Yes, and it's in the book (even the early ones). Set Menu INP to PDLr (or PDLn if you are one of those oddball, right-handed folks). Set Menu IAB to B (or A if you are one of those<g>). Set Menu INP to ADET On (default).
Now, if the dit paddle closes, the K2 sends dits. If the dah paddle closes, the K2 sends dahs. If they close simultaneously, the K2 sends CW as long as they are closed. Get a mini-plug stereo splitter from RatShack or build a pigtail Y so you can plug in two (or three?) devices. The paddles are wired normally. The straight-key or computer needs to pull on BOTH dit and dah lines. Use a wired-and from 2 diodes (Pg 95 in the Rev F manual). I was able to fit the diodes in the mini plug itself. Now, I just plug in the paddles, key or both and the K2 figures out the rest. Some high-speed squeeze keyers occasionally have troubles with the K2 thinking hand key and the op is just a tad early on one of the paddles. I've not heard of this happening below 35wpm and I never run that speed. The ADET Off is the only fix for that if you have such worries (Kinda wish I did have those troubles<g>). I always leave the straight key plugged in. If someone requests a QRS or is already below 15 wpm, I keep my fist in practice by using the Straight-key (I can't make it send readable code faster than 14 wpm). Another note, for SK or Paddles. If you hook up a CW reader (I use CWGet) and let it copy your sending, you will be in for a surprise. I discovered there is almost NEVER a space between DE and WG4S. Well, now there is. Sending 01234567890 on the straight key with no extra spaces was a good exercise too! Took a while to get that right (actually, it took a while on the paddles too!). Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 5:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Both internal and external keyer Hello, Is there a way to use an external keyer (a laptop with a contest software) AND the internal keyer with a paddle ? Thanks for your help. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
