on the ¼ shorting out the leads. Now I can use my keys without any problems (so far) through the rear key jack. And my PCs serial port is now free. 73, Steve N6VL _______________________________________________ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexradio%40flex-radio.biz/ Knowledge Base: http://kb.flex-radio.com/ Homepage: http://www.flex-radio.com/
