Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-12 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Doug, I am currently using two of the following switches and they work perfectly.They switch 1/8" stereo plugs so if you are currently using 1/4" plugs you would need reducers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NTKFKMG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 I use my K3 for local operation

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread dick
l.com> Cc: Elecraft List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch A question. Do you really need a switch? Are both rigs going to be on at the same time? If not a simple headphone splitter should do the trick. Jim Rhodes K0XU On Mar 11, 2018 9:52 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread Rick Robinson
A spst switch on one “hot” line will suffice and let you use both rigs at the same time. No need for a splitter. Wire both to the key with switch line going to one rig. On Sun, Mar 11, 2018 at 3:43 PM Nr4c wrote: > Why a switch. Unless you’re gonna have both rigs on at same

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread Nr4c
Why a switch. Unless you’re gonna have both rigs on at same time. A simple “Y” adapter would seem easier. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 11, 2018, at 12:50 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > A question. Do you really need a switch? Are both rigs going to be on at >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread Jim Rhodes
A question. Do you really need a switch? Are both rigs going to be on at the same time? If not a simple headphone splitter should do the trick. Jim Rhodes K0XU On Mar 11, 2018 9:52 AM, "Doug Hensley" wrote: > I have two radios and one cw paddle. I'm looking for a small

[Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread Doug Hensley
I have two radios and one cw paddle. I'm looking for a small inline A/B switch as would be used on stereo headphone sets to switch between sources. The whole thing would be a "Y" cable with two 1/8" male stereo plugs on one end and a single female jack on the other. Switching would choose