Don't forget that the K3 has separate jacks for a key or paddles. Both are three-circuit jacks, but the ring on the key connector is NOT used, so you can use a common two-conductor plug there.
The paddle jack requires a three circuit plug, of course. 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, April 19, 2013 8:43 PM To: Joel Black Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 / KX3 Key Jack Joel, Use a stereo plug for both the K3 and the KX3. Connect the keyer to the tip and the sleeve on both plugs (no connection to the ring) and it should work just fine. Set the KX3 menu to Hand. Yes, it does not matter to the KX3 whether the tip or ring are used, but connecting only to the tip will allow use of the plug into multiple transceivers with no changes. Many will not work with keying to the ring contact. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/19/2013 9:25 PM, Joel Black wrote: > Okay, I think I am losing my mind. Is the K3 key jack stereo or mono? > I know I only use two wires for a key, but for some reason, I have a > stereo (TRS) plug on my key cable. I cannot find what I'm looking for > in the manual either. > > I don't think the wiring for the KX3 matters (either T or R is used > for keying with a straight key if set for HAND). > > I'm building an external keyer that I'm going to use with both a > paddle and a straight key. I also want to switch the output of the > keyer between the K3 and the KX3 so I don't have to swap cables all > the time. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
